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My old LCD 17" computer monitor died and I'm not stuck using a 13" CRT
monitor, till I get another monitor. Although Ebay has some USED 17" monitors fairly cheap, I'm thinking that I might just invest in a NEW monitor. I'm sticking with 17" or maybe a 19". anything larger is too big for my space. I noticed that a monitor about that size is darn near the same price as a HDTV of comparable size, and it seems most of the latest HDTV's have a 15 pin SVGA input. (which is what I use). I already have a HDTV, but it's in another room, and I dont want to move either the TV or the Computer. So, it would actually be nice to have another TV as well as a monitor, and have it all in one, so the HDTV would actually be preferred. However, I recall being told that the HDTVs dont have adaquate resolution to provide a decent image for computers. Yet, the person who told me that was no expert and that was told to me quite a few years ago too, which may not be applicable to the newer TVs. Anyone know about this? BTW: My computer is just an average computer and has standard built in video card. It's not a high-end or gaming machine. The monitor that died was a 17" HP 1740, which had a decent picture. Thanks |
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On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, Jerry.Tan wrote:
Anyone know about this? BTW: My computer is just an average computer and has standard built in video card. It's not a high-end or gaming machine. The monitor that died was a 17" HP 1740, which had a decent picture. Thanks I use an old Dell computer DHP with a 2.8 GHz pentium purchased as a cheap refurbished unit 6 years ago which had XP and only the built in graphics card on the motherboard. I use it with both XP and linux successfully on my new Vizio 62 inch TV (which has the RGB port). I can run this above 1280 x 1024 resolution and it gives a good picture. Keep your RGB cable short as this helps the quality. The computer is able to play most video streams well, but full HD will be limited by your graphics card or processor speed. If you already use it successfully on a moniter then I think you'll be OK. Thane |
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On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:38:54 PM UTC-6, wrote:
My old LCD 17" computer monitor died and I'm not stuck using a 13" CRT monitor, till I get another monitor. Check-out Goodwill and resale shops...I've bought a couple 17" for $10, and 19" for $20 and a Samsung for $30. Also see CL...I've listed and sold some on there... |
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On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:25:59 -0800 (PST), bob_villa
wrote: Check-out Goodwill and resale shops...I've bought a couple 17" for $10, and 19" for $20 and a Samsung for $30. Also see CL...I've listed and sold some on there... Check out your community yard sales. My neighbor gave me an NEC 18" MultiSync LCD 1850E monitor. He told me to just "take it" when I asked his price. Better viewing than the 15" ViewSonic LCD I still have for a spare. |
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On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, someone wrote:
My old LCD 17" computer monitor died Not picking on you in particular, I'm curious why all these computer questions are not addressed to computer newsgroups, several of which are alive and well. |
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On Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 4:28:39 AM UTC-5, micky wrote:
On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, someone wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died Not picking on you in particular, I'm curious why all these computer questions are not addressed to computer newsgroups, several of which are alive and well. Becaause folks like us better, obviously. |
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If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case)
then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark |
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On 2/1/2015 4:28 AM, micky wrote:
On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, someone wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died Not picking on you in particular, I'm curious why all these computer questions are not addressed to computer newsgroups, several of which are alive and well. Because the folks here give more practical solutions compared to the geeks on some of the computer groups. |
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The most typical failure I've seen on LCD computer displays are failing
electrolytic capacitors in the power supply section. Typically they are visually swollen. The parts are inexpensive from online sources. It can be a challenge to solder boards that meet ROHS specs and not burn up adjacent micro sized parts unless you have the proper tools. |
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On Sun, 1 Feb 2015 04:46:48 -0800 (PST), trader_4
wrote: On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:34:54 PM UTC-5, Malcom Mal Reynolds wrote: In article , wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died and I'm not stuck using a 13" CRT monitor, till I get another monitor. Although Ebay has some USED 17" monitors fairly cheap, I'm thinking that I might just invest in a NEW monitor. I'm sticking with 17" or maybe a 19". anything larger is too big for my space. I noticed that a monitor about that size is darn near the same price as a HDTV of comparable size, and it seems most of the latest HDTV's have a 15 pin SVGA input. (which is what I use). I already have a HDTV, but it's in another room, and I dont want to move either the TV or the Computer. So, it would actually be nice to have another TV as well as a monitor, and have it all in one, so the HDTV would actually be preferred. depending on distance, I suppose it would be possible to use a wireless keyboard and something like an AppleTV to use both in the TV room He appears to want TV capability in both locations. If he he adds your stuff, he winds up with just his original HDTV in the living room, the PC chassis in the other room. And AppleTV just adds a streaming video source to his HDTV. WTF does that solve? Instead of trying to remote the PC, you might as well just move the PC, but it still doesn't give you TV in two locations. Or he could just buy the small HDTV that he suggested. Yep, tv is in the living room, computer in bedroom. I actually do have an old CRT tv on the bedroom, with DTV box, but I've been wanting to replace that tv anyhow. |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 09:03:02 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 2/1/2015 4:28 AM, micky wrote: