Monitor opinions!! LCD Westinghouse/Samsung

bonacheeta · 05-20-2005, 09:44 PM

Hey guys,

I have a Samsung 175v LCD monitor that I have been using for a year. #1 thing that makes me mad about it is that it has a poor viewing angle, so I can't watch TV from my bed. #2, it has like 2 or 3 dead pixels which seems to be what these models are known for. It also seems kind of dark when I do photo viewing and editing.

Well, today I bought a Westinghouse 19 inch LCD monitor for $330 from Best Buy. What I liked about it, #1 GREAT viewing angle (170 degrees), and #2 19 INCHES!

Now, was this a good price to pay for a 19 inch? And does anyone hold a high opinion of Westinghouse? I think they just started making monitors, but it seems that they have been making LCD TVs for a while.

In other words, should I try selling my Samsung and keep the Westinghouse? Or should I take it back?

What do you think?

Thanks!

**Terrister** · 05-21-2005, 09:23 AM

If you have an unused onboard video or extra video card laying around, you can use both. That is if your OS supports this.

ebackhus · 05-21-2005, 12:49 PM

If you plan to do graphic work then an LCD isn't the way to go. You said it yourself when you mentioned the viewing angle.

bonacheeta · 05-21-2005, 11:49 PM

I mean, I only do graphic stuff as a hobbie, so working on an LCD doesn't bother. Mostly I like the LCD because it takes up less space. The viewing angle was a problem because I use my computer as my TV, since I have an ATI AIW. If I laid in my bed to watch a movie with the Samsung, I couldn't see the screen cuz the VA was sooo bad. But this screen is great for viewing angle.

With graphic editing on the Samsung, it seemed too dark to see when colors were slightly different. That is only a problem when I needed to print something (like when I designed my graduation announcements), but it does come to be annoying when I send it to ppl.

I am wondering if Westinghouse is a reputable, trustworthy monitor.

Thanks!

**Terrister** · 05-22-2005, 10:48 AM

Looks like they just got in this market. Not enough data to say how these panels will hold up. Does it have a good warranty?

bonacheeta · 05-24-2005, 02:34 AM

It's a one year warranty. *shrug* I guess it's pretty good. Except the Samsung has a 3 yr, I think. But the Samsungs are notorious for their dead pixels, and mine had about 2. The warranty for that one was if it had like over 20 dead pixels, which is retarded.

05-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
bonacheeta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12 OS: Win XP	Monitor opinions!! LCD Westinghouse/Samsung Hey guys, I have a Samsung 175v LCD monitor that I have been using for a year. #1 thing that makes me mad about it is that it has a poor viewing angle, so I can't watch TV from my bed. #2, it has like 2 or 3 dead pixels which seems to be what these models are known for. It also seems kind of dark when I do photo viewing and editing. Well, today I bought a Westinghouse 19 inch LCD monitor for $330 from Best Buy. What I liked about it, #1 GREAT viewing angle (170 degrees), and #2 19 INCHES! Now, was this a good price to pay for a 19 inch? And does anyone hold a high opinion of Westinghouse? I think they just started making monitors, but it seems that they have been making LCD TVs for a while. In other words, should I try selling my Samsung and keep the Westinghouse? Or should I take it back? What do you think? Thanks!

05-21-2005, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,081 OS: Xp	If you have an unused onboard video or extra video card laying around, you can use both. That is if your OS supports this. __________________

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,974 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 26	If you plan to do graphic work then an LCD isn't the way to go. You said it yourself when you mentioned the viewing angle. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

05-22-2005, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,081 OS: Xp	Looks like they just got in this market. Not enough data to say how these panels will hold up. Does it have a good warranty? __________________

05-21-2005, 11:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
bonacheeta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12 OS: Win XP	I mean, I only do graphic stuff as a hobbie, so working on an LCD doesn't bother. Mostly I like the LCD because it takes up less space. The viewing angle was a problem because I use my computer as my TV, since I have an ATI AIW. If I laid in my bed to watch a movie with the Samsung, I couldn't see the screen cuz the VA was sooo bad. But this screen is great for viewing angle. With graphic editing on the Samsung, it seemed too dark to see when colors were slightly different. That is only a problem when I needed to print something (like when I designed my graduation announcements), but it does come to be annoying when I send it to ppl. I am wondering if Westinghouse is a reputable, trustworthy monitor. Thanks!

05-24-2005, 02:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
bonacheeta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12 OS: Win XP	It's a one year warranty. shrug I guess it's pretty good. Except the Samsung has a 3 yr, I think. But the Samsungs are notorious for their dead pixels, and mine had about 2. The warranty for that one was if it had like over 20 dead pixels, which is retarded.