🚀 go-pugleaf

On 2/2/2011 2:36 AM, squirl47 wrote:
>
> g wrote:
>> A user has a HP xw 4600 workstation with a 17inch monitor. He needs a
>> larger monitor due to the work he is doing. I glanced at the HP site and
>> see some different sizes of monitors
>> http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=storefronts&landing=display&category=display
>> which are 21.5�, 23�, 25� and 27 which range from 149 to 399.
>>
>> 1. Do we have to be aware of any compatibility issues when getting a
>> monitor for the HP xw 4600 workstation? I mean is it required(or
>> advisable) we get a 21.5�, 23�, 25� and 27" monitor from HP only or we
>> can get a lower priced monitor from elsewhere.
>
> Should be no compatibility issues. I got this as a gift, it was
> $120.00, wa the for a short time for a 23 inch. I love it.
> http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0347971
> You can look to the left for price ranges, when searching monitors on
> the site for monitors.
>
> Should not be any compatibility issues. You can likely look to
> microsoftupdate and under hardware see a current update to your
> monitor, without having to install any drivers from a cd.
>
>> 2. Would a LCD monitor be a better choice due to the lower cost compared
>> to LED monitor?
>
> We all want to save money
>
>> I understand the dynamic contrast ratio is less than
>> LED, but would that actually make a difference?
>>
>>
>> 3. Any other factors I need to be aware of when purchasing a new wide
>> screen monitor?
>
> Buy one, plug it in, should be happy. Don't ger Sceptre, I have found
> they buzz like crazy, had poor screen quality,
> and mine went out after warranty.
>
> If you have a MicroCenter in your area, check them out or buy online.
>
> Or buy from wherever. Don't just look to hp just because you have an HP

Thanks for the advice. I don't know if this graphic card can support 
dual monitors. If so, we can use a spare existing monitor in our office 
as a second monitor and most cost effective.