The Picture Thread

BreakABone · 07-19-2009, 11:40 AM

How big are your monitors?

KillerGremlin · 07-20-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

How big are your monitors?

why does the size of the monitor matter?

ZebraRampage · 07-20-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

why does the size of the monitor matter?

I believe that if the montior is bigger, say 20"+ (since most people have 17" or 19" monitors now), then the default resolution is bigger than usual. Also, if you have a bigger monitor, you can also change the resolution to be bigger, and you have more bigger options than on a 17" or a 19" monitor.

KillerGremlin · 07-20-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZebraRampage

I believe that if the montior is bigger, say 20"+ (since most people have 17" or 19" monitors now), then the default resolution is bigger than usual. Also, if you have a bigger monitor, you can also change the resolution to be bigger, and you have more bigger options than on a 17" or a 19" monitor.

Just to point out, I have a 17" monitor with a 1920x1200 default resolution.

It really comes down to what type of display you buy, and while larger monitors do usually have higher resolutions that is not always the case. Most 24" LCDs I see come with a sexy 1920x1200 resolution, but anything under 24" is all over the place with 1440x990 and stuff. Also wide screen is the way to go. I do have a Viewsonic CRT chilling downstairs though, 1600x1200 baby. That thing kicks ass minus being a tad bit dark (very bright and clear colors though). I thought about opening it up and doing some resistor surgery but I don't feel totally confident operating with such a high voltage piece of equipment.