Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
I have a ViewSonic PT795. Besides the excellent quality of this unit's display, the company seems to stand behind their product all the way. Short version: about a year ago I thought I might have a problem with the monitor (I'm convinced it's simply the nVidia drivers for my GeForce2 GTS card, but at the time it wasn't clear) and called ViewSonic to explain the situation. I didn't ask for anything other than feedback on whether the company had heard of such a situation before (my display would all of a sudden go to a strange speckled pattern across the entire screen, and the only way to get out of this was to reboot, and sometimes that didn't bring the display back properly either). The lady from ViewSonic, then told me she'd ship a new unit the next day and that I should put my monitor into that new units packing box and send it back to them by the same means. All she asked for was a CC to secure the deal temporarily, plus I had to pay shipping one way--back to ViewSonic. This was about a year after I'd purchased the original unit. I don't know, but that sounds like exceptional support to me. Tris Someone mentioned Viewsonic so although I really haven't intensively compared it with others, I've been very happy with my A90 since I bought it - almost a year ago now. I'm sure it's been superceded, but its a sharp, clear and bright monitor that I can hold a print up next to a display of the same and not be jarred at all. Ken
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
Check Dell Computer for monitors, too - last I heard (and what I have) they carry a Dell-branded 19 Sony Trinitron as well as others. Mine went bad and Dell did the same - shipped a new one overnight, and had me return the old in the same box at their expense. Maris - Original Message - From: Tris Schuler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 10:14 AM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation | | I have a ViewSonic PT795. Besides the excellent quality of this unit's | display, the company seems to stand behind their product all the way. Short | version: about a year ago I thought I might have a problem with the monitor | (I'm convinced it's simply the nVidia drivers for my GeForce2 GTS card, but | at the time it wasn't clear) and called ViewSonic to explain the situation. | I didn't ask for anything other than feedback on whether the company had | heard of such a situation before (my display would all of a sudden go to a | strange speckled pattern across the entire screen, and the only way to get | out of this was to reboot, and sometimes that didn't bring the display back | properly either). The lady from ViewSonic, then told me she'd ship a new | unit the next day and that I should put my monitor into that new units | packing box and send it back to them by the same means. All she asked for | was a CC to secure the deal temporarily, plus I had to pay shipping one | way--back to ViewSonic. This was about a year after I'd purchased the | original unit. | | I don't know, but that sounds like exceptional support to me. | | Tris | | Someone mentioned Viewsonic so although I really haven't intensively | compared it with others, I've been very happy with my A90 since I | bought it - almost a year ago now. I'm sure it's been superceded, but | its a sharp, clear and bright monitor that I can hold a print up next | to a display of the same and not be jarred at all. | | | Ken | | |
RE: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
Thanks everybody. It turns out that Lacie's aren't as expensive as I though so I'm going to look at one of those. NEC is also now made by Mitsubishi so I'll be looking at those as well. I had a Sony a few years ago that died very prematurely and just out of the warranty. Sony refused to do anything worthwhile so I'm not a big fan of them. Paul Wilson
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 14:19:25 -0500 , you wrote: It turns out that Lacie's aren't as expensive as I though so I'm going to look at one of those. NEC is also now made by Mitsubishi so I'll be looking at those as well. Never heard of Lacies. Where can I read about them? Ken Durling Photo.net portfolio: http://www.photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=402251
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Regarding monitors Go to http://www.macuser.co.uk and look under labs. Lots of monitor tested here. or www.macworld.com IMO the choice is one with hardware calibrator. ( The Rolls Royce of monitors are the Barco monitors) Mikael Risedal From: Lawrence Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: filmscanners halftone.co.uk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 17:06:27 -0500 Never heard of Lacies. Where can I read about them? Ken Durling http: //www.lacie.com -- Lawrence W. Smith Photography http://www.lwsphoto.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- _ Hämta MSN Explorer kostnadsfritt på http://explorer.msn.se
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
- Original Message - From: Ken Durling [EMAIL PROTECTED] It turns out that Lacie's aren't as expensive as I though so I'm going to look at one of those. NEC is also now made by Mitsubishi so I'll be looking at those as well. Never heard of Lacies. Where can I read about them? Actually, LaCie has been around since the beginning of time, making reasonably competitive products throughout their business career. Their main website is at http://www.lacie.com/. Jim Snyder
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On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:11:59 -0500, you wrote: Actually, LaCie has been around since the beginning of time I think I missed that event. :-o Ken Durling Photo.net portfolio: http://www.photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=402251
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
Paul-- About a year ago I bought two 21 monitors: the top of the line Sony GDMF500R, and the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2040u. I have been extremely pleased with the Mitsubishi and very disappointed in the Sony (it's highly unlikely I'll ever buy that brand of monitor again!). I think the current equivalent to the Mitsubishi I bought is model 2060u. FWIW, --Bill At 3:01 PM -0500 12/3/01, Wilson, Paul wrote: Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. One of the things I like about the NEC is that it seems to hold detail in shadows a lot better than most other monitors I've looked at. Thanks. Paul Wilson PS. I know about LaCie but I'd like to keep the price somewhat reasonable. -- == Bill Fernandez * User Interface Architect * Bill Fernandez Design (505) 346-3080 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://billfernandez.com ==
