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Matt 2004-12-23 06:19
Hi folks,
Been using multiple CRT's for a long time and looking to make the plunge into 1 or 2 LCD's. Any thoughts on two options to keep me below $600 total?
1) One 20" Widescreen (Dell 2005FPW 1680x1050)
2) Two 17" FS (Unknown vendor, 1280x1024 each)
Obviously #2 gives me the most real estate, but at Circuit City I looked at some 17" LCD's running 1280x1024 and the text looked really tiny.
For the sex factor I like the Widescreen, but I'm afraid that 1050 horizontally is way too little compared to the 2560 I get with two 17".
Anybody come across the same quandry, and your experiences?
Matt
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ECarlson 2004-12-23 12:15
My preference would be a pair of 19" LCD's: Same resolution as the 17's, but everything is larger, though it's about $350x2 for a pair of Dell Analogs, or $450x2 for Dell Digitals. But then again, it all depends on personal preference, and what you use the monitors for.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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ECarlson 2004-12-23 12:19
Also, unless you use the 20" monitor in portrait mode, it is 1680 horizontal, and 1050 vertical, so it's 1680x1050 vs 2560x1024.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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Matt 2004-12-30 02:16
I definitely agree that two 19" would be the way to go... but I took the plunge and got the 2005FPW, and must say that I'm very pleased!
However, I am thinking about getting a 17" LCD to put next to it, since they are the same height it would be a good match.
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