HP 21" Monitor driving me nuts
#1
Hope someone may be able to help;
Last weekend I bought a secondhand Hewlet Packard P1100 21" monitor as it was something I have wanted for sometime, it seemed a bargin & I would be able to see much more on the screen.
In general it seems to work fine but its doing my head in, it seems slightly out of focus and after a while it makes my eyes goe fuzzy & gave my wife a headache.
The refresh rate is 85Hz so there should be no flicker, I've downloaded some monitor checking software from the HP website all of which checks out, so I'm stuck.
Is this a known problem for older HP monitors? (Its a Sony trinitron tube in it).
Any advice appreciated as I am going back to the shop tomorrow to ask about swapping it or getting a refund as I bought the last one that he had.
Thanks
Jeremy
Last weekend I bought a secondhand Hewlet Packard P1100 21" monitor as it was something I have wanted for sometime, it seemed a bargin & I would be able to see much more on the screen.
In general it seems to work fine but its doing my head in, it seems slightly out of focus and after a while it makes my eyes goe fuzzy & gave my wife a headache.
The refresh rate is 85Hz so there should be no flicker, I've downloaded some monitor checking software from the HP website all of which checks out, so I'm stuck.
Is this a known problem for older HP monitors? (Its a Sony trinitron tube in it).
Any advice appreciated as I am going back to the shop tomorrow to ask about swapping it or getting a refund as I bought the last one that he had.
Thanks
Jeremy
#5
I've tried a number of resolutions, I agree that 1600 x 1200 is worse, and have settled on 1280 x 1024. This seems reasonable as my previous 19" monitor ran at 1152 x 864 with no problems whatsoever.
Surely people using large monitors for CAD & DTP use high resolutions with no probs?
My eyes are OK, maybe its the monitor that wants glasses !
Jem
Surely people using large monitors for CAD & DTP use high resolutions with no probs?
My eyes are OK, maybe its the monitor that wants glasses !
Jem
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#9
I wouldn't advise opening the monitor up. Take it to a local specialist to get it refocused.
Unfortunately, it could just be a shagged monitor.
Might be worth checking the warranty - HP normally offer a decent one.
Unfortunately, it could just be a shagged monitor.
Might be worth checking the warranty - HP normally offer a decent one.
#10
Thanks for the help.
Went back to the dealer today, he's promised that he is getting some more second hand 21" monitors in next week and will put aside a "good one" (!!!!) for me.
Will keep you posted about the replacement.
Jem
Went back to the dealer today, he's promised that he is getting some more second hand 21" monitors in next week and will put aside a "good one" (!!!!) for me.
Will keep you posted about the replacement.
Jem
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