Hey everyone, I was thinking about going the widescreen route with my monitor.
I've narrowed my choices down to two monitors which seem very similar. I think the only difference is that one is WSXGA+ and one is WSXGA.

SAMSUNG 205BW Black 20" 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustments - Retail at Newegg.com

SAMSUNG 204BW Black 20" 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustments - Retail at Newegg.com

The Samsung 205BW and 204BW respectively.
I've heard a lot of good things about these monitors. One thing I've noticed is that it looks like is has the rotate capability when looking at the pictures of the monitors. However some people say it cant rotate. Does anyone know if these monitors can rotate around ie 90 degrees, 180, 270?

Also, I have the 6800GT (AGP). I'm not sure if this card will support widescreen monitors. Does anyone know if it can? Thanks everyone!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bane Hey everyone, I was thinking about going the widescreen route with my monitor. I've narrowed my choices down to two monitors which seem very similar. I think the only difference is that one is WSXGA+ and one is WSXGA. SAMSUNG 205BW Black 20" 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustments - Retail at Newegg.com SAMSUNG 204BW Black 20" 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustments - Retail at Newegg.com The Samsung 205BW and 204BW respectively. I've heard a lot of good things about these monitors. One thing I've noticed is that it looks like is has the rotate capability when looking at the pictures of the monitors. However some people say it cant rotate. Does anyone know if these monitors can rotate around ie 90 degrees, 180, 270? Also, I have the 6800GT (AGP). I'm not sure if this card will support widescreen monitors. Does anyone know if it can? Thanks everyone!

6800 should support widescreen.

Ok, so then i was thinking the 205BW because of the SWXGA+
It's about 1 dollar more than the 204BW.

For the extra $1 get the 205... slightly better screen and 20W less power consumption... no reason not to :-)


Mark

Thanks man. Anyways, I'm still waiting for my mom's 5 yr old CRT to die off. Already see the wavy lines on the screen. She can take my Samsung 910T and I'll grab the 205BW.

If it doesn't rotate, then I can always attach it to my current stand and give her the new one. I like the ability to rotate the screen to fit an entire document when typing.