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JdL wrote:Yes. The intent is to use this as an all-in-one display for a while, and then eventually it will probably wind up as a bedroom TV.You actually want built-in speakers?
JdL wrote:No 16x9, no sale. I'm sure it'll 1:1 pixel map with black bars for 16x9, but I see no need to pay for screen real estate I don't need and won't use. Since I'll mostly be playing PS3 or watching TV on it, 1366x768 makes much more sense, and that resolution will be acceptable for computer use too.Not sure why you don't dig the resolution. You planning on using it from 10 feet?
JdL wrote:The 23" LG looks interesting. Thanks.Edit: For TV's, here are a couple models that I would consider, given the constraints:
23" LG model: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6889005015
LG's with the high contrast ratio (relatively speaking) and good brightness are excellent screens. I personally own a 42" model and I find its quality comparable to that of Sony or Samsung.
26" LG model: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6889005007
It's a bit larger than what you asked for, but still under the $500 cap.
22" LG model: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/LG-22-LC ... tDetail.do
This is a brand-new model that claims to support up to 1680x1050, which should give you a nice sharp image on those BluRay movies.
Vrock wrote:JdL wrote:No 16x9, no sale. I'm sure it'll 1:1 pixel map with black bars for 16x9, but I see no need to pay for screen real estate I don't need and won't use. Since I'll mostly be playing PS3 or watching TV on it, 1366x768 makes much more sense, and that resolution will be acceptable for computer use too.Not sure why you don't dig the resolution. You planning on using it from 10 feet?
Usacomp2k3 wrote:No, I've looked on their website though. They have some nice 26" TVs that would probably work, but they're larger than I want and cost a bit more, too.Have you gone to Sams yet?
JdL wrote:And it's tempting. But I'd have to get a new desk, as it's just a hair too wide.Definitely the best choice of the options, in my opinion. The bigger 23" version of the same model only runs for $399.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6889005015
crazybus wrote:That's good info. Thanks.Note that the LG 20LS7DC has an S-IPS panel while the 20LS7D and 23LS7D are TN.
derFunkenstein wrote:Vrock, you need pink.
I'm astonished to see that there are TN panels in LCD TV's. I thought they were totally immune from such devices (though I guess for most people, they wouldn't mind as they could get a bigger screen for less and not know what they're missing).
derFunkenstein wrote:It takes a real man to have a pink TV/monitor. Frankly, I don't think I'm that real of a man.Vrock, you need pink.
derFunkenstein wrote:Yeah it's all about the $$ I guess.I'm astonished to see that there are TN panels in LCD TV's. I thought they were totally immune from such devices (though I guess for most people, they wouldn't mind as they could get a bigger screen for less and not know what they're missing).
Corrado wrote:Off topic, but where in PA are you moving too?
derFunkenstein wrote:Yeah, I thought so, especially for a "jack of all trades, master of none" type solution.Wow, that's quite impressive...$330 is reasonable.
derFunkenstein wrote:Two things that might make you LOL:I'm not sure I'd like using the computer with a 768-pixel-high screen anymore...I'm stuck with one for work and hate it. The extra width might be worth it though, I guess.
SpikeMeister wrote:I did. It only made things worse and introduced overscan. Very strange.Try a custom res in the NV control panel using the resolution LG gives and see if that gets rid of the fuzzy text issue?