New LCD Options??

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  • monNom0

    those Acers use TN panels (6 bit per channel)

    I think if you're going to be doing any graphics work, the 6bit dithering will end up being a sore spot.

    most 6it panels will say 16.2 million colours (as opposed to 16.7 M in 8bit {like your Planar}). they can actually display 262,144 colours without dithering so it's a bit of a fudged number.

    it can be really hard to find out what panel type a particular monitor uses. your best bet is to look for a review once you find one you like and see if they say. IPS, MVA or PVA
    are all 8bit, high quality panels. I'd recommend getting a 19" with one of those over the big shitty one.

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