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    external monitor

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Justitia, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    I am about to receive my ASUS z70va any day now (yay!!!!)

    I went to get an external widescreen flat top monitor that I can also use sort of as a substitute for a widescreen display because it will be a few months before i have time (and money to figure out what I want to get.

    I didn't want to spend too much money because I do expect ultimately to use it just for a larger external display when I am working at home... but I do want it to be good... if the quality worth the extra dollars I'll spend it.

    SO my questions are:

    1. What is the largest widescreen display that one can comfortably use as a computer monitor. I am a little concerned that if I am up close it will be "too big."

    2. anyone have brand and/or model to recommend?

    Someone I was chatting with says that Sharp is always the best.. but I haven't been seeing them mentioned when I look around. But I have been looking mostly at circuit city and Amazon because they have customer reviews.



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    Justitia, Feb 12, 2006
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  2. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    Here's one that seems good. I hesitate b/c it is a Dell but the user commetns are good.

    Dell flat screen
     
    Justitia, Feb 13, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I have the Dell 2001pf the 4:3 monitor. It is very good.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 13, 2006
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    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    My dad has that lcd and its pretty good.
     
    azntiger1000, Feb 13, 2006
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've read lots of excellent reviews of Dell monitors, and own one myself. If you like that model, my suggestion would be to buy it.

    I don't think the 20" model will be "too big" for you unless you have a vision problem of some sort.
     
    bmwrob, Feb 13, 2006
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    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    I have that Dell 20" widescreen monitor. its really beautiful! It has DVI input also and supports 1600x1050 resolution. Sometimes u can get new ones on ebay for $350+shipping....see if someone in ur neighborhood is selling (sort by distance- nearest first) and offers local pick-up! Nothing like it!

    I thot (and still sometimes think) its a lil too big that close but I need to have the latest and gr8est stuff that i can afford! this fits the bill!
     
    arevee, Feb 13, 2006
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