Gateway 30" LCD 1600p ultra HD - Blu-ray Forum

msallaq · 01-02-2008, 08:15 PM

i though 1080p will be around for atleast 5 years. and i just bought my 1080p TV.

http://www.gateway.com/accessories/p...72R.php?seg=hm

docjan_uk · 01-02-2008, 08:16 PM

Computer monitors have had greater than 1080P resolution for years.

msallaq · 01-02-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by docjan_uk

Computer monitors have had greater than 1080P resolution for years.

why is that?

statikcat · 01-02-2008, 08:19 PM

More screen space for applications.

Computer monitors will always be going higher. Two years ago 1680x1050 was common large computer resolution and DVD was still at 480p

Don't expect us computer people to stay at 1080p just because movies are.

d_rob1031 · 01-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Computer video cars are capable of HUGE resolutions. My dad does a lot of CAD work and the res. for all those details he needs is huge.

msallaq · 01-02-2008, 08:20 PM

so is it better to watch movies on Computer monitors ?

Luis_A51 · 01-02-2008, 08:22 PM

Think of it this way, computer monitors have had a higher resolution than 480i for ages. So why are you shocked that modern monitors have a resolution greater than 1080p?

That doesnt mean you'll see a TV or any TV source (optical media, broadcasts etc) in anything higher than 1080p for another 5-10 years. For starters, besides Blurays and HDDVDs, its damn hard finding any 1080p material. And it will be AGES before cable/satelite broadcasts will be 1080p.

So no need to fear.

Luis_A51 · 01-02-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by msallaq

so is it better to watch movies on Computer monitors ?

Can you get a 60" computer monitor? And can you get any source material thats 1600p? I dont think so.

d_rob1031 · 01-02-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by msallaq

so is it better to watch movies on Computer monitors ?

You're limited by the player and disc its self... you won't gain anything really.

CptGreedle · 01-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Monitors will exceed 1080p no problem. But you won't find TVs supporting that for at least a decade. No demand for it and with the advancement of technology, they have to draw the line somewhere. We already have 2 standard HD formats (720 and 1080). Eventually the next evolution will probably go beyond 1600 and go to 2k or even 4k. But I don't think we will see those in the market for 10-20 years.

JadedRaverLA · 01-02-2008, 08:25 PM

All the 30" LCD models operate at that resolution.

If you REALLY want high-res check out the IBM T221 LCD from several years ago. 3840x2400 resolution in a 22" monitor. Now that was HD.

stockstar1138 · 01-02-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by msallaq

so is it better to watch movies on Computer monitors ?

no. even if you have a 1600p computer monitor, if your source is only 1080p (the highest resolution movies are made in right now), you are still only watching 1080p. on top of that, computer monitors have horrible contrast ratios and they tend to ghost more than hdtvs. also, you can't get a computer monitor much over 32 inches. at 32 inches you can't even hardly tell 1080p from 720p, much less 1600p from 1080p, your eyes simply aren't good enough to tell the difference.

if computer monitors were better to watch movies on, don't you think thats what people would be doing? you think we buy expensive hdtvs for the lulz?

statikcat · 01-02-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

All the 30" LCD models operate at that resolution.

If you REALLY want high-res check out the IBM T221 LCD from several years ago. 3840x2400 resolution in a 22" monitor. Now that was HD.

Damn, that would make everything so tiny!

msallaq · 01-02-2008, 08:46 PM

thanks guys for helpping me clear things up its good to know i didnt waste mt money on the 1080pTV.

reiella · 01-02-2008, 08:49 PM

You sit within a foot or two of your computer monitor, how far with your TV?

You can see alot more, others described the mechanic benefits fairly well, so I just felt to chime in with that tidbit

.

msallaq · 01-02-2008, 08:56 PM

i have sony bravia 46" 1080p i sit 6 foot from that tv .

haste · 01-02-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

. at 32 inches you can't even hardly tell 1080p from 720p, much less 1600p from 1080p, your eyes simply aren't good enough to tell the difference.

waaaay wrong there buddy. its all relative to viewing distance. i guarantee you would be able to see a difference from 1280x720 to 1920x1080 on a 32" monitor...

stockstar1138 · 01-02-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by haste

waaaay wrong there buddy. its all relative to viewing distance. i guarantee you would be able to see a difference from 1280x720 to 1920x1080 on a 32" monitor...

yeah, you're right. i was thinking tv viewing distances, you are what 1 foot maybe from you monitor.

an hdtv is still better for movie watching than a computer monitor is though.

STI Jaguar · 01-02-2008, 09:22 PM

Look at it this way, sitting in front of that thing 8 hours a day, 5 a week will blind you. Imagine having those as Dual monitors.

jling84 · 01-02-2008, 09:26 PM

I think the one important point here is that this monitor is all of 30 inches... I'm sorry but that is not a TV. I had a 30 inch TV in what the late 80's?

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01-02-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	Computer monitors have had greater than 1080P resolution for years.

01-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#4
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	More screen space for applications. Computer monitors will always be going higher. Two years ago 1680x1050 was common large computer resolution and DVD was still at 480p Don't expect us computer people to stay at 1080p just because movies are.

01-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
d_rob1031 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Computer video cars are capable of HUGE resolutions. My dad does a lot of CAD work and the res. for all those details he needs is huge.

01-02-2008, 08:20 PM	#6
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	so is it better to watch movies on Computer monitors ?

01-02-2008, 08:22 PM	#7
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	Think of it this way, computer monitors have had a higher resolution than 480i for ages. So why are you shocked that modern monitors have a resolution greater than 1080p? That doesnt mean you'll see a TV or any TV source (optical media, broadcasts etc) in anything higher than 1080p for another 5-10 years. For starters, besides Blurays and HDDVDs, its damn hard finding any 1080p material. And it will be AGES before cable/satelite broadcasts will be 1080p. So no need to fear.

01-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#10
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Monitors will exceed 1080p no problem. But you won't find TVs supporting that for at least a decade. No demand for it and with the advancement of technology, they have to draw the line somewhere. We already have 2 standard HD formats (720 and 1080). Eventually the next evolution will probably go beyond 1600 and go to 2k or even 4k. But I don't think we will see those in the market for 10-20 years.

01-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#11
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	All the 30" LCD models operate at that resolution. If you REALLY want high-res check out the IBM T221 LCD from several years ago. 3840x2400 resolution in a 22" monitor. Now that was HD.

01-02-2008, 08:46 PM	#14
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	thanks guys for helpping me clear things up its good to know i didnt waste mt money on the 1080pTV.

01-02-2008, 08:49 PM	#15
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	You sit within a foot or two of your computer monitor, how far with your TV? You can see alot more, others described the mechanic benefits fairly well, so I just felt to chime in with that tidbit .

01-02-2008, 08:56 PM	#16
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	i have sony bravia 46" 1080p i sit 6 foot from that tv .

01-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#19
STI Jaguar Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Look at it this way, sitting in front of that thing 8 hours a day, 5 a week will blind you. Imagine having those as Dual monitors.

01-02-2008, 09:26 PM	#20
jling84 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles, California Trading Score:7	I think the one important point here is that this monitor is all of 30 inches... I'm sorry but that is not a TV. I had a 30 inch TV in what the late 80's?

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