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Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 15 Apr 2021, 08:28
by Win10-Hater
Hello all, I have a Samsung SyncMaster 740N 17 inch monitor with a resolution of 1280 by 1024, which I am doubtful of whether to keep or sell to buy another monitor. It has no dead pixels, no bad resolution, nothing. I need a monitor to use for my desktop computer, which I will build soon (but idk when exactly, because COVID), but idk what to choose. I will use the desktop for more intensive virtualization, photo editing and audio editing, and possibly some light gaming.
If buying a new monitor, points to note:
- Brands I prefer : Samsung, LG, Dell
- Brands I dislike : Lenovo, HP
- preferred aspect ratio/resolution: 16:10/1920x1200 or 4:3/1920x1440, but 16:9/1920x1080 should be okay, from what I think
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 15 Apr 2021, 12:09
by i430VX
I see no reason why not to keep it.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 15 Apr 2021, 16:32
by roytam1
I got my Dell P2421 with HK$2150 (~277USD) some months ago. for virtualization, photo editing and audio editing, I always think having a bigger display is always better for such applications.
but said as above, you can still keep and use your non-wide monitor for such applications if you want.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 15 Apr 2021, 20:48
by K4sum1
Win10-Hater wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 08:28
Hello all, I have a Samsung SyncMaster 740N 17 inch monitor with a resolution of 1280 by 1024, which I am doubtful of whether to keep or sell to buy another monitor. It has no dead pixels, no bad resolution, nothing. I need a monitor to use for my desktop computer, which I will build soon (but idk when exactly, because COVID), but idk what to choose. I will use the desktop for more intensive virtualization, photo editing and audio editing, and possibly some light gaming.
If buying a new monitor, points to note:
- Brands I prefer : Samsung, LG, Dell
- Brands I dislike : Lenovo, HP
- preferred aspect ratio/resolution: 16:10/1920x1200 or 4:3/1920x1440, but 16:9/1920x1080 should be okay, from what I think
Grab a 1920x1080 or 1920x1200, or 1920x1440 display, and use the 1280x1024 monitor as a second display. I used to do that with an old 1440x900 display when my main display was 1080p.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 18 Apr 2021, 20:01
by Bird
Remote access of other PCs is another task, where you could need a large monitor. Else, your customers surprise you with their "current" resolutions. Using Windows 98 with a 16:9 monitor was a bad desicion I can recall, because with some games, the screen got confused and chose the wrong screen format. And this modern thing didn't support some strange DOS screen resoultions (and frequencies), resulting in the monitor message "Input not supported". The odd 4:3 LCD monitor of 1999 does however, so I will keep it until it breaks!
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 21 Apr 2021, 23:17
by legacyfan
i have an 1080p monitor on my laptop the e6430
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 22 Apr 2021, 01:43
by Win10-Hater
LegacyFan wrote: ↑21 Apr 2021, 23:17
i have an 1080p monitor on my laptop the e6430
If you want to brag about your specs, please don't make off topic posts in other threads.
Sorry if I'm being too harsh, I really don't want to be like Dixel Draker.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 22 Apr 2021, 01:48
by Win10-Hater
Bird wrote: ↑18 Apr 2021, 20:01
Remote access of other PCs is another task, where you could need a large monitor. Else, your customers surprise you with their "current" resolutions. Using Windows 98 with a 16:9 monitor was a bad desicion I can recall, because with some games, the screen got confused and chose the wrong screen format. And this modern thing didn't support some strange DOS screen resoultions (and frequencies), resulting in the monitor message "Input not supported". The odd 4:3 LCD monitor of 1999 does however, so I will keep it until it breaks!
I won't be connecting to other remote computers.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 22 Apr 2021, 01:59
by legacyfan
Win10-Hater wrote: ↑22 Apr 2021, 01:43
LegacyFan wrote: ↑21 Apr 2021, 23:17
i have an 1080p monitor on my laptop the e6430
If you want to brag about your specs, please don't make off topic posts in other threads.
Sorry if I'm being too harsh, I really don't want to be like Dixel Draker.
im not trying to brag about my specs i was trying to help but sorry if you thought it was braging
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 27 Apr 2021, 05:43
by Kouto
Yes it is. Why care about monitor size or whatever if it does the job?
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 00:57
by legacyfan
the best brand i can think of for a monitor would be dell anything they make is really tough and lasts really long
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 05:22
by K4sum1
LegacyFan wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 00:57
the best brand i can think of for a monitor would be dell anything they make is really tough and lasts really long
I once bought a Dell monitor, after I plugged it in, I heard a loud bang, but the monitor still came on, then like a second later, it turned back off.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 05:48
by docR
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 06:10
by K4sum1
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
I wish I had 2560x1600 displays.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 10:20
by Win10-Hater
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
the seller name is?
EDIT : I wonder what happened to @R3n 's Radeon RX 5700XT.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 15:39
by K4sum1
Win10-Hater wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 10:20
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
the seller name is?
EDIT : I wonder what happened to @R3n 's Radeon RX 5700XT.
Was able to sell it for around $950.
Is it worth keeping an old 1280 by 1024 monitor that I have or should I buy an new monitor?
Posted: 06 May 2021, 16:51
by docR
R3n wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 06:10
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
I wish I had 2560x1600 displays.
30" 2560x1600 Ultrasharp or variant of my current monitor is next on my list.
Win10-Hater wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 10:20
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
the seller name is?
EDIT : I wonder what happened to @R3n 's Radeon RX 5700XT.
r/AyyMd, on both accounts.
R3n wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 15:39
Win10-Hater wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 10:20
docR wrote: ↑06 May 2021, 05:48
Back in 2018, I got a 24" S-IPS 1920x1200 HP LP2475w with a March 2013 manufacture date sealed in the box. With it a lightly used VA 1600x1200 HP LP2065. With the monitor arm, I spent like $65 total. God bless that ebay seller lmao.
You can pry 16:10 from my dead, cold fingers
the seller name is?
EDIT : I wonder what happened to @R3n 's Radeon RX 5700XT.
Was able to sell it for around $950.
Mining moment