Dell 24in LCD, is this normal?? - GoFuckYourself.com

abshard · 10-27-2005, 08:07 PM

Is this normal???

I just got this 24inch Dell lcd and i feel nauseous like im gonna puke after looking at it for 15min. Before this i have always had CRT monitors, 2 21in and a 19in that i use daily. But i dont know about this lcd..i turned the brightness down to 25% it seemed to help a little. My eyes feel like they are straining a little bit too..maybe its just too big..

Will i get used to it eventually?? Anyone else experience this going from crt to lcd?

Linguist · 10-27-2005, 08:11 PM

I had the same with Dell's 20 inch LCD ... had to sell it and went back to a CRT. I hear 24 inch is better in that aspect though.

What really helps is working in very bright light. If you're using it in the dark, your eyes will strain a lot more.

MattO · 10-27-2005, 08:16 PM

Are you playing Half Life on it?

abshard · 10-27-2005, 08:18 PM

The light in this room isnt that great but i do think lowering brightness on the monitor helped..i might lower it some more. I also pushed it back on the desk a couple more inches so im not as close ot it.

abshard · 10-27-2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Are you playing Half Life on it?

No just surfing the internet..this is my work computer no games on this one.

I use the 21in crt's to play video games =)

This 24in lcd just replaced my 19in crt

Doctor Dre · 10-27-2005, 08:23 PM

For some reason I hate dell screens ...

georgeyw · 10-27-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abshard

Is this normal???

I just got this 24inch Dell lcd and i feel nauseous like im gonna puke after looking at it for 15min. Before this i have always had CRT monitors, 2 21in and a 19in that i use daily. But i dont know about this lcd..i turned the brightness down to 25% it seemed to help a little. My eyes feel like they are straining a little bit too..maybe its just too big..

Will i get used to it eventually?? Anyone else experience this going from crt to lcd?

I had a similar problem when I first got my laptop. After playing with the color/brightness/contrast and the resolution I finally found a setting that doesn't hurt my eyes....

Spunky · 10-27-2005, 08:39 PM

My 19" is perfect..no strain on my eyes at all..Dell has quality shit..that screen would be nice,your eyes just need to adjust

V_RocKs · 10-27-2005, 08:40 PM

You need to move the screen BACK...
2 to 2 1/2 feet is a good number... You will no longer feel sick. You also will enjoy all of the extra space infront of you... You can fit like 25 bottles of lotion and like 8 towels...

abyss_al · 10-27-2005, 08:46 PM

just got a flatscreen myself... been on 21crt all this time... havent experienced that yet

E Guru · 10-27-2005, 08:46 PM

I couldn't focus my eyes on mine. It took about a week before I could look at it normally. After that its mutch easier on the eyes. I think they are just adjusted to your old monitor.

abshard · 10-27-2005, 08:49 PM

Im actually starting to feel a little better now..i did push it back some but i think lowering the brightness is what helped the most.

I do like it though..but when i open IE in full screen most sites are setup for 800x600 and the site just sits in the center of the screen with ALOT of empty space. I just need to use half the screen for IE then the other half for whatever else im doing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

You need to move the screen BACK...
2 to 2 1/2 feet is a good number... You will no longer feel sick. You also will enjoy all of the extra space infront of you... You can fit like 25 bottles of lotion and like 8 towels...

WarChild · 10-27-2005, 10:34 PM

I have a Dell 24" wide screen on my main computer and a 20" wide screen on my server ... I love them both.

gecko · 10-28-2005, 06:03 AM

Lighting is very important

GoBig · 10-28-2005, 06:07 AM

Make sure to turn the refresh rate up as high as the monitor allows for whatever resolution you are in.

Low refresh rates make me ill.

My Dell LCD's defaulted to very low refresh rates when I first plugged them in... like 60hz or something.

EroticySteve · 10-28-2005, 06:12 AM

I've been using flat panels for a while now and haven't experienced that. I did adjust some settings on my monitor the other day and it helped the image and viewing greatly.

Ace-wtf · 10-28-2005, 06:13 AM

AOC have good screens

A™ Machine · 10-28-2005, 06:19 AM

Dude its your refresh rate!
Display Properties -> Settings Tab -> Advanced-> Monitor Tab.

Set that as High as possible!

