17" LCD screen help

capanno · Post by **capanno** » 18 Jan 2006, 11:33

I plan on buying one. Can anyone give me some reccomenations?

How is this one: http://www.computersonly.co.za/productd ... ryId=36129

Any help would be appreciated.

Mozz · Post by **Mozz** » 18 Jan 2006, 11:45

That One has a nice contrast ratio, i think the main things to look for is:

Response Time 8ms
Contrast Ratio higher than 450:1
Digital Panel (DVI Input)
And a 3 year Warranty

find a monitor that meets those specs and u won't look back

capanno · Post by **capanno** » 18 Jan 2006, 13:37

This one looks pretty cool:

The benq FP71G.

http://www.buycomputers.co.za/default.a ... e=Monitors

What do you mean by: Digital Panel (DVI Input)?
What is that? Sorry I dont know those terms.

On the site they talk about an Analog D-SUB display cable, is that the normal dislay cable? I guess so.

Mozz · Post by **Mozz** » 18 Jan 2006, 14:47

yea, maybe its just me, but if i'm gonna spend like R1899 to R2000 on a screen, i would REALLY want a DVI input....

A DVI input is a digital way to connect the pc to the panel, u know that big white connector on your graphics card? it uses that instead on the normal 15-Pin D-Sub.....

I really like the BenQ monitors, there Cheap, well spec'd, and they have the wonderous 3 year Warranty

Knightman · Post by **Knightman** » 18 Jan 2006, 15:34

I like the Philips they give the best color!

Mal · Post by **Mal** » 18 Jan 2006, 15:41

What is the advantage of the DVI input?

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 15:41

I have two LG 1780u screens in my shop, and all I can say is MAN what nice screens

Don't really know how they stack up to other screens, but I'm very impressed with them either way

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 15:43

DVI inputs are digital, which means less noise induced into the signal cable, which should translate to better quality pictures

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:08

I'm also in the market for a LCD, a 17" will be fine, and less than R2K if possible...the BenQ's are like R1.8K

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:24

What area are you guys in?

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:25

Pretoria...Wonderboom South

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:30

Wik1d, I sent a Private Message for ya!

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:36

Didn't get anything...

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:39

Ah man!

K I sent an email too..

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:40

Ok...

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:42

Got your mail...where in PTA is your Shop?

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:47

In Braam Pretorius street, in Club Gables.

Drive up Braam Pretorius away from Makro, 3rd intersection you should see a small complex, turn left, then right again into Jonie, my shop is on the right hand side. (Across the way from Deo Gloria Steakhouse)

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 17:49

MindBender wrote:In Braam Pretorius street, in Club Gables.

Drive up Braam Pretorius away from Makro, 3rd intersection you should see a small complex, turn left, then right again into Jonie, my shop is on the right hand side. (Across the way from Deo Gloria Steakhouse)

OK, i'll think about it, and talk to my parents!

Disruptor · Post by **Disruptor** » 18 Jan 2006, 21:23

WiK1d wrote:I'm also in the market for a LCD, a 17" will be fine, and less than R2K if possible...the BenQ's are like R1.8K

If you're going for a 17" try to get an Acer AL1751B as it has a 6ms response time for only a few more bucks than 8ms LCD's....just don't buy the one in the link as it's way too expensive there, i got mine for R2600 @ a local PC shop where i live and they are already known to be a bit steep with their prices but i was in a hurry so yeah....

If you have some connections for pc stuff you'll get it for a lot less

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 18 Jan 2006, 21:26

Ummm....sub R2K please!

Disruptor · Post by **Disruptor** » 18 Jan 2006, 21:34

That's why i said this

Disruptor wrote:If you have some connections for pc stuff you'll get it for a lot less

MindBender · Post by **MindBender** » 19 Jan 2006, 10:15

Dude if u got the 1751b for R2600 then you actually got kindof a good deal there

capanno · Post by **capanno** » 20 Jan 2006, 14:01

This one looks great!

http://www.benq-eu.com/products/LCD/?pr ... ifications

I can get it for R2199.

Arch · Post by **Arch** » 20 Jan 2006, 15:07

The best LCD on the market at the moment is the follows

Acer,AL1951cs, 19"Gamers Line LCD,Silver with speakers
4 ms response time + Crystalbrite Technology
3 Year Warranty (Fetch,repair and return)

it is sub R3 000

trailb · Post by **trailb** » 31 Jan 2006, 10:57

i got the LG l1730s and i love it but no DVI
use the benq and it got DVI R2000 - but have not used the DVI have to get cables, i love the LG its great with games,movies and text

I was really upset that my LG didnt have DVI