BenQ FP241W Monitor

[Rokusaburo]

Hey All,

I've been looking into 23-24" monitors to buy with my new Mac Pro and I came across this BenQ beauty (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2006/11/07/Benq_FP241W/1.html).

According to reviews, the FP241W seems to perform a lot better than both the ACD 23" and Dell 2407FPW and has a huge range of inputs. The only disadvantage, it would seem, is the lack of 1:1 pixel mapping, meaning that 16:9 and 4:3 sources would be stretched out to the 16:10 dimensions of the display.

My question is whether or not this would apply in OSX/Windows when connected via DVI.

If, for example, I were to play a DVD or watch a video file (16:9 or 4:3) in OSX using DVD Player or QuickTime, would the video be stretched out to 16:10 or not.

 

[sblasl]

I was considering this display as well. Here is a thread that I've been keeping up with about this display. There are also so good links within the thread to give you some even greater insight.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1066372&page=1&pp=20

 

[richpjr]

I was considering this display as well. Here is a thread that I've been keeping up with about this display. There are also so good links within the thread to give you some even greater insight.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1066372&page=1&pp=20

I just ordered this monitor today for my MacPro. Since I'll just have it hooked up to my computer the 1:1 scaling isn't a big deal to me.

 

[richpjr]

I just received the monitor and am letting it warm up for an hour before I calibrate with my Spyder2. Boy is this thing big! I have never used a 24" monitor before and the screen real estate is superb. I'll report on the details after it's calibrated.

 

[sblasl]

Enjoy!!

Look forward to hearing what you think.

Maybe some pictures, if possible?

I just received the monitor and am letting it warm up for an hour before I calibrate with my Spyder2. Boy is this thing big! I have never used a 24" monitor before and the screen real estate is superb. I'll report on the details after it's calibrated.