LCD Monitors and Wives
Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by Stupendous Man | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Yesturday I had the opportunity to work on my boss' computer (she has a 17 inch LCD monitor, I have a 17 inch CRT monitor), and I was BLOWN AWAY! The sharpnes, the clarity, even on tiny type was excellent. My question is: How do I convence my wife (who thinks of a computer as just a tool) that $400 or so dollars is NOT unreasonable for a monitor?
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
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DesignCaddy
Reply #62 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:37 PM
Reply #62 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:37 PM
of course, in 2 years we'll have holographic desktops... or at the least, stuff from Minorty Report. and it'll cost even more. so... get someone outdated and cheap, or go through the same debate over something incredibly better? 
good luck
good luck
Stupendous Man
Reply #63 Friday, January 16, 2004 2:17 PM
Kona, that's not wierd that's marriage.
I hear ya, man.
Only single guy call that being whipped. So, if that's whipped then I LIKE IT! 
Reply #63 Friday, January 16, 2004 2:17 PM
| 53 by Kona0197 - 1/16/2004 1:56:42 AM My wife and I have a weirder relationship: I make the money and she spends it. |
Kona, that's not wierd that's marriage.
| If either my wife or I want to spend that kind of money, we discuss it first. Then we decide whether or no that's a priority for us right now. That's what marriage is - a partnership. |
I hear ya, man.
Only single guy call that being whipped. So, if that's whipped then I LIKE IT!
Essencay
Reply #65 Friday, January 16, 2004 2:43 PM
Reply #65 Friday, January 16, 2004 2:43 PM
Valentine's Day is coming and diamonds are a girl's best friend
Just make sure she knows what you want otherwise you might end up with a dog
Just make sure she knows what you want otherwise you might end up with a dog
MadPyro
Reply #66 Friday, January 16, 2004 3:08 PM
not really, if you wait, you will see the new stuff and then you will wait for those prices to drop.
slickdeals.net has nice deals on everything.
the site:
http://www.slickdeals.net
Monitor section:
http://resellerratings.dealtime.com/xPP-Monitors/linkin_id-3030801/Product.html
Reply #66 Friday, January 16, 2004 3:08 PM
| My dad always said, (when it comes to new technology) Wait one to two years after the technology hits the common market. By then the price will have come down to a reasonable range and it will be more affordable.Thus far, most everything in the technology market has done just that, come down to more affordable prices.Plus, the wait will make the end result that much sweeter. |
not really, if you wait, you will see the new stuff and then you will wait for those prices to drop.
slickdeals.net has nice deals on everything.
the site:
http://www.slickdeals.net
Monitor section:
http://resellerratings.dealtime.com/xPP-Monitors/linkin_id-3030801/Product.html
Bangkokboy
Reply #67 Friday, January 16, 2004 3:47 PM
Reply #67 Friday, January 16, 2004 3:47 PM
you need a "boys toys" money stash which only you control. my wife also has one which i can't touch or discuss.
BTW: if you tell your better half that your pants make her rearend look fat, she'll probably give them back to you.
BTW: if you tell your better half that your pants make her rearend look fat, she'll probably give them back to you.
Styl-X Design
Reply #68 Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:12 AM
Did I already mention that you guys are bad for my money?
I made a deal with the devil and sold my sould to get one myself this afternoon. Also costs 400 (euro) 17" brand: iiyahma.
Can't wait to be honest.
Reply #68 Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:12 AM
Did I already mention that you guys are bad for my money?I made a deal with the devil and sold my sould to get one myself this afternoon. Also costs 400 (euro) 17" brand: iiyahma.
Can't wait to be honest.
MadPyro
Reply #69 Saturday, January 17, 2004 7:54 PM
Reply #69 Saturday, January 17, 2004 7:54 PM
like my friend said:
"i believe in life after death; after my wife's dead, i will have a life."
"i believe in life after death; after my wife's dead, i will have a life."
