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    Contrast Ratio

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by moon angel, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I'm wondering: what's a good contrast ratio? I'm looking at an external monitor and I'd really like something with good colours and good brightness/contrast etc.

    The one I am leaning towards is an AG Neovo (I have experience of the brand and they are great in my opinion), 1440*900 19" widescreen with contrast ratio of 850:1.

    Sounds good? It's £130.
     
    moon angel, Aug 23, 2007
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    for thats price thats a decent ratio
     
    narsnail, Aug 23, 2007
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    850:1 should be good enough. have you had a look? because that will soon tell you if its up to your standards, because i think mine are a little low.
     
    Jeff, Aug 23, 2007
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    i think i have an old tv rated at 10:1, friggin brutal cant even see dark areas at all in games
     
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    i currently have an acer that is 600:1 and its pretty good. 850:1 should be plenty good.

    10:1????? i don't think so.
     
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    of course its not rated at that, but if there was 10:1 that would be it
     
    narsnail, Aug 23, 2007
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