ok,now..both will look cool on your desktop.
but cool factor isn't the only criteria for choosing monitors.
so ok....first your have to really read the specifications of both monitors.
#1 maximum resolution - the higher the numbers the better the resolution of the monitor. resolution in screens(and printers images,etc.)refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image displayed. it signifies the number of dots (pixels) on the entire screen.hence the "dpi" - dots per square inch.because images are basically made up of dots,the more dots you have,the better the picture quality.for example a monitor that can display(accept) a resolution of 1920x1080 is a very good monitor(and pricey too),but only if your VGA card can output a resolution this high.
1280x800 is usually good,but depends mainly on the maximum resolution your video card can output.
#2.dot pitch - dot pitch specification for a display monitor tells you how sharp the displayed image can be.smaller numbers means sharper pictures. the dot pitch is measured in millimeters (mm).the most common dot pitches are .31mm, .28mm, .27mm, .26mm, and .25mm. an average pc monitor will usually have a dot pitch of .28mm.
#3 response time - usually refers to the amount of time a pixel changes color on your screen usually in ms(milliseconds).again the lower the number,the better the display.for hard-core gaming and for watching hi-res DVD or HDV(high definition video),especially films which change scenes a lot(action movies)response time is very important.slower response time in monitors will cause"artefacting".there is no smooth scene transition because the pixel cannot change colors fast enough in the displayed frame.
#4 contrast ratio - refers to the measurement between the difference of the brightest and darkest color of your displayed image.the higher the left number, in this case 800:1( high contrast ratio) the better,because colors will be represented better,even against a black backdrop.
#5 maximum viewing angle - maximum-H (horizontal) maximum-V (vertical).have you noticed that with LCD screens,when you view it from the sides,it goes darker or brighter till the imgaes disappear?(brighter or darker depends on the side of the screen your looking at).it's the big difference between CRT(cathode ray tube)monitors and LCD screens. i cannot go into the details because it's going to be very long,about the difference in the the way a crt monitor will paint(shoot eletron beams)on the phoshpor screen against how TFT(thin film transisitors) show images in monitors.suffice to say that the higher angle of viewing,the better.
#6 maximum brightness or luminosity - cd/m2 - candela(candles)per square meter.sometimes,you have to work on your pc or even watch a film in a daylight filled room.this is where the luminosity factor comes in.
#7 form factor - now this is where cool comes in.footprint means the amount of horizontal space it will take up on your desktop.(some monitors really have huge baseplates).the color,black,silver,white,also comes in here.
so now,you have a better understanding your pc monitor.both have nice specs.really.
you also have to consider the price.and what you're going to use it mainly for,.ie,gaming,watching DVD on your pc,editing videos,or just a general purpose monitor.
hope that helped you make your chioce wisely.
cheers.
2007-03-01 19:30:02
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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i don't know anything about the monitors, but asus usually makes good products. Edge is a no name brand.
2007-03-01 08:15:32
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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From your description they seem pretty much the same so I would go with whichever one costs less.
2007-03-01 08:20:12
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answered by Twizard113 5
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i like the first one personaly.
both good, its your choice.
2007-03-01 08:15:37
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answered by Aaron 1
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