On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, someone wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died Not picking on you in particular, I'm curious why all these computer questions are not addressed to computer newsgroups, several of which are alive and well. Because the folks here give more practical solutions compared to the geeks on some of the computer groups. You just hit the nail right on the head. Seems everytime I go to a computer related newsgroup, I end up so confused by all the geek talk, that I leave more puzzled that I was in the first place. I know the last time I asked on one of those newsgroups a simple question about disabling antomatic upgrades in a web browser, I ended up with reams of technical stuff I dod not understand, was told my operating system was too old (XP) and needed to be upgraded, my browser was also old and a security risk, and was told that browser is no good anyhow, and so on.... Heck, some even told me to use linux and not windows. I'm no geek nor do I want to be. I'm happy with the software I use, even if it is old. After spending a few hours on my own, I found the setting I wanted, but it's sort of hidden, which is why I could not easily find it. |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:00:30 -0800, makolber wrote:
If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case) then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark Yes, that's right. The RGB connection is the VGA 15 pin connector similar to that on monitors. I'd advise the OP to check before he buys a new TV as not all units have it. Thane |
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On 2/1/2015 11:36 AM, Thane wrote:
On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:00:30 -0800, makolber wrote: If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case) then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark Yes, that's right. The RGB connection is the VGA 15 pin connector similar to that on monitors. I'd advise the OP to check before he buys a new TV as not all units have it. Thane Many computers now have an HDMI output too |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 12:14:16 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 2/1/2015 11:36 AM, Thane wrote: On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:00:30 -0800, makolber wrote: If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case) then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark Yes, that's right. The RGB connection is the VGA 15 pin connector similar to that on monitors. I'd advise the OP to check before he buys a new TV as not all units have it. Thane Many computers now have an HDMI output too Yes, but the OP said he had an old computer. I was in a similar situation to the OP having an old, cheap machine with XP which I wanted to retain, but use it with a large screen TV. Finding a TV with RGB (VGA) input was the fix for me. I also tried changing the OS on this too, to linux and this worked well too, so my old PC now can run either with the TV as monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse. The range is limited to about 6 feet, but it works well. Thane |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 04:28:33 -0500, micky
wrote: On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:58 -0600, someone wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died Not picking on you in particular, I'm curious why all these computer questions are not addressed to computer newsgroups, several of which are alive and well. Because there is a nexus between computers and home repair. Many solutions can also be found in the Help and Support in Windows, if folks bother to search it from their desktop. Use the search box from the Start icon. -- "Dumb is local...As soon as you go 15 miles away from your dumbness, you see how dumb you are." -- Sherrod Small |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:36:41 -0600, Thane wrote:
On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:00:30 -0800, makolber wrote: If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case) then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark Yes, that's right. The RGB connection is the VGA 15 pin connector similar to that on monitors. I'd advise the OP to check before he buys a new TV as not all units have it. Thane Many now have DVI and HDMI either instead of or in addition to VGA, and as long as you have or can add DVI or HDMI out on your computer you can get even higher resolution. Hardly ANY HDTVs come without HDMI today |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 11:43:33 -0600, Thane wrote:
On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 12:14:16 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On 2/1/2015 11:36 AM, Thane wrote: On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:00:30 -0800, makolber wrote: If the hdtv has the proper type of input, (vga in your case) then you should be good to go. But do check before you buy,, not all tvs have vga input. Mark Yes, that's right. The RGB connection is the VGA 15 pin connector similar to that on monitors. I'd advise the OP to check before he buys a new TV as not all units have it. Thane Many computers now have an HDMI output too Yes, but the OP said he had an old computer. I was in a similar situation to the OP having an old, cheap machine with XP which I wanted to retain, but use it with a large screen TV. Finding a TV with RGB (VGA) input was the fix for me. I also tried changing the OS on this too, to linux and this worked well too, so my old PC now can run either with the TV as monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse. The range is limited to about 6 feet, but it works well. Thane Range is easy to fix too. Just buy a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse..About 35 feet with no problem. |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:27:41 -0500, "N. Cognito"
wrote: On 1/31/2015 3:34 PM, wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died and I'm not stuck using a 13" CRT monitor, till I get another monitor. Although Ebay has some USED 17" monitors fairly cheap, I'm thinking that I might just invest in a NEW monitor. I'm sticking with 17" or maybe a 19". anything larger is too big for my space. I noticed that a monitor about that size is darn near the same price as a HDTV of comparable size, and it seems most of the latest HDTV's have a 15 pin SVGA input. (which is what I use). Check out Woot.com (Amazon's refurbished stuff) I've sold and used a LOT of refurbished "stuff" over the years and the quality is very spotty at best. I have learned that if it is readily available on the "refurbished" market (not lease returns) it is likely best to stear clear of it even in the "first line" market as there is usually a good reason they need refurbing. Refurbed hard drives have been the biggest dissapointment. Refurbed cameras and AV equpment not much better .(including TVs and monitors) "De-Branded" computer equipment is also very suspect. If HP doesn't want you to know that monitor used to have the HP name on it, there is often good reason!!!! |
