In-Depth LCD Buying Guide - What Monitor Should I Buy?

jmke · 14th March 2008, 16:44

Before the LCD displays arrived, the choice of a monitor has been fairly easy. With CRTs you had screen size, refresh rates and price and you could be fairly sure that you did not have to worry about anything more. With LCDs, it is a different matter and this guide aims at helping you understand what the marketing gibberish means and what you really need to look for.

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=689

geoffrey · 14th March 2008, 17:11

Hey, nice work there Rutar, more of that

Sidney · 14th March 2008, 17:50

Hey Rutar,

Is there another Rutar to critic your opinion?

Excellent start.

thorgal · 14th March 2008, 20:00

Great work indeed

Got another site for you that publishes screen types of LCD's : http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php

Luckily you can choose English as well in the search page

14th March 2008, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorgal

Great work indeed

Got another site for you that publishes screen types of LCD's : http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php

Luckily you can choose English as well in the search page

that is a great site

*bookmarks*

jmke · 14th March 2008, 20:29

added to the links list

Sidney · 14th March 2008, 21:48

LCD displayport + touch screen from Origen may be available soon in 30"!!
May be?

15th March 2008, 10:02

I think I discovered one more thing that is 100% true for LCDs:

Just as with cars, it is better to buy a model that has been in production for 6-12 months than one that has just been released. That way the bugs are worked out and the production line knows how to make the product properly. Be aware that the distribution can easily add a 6 months delay!

Rule of the thumb is: Buy only after the product has been out for 12 months in your country.

14th March 2008, 16:44	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	In-Depth LCD Buying Guide - What Monitor Should I Buy? Before the LCD displays arrived, the choice of a monitor has been fairly easy. With CRTs you had screen size, refresh rates and price and you could be fairly sure that you did not have to worry about anything more. With LCDs, it is a different matter and this guide aims at helping you understand what the marketing gibberish means and what you really need to look for. http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=689 __________________

14th March 2008, 17:50	#3
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Hey Rutar, Is there another Rutar to critic your opinion? Excellent start. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

14th March 2008, 20:00	#4
thorgal [M] Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,887	Great work indeed Got another site for you that publishes screen types of LCD's : http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php Luckily you can choose English as well in the search page __________________

14th March 2008, 20:29	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	added to the links list __________________

14th March 2008, 21:48	#7
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	LCD displayport + touch screen from Origen may be available soon in 30"!! May be? __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

14th March 2008, 17:11	#2
geoffrey [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,127	Hey, nice work there Rutar, more of that

15th March 2008, 10:02	#8
Rutar Posts: n/a	I think I discovered one more thing that is 100% true for LCDs: Just as with cars, it is better to buy a model that has been in production for 6-12 months than one that has just been released. That way the bugs are worked out and the production line knows how to make the product properly. Be aware that the distribution can easily add a 6 months delay! Rule of the thumb is: Buy only after the product has been out for 12 months in your country.

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