Shape of screens on computers

[lynbrown]

i am thinking of getting another computer as the one I have is 5 years old and is going slow. However I looked at the models in John Lewis today and all the screens seem very wide. My screen is approx 12" x 10", almost square shaped which I like. Dont they make this shape anymore? I dont want a laptop, just a computer with the stand.

[HowardKennitby]

I think most monitors will be widescreen these days. Have you taken a walk around PC World or Curry's etc to see what is available.

[HowardKennitby]

there do seem to be some old style available. Search for - monitors 4:3

[HowardKennitby]

sorry

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[whiskeryron]

Just a thought for you, because I have a bed-sit with limited room I decided last year to utilise my 32'' flat screen T/V to also be my P/C monitor, it works a real treat. If you have a modern T/V you will have no trouble in setting it up with a VGA lead.
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[methyl]

I bought a LCD monitor from Maplins ( a Yuraku 17" diagonal) earlier this year. It has nearly the same aspect ratio as an older screen. The viewing area of mine is approx 13" wide x 10.5" high (17" diagonal) running at 1280 + 1024 pixels (as distinct from 1024 x 768 on an older VDU).

[VHG]

More and more things on computer are becoming widescreen (movies, videos, digital pictures etc) so it would be VERY short sighted to buy a non widescreen monitor.

As we all begin to watch more and more TV on our computer (with BBC iPlayer etc) a widescreen monitor is a must.

Even if you dont watch a lot of TV on your computer now you may in the future.

Go for a widescreen monitor.

[KJN]

If you do not use it too much for watching movies etc why not keep the monitor that have at the moment and see what it looks like with the new computer . if it is ok then its money saved, if not happy then it's time to buy a new one. Can't loose.