Yeah, 2048x1152 is just a hair wider and hair shorter than a 1920x1200.
The most I've seen in a panel is the 22" from IBM that is 3840 x 2400.
The most I've seen in a panel is the 22" from IBM that is 3840 x 2400.
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makes me wish I had posted this in the deals section now... heh.
Originally Posted by sgdude  yeah 2048x1152 is the equivalent of 1920x1200 in a different aspect ratio. 16:9 i think. And that is dirt cheap, great find, + rep. All new LCDs will start being that res its cheaper to make that aspect ratio, they get more screens for less $ that way. |
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Yeah I thought you should have!
Originally Posted by trogalicious makes me wish I had posted this in the deals section now... heh. |
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just did... heh. I'm slow when I'm sipping rum.
Originally Posted by sgdude Yeah I thought you should have! |
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I think I'm still going to stick around until I can get my hands on a 24" 1920X1200.. but this isn't a bad lcd. I'm assuming there might some stretching with games that couldn't adhere to the 16:9... but it could be worse, right?
Originally Posted by Mootsfox 2048x1152 is 16:9, 1920x1080 is 16:9. 1920x1200 is 16:10. makes me wish I had posted this in the deals section now... heh. I've seen them for $150 after rebate, $180 before rebate, so it's not as low as they have been. |
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Originally Posted by ImmortalKenny What's up with the awkward resolution? Did Samsung do it just because they can? |
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Originally Posted by Mootsfox 2048x1152 is 16:9, 1920x1080 is 16:9. 1920x1200 is 16:10. |
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Yes, I know what the aspect ratio is of this monitor, I just don't get why they made it? Maybe so you can view like 2 documents side by side with the vista sidebar or something.
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maybe because 1920x1080 is lower than 1920x1200, so to have a 16:9 monitor with a resolution more comparable to 1920x1200.
Originally Posted by ImmortalKenny Yes, I know what the aspect ratio is of this monitor, I just don't get why they made it? |
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I'd assume with the transition to an all digital format, the general public is going to see "16:9" a bit more in the media/sales pages. It might be a niche market, but I don't see any reason for Samsung to not capitalize on it. Think about it, we know that 16:10 is standard, but everyday folks are more comfortable with 16:9. They see it on every DVD in walmart... on every TV in bestbuy.. etc.
Originally Posted by ImmortalKenny Yes, I know what the aspect ratio is of this monitor, I just don't get why they made it? |
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really 16:10 is pointless if you think about it, since dvds/ blu rays/ xbox/ ps3 all these popular formats all use 16:9 ratio's. Thats why my next monitor is going to be 16:9 since it won the ratio war.
Originally Posted by Mootsfox Steam games have no problem with 16:9, it's built in as a resolution. As to why they choose that pixel count... 16:9 panels are cheaper to produce, 2048x1152 is most likely a size that is cheaper to produce that 1920x1080 (pixel per pixel). Plus you have the aspect of marketing a unique and seemingly huge panel size. |
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There was a war?
I like having a slightly taller monitor, and don't mind black bars at all while watching something in 1080p. To each his own though I suppose.
Originally Posted by RAFFY really 16:10 is pointless if you think about it, since dvds/ blu rays/ xbox/ ps3 all these popular formats all use 16:9 ratio's. Thats why my next monitor is going to be 16:9 since it won the ratio war. |
I like having a slightly taller monitor, and don't mind black bars at all while watching something in 1080p. To each his own though I suppose.
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