I am planning to replace my trusted 4-yr old 19" square LCD (with MVA panel!!) with a newer model as the response time (12ms GTG) impairs movie watching. Widescreen seems to be the norm nowadays and from what I gather, it seems almost all computer LCDs come with TN panels. I am not planning on spending more than 12K so I guess that rules out IPS panels.
My question is with regard to the resolution. I saw the Benq G2412 (1920 x 1080 res) at Croma earlier today and a 22" LG model (1680 x 1050 res). The Benq is very wide and actually lesser in height than my current 19" screen. The 1680 x 1050 screen seemed easier to navigate compared to the Benq. Whilst the term "Full HD" is banded about in recent time, my question was what would a widescreen DVD movie look like on a 1680 x 1050 screen. Apart from the black bars at the top and bottom, would the clarity/sharpness etc. be better on the 1920 x 1080? Which resolution would you guys suggest?
I use the computer for word/excel/web surfing (70%) and watching movies (30%). Whilst the idea of not having black bars on widescreen films on a 1920 x 1080 screen seems nice, it is a real PITA to navigate such a huge friggin screen.
Perhaps people using both resolutions mentioned above can share their thoughts/views?
My question is with regard to the resolution. I saw the Benq G2412 (1920 x 1080 res) at Croma earlier today and a 22" LG model (1680 x 1050 res). The Benq is very wide and actually lesser in height than my current 19" screen. The 1680 x 1050 screen seemed easier to navigate compared to the Benq. Whilst the term "Full HD" is banded about in recent time, my question was what would a widescreen DVD movie look like on a 1680 x 1050 screen. Apart from the black bars at the top and bottom, would the clarity/sharpness etc. be better on the 1920 x 1080? Which resolution would you guys suggest?
I use the computer for word/excel/web surfing (70%) and watching movies (30%). Whilst the idea of not having black bars on widescreen films on a 1920 x 1080 screen seems nice, it is a real PITA to navigate such a huge friggin screen.
Perhaps people using both resolutions mentioned above can share their thoughts/views?