what is 1440 x 900 like?

daven1986 · 15 Aug 2006 at 18:56

Hi, I am thinking of moving from a 17" 1280 x 1024 screen to a 19" 1440 x 900 widescreen. I am just worried that 1440 x 900 resolution will be a bit too big in terms of size on screen compared to 1280 x 1024.

How have you guys found the switch? Also is the screen a lot bigger?

Also any recommendations on which cheap 19" WS to go for?

Thanks

Daven

sanofi · 15 Aug 2006 at 18:59

Think of it this way, your old 1280x1024 screen will be about an inch and a half longer horizontally and about half an inch shorter vertically.

Everything else will be the same.

daven1986 · 15 Aug 2006 at 19:05

that sounds pretty good

thanks

D.Roberts · 15 Aug 2006 at 19:25

yeah the extra few inches makes a difference (so ive been told)

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no m8 widescreen is great i had a 17inch hanson 710p and me hanns g 19" ws is much better.not in all departments but i wouldent swap it back put it that way.

daven1986 · 15 Aug 2006 at 22:29

so is the hanns g good, or should i go with the acer?

thanks

daven

p.s i dont like dead pixels

sanofi · 16 Aug 2006 at 00:14

No one likes dead pixels but you just as likely to get one with the Acer as your are with the Hanns G.

David230 · 16 Aug 2006 at 13:11

Do the acer and Hanns share the same panel??

I had the acer and thought it was alright (unfair comment - it was good for the money)..

Had a lot of trouble with ACER support though. My dad bought the ACER off me and I decided to get a 20"

Interesting to know how PQ compares though.. Anyone able to comment??

kidscruff · 16 Aug 2006 at 22:58

I use a 17" (1280x1024) TFT at work, and have the Acer 19" widescreen (1440x900) at home.

Both are fine monitors but after a couple weeks use, I definitely prefer the widescreen. I do a lot of photoshop, and the widescreen means toolbars are spread out to the sides, leaving more space to view the image.

you really don't miss the lost height, but you do appreciate the extra width.

Go for it! especially if your graphics card can handle widescreen gaming at native resolution. (mine just about handles Half Life 2 at 1440x900 max settings, looks AMAZING!)

daven1986 · 16 Aug 2006 at 23:02

well im probably going to go for the hanns g as it has dvi, but will it make a lot of difference?

thanks

daven

sanofi · 16 Aug 2006 at 23:07

daven1986 said:
well im probably going to go for the hanns g as it has dvi, but will it make a lot of difference?

thanks

daven

Not really but having dual inputs can be useful.

daven1986 · 16 Aug 2006 at 23:19

yeah i was thinking if i were to buy another screen later, but if i didnt get dvi this time then i'd get it next time. i think i'll just have to read some reviews of both.

can you return a product as faulty even with 1 dead pixel?

thanks

daven

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just seen the Belinea 1925S1W and i have to say i am impressed, will probably go for this one i think
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Sp00n · 17 Aug 2006 at 13:24

daven1986 said:
can you return a product as faulty even with 1 dead pixel?

I think most companies usually have a policy of 3 pixels or more in close proximity to one another, i may be wrong though.

foxxx · 17 Aug 2006 at 13:47

All but military and hospital spec TFTs are allowed 3 per million dead pixels, its some internationsl standard thing ISO somethingsomethingsomethingsomehing- followed by a 1 2 or 3, all commerical are 2 apart from i think samsung or someone else who have a no dead pixel garranty. 1 for military and 3 for stuff that aint important cheap phones and calculators n stuff

daven1986 · 17 Aug 2006 at 18:22

clearly i am military then! it is viewsonic who also have a 0 dead pixel policy.

my current tft has 2 i think and it hasnt bothered me, but like everyone i'd still prefer not to have them at all.

daven

OpenToSuggestions · 23 Aug 2006 at 00:29

don't know if you've already bought the screen, but I have the hanns-g 19inch tft. Its 100times better than my 17inch flatron crt. Mine also has not one dead/stuck pixel

, and it only cost 126quid! 1440x900 is a nice size. it is a similar resolution to1280x1024 (times 1440x900 and it is only a tiny bit lower than 1280x1024). Also this resolution is about as high as you can get away with only one graphics card, any higher and you would need to be getting a 7950 or something. my x1800xt plays oblivion almost perfectly. having seen many tft's, widescreen is a must and I cannot find one bad point with the hanns g. it's bright, big and has no ghosting

daven1986 · 23 Aug 2006 at 08:46

hee hee i bought 2 of the belinea 19"! i only have a 6800 but will only play games on 1 monitor i think, until i can be bothered to upgrade to a 7800 or something.

daven

Ali-Longden · 23 Aug 2006 at 10:52

daven1986 said:
hee hee i bought 2 of the belinea 19"! i only have a 6800 but will only play games on 1 monitor i think, until i can be bothered to upgrade to a 7800 or something.

daven

Good man i just bought one too. I assume you got it cheaper and in stock elsewhere!

Nice monitor

daven1986 · 23 Aug 2006 at 10:55

nope bought from OCuk.

daven

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just cancelled my order and bought from a competitor as OCuk wouldn't be able to deliver until friday, and im out on friday

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daven1986 · 24 Aug 2006 at 09:41

pics on other thread (entitled belinea stock)