Monitor.Vista enquiry

[David]

Can anyone answer,Do I neee to connect both Dvi and the signal sub cable?
Dvi white
sig sc  Blue


Do I need to connet both? or just  the one....instructions dont state ?

[Simon]

Just the white one I think, David.

[David]

Thanks Simon 

[Rik]

Only one is needed, David. You could connect both and switch between them to see which looks better, but as that will be the DVI, it's not worth it.

[David]

Thanks for that,I think we are ready to go,would I install drivers befrore switching over.?

[Rik]

You won't need to, Windows will be able to run the monitor with a native driver. You may want to try the Samsung one, or stay with the native version. Was it Gary who said the Samsung one was buggy?

[David]

Yes Rik I think that was with photoshop though

[Rik]

I knew I'd read something about it... Sounds like Adobe may have been cheating again then.

[David]

Well Im back on and this is huge.bright,clear and everything looks so different...its amazing the quaility the style I am blown away with it.............................

Will have to configure it now.

My other monitor flickered and the picture unstable sometimes this has solved the problem as well 

[Simon]

Great stuff, David! 

[Rik]

Was the other monitor connected on the D-sub (blue cable), David? DVI alone improves picture quality massively. Glad you like it. 

[David]

Yes it was Rik but this has instantly remedied it,I did think there was a fault,

Everything is so large clear and bright I am amazed its a brilliant monitor and Im so pleased I chose Samsung.

I have looked into the menu and see that it is set at 95 contrast with 75 brightness,so will try out the 35 you mentioned on the earlier posts,cant wait to see what my photos look like.

[Rik]

I'd leave it at the default values for a while, David, and see how you get on with it.

[David]

I'm very surprised at this, I've ordered loads of components from Overclockers and every time it has been delivered on the day / specified time.  The delivery service is usually spot on.

Glad you got the monitor though David, take some pics please

I might be in the market for a new one soon

Well Vitriol its up and running I was a little over awed with it as its like nothing I have ever had,I am so pleased with it,picture is just perfect,stable and quality is amazing and I dont use this word lightly,have not used the Samsung drivers,cant see how I could better this,its the best spend for a long while and as this pc is new it really does it justice....if you do get a new monitor this would have to be at the top when you decide....

I couldnt have reached this without the help of everyone,it sure pays to listen thanks guys.

[Rik]

Now about the Eizo I know you're just dying to buy, David... 

[David]

I'd leave it at the default values for a while, David, and see how you get on with it.

On another note Rik since I configured the other monitor I had no vision problems so a cautionary tale for others who may experience similar issues.it was worrying to be honest and I think I was burning my eyes staring into it at close range too.but have not had this problem since I configured it and of course that is upstairs now...but another lesson learned 

[Rik]

I usually give a new monitor a day or two, so that I acclimatise (and the monitor settles). After that, I'll calibrate, but the monitor needs to have been on for more than an hour when you do, never calibrate a monitor 'cold'.

[David]

Now about the Eizo I know you're just dying to buy, David... 

But have mercy Rik Im happily married...... and my bank manager is happy with me 

[Rik]

Not for long if you stick around me.

[David]

I usually give a new monitor a day or two, so that I acclimatise (and the monitor settles). After that, I'll calibrate, but the monitor needs to have been on for more than an hour when you do, never calibrate a monitor 'cold'.

[David]

Not for long if you stick around me.

Careful its a bigger screen....I cant hide anymore 

[Rik]

I would have thought it was big enough to hide behind, David.

[David]

  and risk it getting damaged..........

[Rik]

Fair point, stand in front and protect the screen.

[David]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-050-SA

Just checked the overclockers site,and the price of this monitor has gone up to £179.99.double checked and its the same one,looks like I got a result ?

I got it for £147.00