Zalman Monitors An advantage over the rest?
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How is the ghosting (stereo crosstalk) on this screen, and is it still available, and for how much in the UK? Cheers.
How is the ghosting (stereo crosstalk) on this screen, and is it still available, and for how much in the UK? Cheers.

#16
Posted 07/01/2010 09:19 PM   
Cheers Blackhole, i've never known we had our own drivers :) i've always just downloaded the newest 3dvision ones. Whats the difference? any noticable improvements?
Cheers Blackhole, i've never known we had our own drivers :) i've always just downloaded the newest 3dvision ones. Whats the difference? any noticable improvements?

#17
Posted 07/02/2010 05:32 AM   
Cheers Blackhole, i've never known we had our own drivers :) i've always just downloaded the newest 3dvision ones. Whats the difference? any noticable improvements?
Cheers Blackhole, i've never known we had our own drivers :) i've always just downloaded the newest 3dvision ones. Whats the difference? any noticable improvements?

#18
Posted 07/02/2010 05:32 AM   
Ghosting on the Zalman monitor is very low as long as you are at the correct height (or that you tilt the screen until your eyes are properly aligned with the sweet spot, the stand height and tilt adjustment are wonderful to help, such a shame the new 21.5" version does not have it).
However it is not zero : you won't see it under normal gaming but if you display a very very contrasty image you will see some ghosting. The good news though is that it's white ghosting only (light leak), there is absolutely no black ghosting like you can see on some LCD shutter systems (display overdrive overcompensating and going beyond the correct required colour).
Ghosting on the Zalman monitor is very low as long as you are at the correct height (or that you tilt the screen until your eyes are properly aligned with the sweet spot, the stand height and tilt adjustment are wonderful to help, such a shame the new 21.5" version does not have it).

However it is not zero : you won't see it under normal gaming but if you display a very very contrasty image you will see some ghosting. The good news though is that it's white ghosting only (light leak), there is absolutely no black ghosting like you can see on some LCD shutter systems (display overdrive overcompensating and going beyond the correct required colour).

Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter

#19
Posted 07/02/2010 03:13 PM   
I have almost decided on getting the Zalman monitor for a new system i'm building. I don't like the sync issues with shutterglasses, and i've read the iz3d has a poor 2d image. Two questions about Zalman monitors.

1. Is the polarizer screen on the outside? Can it be easily damaged( cleaning... )?
2. Is the resolution loss that bad( not counting text )?
I have almost decided on getting the Zalman monitor for a new system i'm building. I don't like the sync issues with shutterglasses, and i've read the iz3d has a poor 2d image. Two questions about Zalman monitors.



1. Is the polarizer screen on the outside? Can it be easily damaged( cleaning... )?

2. Is the resolution loss that bad( not counting text )?

#20
Posted 07/06/2010 12:53 AM   
My Zalman has a nice shiny screen that cleans very easily so i'm guessing the polarizer is on the inner part. To be honest i've never really noticed a lack of res or at least it's never bothered me :)
My Zalman has a nice shiny screen that cleans very easily so i'm guessing the polarizer is on the inner part. To be honest i've never really noticed a lack of res or at least it's never bothered me :)

#21
Posted 07/06/2010 05:33 AM   
The resolution reduction is definitely visible but it is not a major issue. The only games where it is a little annoying are racing games when you look at the horizon to look for the next turn, it's the only case where you really notice it.
The games are always rendered at full resolution and resampled, so that it produces a 2x or 3x vertical supersampling-AA depending on the driver/game implementation
The resolution reduction is definitely visible but it is not a major issue. The only games where it is a little annoying are racing games when you look at the horizon to look for the next turn, it's the only case where you really notice it.

The games are always rendered at full resolution and resampled, so that it produces a 2x or 3x vertical supersampling-AA depending on the driver/game implementation

Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter

#22
Posted 07/06/2010 10:02 AM   
[quote name='BlackholeOfSoul's' post='1080653' date='Jun 30 2010, 08:25 PM']Price! - The 22" Zalman and its included glasses only cost me £160 (~$220)[/quote]
Just been looking for Zalman 3D monitors for sale in the UK and I can find a 21.5" 1080p one for £300 and a 24" 1080p one for £400. Is yours an older model or refurb or something?
[quote name='BlackholeOfSoul's' post='1080653' date='Jun 30 2010, 08:25 PM']Price! - The 22" Zalman and its included glasses only cost me £160 (~$220)

Just been looking for Zalman 3D monitors for sale in the UK and I can find a 21.5" 1080p one for £300 and a 24" 1080p one for £400. Is yours an older model or refurb or something?

#23
Posted 07/06/2010 12:17 PM   
The Zalman 22" is a 3years old monitor, it is being replaced with the new 21.5" and 24" monitors the have just been released.
The Zalman 22" is a 3years old monitor, it is being replaced with the new 21.5" and 24" monitors the have just been released.

Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter

#24
Posted 07/06/2010 12:59 PM   
... I just read someone had trouble reading text in dragon age while in 3d. Let me tell you , that game is ueber perfect with H5360.
... I just read someone had trouble reading text in dragon age while in 3d. Let me tell you , that game is ueber perfect with H5360.

#25
Posted 07/06/2010 01:06 PM   
I believe the polarizing sheet in under the glasses. There are no problems with cleaning the screen.

In terms of resolution loss, yes, it is there. Technically the resolution is cut in half, but since this is split between both eyes it is not as noticeable as you would think. In general the image is just softer than it would be in 2D. But it still looks alright and once you get into the game it is not that bad. It doesn't really bother me much, but some people are more sensitive to this stuff than others.
I believe the polarizing sheet in under the glasses. There are no problems with cleaning the screen.



In terms of resolution loss, yes, it is there. Technically the resolution is cut in half, but since this is split between both eyes it is not as noticeable as you would think. In general the image is just softer than it would be in 2D. But it still looks alright and once you get into the game it is not that bad. It doesn't really bother me much, but some people are more sensitive to this stuff than others.
#26
Posted 07/07/2010 12:55 AM   
I've just won a Zalman monitor on ebay so am looking forward to giving it a go and comparing it to my Acer H5360 projector. The plan is to use the projector for big screen weekend gaming but use the monitor for day to day gaming if that makes any sense.
I've just won a Zalman monitor on ebay so am looking forward to giving it a go and comparing it to my Acer H5360 projector. The plan is to use the projector for big screen weekend gaming but use the monitor for day to day gaming if that makes any sense.

#27
Posted 10/22/2010 02:32 PM   
I've just won a Zalman monitor on ebay so am looking forward to giving it a go and comparing it to my Acer H5360 projector. The plan is to use the projector for big screen weekend gaming but use the monitor for day to day gaming if that makes any sense.
I've just won a Zalman monitor on ebay so am looking forward to giving it a go and comparing it to my Acer H5360 projector. The plan is to use the projector for big screen weekend gaming but use the monitor for day to day gaming if that makes any sense.

#28
Posted 10/22/2010 02:32 PM   
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