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Whats a good monitor?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Robgamer, Jan 22, 2007.

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  1. raybay TechSpot Addict

    There are a lot of flat panel or LCD monitors that look great when new, then up to the first 12-14 months... But the failure rate is extremely high on many of them after that time... screen goes... either goes dark, or turns red or green... the system board in the back or neck goes... and parts are generally unavailable. Even thought the screen is still good.
    Be sure you get a warranty that protects you...
    I am just one of those guys who believes that a good monitor is one that lasts a long time... so far getting any LCD monitor that will last five years is difficult... yet a good Sony Trinitron, Optiquest, ViewSonic, Phillips or other top CRT monitor will last 7 to 12 years... I am using a Sony Trinitron at the moment that has a 21 inch screen and is already 11 years old... Perfect, but very high price when new.
    We do like some LCD's, and of course all our clients wont only those pretty flat panels... so we have to be careful to install something that will last.
    raybay, Jan 25, 2007
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  2. halo71 Newcomer, in training

    Zipperman-I live outside of Atlanta and can receive maybe 3 or 4 channels in TRUE HD with only an antenna. And not pay anything for them Although several others show up in between the channels (ex: 5-3) they are not TRUE HD. Any old anntenna will allow you to receive an HD signal. Well provided your TV is HD ready or you have a tuner.
    halo71, Jan 25, 2007
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  3. zipperman Newcomer, in training

    Of course they will be transmitted

    You can't get HDTV with any ordinary TV set.They cost thousands of dollars.
    But i'm discussing the real thing options.
    For my computer TV in.
    I receive all of them,but not in the true HD that costs extra
    as my Rogers Cable links describe.
    You also need a HD PC monitor,as SAMSUNG explained to me.
    So the real thing is not free,just normal Stereo TV.
    zipperman, Jan 25, 2007
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  4. halo71 Newcomer, in training

    Are you saying that you cant receive any HD channels with only an antenna? If so you must live far away from the signal.

    Yeah that is correct! Thats wasnt what I was saying at all. IF you have a true HDTV, not HD ready, but HDTV that has the HD tuner built into it. You can receive some HD channels with nothing more that an antenna. And it doesnt cost "thousands" either. You can buy a 52" true HDTV for under $900.00US. Although it is projection.
    halo71, Jan 25, 2007
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  5. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    halo71 - I think its pointless trying to talk to him. He's been clueless since the start and he thinks he knows what he's talking about.

    Watch
    Correct, we are talking about computer monitors here and since our disagreement we've been talking about this with a tv tuner card. I've said from the very start with an hd tuner card you can get it free over the air. Do I need to quote myself above for you to see this?
    Yes, HD Tuner card.
    How many friggin times do I have to explain this to you. HD Tuner Card + Antenna gets you Free Over The Air HD Broadcasts you can watch in real HD on your monitor. You don't need your Rogers Cable that forces you to pay for HD if you want it. 720p for your 1152x864, 1080i if you have a larger monitor is what is possible. Those are the 2 broadcast HD signals, it depends on the station which one they do.
    It is free, I've said that all along. What part of Free Over The Air are you getting confused on?

    Nope, he made it a point to tell me he lived in Canada's largest city.
    SNGX1275, Jan 25, 2007
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  6. halo71 Newcomer, in training

    lol....Yeah I see. I will stop beating the dead horse now! :D Some people just dont get it I guess.
    halo71, Jan 25, 2007
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