[gregoryfenton]

http://www.techwatch.co.uk/2010/10/0...-hd-broadcast/

7680 x 4320

Gonna complain when that's your resolution?

[NickW]

Revision3 is the dogs

I'm sure it is.

However, an issue relating to black bars is still incomprehensible to me. More screen space and pixels trumps.

[NickW]

I am watching Dad's Army which is 4:3, but thanks to the magic of VLC and Video-Aspect Ratio-16:9 it is currently running at 16:9 on my 42" HDTV over HDMI-DVI.

So that means you're either cutting off the top and bottom of the image or are stretching/distorting the image. Neither is particularly good. I'd rather black bars left and right and watch it how is was filmed and intended to be watched.

Revision3. UK TV.

True, however this is a computer monitor in discussion, not a TV.

[gregoryfenton]

Revision3 is the dogs

[Winit]

Black bars? The point of black is that you can't see it. I see you've fallen for a marketing trick. Extra horizontal resolution always wins.

And how many videos actually use 16:9 anyway?

Revision3. UK TV.

[gregoryfenton]

Black bars? The point of black is that you can't see it. I see you've fallen for a marketing trick. Extra horizontal resolution always wins.

And how many videos actually use 16:9 anyway?

I am watching Dad's Army which is 4:3, but thanks to the magic of VLC and Video-Aspect Ratio-16:9 it is currently running at 16:9 on my 42" HDTV over HDMI-DVI.

[NickW]

I doubt he wants to look at black bars while playing video.

Black bars? The point of black is that you can't see it. I see you've fallen for a marketing trick. Extra horizontal resolution always wins.

And how many videos actually use 16:9 anyway?

[Winit]

I doubt he wants to look at black bars while playing video.

[NickW]

No, don't get 24" 1080p as you're not getting the pixel real estate you should be (24" monitors used to be 1920x1200). If you want 1080p get a 22".

The Dell SP2309W is a superb monitor. I wish I'd bought one now instead of being stingy (a student) and getting a SP2209W.

[Winit]

Get a 24" 1080p.

[gregoryfenton]

Actually I just ordered a 23" monitor as well.

Maybe there is a conspiracy somewhere.. I will be scouring this forum for subliminal buy a 23" monitor messages

[HandsomeChap]

I just baught a 23" samsung from ebuyer for £110, bargain and nice picture quality

[Razakel]

Wonder if it uses a standard wall bracket...

Yeah, but it pulls the wall down when you mount it.

[fozl]

I like the look of quiet satisfaction on his face.

[YouWhat]

Wonder if it uses a standard wall bracket...

[gregoryfenton]

That man is only stood there to hide the 5 inch thick mains cable needed to run it.

Every time he changes channel Blackpool's lights go out.

[Razakel]

I think that thing's about the size of my desk...

[fozl]

[yonatan]

umm, ive got a samsung 22" one, its great.

[Razakel]

Well, my monitor finally died after five years of faithful service (probably the power supply, but I've no idea how to actually get the panel out of the way), so I'm just wondering if anyone has any recommendations as to models/brands to consider/avoid.

I'm currently using a 15" one I nicked out of a skip. You can find some nice technology in skips...

Was using a 19" 4:3 one before, is widescreen worth having? If I'm shelling out that much, I might as well get a full HD one, right?