MrChooks

Hi:
I have just bought a new custom built computer and it's working like a clock. At the time I ordered the computer - I didn't bother with a new monitor as my old Dell Trinitron 18" CRT monitor works OK and it fits in the rack / shelving above my desk.

Nonetheless, as my new computer has a good GPU in it and it would be nice to make use of it as well as getting the benefits of a 22" LCD monitor (at least I might not have to ware glasses whilst reading all this little numbers on spreadsheets ).

So my question is all about viewing distances and angles for LCD screens. Most manufacturers quote viewing angles of about 160 degrees vertical and horizontal - but I am not sure what they actually mean.

If I were to buy a 22" LCD monitor and install it in my shelving in front of my desk, whilst I would be sitting straight in front of it in the horizontal plane, my eyes would be about 600mm (2') from the screen. From my normal seating position, the viewing angle to:
the top of the screen would be 27 degrees up,
the centre of the screen would be 12 degrees up and;
the bottom of the screen would be 5 degrees down.

Can any of the wise souls at TSF comment on whether the elevated position of the LCD and the basic up angle viewing is likely to be a problem - or likely to cause the view to be distorted.

I figure it is much better to find out now - rather than after having dropped $200+ on a LCD monitor

qbawl

I think you'll not only find that an LCD would accomodate your needs, you'll love saving all the space on your shelf. LOL

Before springing for a new monitor, take a look at a few at a local store if possible. BB, Circuit City, CompUSA are a few stores where you should be able to have a look at quite a few.

MrChooks

Tks Qbawl
Yes I will gain about 600mm of shelf space by moving my little Lexmark printer in behind the new monitor (the shelf is wide enough to place it side ways on the shelf - so will have paper feed on RHS of the LCD and print discharge on LHS)

Will take your advice - I am in Australia - but there are similar electronics department stores here with all these units set up and running. - even if people do look at me in a funny way coz to simulate the angles, if the LCD is on the desk, - I will have to sit on the floor but that is the best way to be sure that the up angle viewing will be without distortion.

qbawl

Gonna start looking at "location" of posters in the future. LOL

Good luck.

dai

have a look at dick smiths

MrChooks

Hey Dai - that'z a good idea - Dickies probably wont call the police if they see me sitting on the floor looking at their shiny new 22" monitors.

Once I get the viewing angle sorted - then I have get down to some "butchery carpentry" on the shelves and racking and get hold of a Vesa bracket to make it all fit together - coz in my study; rule #1 is "thou shalt not sit on my desk" - coz I need all the real estate for my clutter - no doubt an extension of my mind

dai

i am using a samsung 26 inch lcdtv as a monitor i got through them,they usually have something on special

ebackhus

I have a 22" Acer LCD monitor that sits on average 1-1.5ft from my face. It gave me much more space on my desk for me to make a mess of and is quite sharp.

!I am Newb!

Samsung 22" LCD Monitor (1 milisecond) wich is good for hardcore gaming (crysis)

MrChooks

Hi & Tks for all the inputs here - will be heading off to "Dickies" or somewhere similar to check out what monitors look like with an up viewing angle - Like Dai's plan of a 26" tele - 'cept only have rack / shelf space for about 22".

Once the view angle issue is sorted - need to make up (weld up a Vesa bracket) so that the monitor will sit exactly where I want it (Fortunately - my welding is better 'an my computing! ) Not much room for error in the vertical placement if it's all to fit in nicely - I am assuming that the the Vesa bracket recess in the back of these LCDs is pretty much on the centre of the LCD chassis - if its lower then that would be OK - but if its higher it will make building my "bastardised" Vesa bracket more difficult.

!I am Newb!

the samsungs would be best suited for you if your a gamer