Question 1

This seems like a good replacement for my dying Samsung 204 monitor. It will connect to a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop computer. Do I need to buy a specific cable to connect?

Accepted Answer

It appears that you have both VGA (blue connector) and DVI (white connector) capabilities with your computer.  This monitor supports both VGA and DVI, in addition to HDMI.  You should be able to use whatever existing cable you had running to your previous monitor.

Question 2

Is this gloss or matte screen?

Accepted Answer

Sorry !!!
My answer is too late
My monitor is matte screen
Thanks

Happy x-mas and happy new year !!!

Question 3

Is it Mac Pro compatible? and does it come with DVI cable? thanks

Accepted Answer

I've had great results using this with my iMac, so it's Apple compatible. It does not come with a DVI cable, only VGA. I highly recommend using a mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI cable for the connection so you don't have to worry about adapters. I bought mine from a brand called Cable Matters, but Newegg has one listed from Nippon Labs: "Nippon Labs Model MINIDP-HDMI-6"

Question 4

I have this monitor attached with an HDMI cable to an NVidia graphics card. It will not go into standby! It just shuts down! I have to manually push the power button every time I bring my computer out of sleep mode. Am I missing something or does this monitor not have a standby mode?

Accepted Answer

OK, I hit the submit too soon....I do not know for sure what you might be missing. My monitor sleeps, wakes and runs perfectly. I did not have to do anything special when setting it up so maybe the only thing is that my monitor is connected to the same power source as my computer and my computer controls that power source so that might be why it sleeps and wakes correctly.

Question 5

is it Mac Pro compatible?

Accepted Answer

(I am not an Apple user)

I don't see why it woudn't be compatible. I have seen a "lower" quality monitor hooked up to a Mac no problem. It should work.

Question 6

I want to replace the stand with a bracket attached to the desk. Is that easy [or possible?]

Accepted Answer

The back of the monitor has been left open for a mounting bracket to be attached. Whether a wall mount or otherwise. Is it easy? I do not know as I left mine attached to the stand it came with. Is it Possible? I imagine so, just need the right parts to adapt it. I for one have never done it, so I could not tell you with any certainty...

Question 7

is this monitor good for gaming?

Accepted Answer

I do not know, I am not a gamer, but the monitor has good resolution and viewing angle.

Question 8

Is MS better higher or lower?

Accepted Answer

Lower is better, though beyond a certain point, the difference is not noticed by the human eye.  It refers to the speed at which the screen is redrawn, measured in milliseconds (thousandths of a second).

14mS is fast enough for any game, and the screen brightness on these monitors make them a great choice, particularly for the money.  I have 2 of them in a dual monitor configuration.  They are highly recommended.

Question 9

Is the DVI connector on the monitor:

A DVI-I  or  a DVI-D

Is the DVI connector on the monitor 
MALE or FEMALE?

If the connector on the monitor is a DVI-D, (FEMALE), will the monitor work when connected to a computer that has a DVI-I output?

Thanks!

Hal Mandel

Accepted Answer

It will work, DVI-D and DVI-I are compatible with one another as long as the cable is correct.

Question 10

Does this monitor come with a DVI cable?

Accepted Answer

No, if you see the picture contents, there's only a VGA cable included. Mine came with a VGA cable and power cable.

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