Suggest a good 17" TFT

[coolsunny]

Hi guys,
suggest me a good 17" TFT monitor which have no problems.I want to set it to 1024*768 resolution with 85 Hz screen refresh rate..Also inform me about the price.

[shadow2get]

Let me know about the other things needed for you to buy like:

* Purpose (Animation/Apps/Games/General)
* Normal (4:3) / Widescreen (16:9)
* Price Range
* Interface Type - (Analog / Digital)
* Any other specific requirement like USB ports, camera, etc

If you didn't know what the Analog/Digital Inteface means:
Analog – 15pin D-Sub (Good old interface which you have connected ur CRT for years)
Digital – DVI-D/HDMI with HDCP

This will help you to get a better monitor based on your requirements.

[anand1]

ViewSonic with a price tag of Rs 8,000 approx

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^+1.

[coolsunny]

Originally Posted by shadow2get

Let me know about the other things needed for you to buy like:

* Purpose (Animation/Apps/Games/General)
* Normal (4:3) / Widescreen (16:9)
* Price Range
* Interface Type - (Analog / Digital)
* Any other specific requirement like USB ports, camera, etc


This will help you to get a better monitor based on your requirements.

its specially for Games,Viewing movies & also for general works.it should be free from ghost image or blurs.i never heard about camera integrated with TFT. if there is any model with camera ? & for interface type suggest me. please specify model no. with price.budget within 9K.

[bikdel]

guys im not hijacking the thread but my uncle has to use a PC in his store for cataloging and has been using a 15" CRT as a monitor. I advised him on a 14" - 15" LCD for his eyes and he agreed.

Can you advise me the cheapest LCD solution available? i dont need it to be good. Simple data entry purpose.. Dont need really branded ones like dell, aoc, viewsonic if cost can be reduced by buying a local one...

any ideas?

[shadow2get]

Ok here is the deal with the Aspect Ratios.
If it is widescreen, you get a resolution of 1440x900 but Price is More (worth it)
Else if it is Normal 4:3, you get a resolution of 1280x1024 & Price is Less.

So choose which ever you think is best. Here are the monitors you can opt for:

Specs read as Response Time, Brightness, Contrast Ratio, Native Resolution, Input Type
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Normal Aspect Ratio (4:3)
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* Dell UltraSharpTM 1708FP 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor
-> 5ms, 300cd/m2, 800:1, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, Analog & DVI (HDCP)
-> Has 4 USB 2.0 high speed ports
PRICE: Rs 10,674 (inclusive of all Taxes but excluding STATEwise VAT)
LINK: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/17lcd?c=in&cs=inbsd1&l=en&s=bsd

* Viewsonic Monitors
>>VA703b (Black)
>>VA703m (Black & Has Inbuilt speakers)
-> 8ms, 300cd/m2, 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
LINK: http://ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/lcd/
PRICE: Would be around 8500 - 10000

* Samsung SyncMaster 740N (Silver Color)
-> 8ms, 300 cd/m², 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9150
LINK: http://www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/740n.asp?page=Specifications

* Samsung SyncMaster 732N Plus (Black Color)
-> 5ms, 300 cd/m², 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9500
LINK: http://www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/732nplus.asp?page=Specifications

* Acer AL1716 Series (Silver)
-> 5ms, 300 cd/m², 800:1, 1280x1024 @ 75Hz, Analog or Dual Input
PRICE: Would be around 8000 - 9000
LINK: http://www.acer.co.in/products/product_explore_view.asp?pid=80&model=Acer%20AL171 6%20Series&cid=6


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Widescreen Aspect Ratio (16:9 OR 16:10)
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* Viewsonic VA1703w (Silver Color)
* Viewsonic VA1703wb (Black Color)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1440 x 900, Analog
PRICE: Would be around 8500 - 10000
LINK: http://ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/lcd/

* Acer AL1702W (Silver)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1440x900 @ 60Hz, Analog only
PRICE: Around 8500-9500
LINK: http://www.acer.co.in/products/product_explore_view.asp?pid=29&model=Acer%20AL170 2%20Series&cid=6

* SyncMaster 740NW (Black Color)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1280x720, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9000-10000
LINK: http://www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/740nw.asp?page=Specifications


If I were to buy a 17" LCD monitor, I would look out for the following:
-> Lesser Response Time, Max Brightness, High Contrast Ratio, Analog & Digital Input.
-> Going for Widescreen if neccessary & any other extras like USB ports

My Recommendation would be the following:
For Normal Aspect Ratio ->>> Dell UltraSharpTM 1708FP
For Widescreen ->>> Viewsonic VA1703wb

Those are my recommendations, but Choose whichever fits in your budget.


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@bikdel

Can you advise me the cheapest LCD solution available?

If you want to go for cheap 15" LCD ones, better go to the street/shop where you buy comp. hardware from
& ask him for the cheapest available. (Actually, I don't remember the Brand names or the prices. Sorry man.)

