When I was starting freelancing in 2007 I bought a pair of Samsung SyncMaster 940N monitors and entered the giddy world of multi-monitor working. Even back then they weren't amazing, 21" 1280x1024, VGA input only, but they have been my trusty companions ever since.
Until the other day one of them made a short fizz/phut noise and turned off. Every time I turn it on, it comes on then does the same after a second or less. I checked the cables were properly seated and that the cables itself are good with another monitor. So it looks like it is probably dead.
Where are we at these days in terms of replacements? I don't need it for gaming or watching video as I've other screens for that, I think I would prefer multi-monitor with 2 new screens. Is HDMI now the de facto standard?
Love to hear what you've bought and recommend - and if there is any good place with a guide to relevant technologies I should read up on first.
Ta.
Until the other day one of them made a short fizz/phut noise and turned off. Every time I turn it on, it comes on then does the same after a second or less. I checked the cables were properly seated and that the cables itself are good with another monitor. So it looks like it is probably dead.
Where are we at these days in terms of replacements? I don't need it for gaming or watching video as I've other screens for that, I think I would prefer multi-monitor with 2 new screens. Is HDMI now the de facto standard?
Love to hear what you've bought and recommend - and if there is any good place with a guide to relevant technologies I should read up on first.
Ta.
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