Good monitor for 16 cams?

[William Nelson]

What is a good 36"+ monitor that would show 16 channels pretty well? Anyone using something like that? I don't want to just buy a $150 model at Walmart.

 

[fenderman]

What is a good 36"+ monitor that would show 16 channels pretty well? Anyone using something like that? I don't want to just buy a $150 model at Walmart.

If you will be leaving it on 24/7 make sure to consider power consumption...you dont need anything special, just a reliable brand with good reviews..

 

[nayr]

get a 16:9 monitor for cam use not a 16:10 or else it'll stretch the images funkily.

 

[Arjun]

Am I the only one using a 4:3 monitor then?!
Lol

 

[fenderman]

Am I the only one using a 4:3 monitor then?!
Lol

yes

 

[Arjun]

That was $39, recently spent

yes

 

[fenderman]

That was $39, recently spent

39 dollars too much...What size is it? what is the power consumption?

 

[Arjun]

19" Dell Professional Series Refurbished--P190S (I can view 4 cameras comfortably in 4-tile layout)

Superb Viewing Area: 48cm (19") viewable image size (VIS) and 1280x1024 maximum resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

Adjustable for Comfort: Tilt, swivel, raise or lower the P190S to fit virtually any viewing situation, including landscape or portrait formats (dependent upon graphics-card support).

High Environmental Standards: Compliance with ENERGY STAR 5.0 and EPEAT Gold standards; reduced-halogen construction; and 16% less typical power use than the previous model.

Dell Professional P190S 48cm (19") LCD Flat Panel Monitor | Dell

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Dell Professional P190S 19-inch Flat Panel Monitor

39 dollars too much...What size is it? what is the power consumption?

 

[fenderman]

19" Dell Professional Series Refurbished--P190S (I can view 4 cameras comfortably in 4-tile layout)

Superb Viewing Area: 48cm (19") viewable image size (VIS) and 1280x1024 maximum resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

Adjustable for Comfort: Tilt, swivel, raise or lower the P190S to fit virtually any viewing situation, including landscape or portrait formats (dependent upon graphics-card support).

High Environmental Standards: Compliance with ENERGY STAR 5.0 and EPEAT Gold standards; reduced-halogen construction; and 16% less typical power use than the previous model.

Dell Professional P190S 48cm (19") LCD Flat Panel Monitor | Dell

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Dell Professional P190S 19-inch Flat Panel Monitor

53w max, that is high...25w "typical", check with a killawatt meter...modern 21-22" monitors max out at 25w...

 

[Arjun]

I typically keep the monitor off and leave it on anytime I'm around within its vicinity. Otherwise, you're right--I should have purchased a used / refurbished wide-screen monitor, haha

53w max, that is high...25w "typical", check with a killawatt meter...modern 21-22" monitors max out at 25w...

 

[nayr]

I a pair of 21" 1080p IPS Monitors off craigslist from a recycler for ~$35 each, use 30W as measured.. forgot the model, had stickers on it still from a local uni.

IPS has the best viewing angles, and power consumption.. they could be a lil brighter but they had alot of hours on the clock and were cheap.. through they are invisible when im wearing my polarized sunglasses, the filter is the wrong orientation, so next time I'll have to check into that but these will do for now.. they were like high end first gen IPS displays in the day.

Dedicated displays are best left always on so power concerns should be accounted for, I do shut my door display off at night but the'll turn right back on when my automation or security system thinks it might be needed.

 

[looney2ns]

I'm using a cheap Asus 16x9 monitor, 21" that uses' 11 watts with BI loaded up and streaming. Think I paid $100 for it new, on Newegg.

 

[mmdb]

i order this one LG 27MP48HQ-P 27" LED Monitor ,dont know is it good or bad

 

[ldasilva]

im using older dual ASUS 16x9 VS238H-P 23"... uses 27 watts...payed $100 each new @ newegg

 

[Kawboy12R]

I bought a used 30" HDMI tv cheap not that long ago as a dedicated display for BI when doing other things on the computer. Turns out my video card is fussy about what it'll display to. The TV works fine but not recognized as a usable second display. Plug in a 23" 1080p monitor on the same cable and it works fine. I might have to replace it at my wife's laptop docking desk though... Now I've got a dirt cheap tv with no remote to figure out a use for or resell.

 

[Jack B Nimble]

3 x 28" Samsung led TV's for the work top with HDMI running from basement NVR. I have one TV dedictated to cameras and I usually only have 4 cameras viewed that are the critical ones.

 

[Arjun]

Anther idea is that if you can't get the NVR connected directly to the TV, use a streaming device and third-party app to review 16-panels on your TV.