The "New Toys" Thread - Page 235

Speedtouch · April 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Good idea to send it back. The reason my mate didn't do anything was because the shop we both bought ours from went bankrupt images/smilies/lol.gif

They were good.

Viper007Bond · April 27th, 2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AxlxA

Dell 2407WFP-HC from ebay! with 2.5 years of warranty left! For $410(+$50 for shipping) It's not a SLICK deal but I can live with spending that much for an amazing screen.

I hate to say this and sound like an ass, but you shoulda talked to me or at least the forum first. images/smilies/sad.gif

For less money, you could have gotten my monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824255001 (it was $360 after a $50 rebate, you can find it in stores for about the same)

It's MVA rather than TFT (much higher viewing angle) and it has HDMI support (so you can watch copyrighted HD movies on it).

Still though, awesome monitor. I images/smilies/love.gif

having a 24". Welcome to the club! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

AxlxA · April 27th, 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I hate to say this and sound like an ass, but you shoulda talked to me or at least the forum first. images/smilies/sad.gif

For less money, you could have gotten my monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824255001 (it was $360 after a $50 rebate, you can find it in stores for about the same)

It's MVA rather than TFT (much higher viewing angle) and it has HDMI support (so you can watch copyrighted HD movies on it).

Still though, awesome monitor. I images/smilies/love.gif

having a 24". Welcome to the club! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Oh ya dont worry about that man, I already know about that westinghouse LCD. I was very tempted by it but I read about the humming issue and the back light or something. And also I wanted one with USB ports and CF readers. Yea I could've settled for that Westinghouse for $360 but this LCD in particular's got 92% gamut, which I am not sure if the westinghouse has.

Anyways, yea maybe I'll do DUAL monitor with a westinghouse if it wasn't for that big ass frame its got =)

jeffy777 · April 27th, 2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AxlxA

Anyways, yea maybe I'll do DUAL monitor with a westinghouse if it wasn't for that big ass frame its got =)

Dual monitor with identical monitors is the sweet way to go. That way it's level all the way across and the brightness, etc. is identical......but it would be pretty expensive to snatch up two of what you have images/smilies/wink.gif

AxlxA · April 27th, 2008, 03:02 AM

yea, I'll never do dual 24". This dual set up I currently have is already beyond what I have ever imagined.

BTW viper, I also heard that the westinghouse had sleep issues as well when using dvi-> hdmi cable but maybe you have better experience.

Viper007Bond · April 27th, 2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AxlxA

I was very tempted by it but I read about the humming issue and the back light or something.

Yeah, I read about that too, but I think that's just some isolated cases. I didn't have that problem.

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Originally Posted by AxlxA

BTW viper, I also heard that the westinghouse had sleep issues as well when using dvi-> hdmi cable but maybe you have better experience.

It's not an issue, it's intended. It's because HDMI is a video input (like component or S-Video), so if the monitor turned off just because you turned off your PS3 (which also uses HDMI), it'd be weird.

It's not like it's hard to press the power button anyway when I walk away from the PC. images/smilies/tongue.gif

AxlxA · April 27th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Hehe, ya it's easy to hit the power button. But for me I've not pressed the power button in maybe a year. I just let my computer turn off the monitor itself as I leave my computer 24/7 for downloads.

Ultimately I Think i made the right choice on the dell. It's something I really love.

Also i found reviews on there's a comparable samsung... 245T and that one is EXPENSIVE too!

Viper007Bond · April 27th, 2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AxlxA

Hehe, ya it's easy to hit the power button. But for me I've not pressed the power button in maybe a year. I just let my computer turn off the monitor itself as I leave my computer 24/7 for downloads.

I never turn off my PC either, but I always turn off my monitors manually before I go to bed. No sense in letting it sit for 15 more minutes before turning off IMO.

mgkdk · April 27th, 2008, 10:42 AM

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when I walk away from the PC. images/smilies/tongue.gif

You walk away from the PC...

/me runs and hides images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · April 27th, 2008, 10:45 AM

Well, only to sleep of course.

killpanda · April 27th, 2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Well, only to sleep of course.

You sleep ? images/smilies/blink.gif

Derek · April 27th, 2008, 01:27 PM

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You sleep ? images/smilies/blink.gif

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2075116983_ab9d4b8e56.jpg

chaos386 · April 27th, 2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkdk

You walk away from the PC...

He takes his iPod Touch with him. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · April 27th, 2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos386

He takes his iPod Touch with him. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Honestly, I do. images/smilies/lol.gif

I always listen to podcasts while making food or dropping the kids off at the pool.

Lilleput · April 27th, 2008, 02:20 PM

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Honestly, I do. images/smilies/lol.gif

I always listen to podcasts while making food or dropping the kids off at the pool.

Kids? Your the caretaker for another life?!! images/smilies/cry.gif

fbc · April 27th, 2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I always listen to podcasts while making food or dropping the kids off at the pool.

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Originally Posted by Lilleput

Kids? Your the caretaker for another life?!! images/smilies/cry.gif

I take it you're not familiar with that saying...

For "pool", think "toilet".

chaos386 · April 27th, 2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fbc

I take it you're not familiar with that saying...

For "pool", think "toilet".

Yeah, but "the kids" usually refers to lil' "tadpoles". I suppose the iTouch helps if that's the case, but still...

April 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#4681
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April 27th, 2008, 03:02 AM	#4685
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	yea, I'll never do dual 24". This dual set up I currently have is already beyond what I have ever imagined. BTW viper, I also heard that the westinghouse had sleep issues as well when using dvi-> hdmi cable but maybe you have better experience. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

April 27th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#4687
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	Hehe, ya it's easy to hit the power button. But for me I've not pressed the power button in maybe a year. I just let my computer turn off the monitor itself as I leave my computer 24/7 for downloads. Ultimately I Think i made the right choice on the dell. It's something I really love. Also i found reviews on there's a comparable samsung... 245T and that one is EXPENSIVE too! __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

April 27th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#4690
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