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Title: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: gigido on August 19, 2015, 10:54:08 pm

Hi guys,
I've been trying to figure out what the best LCD size to get for my MAME. Does any one know how much space I would loose if I go with a 24" monitor? I wasnt sure if it got to a point where it was better to get a 20" 4x3 versus trying to get a 22-27" LCD wide screen monitor.

thanks!

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: divemaster127 on August 20, 2015, 12:00:11 am

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Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: dmckean on August 20, 2015, 01:08:31 am

Quote from: gigido on August 19, 2015, 10:54:08 pm

Hi guys,
I've been trying to figure out what the best LCD size to get for my MAME. Does any one know how much space I would loose if I go with a 24" monitor? I wasnt sure if it got to a point where it was better to get a 20" 4x3 versus trying to get a 22-27" LCD wide screen monitor.

thanks!

A 24" in widescreen LCD will give you around a 19" 4:3 image.

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: gigido on August 20, 2015, 02:47:06 am

good to know. thanks!

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: mgb on August 20, 2015, 08:29:18 am

Here's a helpful calculator
http://tvcalculator.com (http://tvcalculator.com)

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: Malenko on August 20, 2015, 10:22:34 am

Quote from: mgb on August 20, 2015, 08:29:18 am

Here's a helpful calculator
http://tvcalculator.com (http://tvcalculator.com)

neat I use this one:
http://www.nicetaco.com/tv.aspx (http://www.nicetaco.com/tv.aspx)

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: nitrogen_widget on August 20, 2015, 11:43:14 am

I use this one.

http://www.displaywars.com/24-inch-16x9-vs-19-inch-4x3 (http://www.displaywars.com/24-inch-16x9-vs-19-inch-4x3)

Title: Re: LCD size lost when 4x3
Post by: phulshof on August 20, 2015, 01:06:54 pm

The factor is about 1.224, so e.g. 19x1.224=23.2