Thanks for the tips guys. Like Dave KB3MOW, having DX LAB suite nicely displayed is one of my goals. The one I am leaning toward has a 5MS rating.
Andy K3UK On 9/1/07, Dave 'Doc' Corio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Andy, I got an Acer AL2016W 20" widescreen LCD monitor for $188. I > expected junk, but have been pleasantly surprised. Very important to me > is the fact that the interference I used to have from the CRT on HF > completely disappeared - or at least moved out of the ham bands! Even > more important is the fact that I can now fit all of my DXLab windows on > one monitor! It also has inputs for analog or digital video, although it > doesn't have built in speakers, or TV input. It was also the only one in > my price range that had a 3-year warranty. > > If you do decide to get one, a couple of tips. > > Get the fastest refresh rate you can afford. This one is 5 ms, and I > get no streaking or smearing with video or games. I hear that 8 ms > refresh rate can do that, but haven't seen it for myself. > > Also, as soon as you get the monitor hooked up, download a > pixel-checking program, such as "Dead Pixel Buddy". Some LCD monitors > will have dead pixels in varying quantities. A few scattered around the > display may not be noticeable, but several clumped together can make an > obvious "hole" in your display. Find out in advance what the return > policy is for dead pixels! Some manufacturers hide the fact that they > won't allow an exchange unless there is a certain number of dead ones! > > Lots of sizes and makes out there now, and prices keep dropping. Have > fun shopping! > > 73 > Dave > KB3MOW > > Andrew O'Brien wrote: > > > > > > Any thoughts on a wide screen PC monitor versus a standard screen? > > I'm thinking of adding a 21 inch wide screen. > > > >
