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Hello,

I am getting a second monitor to create a dual screen setup. I have the HP w1907v but it is discontinued. I have found this monitor. Will they be near enough the same in quality and resolution ect?

original: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Widescreen-Speakers-1440x900-Resolution-Response/dp/B000W4HJ76

New: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-inch-LED-Monitor-1000/dp/B005GMU9YO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367263117&sr=8-4&keywords=monitor+1440x900+resolution

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Two different monitors can be made to behave similarly for desktop work, but a close visual match depends on more than just resolution or brand. was looking for a second screen and correctly flagged the importance of how the GPU and inputs are used; beyond that, visible differences typically come from panel technology, backlight and pixel density, and how the monitors have aged.

Before committing to a purchase, compare the technical specs: panel type (IPS/VA/TN), native resolution and pixel pitch, backlight type (LED vs older lighting), color-gamut coverage, brightness/contrast figures, refresh rate, and how the stands/bezel affect physical alignment. Reviews that list the actual panel part number are especially useful—two monitors with the same panel are far more likely to match out of the box than two different models.

Once both displays are available, follow a simple calibration workflow: reset each monitor to factory defaults, pick the same color preset (sRGB/Standard), disable dynamic contrast/eco modes, set a common color temperature and gamma target (typical targets: 6500K and gamma 2.2), and use neutral gray test images to match brightness and black level. Create and load ICC profiles—built-in OS calibration helps, but a hardware calibrator (X‑Rite/Datacolor) will give the best results. Also check OSD sharpness, and turn off any image-enhancement features that differ between units.

A realistic expectation: small differences remain unless both units share the same panel and age. For photo/video work, identical models or the same panel code are recommended; for general productivity, matching panel family plus careful calibration is usually “near enough.” Check return policies and inspect any used/older unit for dimming, backlight uniformity or stuck pixels before finalizing the setup.

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Assuming that they both use the same video adapter type, such as DVI or vga, and your video adapter supports two of those types of displays, then you should be "golden". I use two slightly different monitors on my desktop (24", 1920x1200, DVI w/ nVidia 8800GT adapter), and except that the colors are just a little different (adjustment gets them close, but not exactly the same - a typical issue actually, even if the displays are "identical"), they work great!

That said, if your adapter supports 2 monitors, but one is DVI and the other is VGA, then as long as the monitors each support one of each, then that should work also. DVI is preferable to VGA from a performance and usability perspective.

commented: Ok, that helped alot thank you. +2
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