DutchTeenCash · 10-28-2005, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gecko

Lighting is very important

got a dell ws too, its nice just make sure you have plenty of light and good light in your office, PL or so not 1 halogen bulb and move it further away

munki · 10-28-2005, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBig

Make sure to turn the refresh rate up as high as the monitor allows for whatever resolution you are in.

Low refresh rates make me ill.

My Dell LCD's defaulted to very low refresh rates when I first plugged them in... like 60hz or something.

Very very important, especially with bigger monitors like yours. Kick up the screen resolution, and refresh rate as high as your video card and monitor will allow. This takes away a ton of strain.

abshard · 10-28-2005, 06:22 AM

About the refresh rate..i can only set it as 60hertz i have it hooked up thru dvi

There are no other options for the refresh rate.

A™ Machine · 10-28-2005, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abshard

About the refresh rate..i can only set it as 60hertz i have it hooked up thru dvi

There are no other options for the refresh rate.

60hertz ouch that must be burning your eyes out!

gornyhuy · 10-28-2005, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

You need to move the screen BACK...
2 to 2 1/2 feet is a good number... You will no longer feel sick. You also will enjoy all of the extra space infront of you... You can fit like 25 bottles of lotion and like 8 towels...

Nice... I just replaced my crt with a 19" LCD and I have SO MUCH WACK ROOM.

milambur · 10-28-2005, 06:29 AM

it isn't the refresh rate, the pixels are always lit unlike crt. I usually get that when I have a different resolution then what is recommended or the screen is too close or too far away.

Matt 26z · 10-28-2005, 06:33 AM

It took me like a week to get fully used to my LCD.

abshard · 10-28-2005, 06:34 AM

Well i have been sitting in front of it all night and im no longer nauseous

This thing is super bright unless you turn it way down..i currently have it down to 15% brightness and its about 2-2.5 feet away from me now.

I think the brightness was the problem.

Its awesome having this huge WIDE screen sitting on my desk

Serge Litehead · 10-28-2005, 07:06 AM

back in the days took me 2-3 month to get used to LCD after shitty CRT.
after eyes got used to it, i had better time working on LCD.
now i can switch between LCDs and CRTs with no problem.
during those 2-3 month stress on the eyes was terrible and somewhat painful though. over all i think LCDs bring less stress on the eyes since they do not have refresh rates like CRTs do.

PS i've never seen LCD screens that can change refresh rate like someone mentioned earlier in the thread, but i haven't shopped around lately, could be something new... doubtful.

Dalai lama · 10-28-2005, 07:09 AM

I'm thinking of buying a 30 inch screen

grumpy · 10-28-2005, 08:47 AM

your better off buying two or three 19 inch screens and hook them up.

Paul&John · 10-28-2005, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abshard

About the refresh rate..i can only set it as 60hertz i have it hooked up thru dvi

There are no other options for the refresh rate.

60 hertz is a good rate at LCD monitors, 75 is the optimal.
at CRT -100hz is the minimum for me

Vitasoy · 10-28-2005, 09:10 AM

Yep make sure you have bright like from the back pointing to your monitor.

dynastoned · 10-28-2005, 09:18 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116363

just got me one of those. should be here next week some time.

10-27-2005, 08:07 PM	#1
abshard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 6,446	Dell 24in LCD, is this normal?? Is this normal??? I just got this 24inch Dell lcd and i feel nauseous like im gonna puke after looking at it for 15min. Before this i have always had CRT monitors, 2 21in and a 19in that i use daily. But i dont know about this lcd..i turned the brightness down to 25% it seemed to help a little. My eyes feel like they are straining a little bit too..maybe its just too big.. Will i get used to it eventually?? Anyone else experience this going from crt to lcd?

10-27-2005, 08:39 PM	#8
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,949	My 19" is perfect..no strain on my eyes at all..Dell has quality shit..that screen would be nice,your eyes just need to adjust __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

10-27-2005, 08:46 PM	#10
abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	just got a flatscreen myself... been on 21crt all this time... havent experienced that yet __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

10-27-2005, 08:46 PM	#11
E Guru Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 658	I couldn't focus my eyes on mine. It took about a week before I could look at it normally. After that its mutch easier on the eyes. I think they are just adjusted to your old monitor. __________________ Guru

10-27-2005, 10:34 PM	#13
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	I have a Dell 24" wide screen on my main computer and a 20" wide screen on my server ... I love them both. __________________ .

