Those damn awful 1440 x 900 tv's

swordheart · 05-09-2007, 10:43

Well i just thought i would mention if you see a TV with the pixel size 1440 x 900 dont buy it because although pictures you watch using the internal tuner will be in proportion, if you watch anything from an extenal source other than a pc the picture will be in 16:10 ratio which means the picture will be stretched and it is quite noticable too so much so that my Samsung i bought Syncmaster 940mw is now only used as a pc monitor as i find watching dvd's on it to be maddeningly frustating probably because it reminds of losing the reciept and not being able to take it back to Argos

Nigel Goodwin · 05-09-2007, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordheart

Well i just thought i would mention if you see a TV with the pixel size 1440 x 900 dont buy it because although pictures you watch using the internal tuner will be in proportion, if you watch anything from an extenal source other than a pc the picture will be in 16:10 ratio which means the picture will be stretched and it is quite noticable too so much so that my Samsung i bought Syncmaster 940mw is now only used as a pc monitor as i find watching dvd's on it to be maddeningly frustating probably because it reminds of losing the reciept and not being able to take it back to Argos

Did you pay by credit card or cheque?, if so you have all the proof of purchase you need! (credit card or bank stements).

swordheart · 05-09-2007, 11:31

No cash

, i bought it about 4 months ago it was meant for the bedroom to be used to watch dvd's, use with pc and watch tv,( do you know i have a virgin broadband cable line which plugs into my modem but if i put a adapter on it and plug it into my tv i can get all the normal channels + news 24 and e4 and about 3 more channels with the virgin media id on, i did this with another tv years ago and back then i got an extra 5 channels including some sky ones which is i presume is why the virgin id's are on ) When i went for the refund i said i would buy my replacement from them which would have meant me paying another £300 to £400 but they still said no

Nigel Goodwin · 05-09-2007, 13:53

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Originally Posted by swordheart

No cash

Bummer! - NEVER pay cash, it has too many drawbacks!.

swordheart · 06-09-2007, 21:38

yeah don't i know it.

swordheart · 06-09-2007, 21:39

yeah don't i know it.

Anyone wanna buy really good Samsung TV cash only and i will meet u in your nearest carpark

meltcity · 15-09-2007, 16:37

Flat screen TVs smaller than 23" are almost always 16:10 as they use panels originally designed for use as computer monitors. Shame the PC and TV industry lacked the insight to choose a common aspect ratio...

05-09-2007, 10:43	#1
swordheart Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 44	Those damn awful 1440 x 900 tv's Well i just thought i would mention if you see a TV with the pixel size 1440 x 900 dont buy it because although pictures you watch using the internal tuner will be in proportion, if you watch anything from an extenal source other than a pc the picture will be in 16:10 ratio which means the picture will be stretched and it is quite noticable too so much so that my Samsung i bought Syncmaster 940mw is now only used as a pc monitor as i find watching dvd's on it to be maddeningly frustating probably because it reminds of losing the reciept and not being able to take it back to Argos

05-09-2007, 11:21	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by swordheart Well i just thought i would mention if you see a TV with the pixel size 1440 x 900 dont buy it because although pictures you watch using the internal tuner will be in proportion, if you watch anything from an extenal source other than a pc the picture will be in 16:10 ratio which means the picture will be stretched and it is quite noticable too so much so that my Samsung i bought Syncmaster 940mw is now only used as a pc monitor as i find watching dvd's on it to be maddeningly frustating probably because it reminds of losing the reciept and not being able to take it back to Argos Did you pay by credit card or cheque?, if so you have all the proof of purchase you need! (credit card or bank stements).

05-09-2007, 11:31	#3
swordheart Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 44	No cash , i bought it about 4 months ago it was meant for the bedroom to be used to watch dvd's, use with pc and watch tv,( do you know i have a virgin broadband cable line which plugs into my modem but if i put a adapter on it and plug it into my tv i can get all the normal channels + news 24 and e4 and about 3 more channels with the virgin media id on, i did this with another tv years ago and back then i got an extra 5 channels including some sky ones which is i presume is why the virgin id's are on ) When i went for the refund i said i would buy my replacement from them which would have meant me paying another £300 to £400 but they still said no

05-09-2007, 13:53	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by swordheart No cash Bummer! - NEVER pay cash, it has too many drawbacks!.

06-09-2007, 21:38	#5
swordheart Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 44	yeah don't i know it.

06-09-2007, 21:39	#6
swordheart Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 44	yeah don't i know it. Anyone wanna buy really good Samsung TV cash only and i will meet u in your nearest carpark

15-09-2007, 16:37	#7
meltcity Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,770	Flat screen TVs smaller than 23" are almost always 16:10 as they use panels originally designed for use as computer monitors. Shame the PC and TV industry lacked the insight to choose a common aspect ratio...

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