To replace or not to replace??!!

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Ok, so I have a Samsung 997 DF monitor. Here is the specs list: http://product.samsung.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?eUser=&prod_id=LE19ISBBQ

So, when I got it the only resolution I can use is 1600x1200, and at that high text is blurry and hard to see.

When I lower it to 1280x1024, the pixels show VERY well. I can see the from across the room. And obviously at even lower resolutions, it's worse.

I ordered a replacement for it, and when it got here I plugged it in and it did the exact same thing. I have tried the monitor on other computers, and it does the same thing.

So, either I got two funky monitors in a row or it's the fact that it is .20mm pitch.

I have seen many other people complain about this same problem, so what I am asking is...should I get a new one (re-order ANOTHER one) or should I find another monitor?
 
I remember someone saying something about the .20 mm dot pitch bein a problem..here it is:

003 said:
If you're willing to spend a little more (about $60) here is the best gaming CRT you can get:
http://www.techonweb.com/products/productdetail.aspx?id=A65679

Oh, one other thing, a .20mm dot pitch is NOT good. When the dot pitch is to low, it blurs the picture. A good dot pitch would be .25-.23mm.

Heres the thread
http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?threadid=56555&highlight=.20
 
Hey, thanks.

Ok...so one question. I know some people who have the same monitor I have (beedubaya too) and he uses it on very low resolutions (1024x768) and he says it's just fine. Nice, clear, non pixelated image. However when I put it down there, it gets really grainy and crappy looking.

Is this because it's .20mm dot pitch? Or is it a broken monitor. Keep in mind my replacement did the same thing.
 
.20mm dot pinch. Because if your replacement did the same thing then it wasn't a problem with that certain monitor...
 
Did you use the ClearType? It lets you choose the type that looks the clearest on your resolution settings.
 
Yes, although this problem lies in the monitor...like above the desktop. Will cleartype work with that?
 
I dunno, but it might.

LCDs perform best in their native resolutions.
 
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