I need some opinions as soon as possible

gta3005 · gta3005 #1 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 11:28 AM

I have a mac book pro and a home made computer.
I need a monitor that i will most likely share between the 2 computers.
this is a goo deal i found and was wondering if it was worth it.
gimme some opinions before they sell out!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&srkey=L1975NW

kfordham281 · kfordham281 #2 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 01:17 PM

Depends on what you're going to do with it. If you're just using it for day to day stuff then it looks ok to me.

gta3005 · gta3005 #3 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 02:00 PM

Well i wanted to have my home built hooked up to this monitor and a TV and my mbp hooked up to it. I just need to run the windows programs on it so like autodesk inventor and such things

RNDdave · RNDdave #4 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 02:18 PM

Lots of monitors have an analogue and a digital input on them - although that price looks fairly good. I don't think you'd be able to have both computers hooked up at the same time as I don't know if it's possible to switch between inputs on a monitor - I think the monitor just chooses the first socket that has an input. (probably set to look for digital input before moving onto VGA)

If you had your PC hooked up to the analogue signal and the MBP up to the digital input - you would have to unhook one of the machines for the monitor to switch to the other one.

If you want to have both machines on at the same time and want to switch between the 2 - you may find a KVM is your best bet.

gta3005 · gta3005 #5 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 02:22 PM

The switch is basically what i planed on doing i just wasnt sure what they were called or if there even was such a thing. So other than the switch how does the monitor look?

RNDdave · RNDdave #6 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Personal opinion - a widescreen 19" mon. with good response times for $160 - yeah - sounds like a bargain - at current exchange rates - I'd buy one at that price for sure. I think something similar over here would cost maybe another $40 (US).

Don't Westinghouse make Nuclear Power Stations?

gta3005 · gta3005 #7 (**permalink**)

07-06-2008, 03:24 PM

possibly im not familiar with nuclear power stations and their manufacturers. so i think im gunna go for this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ar%2bGCS942UW6

gta3005 · gta3005 #8 (**permalink**)

07-09-2008, 04:25 PM

Bought it and love it

milessthomas · milessthomas #9 (**permalink**)

07-10-2008, 12:39 AM

Just to add, I don't know if you've tried it yet. But I have a 17" Samsung monitor and I was able to connect my mac via DVI and my Windows computer via VGA and my monitor has a source selection button. So...what I'm trying to say is try it and it might work for you on the Westinghouse too.

INTELligent · INTELligent #10 (**permalink**)

07-10-2008, 02:21 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116119

I would suggest a Viewsonic, Dell, or Acer monitor... Just that little bit more in cost could save you a few problems down the road...

milessthomas · milessthomas #11 (**permalink**)

07-10-2008, 09:07 AM

He already bought the westinghouse INTELligent

kfordham281 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 19, 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 350 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.2Ghz C2D 4GB RAM 120GB HDD	07-06-2008, 01:17 PM Depends on what you're going to do with it. If you're just using it for day to day stuff then it looks ok to me. Apple Mac HQ - Apple/Mac News, Reviews, and More
	QUOTE Thanks

RNDdave #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 04, 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 1,055 Mac Specs: Alu MacBook \| iPod Classic \| iPod Shuffle \| iPad2 (3G)	07-06-2008, 02:18 PM Lots of monitors have an analogue and a digital input on them - although that price looks fairly good. I don't think you'd be able to have both computers hooked up at the same time as I don't know if it's possible to switch between inputs on a monitor - I think the monitor just chooses the first socket that has an input. (probably set to look for digital input before moving onto VGA) If you had your PC hooked up to the analogue signal and the MBP up to the digital input - you would have to unhook one of the machines for the monitor to switch to the other one. If you want to have both machines on at the same time and want to switch between the 2 - you may find a KVM is your best bet. ∙ Flickr/Me ∙ Twitter/Me ∙ Flickr/Mac-Forums ∙
	QUOTE Thanks

RNDdave #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 04, 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 1,055 Mac Specs: Alu MacBook \| iPod Classic \| iPod Shuffle \| iPad2 (3G)	07-06-2008, 02:29 PM Personal opinion - a widescreen 19" mon. with good response times for $160 - yeah - sounds like a bargain - at current exchange rates - I'd buy one at that price for sure. I think something similar over here would cost maybe another $40 (US). Don't Westinghouse make Nuclear Power Stations? ∙ Flickr/Me ∙ Twitter/Me ∙ Flickr/Mac-Forums ∙
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Looking for some opinions.	L Design	Images, Graphic Design, and Digital Photography	15	03-02-2008 10:59 AM
Opinions: Macbook or Macbook Pro?	Jez	Apple Notebooks	21	02-27-2008 12:35 PM
New Mac: What to go for? Opinions.	Jez	Switcher Hangout	7	02-08-2008 01:24 AM
MacBook Pro 15" LED screen - opinions wanted	unlokia	Apple Notebooks	7	07-10-2007 07:46 PM
opinions wanted	csuazo	iPod Hardware and Accessories	7	03-09-2005 02:14 PM

I need some opinions as soon as possible

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

gta3005 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 15, 2008 Posts: 11	07-06-2008, 11:28 AM I have a mac book pro and a home made computer. I need a monitor that i will most likely share between the 2 computers. this is a goo deal i found and was wondering if it was worth it. gimme some opinions before they sell out! http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&srkey=L1975NW
	QUOTE Thanks

gta3005 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 15, 2008 Posts: 11	07-06-2008, 02:22 PM The switch is basically what i planed on doing i just wasnt sure what they were called or if there even was such a thing. So other than the switch how does the monitor look?
	QUOTE Thanks

gta3005 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 15, 2008 Posts: 11	07-06-2008, 03:24 PM possibly im not familiar with nuclear power stations and their manufacturers. so i think im gunna go for this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ar%2bGCS942UW6
	QUOTE Thanks

gta3005 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 15, 2008 Posts: 11	07-09-2008, 04:25 PM Bought it and love it
	QUOTE Thanks

milessthomas #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 28, 2007 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 763 Mac Specs: MBP 3.06Ghz, MBP 2.2Ghz, Mini G4, B/W G3 (Media Server), Toshiba Laptop, LCII, Beige G3	07-10-2008, 12:39 AM Just to add, I don't know if you've tried it yet. But I have a 17" Samsung monitor and I was able to connect my mac via DVI and my Windows computer via VGA and my monitor has a source selection button. So...what I'm trying to say is try it and it might work for you on the Westinghouse too.
	QUOTE Thanks

INTELligent #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 30, 2008 Location: Close to nowhere, far from anywhere Posts: 104 Mac Specs: Mac Mini	07-10-2008, 02:21 AM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116119 I would suggest a Viewsonic, Dell, or Acer monitor... Just that little bit more in cost could save you a few problems down the road...
	QUOTE Thanks

milessthomas #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 28, 2007 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 763 Mac Specs: MBP 3.06Ghz, MBP 2.2Ghz, Mini G4, B/W G3 (Media Server), Toshiba Laptop, LCII, Beige G3	07-10-2008, 09:07 AM He already bought the westinghouse INTELligent
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)