LCD monitor prices falling?

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Anybody notice a downward trend in LCD monitor prices?
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Only on the 6bit TN panels. The really good 8bit LCD panels are still very
expensive. THe LCDs most of us use are only good for gaming and stuff and
are not suitable for graphics pros. They have to spend a grand for the same
size panel we can get for $300.00.
 
Only on the 6bit TN panels. The really good 8bit LCD panels are still very
expensive. THe LCDs most of us use are only good for gaming and stuff and
are not suitable for graphics pros. They have to spend a grand for the same
size panel we can get for $300.00.
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I never could understand the so called 'Pro' quality components with
regards to PCs especially when it comes to LCD's or graphic cards.
Isn't it simply a question of drivers and software?
 
I never could understand the so called 'Pro' quality components with
regards to PCs especially when it comes to LCD's or graphic cards.
Isn't it simply a question of drivers and software?
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There are several technology variations used for making LCD panels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TFT-LCD

IPS panels, for example, have close to 180 degree view. This
one is 178 degrees, which means you can move your head from side to
side, in front of the monitor, without a color shift. This is a
24" panel, and costs $2500 from HP. Such a monitor might be
used by a Photoshop user (after being calibrated with an
external calibrator).

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06a/382087-382087-64283-72270-444767-3648397.html

That panel has a LED backlight, and enhanced color gamut, which means
it can express realistic colors better than a cheap TN panel. It
also has 10 bit pixels, instead of the 8 or dithering 6 of a
cheap panel. So part of the fun, will be mating it with a
video card that supports deep color.

If we didn't have these tiny differentiators, how could there
be a wide price range, and a "Cadillac" product for sale ? :-)
Life would be boring, if all the panels were the same.

Paul
 
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I never could understand the so called 'Pro' quality components with
regards to PCs especially when it comes to LCD's or graphic cards.
Isn't it simply a question of drivers and software?
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No. Pro LCD panels are of better quality and have a wider color range, they
have also been properly calibrated for graphics work. LCD's on Macs have
been calibrated for graphics work and is why they cost more than most PC
LCDs. Most PC gaming grade LCDs are fast but achieve that speed by
displaying less colors and is why in certain situations you will see bad
gradation. I've seen bad gradation even on many LCD HDTVs too. PLasma
doesn't have that issue though and is one of the reasons Plasma is better
for HDTV than LCD.
 
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