Humdizzy
Reply #70 Saturday, January 17, 2004 7:57 PM
Reply #70 Saturday, January 17, 2004 7:57 PM
Wow good luck from me too mines cost 600. It took me a year to convince my mom to buy me one.
DesignCaddy
Reply #71 Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:12 PM
Reply #71 Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:12 PM
thats your birthday present for the next 10 years
Styl-X Design
Reply #72 Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:19 AM Damn thing was sold out, will have it over 2 weeks...
Reply #72 Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:19 AM
Damn thing was sold out, will have it over 2 weeks...
HG_Eliminator
Reply #73 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:09 PM
Reply #73 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:09 PM
are u kidding the monitor i want runs abt $4000 the whole system is going to run close to $8000...alienware stuff aint cheap .. but worth the $...now how to convince the misses i need a 30" lcd monitor ......
Styl-X Design
Reply #74 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:25 PM
Reply #74 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:25 PM
HG, you want to buy the alienware with the 30"?? Let me tell you something; you are crazy.
First of all, I think its a plasma, but I am not sure about that.
The max resolution of the thing is something like 1280X1024, witch is pretty low for 30".
First of all, I think its a plasma, but I am not sure about that.
The max resolution of the thing is something like 1280X1024, witch is pretty low for 30".
Essencay
Reply #75 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:40 PM
Reply #75 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:40 PM
CRT vs. LCD framerate refresh or whatever they call it. Isn't it better with a CRT?
HG_Eliminator
Reply #76 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:59 PM
Reply #76 Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:59 PM
hehe no its lcd.. but yes the resolution isnt the highest. but the performance is supposed to be killer.. im a gamer more than i work on graphics .. speed is every thing ...if u have a sugestion on a better performing monitor .. im all ears
HG_Eliminator
Reply #77 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:05 PM
Reply #77 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:05 PM
actually it depends on the maker and what the monitor was built for .. theres different monitors for different applications .. i look for rise and fall times ...those are the the responce times needed by gamers to get a fast monitor. typically most monitors are abt 20-25 ms rise and fall.. i try to buy at 15-16 ms rise and fall... also the faster response time the smoother things like dvd's and games run.
Styl-X Design
Reply #78 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:26 PM
Reply #78 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:26 PM
HG, most LCD/TFT screens aren't ment for gaming but for quality. LCD screens have a lower refresh rate then CRT monitors. If you buy a screen for gaming I would go for a nice 21 inch CRT.
Also the only reason why I would purchase an Alienware machine is because the look if it is awesome. For performance I would go for a Dell or Compaq, much cheaper and same/better performance.
Also the only reason why I would purchase an Alienware machine is because the look if it is awesome. For performance I would go for a Dell or Compaq, much cheaper and same/better performance.
HG_Eliminator
Reply #79 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:35 PM
Reply #79 Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:35 PM
i have a 19" crt flat screen but the response time is way to long for my gaming 28ms it actually stutters running games and dvd's(cant believe he got sukerd in to buying this thing)but for $50 i cant gripe ..i read and article where they tated that to get the best gaming performance a fast rise and fall time was the key.. it didnt mater wether it was a lcd or a crt as long as the rise and fall were within specs.. my current monitor goes up to 1600x1024 but its so slow in responce time that it stagers with fast paceed action..
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Reply #61 Friday, January 16, 2004 11:52 AM
If either my wife or I want to spend that kind of money, we discuss it first. Then we decide whether or no that's a priority for us right now. That's what marriage is - a partnership. Making decisions with your partner isn't being whipped, it's courtesy. Neither is Jane the wrong woman for me as we agree on most things. (If we don't agree, she'll happily explain my error
I have to agree with Jafo here. My wife and my daughters are a whole bunch more important than any toy, no matter how appealing. So, in an attempt to bring this back on-topic, my view would be to discuss the purchase and why you want it then decide if that's an appropriate use of funds.