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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:29:49 -0500, BenignBodger
wrote: On 1/31/2015 3:34 PM, wrote: My old LCD 17" computer monitor died and I'm not stuck using a 13" CRT monitor, till I get another monitor. Although Ebay has some USED 17" monitors fairly cheap, I'm thinking that I might just invest in a NEW monitor. I'm sticking with 17" or maybe a 19". anything larger is too big for my space. I noticed that a monitor about that size is darn near the same price as a HDTV of comparable size, and it seems most of the latest HDTV's have a 15 pin SVGA input. (which is what I use). I already have a HDTV, but it's in another room, and I dont want to move either the TV or the Computer. So, it would actually be nice to have another TV as well as a monitor, and have it all in one, so the HDTV would actually be preferred. However, I recall being told that the HDTVs dont have adaquate resolution to provide a decent image for computers. Yet, the person who told me that was no expert and that was told to me quite a few years ago too, which may not be applicable to the newer TVs. Anyone know about this? BTW: My computer is just an average computer and has standard built in video card. It's not a high-end or gaming machine. The monitor that died was a 17" HP 1740, which had a decent picture. Thanks It can certainly be done although I, personally, find that my 42" HDTV makes a crappy computer display despite operating at 1920X1080 resolution. The problem is a matter of scale -- the pixels are effectively spread out over a huge area compared to the identical resolution on the 23" computer monitor on my desk operating at the same resolution. It is just too difficult to get in the right position to make use of it. So, while the HDTV (connected by HDMI) is the only display on my HTPC and is fine for playing back media, I wouldn't want to sit and compose a long email on it; most of the time I can hardly locate the mouse pointer on that big slab of plastic. I wouldn't even consider a tv that big for a monitor. I'd get a stiff neck from having to keep turning my head to read an email or web page. I'm looking for a similar size, 17 to 20". |
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On Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:41:38 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 2/2/2015 3:49 AM, wrote: plastic. I wouldn't even consider a tv that big for a monitor. I'd get a stiff neck from having to keep turning my head to read an email or web page. I'm looking for a similar size, 17 to 20". Bigger is not always better. For most uses, a 19" to 23" is quite a lot on a desktop. The only advantage to a larger screen is not making that email bigger, but having it in full view of it with a spreadsheet next to it also in full view. Or larger CAD drawings. Given the price difference, I'd consider 19" the minimum. In my opinion a 28 inch monitor is about optimum. At the insurance office I have many users on 2 19 inchers, one on a 23 and a 19, with the 19 in "page mode" (standing on it's short side), and a few on 28s. |
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On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:42:50 AM UTC-5, wrote:
On Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:41:38 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On 2/2/2015 3:49 AM, wrote: plastic. I wouldn't even consider a tv that big for a monitor. I'd get a stiff neck from having to keep turning my head to read an email or web page. I'm looking for a similar size, 17 to 20". Bigger is not always better. For most uses, a 19" to 23" is quite a lot on a desktop. The only advantage to a larger screen is not making that email bigger, but having it in full view of it with a spreadsheet next to it also in full view. Or larger CAD drawings. Given the price difference, I'd consider 19" the minimum. In my opinion a 28 inch monitor is about optimum. At the insurance office I have many users on 2 19 inchers, one on a 23 and a 19, with the 19 in "page mode" (standing on it's short side), and a few on 28s. +1 I use a 27", which seems about right. It gives you enough space to view two documents, side by side. The other factor is enough heigth to comfortable view full pages. Given the small price difference, if you have the room, I think it's definitely the way to go. |
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On 2/3/2015 8:09 AM, trader_4 wrote:
On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:42:50 AM UTC-5, wrote: On Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:41:38 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On 2/2/2015 3:49 AM, wrote: plastic. I wouldn't even consider a tv that big for a monitor. I'd get a stiff neck from having to keep turning my head to read an email or web page. I'm looking for a similar size, 17 to 20". Bigger is not always better. For most uses, a 19" to 23" is quite a lot on a desktop. The only advantage to a larger screen is not making that email bigger, but having it in full view of it with a spreadsheet next to it also in full view. Or larger CAD drawings. Given the price difference, I'd consider 19" the minimum. In my opinion a 28 inch monitor is about optimum. At the insurance office I have many users on 2 19 inchers, one on a 23 and a 19, with the 19 in "page mode" (standing on it's short side), and a few on 28s. +1 I use a 27", which seems about right. It gives you enough space to view two documents, side by side. The other factor is enough heigth to comfortable view full pages. Given the small price difference, if you have the room, I think it's definitely the way to go. I use two identical ViewSonic 23" panels which are, contrary to convention, stacked vertically because my computer desk is just too small to do otherwise. It actually functions well -- the top monitor is taken up by the remote panel for my WHS computer in the basement, a BOINC client, a handful of useful widgets, and many virtual sticky notes -- things which are pretty much static most of the time. That leaves the bottom screen for 'work' (or what passes for it) and since it is at a better angle and doesn't need any head movement that is comfortable. |
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Someone had a good idea with 16:10 (8:5) aspect...but it didn't catch on. I don't think anyone makes them now?
16:9 is a media driven ratio, and not the best IMO for a PC. |
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