Is My Monitor too old and should I updgrade it?

Larry_OHF · 12-01-2003, 10:42 PM

This is my monitor's stat sheet:

Monitor Properties
Monitor Name CyberVision C70-2
Monitor ID CYB5635
Model 70-2
Manufacture Date Week 6 / 1999
Serial Number 5V90622130
Max. Visible Display Size 32 cm x 24 cm (15.7")
Picture Aspect Ratio 4:3
Horizontal Frequency 30 - 70 kHz
Vertical Frequency 50 - 120 Hz
Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024
Gamma 2.65
DPMS Mode Support Standby, Suspend, Active-Off

Supported Video Modes
640 x 480 120 Hz
800 x 600 110 Hz
1024 x 768 85 Hz
1152 x 864 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 65 Hz

[ 12-01-2003, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

LennonCook · 12-02-2003, 12:37 AM

If it still does it's job, no need to waste money. Upgrade it if you/your family can't use it comfortably.

Bahamut · 12-02-2003, 08:03 AM

i agree... or unless you want a bigger viewing space... besides that, if you want your spending to be at the minimum, don't buy if it's working fine

Larry_OHF · 12-03-2003, 01:49 AM

How do I make this one break and cover up the murder so my wife cannot accuse me?

Bahamut · 12-03-2003, 04:33 AM

LOL!!!

just buy a new one then... if you really want one...

don't have to murder a nice ol' monitor... sell it!

Intrepid · 12-03-2003, 05:47 AM

We bought a 17' flat screen moniter a few days ago, visually stunning without hurting your eyes, but the problem with many such LCD dispays low viewing angle (not too bad) and low refresh rate (whatever LCDs have which is measured in mili seconds) so if you drag something across the screen you tend to get minor streaking, otherwise fantastic.
Or a CRT moniter (which is the standard type used) which don't have the problems mentioned above, also tend to have richer colours.
Although 15' may be reasonably small I really wouldn't spend too much on an upgrade, but it up to you.
Also if you are serious (BTW I don't reccomend) about breaking your current one the pins on the video plug could be an option, but as mentioned above, sell it! don't destroy it.

Bahamut · 12-04-2003, 05:00 AM

i recently bought a 17" CRT flat. It's great...

in PC shops it doesn't look so big.. but when you get at home... priceless

12-01-2003, 10:42 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	This is my monitor's stat sheet: Monitor Properties Monitor Name CyberVision C70-2 Monitor ID CYB5635 Model 70-2 Manufacture Date Week 6 / 1999 Serial Number 5V90622130 Max. Visible Display Size 32 cm x 24 cm (15.7") Picture Aspect Ratio 4:3 Horizontal Frequency 30 - 70 kHz Vertical Frequency 50 - 120 Hz Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 Gamma 2.65 DPMS Mode Support Standby, Suspend, Active-Off Supported Video Modes 640 x 480 120 Hz 800 x 600 110 Hz 1024 x 768 85 Hz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 65 Hz [ 12-01-2003, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ] __________________

12-02-2003, 08:03 AM	#3
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	i agree... or unless you want a bigger viewing space... besides that, if you want your spending to be at the minimum, don't buy if it's working fine __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-03-2003, 01:49 AM	#4
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	How do I make this one break and cover up the murder so my wife cannot accuse me? __________________

12-03-2003, 04:33 AM	#5
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	LOL!!! just buy a new one then... if you really want one... don't have to murder a nice ol' monitor... sell it! __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-04-2003, 05:00 AM	#7
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	i recently bought a 17" CRT flat. It's great... in PC shops it doesn't look so big.. but when you get at home... priceless __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-02-2003, 12:37 AM	#2
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	If it still does it's job, no need to waste money. Upgrade it if you/your family can't use it comfortably.

12-03-2003, 05:47 AM	#6
Intrepid Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 28, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 38 Posts: 1,124	We bought a 17' flat screen moniter a few days ago, visually stunning without hurting your eyes, but the problem with many such LCD dispays low viewing angle (not too bad) and low refresh rate (whatever LCDs have which is measured in mili seconds) so if you drag something across the screen you tend to get minor streaking, otherwise fantastic. Or a CRT moniter (which is the standard type used) which don't have the problems mentioned above, also tend to have richer colours. Although 15' may be reasonably small I really wouldn't spend too much on an upgrade, but it up to you. Also if you are serious (BTW I don't reccomend) about breaking your current one the pins on the video plug could be an option, but as mentioned above, sell it! don't destroy it.

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