[Gllug] TFT Monitors

[Dan Stevens (IAmAI)]

> A change to TFTs would seem indicated, but I know nothing
> of what is involved nor if I may get problems with Debian Sarge.
> Vendors say they "work out of the box" - I would expect that
> as they are selling. But is it true?

I don't think one can really go much wrong with TFT monitors, no more than CRTs.

> A lot of LCD monitors come with only DVI inputs - you may need to
> upgrade your graphics card.

You can get converter cables for a reasonable price so there would be
no that. I'm not sure sure how the prices compare between TFT monitors
with DVI and VGA ports - DVI may be more expensive. I think DVI is
better providing that your graphics adapter has a DVI port (most
modern cards do now). I'd recommend that if you've only got a VGA
port, getting a TFT monitor with a VGA port. If your graphics adapter
has a DVI port, I'd look into DVI monitors but it may be cheaper to
buy a VGA monitor and an DVI to VGI adapter (DVI cards often come with
a converter anyway).

One thing I can say for sure is that there's no need to upgrade your
graphics adapter just because you're upgrading your monitor!

On 30/05/06, john gennard <joney at clara.co.uk> wrote:
> I've been using 17" Belinea CRTs for many years now.
> Both still function very well. However, I now find the space
> they take up is becoming irksome.
>
> A change to TFTs would seem indicated, but I know nothing
> of what is involved nor if I may get problems with Debian Sarge.
> Vendors say they "work out of the box" - I would expect that
> as they are selling. But is it true?
>
> Trying to google for a decent write up gets me nowhere -
> every link seems to lead to eBay or Amazon or Vendors who offer
> everything not specific to the search.
>
> I need only a basic Monitor - I don't play games. Prices are
> confusing and I don't know what technical specs I should be
> looking for. For example Aria are offering a Digimate 1721
> for £96.29 whilst others offer what appears to be the same thing
> for £118 - £125. Aria say "3year warranty, 8ms response time,
> adjustable height and tilting plus stereo speakers", whilst others
> merely offer a Digimate 1721.
>
> Can someone point me to a good write up, or let me know what I
> should be looking for in the way of technical specs.
>
> Thanks,                                 John.
>
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