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eppdidit
12-31-2005, 04:17 PM
Just got a nice 30" monitor from Gateway, but I can only get the resolution at 1280 x 1024. I need to go up one more level, but I don't have that option. Is this a monitor issue or a computer issue? The problem with 1280x1024 is my programs are still too large. I was hoping to use this monitor instead of my dual monitor setup, but it will work just as nice for a preview monitor for HD.
philnerd
12-31-2005, 04:43 PM
Just got a nice 30" monitor from Gateway, but I can only get the resolution at 1280 x 1024. I need to go up one more level, but I don't have that option. Is this a monitor issue or a computer issue? The problem with 1280x1024 is my programs are still too large. I was hoping to use this monitor instead of my dual monitor setup, but it will work just as nice for a preview monitor for HD.
You should be able to find a manual or spec sheet on the monitor on Gateway's web site.
Is this the 30" monitor that Gateway used to sell with their home entertainment PC a long time ago? A very large CRT monitor?
eppdidit
01-01-2006, 05:48 AM
no, it's a flat screen monitor, but I was unable to find it on their website. I bought it off ebay! Took a chance!
philnerd
01-01-2006, 11:08 AM
no, it's a flat screen monitor, but I was unable to find it on their website. I bought it off ebay! Took a chance!
I'm not aware of Gateway offering a 30" LCD computer monitor, but they have offered 30" LCD HDTV monitors. If your monitor is the TV variety then the resolution will indeed be somewhat limited. Now if you want some serious resolution in a 30" LCD, that Apple display is incredible. Of course it does cost $2500 :(
eppdidit
01-01-2006, 02:37 PM
what is the resolution like on the Dell 26" that people have been raving over in this forum? I hear that you can catch a good buy on this monitor if you keep your eyes open.
Film Crazy
01-01-2006, 04:11 PM
what is the resolution like on the Dell 26" that people have been raving over in this forum? I hear that you can catch a good buy on this monitor if you keep your eyes open.
I think you're talking about the Dell 24" flat panel LCD monitor. The maximum resolution is 1920x1200. I have the monitor, and I can tell you it's quite amazing.
eppdidit
01-01-2006, 08:26 PM
Can someone explain the different measurements of Hertz on a monitor and what is their significance?
myfriendimage
01-01-2006, 10:02 PM
Since monitors are progressive, the hertz indicates how fast the monitor refreshes its image, a slow refresh rate can make faster motion look poor.
philnerd
01-01-2006, 10:49 PM
Just an FYI for people on a budget, you don't HAVE to save up for the Dell 24" to view a 1920x1080 frame at full rez. I just finished putting together a new editing station on the cheap and actually went with a CRT. I got a 21" (Ok, about 20 viewable - who made that rule??) Sony trinitron (Compaq branded) used for less than $170 on ebay. Sure its bulky, but it runs 1920x1440 resolution crisp edge to edge. I can actually open a full hi-def video file in After Effects and see the whole frame - and even have a little space at the bottom for the timeline. I use the VGA output to run it and that leaves my DVI-D/HD/TV output to drive my editing TV. Gets the job done for not a lot of money.
Check out the local white box computer stores and browse through their used monitors, there's some great deals on used CRTs. Just don't accidentally get one that maxes out a 1600x1200.
crs127
01-02-2006, 04:47 AM
How about a field monitor?
Who knows about field monitor that wont break the bank?
thanks
-C
phil, can you explain again exactly how you have the GDMFW900 connected to view hd? thanks.
philnerd
01-02-2006, 11:26 AM
phil, can you explain again exactly how you have the GDMFW900 connected to view hd? thanks.
Well, I didn't see any other Phils so I guess you're talking to me. I don't have a GDMFW900 (though it looks impressive). I've got a Compaq P110 (specs say its 1600x1200 but this one runs up to 2048x1536).
I'm actually not sure about your question though, but maybe I'll answer it accidentally. I've just got the CRT hooked up through VGA from my computer. By running the CRT at 1920x1440 I can view native 1920x1080 video without scaling. Now this is not hooked up in any way like an HDTV, its strictly for viewing computer based files.
Now in addition to the CRT, my video card also spits video out the DVI-D/HD/TV port. Right now that's hooked up via SVideo cable to my editing TV (a basic 14" flat CRT) and almost every video I open up gets properly letterboxed and displayed on the TV. The video output also supports 720P and 1080i over component connection or DVI-D (depending on your HD set's inputs).
I hope that answered something.