How much better is 1280x768 over 800x600?

[Leo Versola]

Pre-ordering for the SmallHD monitors is almost upon us... I still have not gotten a consensus in opinions from anywhere whether all the extra options on the new Marshall monitors outweigh the increased resolution of the SmallHD monitors or vice-versa.

Discussion anyone?

Marshall V-LCD70P-HDMI (around $950)
· High resolution 800 x 480 LCD panel
· 7" diagonal screen
· Durable, thin, and lightweight construction
· 250 cd/m² brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
· 4 user-configurable function buttons
· Scratch Resistant Protective Screen
· RGB gain and bias control
· False Color On/Off
· Peaking Filter On/Off
· RGB Check Field / Field Detect
· 15:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 Pixel-to-Pixel modes
· Variety of Markers
· Viewing angle L/R: 140°
· Viewing angle U/D: 100°
· 12W power consumption
· 1.3 pounds
· Video loop-through for component / composite
· Variety of User-Replaceable Battery Adapters available*

SmallHD ($749 pre-order)
· High resolution 1280 x 768 LCD panel
· 8.9" diagonal screen
· 300 cd/m² brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio
· RGB gain controls
· 178 degree viewing angle all directions
· < 10W power consumption
· 1.6 pounds

 

[dcbackus]

It really depends on what's more important to you.

1280x768 is nearly 3 times the resolution of 800x480. So, if a very helpful focus assist is what you're looking for, then the higher resolution will greatly benefit you.

For 200 more dollars you get 1/3rd the resolution, but false color, peaking and markers.

That's essentially what it boils down to, and if critical focus isn't as important as exposure and safe areas, then go with the Marshall.

Hope this helps.

Dale

 

[Leo Versola]

It really depends on what's more important to you.

1280x768 is nearly 3 times the resolution of 800x480. So, if a very helpful focus assist is what you're looking for, then the higher resolution will greatly benefit you.

For 200 more dollars you get 1/3rd the resolution, but false color, peaking and markers.

That's essentially what it boils down to, and if critical focus isn't as important as exposure and safe areas, then go with the Marshall.

Hope this helps.

Dale

Excellent reply. Just what I was hoping to hear... Thanks!