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
Good morning, I have always liked Sony products, but the horizontal lines in the Trinitron tubes that you see on the screen are certainly bothersome. After I ordered one online, and then observed this problem, I called the seller and they said no returns, if this was a problem it was to be taken up with Sony. John in OKC - Original Message - From: Bill Fernandez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 3:13 AM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation | Paul-- | | About a year ago I bought two 21 monitors: the top of the line Sony | GDMF500R, and the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2040u. I have been | extremely pleased with the Mitsubishi and very disappointed in the | Sony (it's highly unlikely I'll ever buy that brand of monitor | again!). I think the current equivalent to the Mitsubishi I bought | is model 2060u. | | FWIW, | | --Bill | | | At 3:01 PM -0500 12/3/01, Wilson, Paul wrote: | Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC | XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd | system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. | | One of the things I like about the NEC is that it seems to hold detail in | shadows a lot better than most other monitors I've looked at. | | Thanks. | | Paul Wilson | | PS. I know about LaCie but I'd like to keep the price somewhat reasonable. | | -- | | == | Bill Fernandez * User Interface Architect * Bill Fernandez Design | | (505) 346-3080 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://billfernandez.com | == |
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on 12/4/01 4:13 AM, Bill Fernandez at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul-- About a year ago I bought two 21 monitors: the top of the line Sony GDMF500R, and the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2040u. I have been extremely pleased with the Mitsubishi and very disappointed in the Sony (it's highly unlikely I'll ever buy that brand of monitor again!). I think the current equivalent to the Mitsubishi I bought is model 2060u. FWIW, --Bill At 3:01 PM -0500 12/3/01, Wilson, Paul wrote: Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. One of the things I like about the NEC is that it seems to hold detail in shadows a lot better than most other monitors I've looked at. Thanks. Paul Wilson PS. I know about LaCie but I'd like to keep the price somewhat reasonable. Iam very satisfied with my Samsung 900 NF 19 inch monitor. It is crisp, sharp, and has excellent color. I preferred it to the Mistubishi as it is easier to program. Both use a Mistubishi tube. Martin
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
on 12/4/01 7:20 AM, JackG at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning, I have always liked Sony products, but the horizontal lines in the Trinitron tubes that you see on the screen are certainly bothersome. After I ordered one online, and then observed this problem, I called the seller and they said no returns, if this was a problem it was to be taken up with Sony. John in OKC John The horizontal lines are intrinsic to all Trinatron and Mitsubishi tubes. I barely am aware of them and do not feel they interfere with viewing and working with Photoshop at all. Martin
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On December 04, 2001 4:48 AMMartin Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | Iam very satisfied with my Samsung 900 NF 19 inch monitor. It is crisp, | sharp, and has excellent color. I preferred it to the Mistubishi as it is | easier to program. Both use a Mistubishi tube. Me too I am very satisfied with my Samsung 900 NF 19 inch monitor (aged about one year). Mário Teixeira [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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I'm sorry if I implied that this was not normal, I was told that too. It's just that at times when I am working in photoshop the lines are distracting. Thanks for the reply, John in OKC - Original Message - From: Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation | those lines are usually barely noticeable. they are used to keep the | aperture grill in alignment for a aperture grill monitor. If you go search | Sony website then you might find them telling you this. | | I just got a Viewsonic P95f and noticed the lines. went to their site and | found out that it was normal... | | | - Original Message - | From: Martin Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 5:44 AM | Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation | | | on 12/4/01 7:20 AM, JackG at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | | Good morning, | | I have always liked Sony products, but the horizontal lines in the | Trinitron | tubes that you see on the screen are certainly bothersome. | | After I ordered one online, and then observed this problem, I called | the | seller and they said no returns, if this was a problem it was to be | taken up | with Sony. | | John in OKC | | | John | | The horizontal lines are intrinsic to all Trinatron and Mitsubishi tubes. | I | barely am aware of them and do not feel they interfere with viewing and | working with Photoshop at all. | | Martin | | |
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
MacWorld did an evaluation of 9 larger professional monitors in April. The two they rated the highest were the NEC and Philips. They were larger than what you are referring to. You might consider the Philips because of its bargain price, little more than most 19 monitors. It is the Brilliance 201P model and lists for $899 in the article. | At 3:01 PM -0500 12/3/01, Wilson, Paul wrote: | Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC | XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd | system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. | | One of the things I like about the NEC is that it seems to hold detail in | shadows a lot better than most other monitors I've looked at. | | Thanks. | | Paul Wilson | | PS. I know about LaCie but I'd like to keep the price somewhat reasonable. | | -- | | == | Bill Fernandez * User Interface Architect * Bill Fernandez Design | | (505) 346-3080 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://billfernandez.com | == | -- Winsor Crosby Long Beach, California
