You think this is a good deal?

Post by **Pauly** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:34 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 05876&rd=1

Post by **Pauly** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:35 pm

I am quite tempted to go for it.

Yanks, that is about $300 I think

Post by **bag0shite** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:36 pm

Does it do DVI?

Post by **Pauly** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:37 pm

bag0shite wrote:Does it do DVI?

Fuck knows

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:55 pm

Pretty nice..

Go for it..

Post by **brisk** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:56 pm

12ms? ack.

Post by **bag0shite** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:02 pm

12ms is fine Mr CRT

Post by **brisk** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:04 pm

BTW, 12ms is actually pretty good for an LCD, but if you plan on using the monitor for gaming (which I know you will, nerd), you'll want the lowest response time possible. 8ms is available now, and 4ms is here/almost here. And if you are using it for gaming, maybe its better to get a high-spec CRT monitor? LCD is popular with the fashion bitches and those who don't have much space, but (for gaming at least), nothing beats a top-spec CRT with huge resolutions, and flat response times.

Post by **brisk** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:08 pm

My laptop display (great as it is) runs at 60hz/16ms delay, and I can't play Q3 on it at all. I'm sure its fine for games that don't demand immediate response, but to these CRT eyes, its just unplayable for FPS's.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:58 am

I game on my Samsung 213T just fine and it's 25ms.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:01 am

gramps, Samsung is the leader.. in responce times as well as quality. this makes a HUGE diff..

Also, you get USED To the latency issues, this is why you see it as normal/good

Post by **Denz** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:47 am

"United Kingdom Only" grrrrr......

Post by **Don Carlos** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:32 am

Its alright...
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... 2d040_2dvs

Very good gaming monitor LCD wise
But its over £100 more :/
But it does have the 4MS response time, ask brisk stated earlier

Post by **Pauly** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:02 am

Thing is with the response time, I borrowed a Dell TFT this weekend and I think the response time is 12 and I see no ghosting at all and the picture quality is superb. So that's why I am now thinking of going the TFT route, I never knew they were so good for games.

I have a 22" CRT and I have been comparing the 2 over the weekend and on ALL the games I played the TFT looked a zillion times better. The deifnition was in a different league. Also they are a lot cooler as a 22" CRT chucks out way too much fucking heat.

Post by **MKJ** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:17 am

either your 22" sucks or it needs some serious calibrating, sir

Post by **Pauly** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:52 am

MKJ wrote:either your 22" sucks or it needs some serious calibrating, sir

It may need some tweaking yes. But even so, the definition on this Dell TFT is excellent.

Post by **saturn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:52 am

what kinda crt is that

Post by **Pauly** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:01 am

I have this CRT

http://www.planethardware.com/features/ ... ma_pro510/

Post by **MKJ** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:04 am

aaaah that might explain it
those iiyama's tend to be too dark or dim.
i have the 511 pro and i recently had it replaced because even at its brightest setting, i had virtually no reds, and (to illustrate) i couldnt see the difference between the two background colors here at q3w.
hurray :/

Post by **saturn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:10 am

Pauly wrote:I have this CRT

http://www.planethardware.com/features/ ... ma_pro510/

looks like a topmonitor, though massive in size and weight

Post by **Pauly** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:28 am

I have a massive desk so the space is not an issue. The heat they chuck out in the summer, and the definition is an issue though.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:34 am

MKJ wrote:aaaah that might explain it
those iiyama's tend to be too dark or dim.
i have the 511 pro and i recently had it replaced because even at its brightest setting, i had virtually no reds, and (to illustrate) i couldnt see the difference between the two background colors here at q3w.
hurray :/

my old iilyama was like that

Post by **saturn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:34 am

shame about the definition, my Iiyama display is still perfect after 5 years.

Look at the bright side, in the winter your monitor will give you enough heat to warm up your studio

Why don't you look for the widescreen Dell 20" 2005fpw LCD? It's the same screen as the Apple Cinema 20"
http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_2005FPW/45 ... 32082.html

Post by **Pauly** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:47 am

MKJ wrote:aaaah that might explain it
those iiyama's tend to be too dark or dim.
i have the 511 pro and i recently had it replaced because even at its brightest setting, i had virtually no reds, and (to illustrate) i couldnt see the difference between the two background colors here at q3w.
hurray :/

This place has 2 background colours? WTF

Post by **MKJ** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:49 am

3 even