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Lindi
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posted 07-16-2001 04:24 PM

This is so horrible, had to go back to my 14" backup monitor. I just sold my 17" and am waiting for the 19" Samsung I just ordered.

Man I hope it arrives soon, 'cause this thing is killing my eyes.

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AcidWarp
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posted 07-16-2001 10:54 PM

I feel your pain. . .

At home I've got a 19" and at work I have to use 15" monitors.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-17-2001 01:55 AM

I'm on a 15" monitor right now.........

but in a mere few months i'll be using a Viewsonic 19" >=D

on my 1.4ghz monster....muahah

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AcidWarp
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posted 07-17-2001 02:38 AM

Quiet you!!

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Lindi
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posted 07-17-2001 03:25 AM

I'm also having major problems fitting everything on the screen since I'm forced to run in 800x600 to preserve my eyesight.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-17-2001 05:37 AM

acid...

yeah, well my computer rite now is below LAST YEAR's par...lol

300 celery o/c'd to 450mhz
and i have a BX motherboard...............
64mb ram (probably pc100)
32mb TNT2Ultra
onboard sound..lol.
and ph34r my 15" monitor..

my computer is ... sad.

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Lindi
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posted 07-17-2001 08:10 AM

Damn, the delivery is delayed, I'm going to get the new monitor on the 26th, that's Thursday next week.

Man my eyes are going to be bleeding by then, I guess the 19" is going to be twice as sweet then...

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Ski11z
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posted 07-17-2001 04:13 PM

lindi...

i posted this just last week when some guy ordered a V8200 GeForce3... he complained that it took too long to deliver cuz the main store location was in BC and he lived on the East Coast.

the computer store that im buying all my shit (online) has an option to just pick up the parts. by some miracle, it turns out that my new appartment is less than a block away from the store. i'm one lucky bastard. saved me about 3 weeks of delivery and $150 of shipping charges.

btw, how much did u shell out for that monitor?
without the shipping cost...

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Lindi
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posted 07-17-2001 05:33 PM

Nothing yet, I'm not going to give the dealer any money untill I'm holding the monitor. The store is located something like 5 blocks from me, no shipping charges obviously.

The monitor costs 2450 FIM, which translates to 2450 / 6,868 = 356,72 USD.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-17-2001 06:41 PM

Damn... my Viewsonic is only around $220 USD which = $340 CDN

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AcidWarp
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posted 07-18-2001 01:00 AM

Samsung's are more expensive Ski11z.

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ERAZOR
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posted 07-18-2001 01:36 AM

I've got a 19" Samsung, rules. (: I also got it for a rather low price (around 180usd (this one is already a year old))... also I was recently offered a SGI flat screen (wide 18") monitor for 1/3 the price (original price: 6000S$ i got it for 2000S$ (exchange rate now i think is 1.7s$ - 1us$)... muahaha

(Edited due to typos)...

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Lindi
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posted 07-18-2001 01:51 AM

Nice Erazor!

I have a question, is there any significant differences between a Samsun and a Samtron monitor? Or are these basicaly the same screen with different names stamed on them?

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RoGuEBoB
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posted 07-21-2001 03:18 PM

i have a 19" KDS Avitron (flat trinitron display) it's great. it cost just around $270 USD. i wouldn't trade it for anything - 'cept maybe a 19" flat panel display - mmmmmmm... roomy

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RoGuEBoB
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posted 07-21-2001 04:56 PM

and you get your new monitor on my birthday.... it's just not fair!

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Cacophonous
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posted 07-21-2001 09:38 PM

I love my 19" Samsung 900 IFT.

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fury
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posted 07-22-2001 03:09 AM

I hate my 14" Compaq

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Lindi
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posted 07-23-2001 04:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by RoGuEBoB:
and you get your new monitor on my birthday.... it's just not fair!

Hehe, congratz in advence.

I just hope I do get it, the store I ordered it from is very small and apparently the owner is having problems delivering certain goods, mainly displays and memory combs.

I sure hope I will get it this week, since I finalt managed to spare enough money afford the new display and yes the 14" "smile" (ever heard of that brand?) monitor really sucks, can't go above 800x600 and well using that resolution is just so limited. I barely check my email at home now, 'cause it's so horrible.

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Broch
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posted 07-23-2001 11:43 PM

just went from 17 to 19 (viewsonic) and playing quake is pretty kewl.. but it seems to tire my eyes out faster..

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Ski11z
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posted 07-24-2001 12:05 AM

i have a Voxon II ...lol. ever heard of that brand? it didnt even come with damned drivers. so right now.. "Unknown Monitor"

btw, i hear viewsonic is good--how is Optiquest (as a "value" version of viewsonic products)? the only flaw in getting a 19" monitor, is i'm not sure if it'll fit on this corner desk..lol.

