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mattevil · 07-25-2004, 11:37 AM

I'm moving into a dorm sight unseen soon (transferring) so I've decided to ditch my crt in favor of something that might fit on my desk.

I'm looking for something in the 17-20 inch range and a maybe a dvi connection.
I first looked at the Samsung SyncMaster 173P but it looks like you have to have a pc to adjust brightness,contrast,etc.
I looked at apple's 17 inch display but it a tad expensive for something that looks like it's at end of life
the Formac Gallery 1740 looks pretty good but i'm having a hard time finding it for sale online.

So does anybody have any suggestions? I've been mulling over the three above but I'm welcome to any other monitors you suggest.I'd appreciate any replies because august the 20th is approaching all too fast.

On a sidenote this is going to be connected to a Apple 2002 Quicksilver Dual 1 Ghz G4 tower with a NIVIDIA Geforce4mx card so will I be able to hook this up with DVI out of the box?This is my first lcd so forgive the ignorance.

soccerchamp76 · 07-25-2004, 01:25 PM

Sony one here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...006-077&depa=0

500:1 contrast ratio, 16ms refresh rate (great for gaming)
This is the LCD display that I am getting for my dorm room next year.

jaypc2 · 07-25-2004, 02:23 PM

apple... though expensive you'd be hard pressed to find a monitor as good as the ones apple produces and since they just released a newer version you should be able to pick up an older version (still amazing) for a bit cheaper.. try looking on ebay for one.. also seveal other companies make "apple-like" monitors which are basically the exact same thing as what apple produces just for a fraction of the cost cheeck out www.macmall.com
for some good monitor choices in the 17in range..

my 2 cents

07-25-2004, 02:52 PM

get a dell 2001FP 20"

Display technology: TFT active matrix
Diagonal screen size: 20 in
Viewable screen size: 20
Compatibility: PC
Max resolution: 1600 x 1200
Dot pitch: 0.255
Digital video standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Analog video signal: Composite video
Input device type: None
Built-in devices: USB hub
Dimensions (W x D x H): 20 in x 9 in x 20 in

It also has 16ms response. So its great for gaming. Heard good things about it. It looks like its on sale for $800 right now. But sometimes with coupons and discounts you can get one for around $700. And dell doesnt charge tax in most states.

heres a deal matt
Dell Home has 25% off on their Dell UltraSharp 2001FP
Coupon Code = 9TQTSRPK$JCDST
Monday only 40 off 400 stackable code = ?322?H2ST5?V4V (for first 1500 users only)
Total $709 with free shipping no taxes except for 9 states i dont know which

07-25-2004, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
mattevil Addict Location: Virginia	Help me decide which lcd monitor to buy I'm moving into a dorm sight unseen soon (transferring) so I've decided to ditch my crt in favor of something that might fit on my desk. I'm looking for something in the 17-20 inch range and a maybe a dvi connection. I first looked at the Samsung SyncMaster 173P but it looks like you have to have a pc to adjust brightness,contrast,etc. I looked at apple's 17 inch display but it a tad expensive for something that looks like it's at end of life the Formac Gallery 1740 looks pretty good but i'm having a hard time finding it for sale online. So does anybody have any suggestions? I've been mulling over the three above but I'm welcome to any other monitors you suggest.I'd appreciate any replies because august the 20th is approaching all too fast. On a sidenote this is going to be connected to a Apple 2002 Quicksilver Dual 1 Ghz G4 tower with a NIVIDIA Geforce4mx card so will I be able to hook this up with DVI out of the box?This is my first lcd so forgive the ignorance.

07-25-2004, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	Sony one here: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...006-077&depa=0 500:1 contrast ratio, 16ms refresh rate (great for gaming) This is the LCD display that I am getting for my dorm room next year. __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

07-25-2004, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaypc2 Tilted Location: south east	apple... though expensive you'd be hard pressed to find a monitor as good as the ones apple produces and since they just released a newer version you should be able to pick up an older version (still amazing) for a bit cheaper.. try looking on ebay for one.. also seveal other companies make "apple-like" monitors which are basically the exact same thing as what apple produces just for a fraction of the cost cheeck out www.macmall.com for some good monitor choices in the 17in range.. my 2 cents __________________ Zero Cool stay sexy

07-25-2004, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Xepidemic Guest	get a dell 2001FP 20" Display technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal screen size: 20 in Viewable screen size: 20 Compatibility: PC Max resolution: 1600 x 1200 Dot pitch: 0.255 Digital video standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Analog video signal: Composite video Input device type: None Built-in devices: USB hub Dimensions (W x D x H): 20 in x 9 in x 20 in It also has 16ms response. So its great for gaming. Heard good things about it. It looks like its on sale for $800 right now. But sometimes with coupons and discounts you can get one for around $700. And dell doesnt charge tax in most states. heres a deal matt Dell Home has 25% off on their Dell UltraSharp 2001FP Coupon Code = 9TQTSRPK$JCDST Monday only 40 off 400 stackable code = ?322?H2ST5?V4V (for first 1500 users only) Total $709 with free shipping no taxes except for 9 states i dont know which Last edited by Xepidemic; 07-26-2004 at 12:58 AM..