jackpine Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Well, I did a search and it's been quite awhile since we discussed computer monitors. My goal has always been to go to a dual system. If not for the function then for just how damn cool it looks. I've looked at prices and the bottom line is soooo different on what appear to be the same device. Can any one lead me in the right direction on this, maybe with a few recommendations on what to buy. My Visa card is quivering. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I can only help by pointing you to PNY. The only thing similar on the various products is the chipset, all the extras are added by the manufacturer. PNY's nVidia GeForce cards have dual monitor support. www.pny.com "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted March 14, 2004 Author Share Posted March 14, 2004 Even as we speak a Gigabyte GeForce FX 5700 128MB DDR AGP 8X DVI/TVO is speeding its way towards my place. What I was wondering about were the actual monitors... Such as... right now I'm using a 19 inch CRT. Can you get away with buying 2 LCD 15's and feel OK with it because there is more screen "real estate". What brands, what refresh rates, what contrast ratios, and most of all, can I get one that matches my lava lamp. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Programgirl Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 This might help you decide: PC Magazine Product Guide - Displays If you need help setting it up go here: Setting Up Dual Monitors And finally, I do all my big ticket shopping at www.froogle.com because they do the comparison shopping for you. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 CRTs give me a headache. LCDs rule! https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I'm running three monitors on my main DAW PC at the moment - two 17" CRT's and a 15" LCD. The 15" LCD is dang near the same size insofar as screen real estate as either of the 17" CRT's. And it's so much more compact. I can not imagine myself ever buying another CRT. In your shoes, I'd recommend a pair of 17" LCD's. Or check the 15's at a local dealer and see if you think they're too small. I'd imagine the 17's are going to be close in size to your 19" CRT. Eventually, I'd like another 15" and a pair of 17" and one more active splitter so I can have two sets of dual LCD monitors, in two different parts of the control room... Oh, and one more 15" LCD for my Giga computer... and maybe another one for the computer in the office, and one for the home / internet machine and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I would really like to set up a large LCD on an arm that can be positioned over my mixer or back, or wherever I want it....up, down, near, far. I think that is a big advantage right there. Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted March 15, 2004 Author Share Posted March 15, 2004 Keep it coming...... www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Super 8, they had a laptop sitting on just such an arm in the "Laptop" issue of EQ just a month or two ago... it was from Ikea, if memory serves, and it attaches to your desk. I believe it was under $30 = $40. Looked rugged as John Wayne too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 The newer iiyama models are pretty awe. 10ms lag and quite fit for moving stuff onscreen. Stirring shit up since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Found it - January issue, page 42. Ikea's Signum stand. $29.99 @ www.Ikea.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-AV Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Samsung 172W You will never want another typical sized monitor once you have a the wide versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny G Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Originally posted by Super 8: I would really like to set up a large LCD on an arm that can be positioned over my mixer or back, or wherever I want it....up, down, near, far. I think that is a big advantage right there.Just finished doing this . . it looks and works great! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008ELL4/103-2940702-9146232?v=glance and http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-299&depa=0 Tiny G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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