----- Original Message ----
> From: Ashgrove <[email protected]>
> To: G-Group <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 12:22:56 AM
> Subject: Re: Monitor Question
>
> Hey Glen,
>
> Check this out: http://bit.ly/6nFcHY
>
> It hits all the sweet spots, and it's (slightly) bigger than your old
> Dell. I would get myself it if I had the money right now. Oh, well.
Hey Felix,
Thanks for the link. I took the easy way out and bought a 22" (21.5" viewable)
HANNspree HF225 from the local staples for $149. No shipping but paid an
additional $8.94 in state sales tax. The Asus had free shipping although I
would have opted for the $5 second day shipping.
The specs of the Asus and the one I bought are nearly the same. The HANNspree
has a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and Asus is 20,000:1. Really don't know much
about
contrast ratios but I assume higher is better.
The thing in the Asus specs I really MISS in is the "Convenient key controls
for
functional set-up in the multi-language OSD".
The HANNspree hides the control buttons under the monitor frame. The OSD
symbols
for functions like brightness and contrast for example molded into the black
plastic frame above the actual control switches and for all intends and
purposes
are invisible --even with flashlight; small symbols, black on black are not
very
readable.
It took a lot of patience and way too much time to get the proper
adjustment/calibration for proper use. On the HANNspree you have to use the
blind touch method on the controls. ---And they put the on/off switch in the
mix
so when you just think you got the adjustment you want; you accidently turn off
the monitor and have to start again. I think the controls were designed by the
engineering firm Dilbert works for with the full support of the pointed haired
boss.
Anyway all is well for now, the image is clear and sharp such an improvement
from the old.
I'm happy --glen
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