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- Original Message - From: Martin Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 12/4/01 7:20 AM, JackG at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have always liked Sony products, but the horizontal lines in the Trinitron tubes that you see on the screen are certainly bothersome. The horizontal lines are intrinsic to all Trinatron and Mitsubishi tubes. I barely am aware of them and do not feel they interfere with viewing and working with Photoshop at all. The horizontal lines are a design feature of the Trinitron monitors. Instead of an Invar mask, or other device, they use a grating that uses two horizontal threads to align the vertical ones giving you your dot pitch. I never notice them because I know why they are there and have tuned them out as white noise. I would rather have a superior monitor with two imperceivable horizontal lines than a poor monitor without. Jim Snyder
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There is an excellent discussion of this at http://www.pctechguide.com/06crtmon.htm I have a Sony Trinitron 19 myself and am very pleased with it. Maris - Original Message - From: Jim Snyder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 10:13 PM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation | - Original Message - | From: Martin Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | | on 12/4/01 7:20 AM, JackG at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | | I have always liked Sony products, but the horizontal lines in the | Trinitron | tubes that you see on the screen are certainly bothersome. | | | The horizontal lines are intrinsic to all Trinatron and Mitsubishi tubes. | I | barely am aware of them and do not feel they interfere with viewing and | working with Photoshop at all. | | The horizontal lines are a design feature of the Trinitron monitors. Instead | of an Invar mask, or other device, they use a grating that uses two | horizontal threads to align the vertical ones giving you your dot pitch. I | never notice them because I know why they are there and have tuned them out | as white noise. I would rather have a superior monitor with two | imperceivable horizontal lines than a poor monitor without. | | Jim Snyder |
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Someone mentioned Viewsonic so although I really haven't intensively compared it with others, I've been very happy with my A90 since I bought it - almost a year ago now. I'm sure it's been superceded, but its a sharp, clear and bright monitor that I can hold a print up next to a display of the same and not be jarred at all. Ken
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 01:31:53 -0500 Andy Darlow wrote: Check dealmac's archives for a $375 electron blue. Also, Dell often offers monitors at 20% off and theirs are usually Mitsubishi if I'm not mistaken. They sell other brands too. All the best! -Andy Darlow Photography, Digital Print Consulting and Custom Editions Andrew Darlow Images International www.andydarlow.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Toll free- 1-877-ADarlow Dell used to sell Sony Trinitron Maris
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
Title: Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation Check dealmac's archives for a $375 electron blue. Also, Dell often offers monitors at 20% off and theirs are usually Mitsubishi if I'm not mistaken. They sell other brands too. All the best! -Andy Darlow Photography, Digital Print Consulting and Custom Editions Andrew Darlow Images International www.andydarlow.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Toll free- 1-877-ADarlow PS. I know about LaCie but I'd like to keep the price somewhat reasonable.
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
On Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:01:12 -0500 , Wilson, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. I'm using a Viewsonic PF795 (now discontinued, of course) that is wonderful. It's sharp to all four corners, and exhibits no convergence or linearity problems that I can detect. When calibrated with Optical and an mc7, the colour is bang-on. I think the replacement may be their P95f model. They also have a PF790 - my buddy has one for photo editing and he's very happy as well. That said, there are enough God, what a piece of crap stories about Viewsonics to make me think they suffer from significant sample variation. This is likely to be the case with any rationally priced monitor, but I've even heard it said about LaCie's. The approach I'd take is to buy a monitor I'd expect to be good (Viewsonic, Sony and Mitsubishi are the lines I'd look at), but ensure an exchange policy with the vendor in case the sample you get doesn't meet your expectations. That means buying locally - mail-order is a risky and hassle-prone way to buy monitors IMO. Paul http://www.chefurka.com
Re: filmscanners: Monitor recommendation
- Original Message - From: Paul Chefurka [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:01:12 -0500 , Wilson, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone recommend a good 19 monitor? I'm currently using a 17 NEC XV17+ which is a very good monitor that I'm happy with but I have a 2nd system that needs a monitor and I'd like something bigger. The approach I'd take is to buy a monitor I'd expect to be good (Viewsonic, Sony and Mitsubishi are the lines I'd look at), but ensure an exchange policy with the vendor in case the sample you get doesn't meet your expectations. That means buying locally - mail-order is a risky and hassle-prone way to buy monitors IMO. I disagree only slightly. I was unable to find a local source for a Sony F520, so purchased it from a reliable (!) etailer. I immediately hooked it up to my wife's computer and ran it for a month or more without any problems. I still have the box, so that if there are problems, I have some recourse. Still, if I do have problems... Jim Snyder