If you want some known brands, here is the price list
L.G 15" - 7650
Samsung 15" 540N - 7900
ViewSonic 15" - 7680
ACER 15" - 7100
HP 15" - 10100

If money is really an issue, go in for 2nd hand ones. Why don't you see the Bazaar Section in the Digit Forums ?

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[vivekbabbudelhi]

if 2nd hand .....then john is selling his 19" samsung 940BW , this monitor is best 19" TN monitor even today...

[anand1]

@SHADOW2GET
thanks for the nice info on one board.
I refered ViewSonic because recently my friend buyed the 17" TFT with a price tag of about Rs 8,000 and it was really nice while going though it's features.

[bikdel]

L.G 15" - 7650
Samsung 15" 540N - 7900
ViewSonic 15" - 7680
ACER 15" - 7100
HP 15" - 10100

considering this, its better to go for a 19" by viewsonic.. Value for money

[Gigacore]

I've 15 Pin D-Sub port.. will, Viewsonic VA1703wb (Black Color) support this port ?

[coolsunny]

thanks for all ur effort shadow2get...
I am thinking about Viewsonic VA1703wb (Black Color) TFT.As i think widescreen is better for movies & we get more viewing surface than the Normal one
if more featurs like intergrated web cam or USB ports available in Viewsonic ?didn't find in viewsonic site.
I will buy it next month.guys suggest me more..

[shadow2get]

Glad to know you picked a good one.

Check out the review for this monitor :
http://www.techtree.com/India/Reviews/Viewsonic_VA1703wb/551-83387-630-1.html

I also saw the 19" Viewsonic ones. They are also available for abt Rs. 400-600 more. Have a look @ them.

Also if you wanted some extras with the monitor, here is 1 candidate for that.

ViewSonic VX1945wm 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Integrated iPod Dock
http://ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/productspecs.php?id=297
Main Extras: Analog & Digital interface, iPod dock, 8-in-1 card reader, microphone, headphone jack, 3 USB port for joystick/game control, USB port for keyboard/mouse ... isn't that enough ???
Also response time is 5ms, 700:1 CR.

But it comes at a hefty Rs. 2000-3000 more.

Just letting you know. Not asking you to buy though.

Always go through some reviews done on the Monitor or user comments before you buy it.

You can check newegg.com / amazon.com for the User comments.
Google up for Reviews on the monitor.

[Rockstar11]

Originally Posted by coolsunny

thanks for all ur effort shadow2get...
I am thinking about Viewsonic VA1703wb (Black Color) TFT.As i think widescreen is better for movies & we get more viewing surface than the Normal one
if more featurs like intergrated web cam or USB ports available in Viewsonic ?didn't find in viewsonic site.
I will buy it next month.guys suggest me more..

dont go for Viewsonic VA1703wb no DVI-D connector

[coolsunny]

Originally Posted by Rockstar11

dont go for Viewsonic VA1703wb no DVI-D connector

wht the use of DVI-D port. i think Grafix card needed for that port support.
Isn't it? none of viewsonic 17" have DVI-D connectors.

[Rockstar11]

Originally Posted by coolsunny

its specially for Games,Viewing movies & also for general works.it should be free from ghost image or blurs.i never heard about camera integrated with TFT. if there is any model with camera ? & for interface type suggest me. please specify model no. with price.budget within 9K.

hmm.. specially for games and viewing movies.???.right

1.better go for a 19" wide lcd monitor
2.lower response time : 5ms.
3.DVI


Q:
"DVI-D". What is it for?

A:
Those flat screen LCD monitors are showing up on desks everywhere. They save space, have sharper image quality, and look modern.

The old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor is an analog device. That means that your graphics card must convert the computer's digital signal into a signal that the CRT monitor can understand. Of course, there's always something lost in the process.

The LCD monitor is a digital device. If you use the DVI connection there'll be no loss of image quality or signal corruption. That is why you get a crisper image.



Here's the snag: if your graphics card doesn't have a DVI connector then you're stuck using the old VGA connection. Your LCD monitor should have a VGA connector as well, but keep in mind that you'll be getting an analog signal so it won't be as clean as purely digital. It may be worth your while to get a new graphics card with either DVI-D (digital only) or DVI-I (digital or analog with adapter) connectors so you can get the most out of your LCD monitor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI

The ultimate 2ms gaming display.
ViewSonic`s 19" VX 1932WM
Response Time 2ms
DVI-D
Black color

http://ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/...ecs.php?id=317


Super Contrast Ratio widescreen.
ViewSonic`s 19" VA1926w
Response Time 5ms
DVI-D
Black color

http://ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/...ecs.php?id=328

[coolsunny]

^^thanks for reply.it gives new information.
But i think 17" suits me more.it will take less space.& for gaming its suits more as total space is less i can get suitable resolution for games.I don't have plan to buy grafix card in near future. & va 1703wb model have simplicity & it has good reviews on newegg site.so its my choice.

& VX 1932WM model has some problems.may be few defective products.i viewed thread .. Problem with Viewsonic VX1932wm LCD