23" TFT monitor? comments.

derrick

espresso wrote: »

Windows key + Pause/Break key, Hardware, Device Manager, Display Adaptors, Which one?

You need to be able to set the graphics to the native resolution of the screen.

RADEON 7000 series
Version 6.14.10.6368

How do I find out if I am "able to set the graphics to the native resolution of the screen."

espresso

derrick wrote: »

RADEON 7000 series
Version 6.14.10.6368

How do I find out if I am "able to set the graphics to the native resolution of the screen."

Desktop - Right click Properties, Settings tab, Screen resolution slider.

derrick

penrhyn wrote: »

As others have said, no DVI interface, thats why its cheap.

As I have said, I don't intend using it for anything other than surfing and the odd TV progs, so no need to pay for something that I won't be using, (I am assuming DVI means Digital Video Input? correct me if I am wrong), if it IS cheap and capable then it seems OK, assuming my graphics card will be usable.

derrick

espresso wrote: »

Desktop - Right click Properties, Settings tab, Screen resolution slider.

Set @ 1024 x 768

Max available 1280 x 1024

penrhyn

You'll be wanting a new graphics card to exploit the higher resolution.

derrick

OK, taking everything into account, and my computer being 5½ years old, running slow, keep getting "not responding", my RAM being low etc, I think it is about time for me to upgrade the computer! Nothing has been done to it since purchase, execpt the usual cleaning and virus monitoring.

Any suggestions as to what specs I should be looking for?

Don't need the ability for games or videos,(except TV on the monitor).

penrhyn

A tad vague, laptop on desktop?

Anywho, have a look at https://www.dmxdimension.com it shows all of Dell's current offerings.
Even if you don't fancy a Dell it will give you an idea of what can be got for the price.

If I was looking for a general purpose desktop, nothing fancy I'd start looking here.

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=D005634&dgc=AF&cid=5212&lid=122756

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Using a VGA connection on a large monitor isn't recommended even if it's just general use. You should be looking to utilise DVI as the overall quality of the text will be far superior.

piggeh

fwiw the original deal is comparable with others on the market. Ebuyer do some good monitors at similar prices.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/158908

22" gives you a much wider choice for the money though.

Size-wise I bought a 24" widescreen monitor last year - its same height as a 19" but just wider. a 22" is same height as 17" monitor I think?

derrick

penrhyn wrote: »

A tad vague, laptop on desktop?

Desktop, sorry I thought that would have been a given in that I never mentioned a laptop, but did state desktop