I'm looking for a high quality display for my studio.. It needs to be 32-42" diagonal and I'd really like it to be able to display non-fuzzy text. Does anyone know of any makes/models of larger displays? I figured I'd at least try and post a question here to see if anyone knew of any. The budget is $1500-$1800.
By the way we'll be using this as our main computer display for tracking and mixing sessions so sharp images is definitely a must. I've read a little and found that DVI inputs are necessary.. other than that?
If you have a Costco near you they are carying this new brand called Vizio. It has DVI, HDMI, and composit inputs. I just picked up a 32" for $900. AND, it has HD built in! Simply amazing what you can get these days for the price. If not, go with a Sharp or Samsung. Those are the two best LCD makers out right now.
if you're using it as a monitor, get a 1080p model. It will display 1920x1080 resolution... VASTLY improving your screen real estate. Best two options for the buck are the 42" spectre, or 42" westinghouse. Both LCD's, both offer non1080p options as well... I have a 1080p westinghouse as a monitor and it's great.
Come one guys - he's willing to spend up to $1800, he can get a Panasonic. The other, cheaper ones won't hold a candle to it. Try to get to a store that has a few brands, but make sure they also have Panny.
if you're using it as a monitor, get a 1080p model. It will display 1920x1080 resolution... VASTLY improving your screen real estate. Best two options for the buck are the 42" spectre, or 42" westinghouse. Both LCD's, both offer non1080p options as well... I have a 1080p westinghouse as a monitor and it's great.
I have the Sharp 45" Aquos. It is great with computer text through the DVI input.
It is my main TV and my monitor for my home theater computer. That being said, I surf around quite a bit and small text is readable from about 8-9 feet away.
i'd get the dell 30"... 2 inches smaller than you wanted, but you aren't going to get near that resolution in an hdtv without getting a 1080p model, and that will cost you much more. it's a question of which is more important to you. size or quality.
i'd get the dell 30"... 2 inches smaller than you wanted, but you aren't going to get near that resolution in an hdtv without getting a 1080p model, and that will cost you much more. it's a question of which is more important to you. size or quality.
i'd get the dell 30"... 2 inches smaller than you wanted, but you aren't going to get near that resolution in an hdtv without getting a 1080p model, and that will cost you much more. it's a question of which is more important to you. size or quality.
That's what I explained to my EX-wife. dfegad
That monitor will also set ya back $2,200 and requires a Dual Link 2560x1600 capable video card. No question it'd be sharper than anything else, though.
Seriously, it IS bigger but a lower resolution... not a low resolution... just lower then the 30" Apple. ANd you dont need some high powered bideo card to run it either... AND it has all kinds of inputs... teh Apple 30" only has ONE input and it is 500 dollars more...
I'm thinking of getting something pretty large, possibly the 37" Westinghouse (1080p)...how will the acoustics of the room be affected by having such a large piece of plastic/glass reflecting right in front of me. Maybe I should tilt it down slightly? I mean, studios with windows in the control room have glass right there behind the monitors...right?
Good quality 1080p for $1500-1800? Not this year...
Actually, the Westinghouse LVM-42w2 is a great LCD regardless of price. I've seen them in action - great picture. It's a little lacking with input options and you need an external tuner but as a monitor it's beautiful. The CNET and Amazon reviews are all pretty good.
The Sony Bravia KDL-46V2500 and KDL-40V2500 models are also excellent @ 1080p but more expensive.
Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP 30" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $1,274 shipped
The Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP 30" Widescreen LCD Monitor costs $1,274.15 at Dell Home, as we mentioned last week. With free shipping, that's $5 off last week's deal and the lowest total price we've ever seen for a 30" LCD monitor. Sales tax is added where applicable. This LCD touts a native resolution of 2560x1600, 11ms response time, 700:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 4-port USB hub, 9-in-1 flash card reader, swivel and tilt adjustment, and DVI-D (compatible video card required) input.
17th May 2006
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