ViewSonic Broadens Its Big Screen Leadership With a New 26-Inch LCD — Community

#1 Jun 30, 2008 at 12:08 pm (edited Jun 30, 2008)

ViewSonic(R) Corp. introduces the latest addition to its complete range of LCDs with the affordable, feature-rich VA2626wm LCD monitor. At less than $530, the 1080p Full HD panel offers a large workspace for the productive multi-tasker and the ultimate viewing experience for movie buffs and gamers.

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#2 Jun 30, 2008 at 12:15 pm

Anyone else find this headline funny?

Since when is a 26" LCD considered "Big Screen"?

- Miller

#3 Jul 2, 2008 at 4:46 am

Miller,

"since when" is from the perspective of a computer monitor, sitting 2' in front of your face.

22" and 24" monitors are big... this is bigger yet.

- Tim

#4 Jul 2, 2008 at 12:01 pm

I'm just talking about the headline Tim.

I realize that they are selling a "Desktop Monitor", but that's not what the headline implies.

I just found it funny.

- M

#5 Jul 3, 2008 at 4:18 am

As a desktop monitor , it is big . As being for a big screen for hd viewing , that is very funny . It fits in with scenario of beleiving the hd experience can be had with lcd monitor , hd tv tuner card in your speedy pc and 5.1 surround computer speakers. or that a 42 hd tv is not more about design considerations than video requirements needed for the actual hd experience. :roll:

#6 Jul 3, 2008 at 11:26 pm

It all sounds good, but it'll be showing 60 pixel high black bars (1200-1080 / 2)....oh dear. :wink:

#7 Jul 4, 2008 at 4:17 pm

1920x1200 is what I think you meant.

I really hate that about the PC world - why don't they just follow the 16:9 trend... We have a Samsung that's great for PC but the HD side sucks all because of the mismatch; they zoom HD content so you don't get the black bars and you can enjoy the loss of 1:1 pixel mapping and their nasty scaler instead.