Help me about LCD Monitor.... ASAP

[Kalyan]

Hi all..

I have bought my config except the LCD Monitor. I need to buy it soon. May be two/three days. I need a 17" lcd monitor. The vendors at my place are having viewsonic 1703wb, viewsonic 1703, Samsung 740N, Some HP LCD Monitor and Acer(dont know model but 17"). Please suggest me a good 17" LCD Monitor. Does opting a widescreen one benefit me or not? I think viewsonic is the only one in 17" to have a wide screen monitor. Is it good for gaming and movies? Does anyone have problems using one?


Waiting your response.....

 

[gannu_rox]

Yeah, widescreens mite benefit u wen u're watchin movies n playin games...

Viewsonic has some good models tat they've reviewed on Digit...

Check out 19" models... hardly is there a price diff bw the 19" n 17"... Coz 19" is the mainstream mkt these days...

Check out viewsonic's website...

 

[topgear]

If you have to go for 17 inch widescreen then go for viewscreen 170wb

& if you decide to buy 19 inch then go for viewsonic VG921m, VG930m(non widescreen), BenQ FP92W

 

[Kalyan]

My criterion is not necessarily a widescreen. But I've checked the website and Samsung 740N had 600:1 contrast ratio and the brightness is also greater than that of viewsonic. (viewsonic contrast ratio: 500:1).
* The Samsung 740N won the zero1 awards of digit in dec'06 and in the latest shootout of lcd's, digit mentioned that it wasnt performing well.

Suggest me which is better? Samsung 740N or Viewsonic 1703wb or any other one??

 

[firewall]

I got Acer 19" wide ( AL1916W) for 11,500 here in Kolkata ...its really good and you can go for it .

 

[iMav]

me using 740n .... its ok

 

[Quiz_Master]

Samsung any day.

I installed this one on many homes. Its just a beauty...

 

[blackleopard92]

740N has response time of 8ms, is it enough for playing games?

 

[Kalyan]

Hi..

I just found this in LG site. I think it is a better choice (look at the contrast ratio.. could it be true?) I have also included the specs of Samsung 740N and viewsonic 1703WB. Please comment on this.

L1752S

Features
Screen Size- 43cms(17)
Pixel Pitch(mm)- 0.264 x 0.264
Colors- 16.2M
Brightness- 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio- 2000:1
Viewing Angle- 160/160(H/V)
Response Time- 5ms
Resolution- 1280 x 1024
Power Supply AC-90-264 V
Power Saving (Normal)- 30W
Power Saving(Stand by/Suspend)-1W
H- Scanning Frequency- 30
V-Scanning Frequency- 56
Dimensions ( WxDxH )- 365 x 378 x 180
Weight(Net)- 3.1kg
Stand- Tilt, Detachable
Regulation Compliance- TCO-03,UL,CE,Energy Star.
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viewSonic 1703wb
LCD Panel Type 17" widescreen
Display Area 14.4" horizontal x 9.0" vertical; 17.0" diagonal
Optimum Resolution 1440x900
Contrast Ratio 500:1 (typ)
Viewing Angle 160°/160° @ contrast ratio > 5:1
Response Time 8ms (typ)
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typ)
Light Source Long life,30,000 hrs. (typ)
VIDEO INPUT Frequency Fh: 24~70kHz, Fv: 50~75Hz
Sync H/V separated (TTL)
Analog RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)
POWER Voltage AC 100240V (universal), 50/60Hz (auto switch)
Consumption 21W (typ)
COMPATIBILITY PC VGA up to 1440x900 non-interlaced
CONNECTOR Analog 15-pin mini D-sub
Power 3-pin AC plug (CEE22)

DIMENSIONS(WxHxD)
Physical with stand 16.0" x 14.7" x 8.3" (407mm x 375mm x 210mm)
Physical without stand 16.0" x 11.5" x 2.5" (407mm x 293mm x 63mm)

WEIGHT
Net with stand 8.2 lb. (3.7 kg)
Net without stand 6.38 lb. (2.9 kg)
Gross with stand 11.2 lb. (5.1 kg)

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Samsung 740N
Viewable Area 17"
Pixel Pitch .264mm
Brightness(Typ.) 300
Contrast Ratio(Typ.) 600:1
Viewing Angle(H/V) 160/160 (CR>5)
Response Time(Typ. ) 8ms
Interface Analog
Maximum Resolution 1280*1024
Colour Supported 16.2 Mil
Input Video Signal Analog RGB
Video Level Analog: 0.7VP-P
Sync. Type / Synchronisation Separate H/V, Composite, SOG
Input Connectors Analog RGB
Included Signal Cable 15pin D-Sub
On Mode 34 Watts (Max.)
DPMS Mode < 1 Watt
Multimedia Speakers n/a
Wall-Mount VESA 75mm
Available Colours Black
Mac Compatibility Mac Yes

Dimensions Set with stand(WxHxD) 366x379x200
Packing(WxHxD) 443x435x132
Weight Net 3.4
Gross 4.6
Regulation Energy Energy star / NUTEK
Emissions TCO '99
Stand Simple Stand

... Please someone answer..

I need to buy the monitor soon. I found the two LG Lcd monitors in the site. Please comment on these. I dont see LG monitors being discussed about much. All I see are samsung/viewsonic/benq. Is it worth going for LG? How much do they cost?

*www.lgindia.com/Product/Products-Listing.aspx?CatID=171&MainCatID=67&subcatname=LCD&categoryname=Monitors

Please give me a suggestion soon.. Does widescreen stretch the game window? Do I have the option to turn off the widescreen resolution in games? How does the experience with widescreens in games would be like? Please help me decide.....