How can I set up this monitor correctly for my PC Ok, I am on the verge of throwing myself out of the rooftop. I bought this monitor after seeing all the great reviews, and for most part it is. However, I have not been able to set it up properly in Win 7. I have an ATI 3450 card. When I choose 1920 x 1080 using HDMI or DVI cable, the screen looks awful, mostly the text. If I set it with VGA cable I don't get the 1920x1080 option in Win 7. I installed Vista and I do get the 1920x1080 resolution with VGA cable. It looks decent but what I want is the clarity you're supposed to get. I bought it for the digital aspect after all. I tried downloading the most recent drivers but still no luck.Does anybody else has this issue? Have you been able to get beautiful picture with 1920x1080 using HDMI/DVI? If so please let me know which video card you use, might need to change mine. How can I set up this monitor correctly for my PC Ok, I am on the verge of throwing myself out of the rooftop. I bought this monitor after seeing all the great reviews, and for most part it is.... » Read More How can I set up this monitor correctly for my PC Ok, I am on the verge of throwing myself out of the rooftop. I bought this monitor after seeing all the great reviews, and for most part it is. However, I have not been able to set it up properly in Win 7. I have an ATI 3450 card. When I choose 1920 x 1080 using HDMI or DVI cable, the screen looks awful, mostly the text. If I set it with VGA cable I don't get the 1920x1080 option in Win 7. I installed Vista and I do get the 1920x1080 resolution with VGA cable. It looks decent but what I want is the clarity you're supposed to get. I bought it for the digital aspect after all. I tried downloading the most recent drivers but still no luck.Does anybody else has this issue? Have you been able to get beautiful picture with 1920x1080 using HDMI/DVI? If so please let me know which video card you use, might need to change mine. « Show Less
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This happened to me too but I saw a post from someone else on here that said to go to Menu then Edit Name and select that. Then choose HDMI1, scroll down and select PC. They said this will correct the text for PC. My monitor is at work but I am going to try this Monday. If it doesn't work, I will have to return the monitor as it's main function will be as a PC. Good Luck. Let me know if it works!
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Hi, i am thinking of purchase this too. and i'll use it as a pc monitor and watch tv rarely. so it is really m atter for me. did u fix this problem? is it good as a pc monitor? and which cable u use foir it? hd2dvi ?thank you.
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Yes, make sure it is 1080p - that is important. It should be but check. The auto settings on any should be off so your video chip/card takes over completely and non-conflicted. It is FINE as a monitor.
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You don't need drivers for this monitor, as soon as you connect it via HDMI it should be recognized. If you want it to run at a higher refresh rate that 60 Hz you have to create a custom driver using Powerstrip. You then create a custom resolution (1920X1080) and refresh rate (I suggest 72 Hz) and create the driver. Then go into advanced display settings/monitor in Windows. Click on Properties and go to the Driver tab, then you'll see update driver option. Select Browse your computer option and select the folder containing the custom driver. Save the driver in case you have to do it again in the future. This is how I got mine to run at 72 Hz and it works perfectly... You don't need drivers for this monitor, as soon as you connect it via HDMI it should be recognized. If you want it to run at a higher refresh rate that 60 Hz you have to create a custom driver using Powerstrip. You then create a custom resolution (1920X1080) and refresh rate (I suggest 72 Hz) and create the driver. Then go into advanced display settings/monitor in Windows. Click on Properties and go to the Driver tab, then you'll see update driver option. Select Browse your computer option and select the folder containing the custom driver. Save the driver in case you have to do it again... » Read More You don't need drivers for this monitor, as soon as you connect it via HDMI it should be recognized. If you want it to run at a higher refresh rate that 60 Hz you have to create a custom driver using Powerstrip. You then create a custom resolution (1920X1080) and refresh rate (I suggest 72 Hz) and create the driver. Then go into advanced display settings/monitor in Windows. Click on Properties and go to the Driver tab, then you'll see update driver option. Select Browse your computer option and select the folder containing the custom driver. Save the driver in case you have to do it again in the future. This is how I got mine to run at 72 Hz and it works perfectly... « Show Less
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OS has norlthing to do with what type of monitor you need. You need to have the right type of connector on your video card to support it.
