Monitors

[Mr_Burns]

Ive just been looking for a new monitor and the following seems to be OK: LG 34UM67 Ultrawide monitor

 

Its 34inch and has a resolution is 2560*1080 - would that look odd in DCS, like would it try and squash the cockpit. Price is $640 Aussie Dollar which is affordable.

 

I was also thinking a projector, Benq W1070 but 1920x1080 - what size would you get that resolution at? Say in comparison to a 34" widescreen could you get 1920x1080 with say a 50" display? I have to admit knowing nothing about projectors and screens except I do want a bigger main screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks

[craig_sez]

I did see a vid on youtube and one of the reviewers mentioned some tearing effects..I dont know squat about all that tech stuff but although its geared twards gamers i get a feeling its not worth it..

[Warhog]

I was also thinking a projector, Benq W1070 but 1920x1080 - what size would you get that resolution at?

Thanks

I run a projector as well as an HD television. Because projector bulbs are so expensive, I use the television during practice and then when I do multiplayer missions I use the 1080 projector with a 102" screen. The pic below is my first (semi) cockpit with the television running. You can just see the 102" screen in the background. It fills almost the entire wall. When I use the projector the television just swings out of the way using one of those articulated arms.

 

 

If you go with a projector prepare for some big dollars if you want an excellent image. The screen alone was $3000.00 CDN. But Mr. Burns, the size and quality of the image is like having a monitor the size of the wall. Its that good. And when you talk about immersive, there is not much that can compare. When the image size is that large and the room is completely dark you actually think you are at 5000 feet looking down at the world.

 

However, beware that with projectors you get what you pay for. Cheapy projector and low end screen equals somewhat washed out not so sharp image. Best advice is to find a shop that specializes in projectors. Make sure they have a viewing room. You want to see what it can do before you buy and also to compare one projector to another. Its the only way to know what your going to get for your money.

 

BTW, projectors are virtually identical to monitors when attached to a PC. HDMI or DVI. Both work perfectly and you don't need a super high end graphics card either. If it works on your monitor it will do the same on your projector. No difference.

 

John