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jeremymtc
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Re: 5:4 Monitor
01/23/17 09:47 AM


> Are you sure you don't mean a 4:3 monitor? 4:3 is the aspect ratio for CRT
> televisions and arcade monitors.
>
> I have an old Westinghouse 20.1 1400 x 1050 4:3 LCD monitor...
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KB95JG
>
> It's the biggest 4:3 LCD I've seen. Sadly, it's starting to go south. Sometimes, when
> you turn it on, it only stays lit for a second and then goes black. It takes 4 or 5
> tries before it will stay lit.
>
> Even if it was working reliably, I wish the resolution was higher.


5:4 is a nice compromise if you intend to use it for both vertical and horizontal titles - it allows you to upscale a vertical image just a little bit more than 4:3 allows.







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Subject Posted by Posted on
* 5:4 Monitor DrLarryE 01/23/17 01:43 AM
. * Re: 5:4 Monitor DrLarryE  01/23/17 01:34 PM
. * Typically, ratio and size are related.... Traso  01/23/17 11:49 PM
. * Re: 5:4 Monitor jeremymtc  01/23/17 09:48 AM
. * Re: 5:4 Monitor krick  01/23/17 03:29 AM
. * Re: 5:4 Monitor jeremymtc  01/23/17 09:47 AM
. * Re: 5:4 Monitor Bad A Billy  01/23/17 04:48 AM

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