New monitor ?

IKE

IKE

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Oklahoma....U.S.A.
The monitor I have now was purchased 1-31-2011 and is on it's second computer.....in the past two weeks or so I've noticed it will flicker once in awhile and thin lines will go across the screen for a second or two and then go away and it goes a little dim and then brightens back up so I'm thinking it's starting to go downhill.

The monitor is a 20" Gateway model HX2000......below is a picture and a link to the specs.

I know I can get a bigger monitors but the 20" seems to be just about right because I just sit (I just measured) 27" from the screen and I feel it it was much larger I'd be moving my head up and down to fully view it.

Do you agree that's it time for a new one ?.......any recommendations on name brand for a new one or just go to Wally World or Best Buy and get whatever is available in a 20" ?

gateway.jpg

https://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-hx2000-lcd-monitor-20/specs/
 

Ike, I see you posting almost every day here, so you must like to do it.
But why do it with a bum monitor?

"Google" monitors, review the makes and buy a new one. I'm sure it ain't gonna break you,

And you'll be happier.
 
The one I have came with my last HP desktop computer, so I'm not sure it's sold separately. It's an HP 22uh LED Backlit Monitor, and it's been reliable and working well, no problems.
 

Locally there are no 20" monitors.....I went to Best Buy first and their smallest was a 22" so I headed to Wally World and their smallest also was a 22".

I know I could have ordered a 20" online but I like to purchase from a actual local store if at all possible in case there is a problem with the product then all I've got to do is hop in the truck and take it back.

Anyway, Wally World only had one 22" model and all the rest were 24" and larger, I ended up with a Element brand name and it's LED where my six year old Gateway monitor was LCD.

My eye / mind is still trying to adjust to the additional 2", the widescreen which makes everything look elongated to me plus there is also (at least to me) a difference in the LED picture vs my old LCD......I'm sure after a few days I'll adjust to it.

Here it is.......

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Element-22-Class-PLS-LED-Widescreen-Monitor-ELEFW2217M/111158656
 
I can't seem to get this monitor tweaked just right.......things, especially pictures, look stretched out and elongated. I never had that problem with a 20".
 
IKE, If I remember right you also have Windows 10, these are my display settings, maybe it might help you.

Go to settings (clicky on the white squares then clicky on the round gear looking thing.)
Then click, "System display notifications power"
Then on Display look for a box that says, Resolution. Mine is set at.. 1920 x 1080
Then just below that box is another one that says, Orientation. Mine is set at "Landscape"

That seems to work for me, hope it helps. Good Luck!
 
IKE said:
Locally there are no 20" monitors.....I went to Best Buy first and their smallest was a 22" so I headed to Wally World and their smallest also was a 22".

I know I could have ordered a 20" online but I like to purchase from a actual local store if at all possible in case there is a problem with the product then all I've got to do is hop in the truck and take it back.

Anyway, Wally World only had one 22" model and all the rest were 24" and larger, I ended up with a Element brand name and it's LED where my six year old Gateway monitor was LCD.

My eye / mind is still trying to adjust to the additional 2", the widescreen which makes everything look elongated to me plus there is also (at least to me) a difference in the LED picture vs my old LCD......I'm sure after a few days I'll adjust to it.

Here it is.......

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Element-22-Class-PLS-LED-Widescreen-Monitor-ELEFW2217M/111158656
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If you click link and it goes to Wally World up top it has computer monitors click here, and the second one on line 1 is a 20" Scepter for $64.99 so indeed they do have 20" monitors. And on the left column put a check in 20-21" a bunch will come up and you will see 3/4 more 20" including an HP which is what I have now in front of me. As always WW has many choices in 20"
 
Aputernut17 said:
If you click link and it goes to Wally World up top it has computer monitors click here, and the second one on line 1 is a 20" Scepter for $64.99 so indeed they do have 20" monitors. And on the left column put a check in 20-21" a bunch will come up and you will see 3/4 more 20" including an HP which is what I have now in front of me. As always WW has many choices in 20"
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They may have 20" monitors on the web site but they were not physically available in the store.
 
HazyDavey said:
IKE, If I remember right you also have Windows 10, these are my display settings, maybe it might help you.

Go to settings (clicky on the white squares then clicky on the round gear looking thing.)
Then click, "System display notifications power"
Then on Display look for a box that says, Resolution. Mine is set at.. 1920 x 1080
Then just below that box is another one that says, Orientation. Mine is set at "Landscape"

That seems to work for me, hope it helps. Good Luck!
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Thanks Dave, that seems to have fixed the problem......the next time you're in town I'll buy you a cool one. :)
 
Correct buy I do all my buying online and get the best deals often not in the stores and I often get Free shipping and get my products in a few days. I do 90% of all purchases online only groceries in store.
 
My wife's computer has a Viewsonic monitor that has the speakers built into it. I like that because it helps tame the clutter. When I buy one it will incorporate the speakers.
 

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