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Looks interesting fingers crossed.
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Sharp 1830
K6,
The Sharp 1830 you mentioned looks really cool (with it's super skinny bezel), but have you seen it in a good test setting?
I'd love to tripple head it, but I was sceptical of the output I saw at Micro Center. I realize that the multi-ed, low-rez output at store has absolutely nothing to do with the actual quality of the monitor, but it didn't look quite as sharp as the NEC sitting next to it.
Also, I still can't make up my mind whether to get one good, big monitor or three little ones because I like keeping my timelines intact.Comment
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The one at MicroCenter is the 1803.
The 1803 is part of the business line, while the 1820 is part of the premium line. (sorry, messed up (1820vs1830).
Here are the links to each:
The only differences appear to be 25ms latency, 10bit gamma correction, and a 2 port USB hub...
If you want to get more of an idea about this one, check out the 16" Sharp 1620 at MicroCenter, which is the 1820 in a 16" version....
Oh, and....make use of their return policy if you don't like it....but only buy one to start with...
Oh yeah....one more thing....they aren't running at their Native res at MicroCenter...so that'll explain some of it...
And...if you bitch enough, they might move it for ya to a computer...Let us return to the moon, to stay!!!Comment
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Its not just about the response time.. its the LCD structure. I design monitors for high-res medical diagnostics (2 to 5 megapixel LCDs) at work, so heres some tips.. hehehe
For color desktop use, Sharp makes some really nice glass.. but you have to make sure its with their Vertical Alignment stucture (usually marketed as MVA or PVA). Its really fast with 20ms response and excellant contrast and viewing angle. Same with some of the Samsung 19" glass.
Most 15" and smaller stuff out there uses older twisted neumatic structure, since its got higher yield and is cheap due to it being older. TN sucks for viewing angle and had slower response time, but is bright. The mainstream stuff for 17" to 19" uses IPS (In Plane Switching). Its got good viewing angle, but is painfully slow with 45ms or higher response time, plus isn't as bright.
If you really want to see something awesome, try to find a panel using the Sharp 20.1" glass.. that stuff is godly. But either way you go, get a panel with DVI digital input.. analog on a flat panel past 1024x768 starts to suck.Comment
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All Sharp LCD's have DVI. The Sharp 1820 has 25ms latency as well as 170degree viewing angle...
Only LCD to recieve 10/10 from Maximum PC...Let us return to the moon, to stay!!!Comment
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Thank's for that great information!
I knew I couldn't trust what I saw on the overdistributed store demos running in analog, but I didn't realize how good those monitors could be. I still have a hard time remembering to consider a different set of specs for DVI LCDs vs. analog tubes.
It makes me want to rush out and get all three (unless I could find a pair of 20's for the right price
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