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Unable to make the ATI rage 128 pro/32mb work with Xp let alone Vista as there are error messages when it comes to using the default vga driver.Please confirm with others before trying.
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Sorry, another dumb question: How do you check if your graphics card can support the native resolution of the monitor? I have a Dell with NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti 200.
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Like all LCD monitors, you MUST use it in the native mode (in this case, 1900 x 1200) if you want each and every pixel to be sharp. Most of the newer cards support this resolution (you should select EXACTLY the monitor's native resolution; no higher and no lower). Added 5/2/08: After living with the monitor for 10 days (using the supplied HDMI cable with a HDMI-DVI adapter), I have to admit, I agree with R. McGinn. Text and all pixels were absolutely sharp in programs such as Photoshop, but after hours of trying, I was still unable to obtain sharp text on MS Explorer. Tried everything (new drivers, text size changes, resolution changes). Finally gave up yesterday and returned the monitor. Also had significant problems with color accuracy and the "ambient light sensor" causing color shifts. OK if you're not picky about color accuracy and text sharpness!
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. I have just checked on ati's website and the last OS they provide drivers for on this card is Windows Vista. Unfortunately I cannot find any drivers for windows 7. You may look to see if other people are using some third party software to make it work. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know. Sincerely, Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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I am responding to you on the one i bought . I'ts bright never had any problem with this monitor. my guess you have a defective one. sorry.
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all I got was the SVGA cable; however I was "told" that your computer has a certain resolution, whatever that may be. I do not think you can get a higher definition picture using one of these devices. What your computer puts out is what will be displayed on the screen. It should be noted that the device can arrange the pixels to make it seem there is a higher resolution. This is what I was told. If you wish to purchase one of these and get back to me as to how the resolution is on your T.V. I would greatly appreciate that, but I never tried the high definition converter, I just bought the cable. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. all I got was the SVGA cable; however I was "told" that your computer has a certain resolution, whatever that may be. I do not think you can get a higher definition picture using one of these devices. What your computer puts out is what will be displayed on the screen. It should be noted that the device can arrange the pixels to make it seem there is a higher resolution. This is what I was told. If you wish to purchase one of these and get back to me as to how the resolution is on your T.V. I would greatly appreciate that, but I never tried the high definition converter, I just... » Read More all I got was the SVGA cable; however I was "told" that your computer has a certain resolution, whatever that may be. I do not think you can get a higher definition picture using one of these devices. What your computer puts out is what will be displayed on the screen. It should be noted that the device can arrange the pixels to make it seem there is a higher resolution. This is what I was told. If you wish to purchase one of these and get back to me as to how the resolution is on your T.V. I would greatly appreciate that, but I never tried the high definition converter, I just bought the cable. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. « Show Less
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1. Does this monitor have built-in speakers? No2. Is the colour/picture crisp and clear? Average, not top of the line. Thought I'm using VGA. May be better with improved graphics card.3. Are the buttons easy to push? Yes4. Is this compatible with any Windows 7 hp computer? Do not have an HP. I have a Dell Windows 7 and it runs just fine.
