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February 16th, 2009, 11:23 AM
#1
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Flat screen monitor ratios
I have decided to buy a modern flat monitor but why are they all widescreen? I have a lot of photos all 6 to 4 ratio as photograsphy is a big thing with me, what effect would a widescreen monitor have on them? I don't want them squashed or chopped. Where can I get a monitor that is not CRT with normal ratio in UK?
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February 16th, 2009, 11:44 AM
#2
Registered User
I have 2 wide screens. A 26 in and a 22 and i don't really notice anything being squashed or mashed. Maybe its just me but they seem to adapt somehow. I would advise quality ones like LG.
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February 16th, 2009, 11:49 AM
#3
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Well I could point you somewhat in the right direction of a few it's not the cheapest direction though since it's major manufacturers. I know Dell, HP, and Gateway have options to buy their monitors only. I also know you can get them in the normal aspect ratio instead of widescreen. My other terminal uses a NEC flat panel that is normal ratio too so you may be able to contact them for one.
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February 16th, 2009, 12:05 PM
#4
It appears there are indeed options for both in the UK - an example site (look under monitors - 19" plus would be my recommendation);
http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/index.asp
I would suggest, however, that once you start using a wide-screen LCD, you won't ever want to go back to a standard ratio screen.
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February 16th, 2009, 08:26 PM
#5
Intel Mod
As long as you set the correct resolution in Windows to match the resolution of the monitor, everything will maintain the correct proportions.
If you leave the setting as it is for a normal 4:3 monitor and use a widescreen, then everything gets stretched and squashed looking.
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February 17th, 2009, 06:27 PM
#6
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I have chosen my monitor LG W2261V 22" Widescreen PC is it a good one?
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February 17th, 2009, 07:31 PM
#7
That is a bit pricy for a 1000-1 ratio ( it says 'up to' 20,000-1).
I would recommend you do some reading and look at the Acer; http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/productde...categoryid=273
BIG price diff ( I think, given the pounds conversion).
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February 17th, 2009, 08:41 PM
#8
Intel Mod
Looks to me like the price difference (about £25) gets HDMI with Full HD 1080p and 2mS compared with 5.
1680x1080 may be a resolution lacking in some computers.
I don't know about the UK, but in Australia, the service backup is better from LG than from Acer.
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February 18th, 2009, 05:42 AM
#9
Driver Terrier
What video card are you using morselady?
Play.com have a range of 22" monitors. That LG is very nice though... how much were you quoted for it?
Last edited by NooNoo; February 18th, 2009 at 05:52 AM.
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February 18th, 2009, 12:09 PM
#10
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On Currys £159.99. I am using a 256mb Nvidia card.
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February 18th, 2009, 02:02 PM
#11
Driver Terrier
That's a good price for it... does the nvidia card have dvi?
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February 18th, 2009, 02:08 PM
#12
Registered User
I should think so as the socket on the back of the machine is DVI and I have to use a converter to plug in an AVG monitor. I must hunt out the spec.
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February 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM
#13
Driver Terrier
Then you are good to go. That's a good monitor at that price.. just make sure that's what they deliver!
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