19" 3:4 or widescreen monitor...which is better?

The_Tiger · 04-12-2006, 11:10 AM

Hey guys, i was just looking for the best monitor to buy; currently looking at a benq 19" 8ms 3:4 monitor and an acer al1916w, which is an 8ms 16:9 widescreen monitor. The Benq costs me $AU390 whilst the Acer costs me arnd $AU440 (in Australia, its RRP is $AU690 but there is some discount in this Asian store). Which one would you suggest I get up with? BTW, which is actually bigger in area (note: this is not abt the diagonal length; just which screen has larger AREA, the widescreen or the 3:4)? - Thnx

**ceewi1** · 04-12-2006, 11:26 AM

Well, what do you intend to use it for, mostly? The widescreens can be great for movies, etc..., but can be annoying at other times, particularly when gaming, since many games aren't designed for that aspect ratio. You have a greater screen area with the 4:3.

Don't believe everything you're told about the price. www.msy.com.au sell that Acer at $425AUD. Searching through www.staticice.com.au is a good way to find out the best price on computer hardware in Australia.

The_Tiger · 04-12-2006, 02:33 PM

Awesome dude...Thanks a million. This site is just fricken crazy - too much info lol. I ve actually got better stuff at the same price than I was really expecting for...Thanks a lot to u. My expectations were indeed deceivingly low.

flush01 · 04-13-2006, 02:45 AM

i got gateway 21" HD wide screen and i love it... much better then regular lcd's... its amazing with games too, i will never go back to normal lcds

thebeginning · 04-13-2006, 08:54 AM

20" widescreen (16:10) here too. I love mine, and it's very hard to use 4:3 now. gaming isnt an issue, especially since most new games either have WS capabilities or because you can just switch the display mode to widescreen (quake 4, for instance).

The_Tiger · 04-13-2006, 10:02 AM

Awesome stuff...I ll go for the WS then...19" sounds allright eh? btw, I am now looking at a ViewSonic VA1912W this time, which is simply an 8ms 19" widescreen panel from ViewSonic (I think this is better than the Acer). Go here to view it: http://www.viewsonic.com.au/products...ecs.php?id=237

flush01 · 04-13-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Tiger

Awesome stuff...I ll go for the WS then...19" sounds allright eh? btw, I am now looking at a ViewSonic VA1912W this time, which is simply an 8ms 19" widescreen panel from ViewSonic (I think this is better than the Acer). Go here to view it: http://www.viewsonic.com.au/products...ecs.php?id=237

honestly, if you can spend alittle more go for 20" or 21" ... if you cant then that looks fine

sumik · 04-13-2006, 08:29 PM

visit this site, it'll help u a lot more

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/

04-12-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_Tiger Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 25	19" 3:4 or widescreen monitor...which is better? Hey guys, i was just looking for the best monitor to buy; currently looking at a benq 19" 8ms 3:4 monitor and an acer al1916w, which is an 8ms 16:9 widescreen monitor. The Benq costs me $AU390 whilst the Acer costs me arnd $AU440 (in Australia, its RRP is $AU690 but there is some discount in this Asian store). Which one would you suggest I get up with? BTW, which is actually bigger in area (note: this is not abt the diagonal length; just which screen has larger AREA, the widescreen or the 3:4)? - Thnx

04-12-2006, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,101	Well, what do you intend to use it for, mostly? The widescreens can be great for movies, etc..., but can be annoying at other times, particularly when gaming, since many games aren't designed for that aspect ratio. You have a greater screen area with the 4:3. Don't believe everything you're told about the price. www.msy.com.au sell that Acer at $425AUD. Searching through www.staticice.com.au is a good way to find out the best price on computer hardware in Australia. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: XFX 7900GT RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 1TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

04-13-2006, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
thebeginning Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 139	20" widescreen (16:10) here too. I love mine, and it's very hard to use 4:3 now. gaming isnt an issue, especially since most new games either have WS capabilities or because you can just switch the display mode to widescreen (quake 4, for instance). __________________ coolermaster praetorian, zalman silent cpu cooling, shin etsu grease Amd dual-core opteron 170 (denmark core), DFI lanparty UT NF4 Ultra-D 2Gb OCZ dual channel platinum 74Gb raptor, 250Gb SE16 Barracuda eVGA 7800GT OC SE Logitech mx518, x530 Enermax Liberty 500W PSU

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04-12-2006, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Tiger Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 25	Awesome dude...Thanks a million. This site is just fricken crazy - too much info lol. I ve actually got better stuff at the same price than I was really expecting for...Thanks a lot to u. My expectations were indeed deceivingly low.

04-13-2006, 02:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
flush01 Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 129	i got gateway 21" HD wide screen and i love it... much better then regular lcd's... its amazing with games too, i will never go back to normal lcds

04-13-2006, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Tiger Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 25	Awesome stuff...I ll go for the WS then...19" sounds allright eh? btw, I am now looking at a ViewSonic VA1912W this time, which is simply an 8ms 19" widescreen panel from ViewSonic (I think this is better than the Acer). Go here to view it: http://www.viewsonic.com.au/products...ecs.php?id=237

04-13-2006, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
sumik Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 61	visit this site, it'll help u a lot more http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/