Posted September 21, 2006 Actually, i've pretty much decided on widescreen, but I'd like to know how it treats games without widescreen support first. Will it letterbox the picture, strech, or does it just depend on the graphics and therefore games won't be affected? Thank you internet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Right, basically a game without widescreen support looks okay. I run Battlefield 2 at a 4:3 resolution and it looks great, it does strech it but its nothing major. I have an Acer AL1916W and i highly recommend it, especially for games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 If the monitor has 1.1 pixel scaling then any 4.3 games only will have borders on the left and right of the image. These ones are usually the more expensive widescreens. But now most games have WS support. I got a 19" widescreen the other week for my new rig, and I think I'll stick to WS monitors from now on. I bought the Hanns-G one that is very well priced at £129.99 most places (amazon were doing them for £105 not so long ago). This monitor uses the same panel as the well respected Samsung and Dell monitors. Got DVI & VGA, 8ms response, and decent viewing angles. Recommended. What monitor were you thinking of getting anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hanns-LCD-Silver-Black-DVI/dp/B000GYHS6Y/sr=1-1/qid=1158908557/ref=sr_1_1/202-9116086-2601423?ie=UTF8&s=electronics Is that the one you have Colin? Will it work with a Wii and Xbox360? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 http://komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=322266 Samsung. Best deal I could find. It's silly how the cheapest 21" is another 200 pounds or so, it's just an inch guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hanns-LCD-Silver-Black-DVI/dp/B000GYHS6Y/sr=1-1/qid=1158908557/ref=sr_1_1/202-9116086-2601423?ie=UTF8&s=electronics Is that the one you have Colin? Will it work with a Wii and Xbox360? Yep, that's exactly the one I've got. After many people at overclockers bought it and started rep'n it up, I researched it alittle more, and for the price this is easily the best 19" widescreen around. The 360 will work fine with it, and I think you'll just need to set the aspect ratio to 16.10 and to the res you need in the dashboard. But the Wii is what matters mostly at the mo. With quite a few people strapped for space, or being at uni without a TV, then hooking up to a PC monitor of this size is a great idea. Problem is that Nintendo have announced nothing about a VGA adaptor, and some people are even having doubts that the Wii will even support 480p in euro land. They have mentioned a VGA adaptor in the past, but I'm expecting the worst considering it's Nintendo afterall. Anyone want to chuck some emails at NOE about this? But yeh, great monitor, and I plan to get another at somepoint for dual screens, as I'm really missing having that set-up. Only crits I have against it are that the stand is alittle cheap (but does the job), and the built in speakers aren't even worth using, although most monitors with built in speakers are shit for sound. http://komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=322266 Samsung. Best deal I could find. It's silly how the cheapest 21" is another 200 pounds or so, it's just an inch guys. That also looks like a great monitor, and price wise for a 20" is superb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks, do you need to buy any cables to get it working with a 360? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks, do you need to buy any cables to get it working with a 360? You need one of these cables. http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11273&mid=327032 Are you using your 360 on a SD tv then at the mo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 I have a widescreen monitor and every game I have played with it has had a "widescreen" option that has made it look great.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Moria - There is a great mini-review on the Hanns-G in this thread at overclockers, and some great photos of the monitor running aswell. As for PC widescreen gaming, then check out this link below for either fixes for games or the best way to get them running in WS. http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/wiki/index.php?title=Master_Games_List_-_A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Suddenly found a better deal, think i'll go with this. Check out the contrast ratio! http://komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=324783&view=detailed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 You need one of these cables. http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11273&mid=327032 Are you using your 360 on a SD tv then at the mo? Possibly... What's an SD TV? I'm using a 14" CRT at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 22, 2006 Possibly... What's an SD TV? I'm using a 14" CRT at the moment Standard Definition. 14" Mean's you probably are. Ordered this monitor in the end. http://komplett.co.uk/k/kl.asp?bn=10402 Although more expensive and less contrast, it has a newer panel and should give superior picture quality. Thanks for the link Colin, Looks very useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 24, 2006 ARgh, Amazon have raised the price on that Sanns-G one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 24, 2006 Ive just bought this, hasnt arrived yet but looks good. http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114209/rb/21975012401 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
