Computer Graphics with Photoshop - Help needed

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Help needed - Monitor recommendations?

Colonel Blip

2007-02-16, 6:14 pm

Hello, All!

I need to replace my monitor. I intend to purchase something in the 20-22"
range, LCD. I really want one that decently represents colors. I have a Huey
so I can calibrate, although I'm not so sure how good it is as a LCD
calibrator. I would like to keep the cost under $400 but I may have too many
constraints? Recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Colonel Blip.
E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com

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Gambo

2007-02-16, 6:14 pm

Just got the Acer AL2223W and I am pleased with it's performance so far.
I have a 2 monitor setup, using the whole screen of the 22 inch for
picture in Photoshop or Elements and it is stunning. Viewing angle is
an issue occasionally, but I can correct that by moving. Brightness and
contrast are great and it seemed to calibrate OK with the Spyder II I
use. Paid 289.99 plus shipping from NewEgg about 2 weeks ago.

Colonel Blip wrote:
> Hello, All!
>
> I need to replace my monitor. I intend to purchase something in the 20-22"
> range, LCD. I really want one that decently represents colors. I have a Huey
> so I can calibrate, although I'm not so sure how good it is as a LCD
> calibrator. I would like to keep the cost under $400 but I may have too many
> constraints? Recommendations would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Colonel Blip.
> E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com
>
>
>
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Oliver Costich

2007-02-16, 6:14 pm

On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:23:25 -0600, "Colonel Blip"
<colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com> wrote:

>Hello, All!
>
>I need to replace my monitor. I intend to purchase something in the 20-22"
>range, LCD. I really want one that decently represents colors. I have a Huey
>so I can calibrate, although I'm not so sure how good it is as a LCD
>calibrator. I would like to keep the cost under $400 but I may have too many
>constraints? Recommendations would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Colonel Blip.
>E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com
>
>
I have 2 Samsungs, a 204T and a 204B. Both are excellent but the older
model, the 204T seems a bit better overall. Using an Eye-One to
calibrate gives perfect prints off my Canon iP8500 (using appropriate
profile for the paper and printer).

KatWoman

2007-02-16, 6:14 pm

"Colonel Blip" <colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> Hello, All!
>
> I need to replace my monitor. I intend to purchase something in the 20-22"
> range, LCD. I really want one that decently represents colors. I have a
> Huey so I can calibrate, although I'm not so sure how good it is as a LCD
> calibrator. I would like to keep the cost under $400 but I may have too
> many constraints? Recommendations would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Colonel Blip.
> E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com
>
>

I had to get an LCD recently
after some research I decided on the Samsung 491P
it has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, that was my deciding factor (cheaper ones
have 500 or 800)
need to see the blacks in detail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the response time is a bit slow (2 ms)
digital or analog choices

I hate how type looks on all the LCD-make sure to use the clear type
settings

had to compromise to get the better contrast and be in my price range so
it's only 19 inches but it looks bigger than my CRT 19
it rotates!! great for vertical photos

the color is nice, easy to calibrate software is included, choice of several
whites by button on side

I trust the brand (my best CRT was Samsung) heard the Dell are the same
brand

Colonel Blip

2007-02-17, 6:15 pm

Hello, KatWoman!
You wrote on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:14:09 -0500:

Couldn't find any reference to this monitor on the web or on Samsung's site.

Thanks,

Colonel Blip.
E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com

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??>> Hello, All!
K> I had to get an LCD recently
K> after some research I decided on the Samsung 491P
K> it has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, that was my deciding factor (cheaper
ones

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KatWoman

2007-02-18, 6:14 pm

sorry wrong model number
http://www.samsung.com/Products/Mon...19MBPXFVXAA.asp

"Colonel Blip" <colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> Hello, KatWoman!
> You wrote on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:14:09 -0500:
>
> Couldn't find any reference to this monitor on the web or on Samsung's
> site.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Colonel Blip.
> E-mail: colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com
>
>
> K> "Colonel Blip" <colonelblip.no.spam.please@bigfoot.com> wrote in
> message
> K> news:1171646698_8469@sp6iad.superfeed.net...
> ??>> Hello, All!
> K> I had to get an LCD recently
> K> after some research I decided on the Samsung 491P
> K> it has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, that was my deciding factor (cheaper
> ones
>
> <SNIP>
>
>
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- Bob -

2007-02-20, 3:14 am

On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:23:30 -0500, "KatWoman"
<XXXJoliePrincessKatanaXXX@hotmail.com> wrote:

>sorry wrong model number
>http://www.samsung.com/Products/Mon...19MBPXFVXAA.asp

I hope their monitors are more reliable than their cell phones.