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    16:9 Monitor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am looking for 16:9 monitor (true HDTV ratio), 1920x1080 native resolution with HDMI port, 20" or bigger. Is there such a thing?
     
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    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, i remember when i was shopping for my laptop i was considering such a one. i think either best buy or circuit city carries it, i remember it getting pretty good reviews as well. sorry i cant recall the name
     
    vestibule1443, Dec 22, 2008
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    Yes, very recently several 16:9 LCD monitors started popping up ranging from 22” to 24”. Here are few models. However if your primary use is not watching TV (or movies), then I’d recommend a standard 16:10 (1920x1200) monitor because that extra 120 lines means more vertical space for text. Most movies are not 16:9 anyways, so you'd still see black strips, Only HDTV programs will fit full screen. However, a 24" 16:9 will be more wider than a 24" 16:10 meaning movies and TV programs will look slightly bigger in full screen mode.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 22, 2008
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