[geeks] Quick question before I purchase this flatpanel...

[Lionel Peterson]

--- Gavin Hubbard <ghub005 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> At 07:05 23/12/2002 -0800, you wrote:
> >I am thinking of getting the Samsung 17.1 inch black flat panel for
> >$399.99 (after $150 rebate) at www.bestbuy.com, since a scan of the
> >Mfg. website shows me that they are sun compatible:

> Heh - I know I'm not answering your question, but have you considered
> multiple 15" screens? I'm just about to order five cheap Philips
> 150B3Y screens for my office. I'll make a desk-side stand as a summer
> project (kind of like the following
>
http://www.9xmedia.com/pages-Build_a_system/X-Top_Expert---4_across.html
)

Wow, think of all the PCI video cards I'd have to install...
 
> Of course what I _really_ want is a mind-blowing Panoram unit like
> the http://www.panoramtech.com/products/pv230.html. Of course there
> is no way for me to justify the 4500USD cost :-o

www.softwareandstuff.com has low-cost 10.4" 800x600 TFT screens for
about $120, incl. video card...

Naw, if I am going to spend real money, I'd go for a 1600x1200 screen
instead of two 1024x768 panels... Even 1280x1024 is preferable.


=====
Lionel

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