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Andrew Lock · June 2nd, 2004, 01:06 PM

A quick tip - Ecost.com has a 17" Viewsonic widescreen LCD monitor that will handle HD and VGA very nicely for a bargain price of $590. I believe Provantage.com might stock it too.

Here is the link for Ecost.com:
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail.asp?dpno=117910

This is the most cost effective solution I can find at present for viewing my HD work.

Regards

Andrew

Will Thompson · June 4th, 2004, 02:26 PM

Keep in mind, though, the max resolution on that monitor is 1280 x 1024. Full HD resolution is 1920x1080; however, the JVC cams still currently max out at 720p (1280x720). So, you'll be able to see all of the JVC can pixels now, but I think the new Sony HDV cam does 1080i/p. The only monitor I've seen that does full 1920x1080 is the Apple HD Cinema Display - also priced at quite a bit more than the LCD we're discussing. Let us know how the LCD works out (and how you're editing).

Andrew Lock · June 5th, 2004, 07:34 AM

Yes, for now it is fine. Since the Sony won't be coming out for at least another year, possibly longer (in which time I expect to see a big drop in HD monitor prices), this monitor seems to be a good interim solution. I am very happy with it.

I am just setting up an AspectHD system

June 2nd, 2004, 01:06 PM	#1
Andrew Lock New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20	Low cost HD Monitor A quick tip - Ecost.com has a 17" Viewsonic widescreen LCD monitor that will handle HD and VGA very nicely for a bargain price of $590. I believe Provantage.com might stock it too. Here is the link for Ecost.com: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail.asp?dpno=117910 This is the most cost effective solution I can find at present for viewing my HD work. Regards Andrew

June 5th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#3
Andrew Lock New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20	Low Cost HD Monitor Yes, for now it is fine. Since the Sony won't be coming out for at least another year, possibly longer (in which time I expect to see a big drop in HD monitor prices), this monitor seems to be a good interim solution. I am very happy with it. I am just setting up an AspectHD system

June 4th, 2004, 02:26 PM	#2
Will Thompson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 75	Keep in mind, though, the max resolution on that monitor is 1280 x 1024. Full HD resolution is 1920x1080; however, the JVC cams still currently max out at 720p (1280x720). So, you'll be able to see all of the JVC can pixels now, but I think the new Sony HDV cam does 1080i/p. The only monitor I've seen that does full 1920x1080 is the Apple HD Cinema Display - also priced at quite a bit more than the LCD we're discussing. Let us know how the LCD works out (and how you're editing).