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ymarcus   04-28-2003 at 09:52:40 AM

I'm an avid researcher and so usually don't post, but I can't find the info and need some advice, I thought this forum might be the place to post - I did see some hardware questions in the past - sorry if I'm in the wrong place...

I have a decent video editing system I just put togethor, but I need a replacement (or two) for my tiny 15" monitor. I want a 19" and have been around the forums/articles and found that there are a few usual suspects for high quality monitors, but they're pricey and I'm not really sure I need those specs.

If I can get away with a lower refresh (read cheaper monitor) I would MUCH rather have a two monitor system now. (Instead of waiting until I can afford a second monitor.) I never play games but I can be on the computer 8+ hours a day and want something easy on the eyes.

Can someone give me some advice? What do you use?

Thanks for any help.


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elzt   04-29-2003 at 11:43:39 AM
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If you do video editing for a living or if your output videos are mainly to be viewed on a computer monitor, then you should consider a good 19" CRT monitor. On the other hand, if you want something easy on the eyes, then LCD montior is the way to go. Make sure the LCD has a response time of less than 30ms to avoid ghosting. Both solutions are not cheap though.

As for which brand and model to get, sorry that I don't know much. I suggest you ask the guys in the CRT Monitors or Flat Panels forum. You should be able to receive more help there.

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NurseMSIC   05-01-2003 at 04:33:16 PM
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Are you UK or US? (Or somewhere else?)

<A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?id=19557" target="_new">http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?id=19557</A>

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superboss   11-19-2003 at 05:36:11 AM
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I think a 17" Flat panel LCD type monitor would suit your needs perfectly. Not too expensive and a huge improvement over a 15"

I find a 19" monitor too big, its like sitting in the front row of a movie theatre.

Then again maybe I would love a 19" if I used it long enough???



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