10-27-2005, 08:11 PM	#2
Linguist Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,706	I had the same with Dell's 20 inch LCD ... had to sell it and went back to a CRT. I hear 24 inch is better in that aspect though. What really helps is working in very bright light. If you're using it in the dark, your eyes will strain a lot more.

10-27-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Are you playing Half Life on it?

10-27-2005, 08:18 PM	#4
abshard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 6,446	The light in this room isnt that great but i do think lowering brightness on the monitor helped..i might lower it some more. I also pushed it back on the desk a couple more inches so im not as close ot it.

10-27-2005, 08:40 PM	#9
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,422	You need to move the screen BACK... 2 to 2 1/2 feet is a good number... You will no longer feel sick. You also will enjoy all of the extra space infront of you... You can fit like 25 bottles of lotion and like 8 towels...

10-28-2005, 06:03 AM	#14
gecko ****** Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 21,846	Lighting is very important __________________ [email protected]

10-28-2005, 06:07 AM	#15
GoBig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Updatem.com Posts: 43	Make sure to turn the refresh rate up as high as the monitor allows for whatever resolution you are in. Low refresh rates make me ill. My Dell LCD's defaulted to very low refresh rates when I first plugged them in... like 60hz or something. __________________ UPDATEM - Automates members areas w/different members on different updates!

10-28-2005, 06:12 AM	#16
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	I've been using flat panels for a while now and haven't experienced that. I did adjust some settings on my monitor the other day and it helped the image and viewing greatly. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

10-28-2005, 06:13 AM	#17
Ace-wtf Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: rolling for CASH Posts: 2,983	AOC have good screens __________________ Don't miss out on the new HYPE!!! icq: 226370630

10-28-2005, 06:19 AM	#18
A™ Machine Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 236	Dude its your refresh rate! Display Properties -> Settings Tab -> Advanced-> Monitor Tab. Set that as High as possible!

10-28-2005, 06:22 AM	#21
abshard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 6,446	About the refresh rate..i can only set it as 60hertz i have it hooked up thru dvi There are no other options for the refresh rate.

10-28-2005, 06:29 AM	#24
milambur Mainstream since 2010 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,327	it isn't the refresh rate, the pixels are always lit unlike crt. I usually get that when I have a different resolution then what is recommended or the screen is too close or too far away. __________________ Alea iacta est

10-28-2005, 06:33 AM	#25
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	It took me like a week to get fully used to my LCD.

10-28-2005, 06:34 AM	#26
abshard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 6,446	Well i have been sitting in front of it all night and im no longer nauseous This thing is super bright unless you turn it way down..i currently have it down to 15% brightness and its about 2-2.5 feet away from me now. I think the brightness was the problem. Its awesome having this huge WIDE screen sitting on my desk

10-28-2005, 07:06 AM	#27
Serge Litehead Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind the scenes Posts: 5,190	back in the days took me 2-3 month to get used to LCD after shitty CRT. after eyes got used to it, i had better time working on LCD. now i can switch between LCDs and CRTs with no problem. during those 2-3 month stress on the eyes was terrible and somewhat painful though. over all i think LCDs bring less stress on the eyes since they do not have refresh rates like CRTs do. PS i've never seen LCD screens that can change refresh rate like someone mentioned earlier in the thread, but i haven't shopped around lately, could be something new... doubtful. __________________ SilverCrocodile.com Adult web design since '05

10-28-2005, 07:09 AM	#28
Dalai lama Strength and Honor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 16,540	I'm thinking of buying a 30 inch screen __________________ A program you can trust. Gallerybooster Run multiply TGPs of 1 script

10-28-2005, 08:47 AM	#29
grumpy Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 9,870	your better off buying two or three 19 inch screens and hook them up. __________________ Don't let greediness blur your vision \| You gotta let some shit slide icq - 441-456-888

10-28-2005, 09:10 AM	#31
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Yep make sure you have bright like from the back pointing to your monitor. __________________ [email protected]

10-28-2005, 09:18 AM	#32
dynastoned mmm yeah! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 5,061	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116363 just got me one of those. should be here next week some time.