Korean Job Discussion Forums

Draven · Joined: 03 Feb 2003

I'd like to get a new monitor for my computer and am leaning towards getting a 17" LCD. Does anyone have any advice what I should be looking for or prices I should be paying? Any and all words of wisdom are welcome.

Thanks in advance for the advice...

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

I just bought one a couple months ago. I paid about 600,000 including delivery. I am very happy with it along with my digital video card. I'll try to find the website. It is from a place in Yongsan, but you can order it online and they will deliver.

Yesterday · Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 7:01 pm Post subject:

Definately order online.....

not-LCD 17" monitors - 150,000 won

not-LCD 19" monitors - 280,000 won

LCD 17" monitors - 500,000 won

..............all delivered within 2/3 days for free

Draven · Joined: 03 Feb 2003

Thanks for the replies so far.
Does anyone have any recommendations about specs of an lcd monitor? What sorts of things should I be looking for? Does anyone have a specific monitor to recommend?

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I didn't learn this until after I bought mine...

LCD monitors run best at what's called their "native resolution". Most 15" LCDs look their best at 1024x768, while the 17" LCDs look their best at 1280x1024.

At most any other resolution than their "native" resolution, the LCD monitor will look blurry and crappy compared to a standard monitor.

Just keep this fact in mind if you intend on switching between resolutions on your LCD monitor.

Another note: Digital is really awesome looking compared to Analog. I have a bit of a problem in my cord (I think), so my digital sometimes shows thin red lines in dark purple areas -- doesn't occur enough to bug me too much though.

JennyJJ · Joined: 01 Mar 2003

anyone know the going rates on the 15" LCD's?

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

I just got a new 17" lcd this week -- what a treat to the eye!

A friend advised me to get one with DVI. Not sure what that means (I'm a technomoron) but he said it might make for clearer viewing.

I went for the cheapest unit I could find on-line (brand is "Mbest") & apparently it can be serviced in my backwater if needs be. Cost including delivery just under 440000.

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

Ok!

Your regular VGA signal has actually been passed through a Digital to Analogue converter. The DVI outlet is a straight through digital signal, so if your LCD has a DVI in, you will have the best possible signal. There is a difference between DVI-D and DVI-I, so make sure you know which ones you are buying.

Look for low response times (<20ms is very good, <15ms is fantastic). This pretty much indicates the "lag" on the display. As a gamer, I wouldn't be happy with anything over 17ms, otherwise you will get the blurry "Grand Theft Auto" look.

Also look for good brightness, and when you get home, turn on the monitor on a blank, black screen. Look for oddly coloured pixels. These are "dead" pixels and certain manufacturers will respond to them in different ways. Some will offer a money back, no questions asked guarantee, while some will only offer a return if they are within a specific area at a specific concentration (eg 0.25 per square inch etc).

Be an informed customer!

And enjoy the new screen.. :)

jae.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003