Monitor Type from 1990’s (5:4)

thebadmachine on 25/12/2020 - 19:08
Last edited 25/12/2020 - 19:24

Found this while looking at Dell AU monitors.

Dell 19 Monitor: P1917S

5:4 ratio like during 90’s, maybe there are some computer people who prefer this size.

Also found a cheap one here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Acer-B193-19-1280x1024-5ms/dp/B088…

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  • Switchblade88 on 25/12/2020 - 20:04
    +1

    I have about four of these in my shed.

    I'll cut you a bargain

    • thebadmachine on 25/12/2020 - 22:14

      Currently have working one thanks.

      Been using old 16:10 monitor (1920x1200) for awhile so used to that now (apparently 16:10 was most popular before 16:9).
      Thought some may prefer 5:4 so thought to share.

      • stickyfingers on 25/12/2020 - 22:22
        +1

        16:10 is the way to go. Love it.

        • thebadmachine on 27/12/2020 - 19:22

          Just found the monitor model: https://www.mwave.com.au/product/aoc-24-416v-wide-lcd-1920-x…

          Funny it is described as "Wide", guess it was wide at the time (5:4 was normal).
          Remember it costing around ~$99 (definitely under $100) but this was 10+ years ago and it was an "add-on" option to the PC.

          Specs here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/386837/Aoc-416v.html

          So its TFT panel, read a bit on Google says TN is a cheap version of TFT, then came VA, then came IPS.
          Specs look pretty good comparing to recent displays… but power consumption is high @ 49 watts max (maybe less at low brightness).
          New cheap 24 inch is 25 watts max ($129 Samsung Curved VA panel ).

          It has dropped from desk height once, but still works great. Only issue is when switching on certain settings, or turning brightness above around ~40% the screen starts flickering constantly like its broken, and also when using below 40% brightness it makes a quiet "humming / buzzing" noise (probably power supply) which goes away when its asleep, but comes back when its on.
          Using it always at 0-10% brightness so its fine.

  • scotty on 26/12/2020 - 09:09

    I still have a 1280x1024 Dell UltraSharp 1905FP on my work desk, next to my main monitor (34" 1440P ultrawide). Been using it almost everyday since I bought it back in 2005.

    • thebadmachine on 26/12/2020 - 15:20

      Thanks for sharing.

      (34" 1440P ultrawide)

      Saw this ultra wide type in a deal recently.
      You must use these as 2 screens in one, 21:9 (2x 5:4) or 32:9 (2x 16:9).

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