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Yes, I have, that's why I bought it. A few things. There aren't any DVI ports so you'll have to connect either RGB or HDMI. My video card only has DVI ports so I had to get a DVI-HDMI connector. Also, I have played with the adjustments a lot. My nvidia settings report the native resolution being 1920x1080, but it's actually 1366x768. Anything higher or lower and the text looks really crappy, blurry and whatnot. This is when you connect it via HDMI. To tell you the truth, it's not too bad, I have only had it a couple of weeks as well and I am still adjusting it. Haier's website is no help though. Yes, I have, that's why I bought it. A few things. There aren't any DVI ports so you'll have to connect either RGB or HDMI. My video card only has DVI ports so I had to get a DVI-HDMI connector. Also, I have played with the adjustments a lot. My nvidia settings report the native resolution being 1920x1080, but it's actually 1366x768. Anything higher or lower and the text looks really crappy, blurry and whatnot. This is when you connect it via HDMI. To tell you the truth, it's not too bad, I have only had it a couple of weeks as well and I am still adjusting it. Haier's website... » Read More Yes, I have, that's why I bought it. A few things. There aren't any DVI ports so you'll have to connect either RGB or HDMI. My video card only has DVI ports so I had to get a DVI-HDMI connector. Also, I have played with the adjustments a lot. My nvidia settings report the native resolution being 1920x1080, but it's actually 1366x768. Anything higher or lower and the text looks really crappy, blurry and whatnot. This is when you connect it via HDMI. To tell you the truth, it's not too bad, I have only had it a couple of weeks as well and I am still adjusting it. Haier's website is no help though. « Show Less
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I have this monitor and IT DOES WORK under XP without any kind of special driver installation. I just plugged it in and booted up. Seems to be the case with pretty much all monitors. Also, at the base of the monitor is the certified for vista sticker. Note: this is the AL22223Wd. I'm still confused as to why they're marketing any kind of monitor incompatibility with vista. Seems all monitors (That support 800x600) should run in vista :S.
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Same here. I don't have the right graphics card in my laptop, so the monitor didn't work well for me. Poor resolution. Since it would cost $160 shipping to return it, I am going to get a new graphics card. Vendor tech support has been helpful. Check the specs first!
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Like on Window's PC's, you will have to download the right drivers. It took me about 4 hours to get my new 1080p monitor to work right, had to download 3 or 4 drivers. Make sure that you go to the ViewSonic page to update all your current drivers first, the disk that it comes with does not have the updates on it. You will probably have to go to Apple to get the right Mac drivers too. It's a pain, but the monitor works awesome once you get it set up. I'm extremely pleased with mine, the side viewing is just as good as direct on viewing. One of my laptops that I have set up for this monitor only has 1GB of Ram, and it works just fine with it.
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I am not positive...I used to keep up with tech but I don't any longer. I know I can select different options with the video card but I have not had much success when changing the settings. There is also a built in graphics accelerator besides the separate video card and it seems to default to that unless the higher power card is necessary. Again I am not sure of this but I think that is what is happening.
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I have the previous generation of this monitor. Full Resolution through HDMI is not supported on these. Dell decided not to include it in the firmware for the monitor as they did not see many people using devices on HDMI that would go above 1080p. As all dells come with at least on Displayport. If you have an active HDMI to Display port converter it would work coming from your video card to the monitor (your hdmi becoming displayport) as the monitor would see it as displayport. However, this only works if your videocard supports the HDMI versions and cabling as listed in everyone elses answers. I've been VERY happy with my previous purchase and would consider purchasing this version as a 2nd. I have the previous generation of this monitor. Full Resolution through HDMI is not supported on these. Dell decided not to include it in the firmware for the monitor as they did not see many people using devices on HDMI that would go above 1080p. As all dells come with at least on Displayport. If you have an active HDMI to Display port converter it would work coming from your video card to the monitor (your hdmi becoming displayport) as the monitor would see it as displayport. However, this only works if your videocard supports the HDMI versions and cabling as listed in everyone elses... » Read More I have the previous generation of this monitor. Full Resolution through HDMI is not supported on these. Dell decided not to include it in the firmware for the monitor as they did not see many people using devices on HDMI that would go above 1080p. As all dells come with at least on Displayport. If you have an active HDMI to Display port converter it would work coming from your video card to the monitor (your hdmi becoming displayport) as the monitor would see it as displayport. However, this only works if your videocard supports the HDMI versions and cabling as listed in everyone elses answers. I've been VERY happy with my previous purchase and would consider purchasing this version as a 2nd. « Show Less