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09/10/2003 11:28:33 AM · #1 |
I just got a gateway profile computer with an integrated 17" LCD monitor.
I notice that you have sit in front of it perfectly to get good lighting from behind the photo. If I lift a photo up on the screen, it gets darker as I lift it.
Anyone else notice this?
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09/10/2003 09:25:04 PM · #2 |
Anyone else view photos on an LCD screen?
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09/10/2003 10:38:39 PM · #3 |
Renee, Hi...
I have been considering purchasing a new monitor for the past couple of months and have looked into both LCD's and CRT's and through my research and in-store comparisons, I've decided to stay away from LCD's. I'm sure there are plenty of people on DPC that would disagree with that though.
First of all, they are about $100 to $150 more expensive than similarly sized CRT's. Secondly, from what I've read about them, and from what I've seen, CRT's are still superior in picture quality, especially with color rendition. I wanted an LCD because they're better for the environment, produce less heat, require less energy to operate and are better for your eyes. But, in addition to superior picture quality, I think that CRT's last longer, and you can eliminate eye strain by purchasing a flat screen that is capable of greater than 70 mHz refresh rate.
If you are dissatisfied with the product you purchased, I would contact Gateway and let them know...they may be willing to do an even exchange for something else you want. I know that happened with a friend of mine, although it was with a different company. I'm sure they'll try to make you a satisfied customer.
Hope this helped...
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09/10/2003 11:30:52 PM · #4 |
| I work with graphics and layout, and I use a high definition Apple LCD display on my Mac at work. It displays photos flawlessly, but it's something I could never afford for home use. My main home PC is a Dell notebook, and I definitely notice the sort of darkening you're describing when the screen is tilted farther away from me than normal. Is your screen part of a single unit, or can you adjust its angle? You should have the same contrast on different areas of the screen. An LCD display where you can't adjust the tilt sounds like a bad design. |
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09/10/2003 11:33:19 PM · #5 |
I've got a pretty nice Dell LCD at work which does not display photos well. Even with fine tuning the adjustments.
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09/11/2003 12:23:45 AM · #6 |
I'm using an HP Pavilion Notebook with a 1400 x 1050 px screen and I am very happy with it. I have gotten used to adjusting the screen for the perfect angle and I can actually use this to my advantage to see into shadow areas of a photo to see if there is information there that I want to enhance. I really like the clarity of the screen. Maybe it doesn't have the brightness range of a CRT but I'm not really sure because I can still see all of the grayscale bars on the photo pages. The bottom line is that it works for me.
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09/11/2003 12:32:19 AM · #7 |
| I have a MAC powerbook with LCD and it produces great images, and I don't notice darkening. I suggest you return yours and get a mac : ). The studio and cinema displays are fabulous, you can even be on the side of your screen and it is distortion free, they are incredible!!! (mind you probably wont work with a dell computer, but the new apple G5 would produce some amazing things with it : )). |
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09/11/2003 12:33:52 AM · #8 |
| My LCD screen here at work, is perfect. i have had laptops where I guess the color was noticibly different, but this one is very good :) Its a Compaq 15" flat screen or something :) |
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09/11/2003 03:58:42 AM · #9 |
I have been using an NEC Multisync 1530V for over 2 years now.
The reason I chose it was that at the time it had the best reports for having even across the screen brightness and good viewing angle.
Sadly, all budget LCD screens have some variation in the brightness from top to bottom of the screen. Thankfully my NEC has minimal (insignificant) variation. It is more a case of how much and is partly down to the viewing angle and contrast/brightness settings.
Though I have not read any recent reviews but NEC and Philips used to get the top marks.
As mentioned above, if Gateway will exchange go for it but ideally you should (if you can) see the monitor you want in action. IMO any bundled component, even in Gateway, will tend towrads budget rather than quality. Unless of course they are offering it specifically for the graphics worker, in which case you could have reason to complain as opposed to just asking for a different monitor!
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09/11/2003 07:10:23 AM · #10 |
after using my Girlfriends laptop i am keeping far far away from LCD and TFT until they can display everything as it should be.
The monitor i use is a 17" iiyama flatscreen CRT which is the sharpest screen i have ever had. Absolutely perfect for photo and graphic work.
Message edited by author 2003-09-11 07:11:02.
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09/11/2003 08:47:59 AM · #11 |
There are good LCDs available, but you have to know what to look for. Things like response time, viewing angle, subpixel gamma correction, etc. are all important factors.
If I was in the market for an LCD, I'd be considering something like Sharp's LL-T1820 or LL-T2020. With 10-bit gamma correction for excellent color accuracy, dual DVI inputs, 170° degree viewing angle, 25ms response time, pivot, they are a great display.
Some more info:
The LL-T1820 is a Sharp Advanced Super View (ASV) technology LCD panel that provides a superior 25 ms response and super-wide display angles of 170(degree) both horizontally and vertically. A unique 10-bit per subpixel gamma correction table maintains a linear gray scale while delivering the maximum image data in very dark and very light areas of the image. The LL-T1820 employs Sharp's Ultra High Aperture (UHA) technology for reduced power consumption and improved brightness (220 nits), as well as AGLR, a multi-layer surface treatment that reduces glare and reflection to less than one-third that of a conventional LCD. With a slim bezel width of only 17 mm, the LL-T1820 is ideal for multi-monitor applications while its dual DVI inputs permit the most flexible configuration in new and existing installations. Furthermore, its ability to pivot to the portrait mode reduces or eliminates scrolling for page-oriented applications thus improving productivity. |
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09/12/2003 07:46:11 AM · #12 |
I have a sharp lcd monitor and the reproduction is excellent. I would not go back to a crt.
Apart from the reproduction it takes much less space and uses hardly any juice.
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