Good quality affordable TFT LCD monitors at DVinfo.net

Stephen Sobel · October 12th, 2007, 06:44 PM

I'm looking for a good quality TFT LCD monitor that I can use with Vegas while video editing, and that can also serve as a decent monitor for general use and occasional gaming. I'm considering something in the 20" inch range so I can keep it reasonably affordable. Any suggestions?

Chris Soucy · October 12th, 2007, 06:56 PM

Wide Screen?

1920 X 1080?

Connect type?

HDCP?

CS

Stephen Sobel · October 12th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Doesn't have to be wide screen, though I would like to go that route. DVI at a minimum, HDCP if I can afford it.

Chris Soucy · October 12th, 2007, 07:23 PM

A Dell 24" 1920 X 1200, with Component, DVI/ HDCP? (or similar?). Just a shade over $1000 NZ, guess about $700 or less US.

CS

Stephen Sobel · October 12th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks! I'll check that out.

Chris Soucy · October 12th, 2007, 08:57 PM

Currently $569 @ Dell USA.

CS

Timothy D. Allen · October 16th, 2007, 09:34 PM

I have that monitor, and I use it for video previewing when I'm editing with Final Cut, and I have my xBox 360 hooked up via the RGB Component, and I'm really happy with it! I actually take it on shoots, and use it as a field monitor, although I haven't been able to figure out how to hook my the XLH1's HD feed into the Component inputs.

Anyhow... just thought I'd give my approval! ;-)

Chris Soucy · October 16th, 2007, 09:44 PM

What's the issue with the HD feed from the H1? I've got the A1, so am not familiar with it's finer points.

CS

Timothy D. Allen · November 7th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Well I'm sure it's just ignorance as I haven't really tried terribly hard. :-P But from what I've seen the only HD feed is the HD-SDI BNC output, and nothing with Component.

I did however just talk with a buddy of mine who said he's using this monitor as well, and was able to find an HD-SDI to DVI converter. This way he could hook it up to the DVI port that your computer usually hooks up in at full 1:1 resolution.

I have yet to try this, but it seems feasible. I'm pretty sure I'm going to switch the the G1 or A1, and I know they have a pretty simple component output setup, so it shouldn't be a problem once I make the swap.

Bill Ravens · November 7th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Samsung 215tw

October 12th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#1
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Good quality affordable TFT LCD monitors I'm looking for a good quality TFT LCD monitor that I can use with Vegas while video editing, and that can also serve as a decent monitor for general use and occasional gaming. I'm considering something in the 20" inch range so I can keep it reasonably affordable. Any suggestions?

October 12th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Stephen............ Wide Screen? 1920 X 1080? Connect type? HDCP? CS

October 12th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#4
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	How's about........ A Dell 24" 1920 X 1200, with Component, DVI/ HDCP? (or similar?). Just a shade over $1000 NZ, guess about $700 or less US. CS

October 12th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#6
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	I lied. Currently $569 @ Dell USA. CS

October 16th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#7
Timothy D. Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 86	I have that monitor, and I use it for video previewing when I'm editing with Final Cut, and I have my xBox 360 hooked up via the RGB Component, and I'm really happy with it! I actually take it on shoots, and use it as a field monitor, although I haven't been able to figure out how to hook my the XLH1's HD feed into the Component inputs. Anyhow... just thought I'd give my approval! ;-) __________________ Timothy D. Allen http://www.tribaliris.com

October 12th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#3
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Doesn't have to be wide screen, though I would like to go that route. DVI at a minimum, HDCP if I can afford it.

October 12th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#5
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Thanks! I'll check that out.

October 16th, 2007, 09:44 PM	#8
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Timothy............ What's the issue with the HD feed from the H1? I've got the A1, so am not familiar with it's finer points. CS

November 7th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#9
Timothy D. Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 86	Well I'm sure it's just ignorance as I haven't really tried terribly hard. :-P But from what I've seen the only HD feed is the HD-SDI BNC output, and nothing with Component. I did however just talk with a buddy of mine who said he's using this monitor as well, and was able to find an HD-SDI to DVI converter. This way he could hook it up to the DVI port that your computer usually hooks up in at full 1:1 resolution. I have yet to try this, but it seems feasible. I'm pretty sure I'm going to switch the the G1 or A1, and I know they have a pretty simple component output setup, so it shouldn't be a problem once I make the swap. __________________ Timothy D. Allen http://www.tribaliris.com

November 7th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#10
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Samsung 215tw