Bart
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Is anyone doing it?
Im considering getting a 22" Samsung 226BW, but im curious whats gaming like for games which are not designed for widescreen, such as CS/BF2/Crysis/WoW?
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Calum
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I've got a 22" HP monitor and all the games I play can run in wide screen format. Just adjust the output resolution of the game. up to 1680x1050 for a 22" monitor depending on your graphic cards capabilities
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N3CRO
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I've gotta 19 inch widescreen monitor and still looks right as long as you set the graphic cards setting right.
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Marc
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I use a 32" Sony Vega. Wii though, all meant for 16:9.
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Bart
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at the moment im debating between the
226BW
2232BW
or taking the misses away for a long weekend.
I know which id like to do, and i know which i ought to do, neither of them are the same 
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_Allan_
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I have the 226BW, I think it's the same specs of the pebble one but I prefered the look of this one. Games/DVD/TV are no probs on it and it's a decent size too. I play MOH on it all the time (older and not designed for 16:10) runs fine.
[Edited on 21-04-2008 by _Allan_]
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Bart
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thats what im thinking Allan, the 226 looks more like a computer monitor (which is exactly what im using it for), the 2232 looks more like a small tv.
Do you have the S Panel version?
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_Allan_
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I seem to have an M version 
My sticker and serial doesn't seem to indicate. Either way it's still good 
[Edited on 21-04-2008 by _Allan_]
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John
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I'd have the top one because it matches my tv.
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Bart
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thanks john, i'll get the top one cos it matches your screen
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John
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I'm just about to buy the top one, just trying to justify it to myself because my current one works fine.
Edit to say also, the top one won't date as fast, I found the bottom shape on the samsung tv's dated very quickly, they are all square bottom now.
[Edited on 21-04-2008 by John]
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Kerry
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Take the missus away 
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JM Curdy
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i game on a 50" screen
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James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Bart
Is anyone doing it?
Im considering getting a 22" Samsung 226BW, but im curious whats gaming like for games which are not designed for widescreen, such as CS/BF2/Crysis/WoW?
WoW supports widescreen.
Most games I've played on mine that don't directly support it still give you widescreen resolutions, which just stretches things a tiny bit. Not noticeable, really.
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_Allan_
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
Take the missus away
There is always one  , monitor or nights away with the missus hmmm
She can look at scenic views and landscapes on the new monitor it will be like your actually there!
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dave17
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i got the 226BW on friday and its IMMENSE. The colours are amazing and its just the right size for what i use it for. I installed COD4 at the weekend and run it at 1650x1050px (i think) and it also had a 16:9 ratio option so used that. Looked immense
Go for it! £160 on ebuyer!
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dave17
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ps get the free standard 5 working days delivery, i ordered mine thurs at 4pm and was at my front door friday 11am 
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_Allan_
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God damn Dave I paid £199 on Amazon a few months ago
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_Allan_
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Dave you sure it wasn't the 223BW?
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Kerry
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what about reverse psychology
He takes her away and she buys him the monitor as a present
its what id do
[Edited on 22-04-2008 by Kerry]
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dave17
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Allan you are right, i got the 223BW
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132860
BUT, its only .4 of an inch smaller than the 226BW, for £40 less, was an easy decision imo.
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_Allan_
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No Dave it's a good monitor I was just pissed I thought I paid £40 more
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_Allan_
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
what about reverse psychology
He takes her away and she buys him the monitor as a present
its what id do
[Edited on 22-04-2008 by Kerry]
Where do you want to go sweetness?
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dave17
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Fairy muff, im happy with mine too
Impulse buys FTW
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Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
what about reverse psychology
He takes her away and she buys him the monitor as a present
its what id do
[Edited on 22-04-2008 by Kerry]
Where do you want to go sweetness?
Ive always fancied Rome.......... 
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