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Lindi
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posted 07-24-2001 03:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ski11z:
i have a Voxon II ...lol. ever heard of that brand? it didnt even come with damned drivers. so right now.. "Unknown Monitor"
btw, i hear viewsonic is good--how is Optiquest (as a "value" version of viewsonic products)? the only flaw in getting a 19" monitor, is i'm not sure if it'll fit on this corner desk..lol.

Seem like you've got the same problem as me, I really hope that the 19" monitor fits my corner desk. I wouldn't want to get new furniture for my monitor... that's gona add to the price.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-24-2001 05:10 AM

Here's a quick diagram of my computer desk...

see those two side walls (beside the monitor), well, i dont think the 19 incher would fit in there. I FIGURE.. bust out the back of the monitor area, and have the monitor somewhat inside the two walls. but how i'm gonna get it there..is the mystery.

i thought of pulling it forward, but see that box thing left of the monitor? well, that comes out...so putting the monitor up front would mean no pull out box.

ahh, the trials and tribulations of getting a 19" monitor..

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Lindi
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posted 07-24-2001 10:02 AM

That's pretty similar to the desk I have, I've got a CD-rack just next to the display on the left side that might be useless if the 19" monitor blocks it.

I think that it ok othervise.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-24-2001 05:21 PM

yeah..i got cd racks too, i just didnt want to draw all those lines

when u get the 19", be sure to post what u did with it i dont want to be stuck with a big desk like this with no room for a big monitor

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MadHatter
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posted 07-25-2001 12:11 AM

if it doesnt fit right away then send it to me and i will modify it to fit.

read: it will give you my 17in

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Lindi
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posted 07-25-2001 01:14 AM

How much would you ask for that favour, Hat? :P

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Lindi
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posted 07-25-2001 05:36 AM

Wow, time passes fast... I should be getting my monitor tomorrow!! Man I hope I get it.. can't wait for the highres goodness.

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MadHatter
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posted 07-25-2001 09:39 AM

i would do it cheep..

you could just send me like $10 along with the monitor and that would be cool.

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Lindi
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posted 07-25-2001 10:09 AM

You really are a great friend, always there to help someone in trouble.

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MadHatter
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posted 07-25-2001 05:08 PM

please stop, i am blushing

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Ski11z
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posted 07-25-2001 06:00 PM

how do u modify a monitor?

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Lindi
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posted 07-26-2001 02:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MadHatter:
if it doesnt fit right away then send it to me and i will modify it to fit.
read: it will give you my 17in

This is what MH suggested.

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Lindi
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posted 07-26-2001 07:35 AM

Can you imagine my frustration when I called the store today and asked if my monitor has arrived and the reply was "hopefully tomorrow..."?

Damn.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-27-2001 12:23 AM

I just got a new desk..lol.

This one is too big to haul.

Nice and simple:
http://www.thebrick.com/images/full/ds-2501_ac.jpg

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Lindi
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posted 07-27-2001 07:50 PM

Looks good and you can fit just about any monitor on that stand, right?

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Ski11z
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posted 07-27-2001 08:43 PM

Yeah, the stand you can actually move. I'm not sure if im gonna use it, but still the desk is nice. i like the finish on it. the top is some sort of plastic, so i know it wont wear down (like this one...the finish is almost completely gone where i used to use my mouse).

didja get your monitor yet?

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Lindi
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posted 07-30-2001 05:16 PM

Well I got my monitor today, it does fit the desk, well sort of I'm just going to have to forget about the CD rack that is just left of the monitor.

Man this is heaven after having to use the old 14" for a couple of weeks.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-30-2001 09:29 PM

heh, cool.

i wont be getting my monitor/computer for a bit (couple weeks). cuz i still havent made a decision on the motherboard im gonna get..heh. i've dimmed it down though, ASUS A7M266, EPoX 8KHA, or EPoX 8K7A+

i'm one step closer....

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Lindi
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posted 07-31-2001 05:35 AM

I only have a little experience with the Asus board. All I've got to say that Asus boards are quality products and very reliable.

Then again I cannot compare it with the others 'cause I haven't tried them. Asus just seems like a safe choise.

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Ski11z
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posted 07-31-2001 02:26 PM

Only thing im going by now is that the A7M uses the AMD760 chipset (latest and greatest i guess), and the EPoX 8KHA uses Via KT266 (which in its earlier stages was very unstable). i odnt know what to do ...lol.

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AcidWarp
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posted 08-01-2001 03:25 AM

Ahem, the A7M uses the AMD761 chipset. The AMD760 was the first DDR chipset, but it had a few glitches too, the 761 is MUCH better than the earlier one.

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