Computer Monitors [system 32 comics]
Computer Monitors [system 32 comics]
Honestly it's better than just having a generic name which they apply over several generations, with the only difference being the year at the end (which they might forget to add on some listing's). So long as it has a simple way to find the size and resolution from the model id, the rest can be kinda funky as long as I can Google it.
140if you can actually find it on the monitor (face it, you threw the manuals away last year) – it’s embedded in the black plastic in 8 pt type or it’s only on internal components (void the warranty when you open the case) or it’s a quarter inch QR code in metallic foil your phone won’t focus on
22I've got a bin where I put all my manuals. I've also started putting extra components that come with it but I didn't need at the time in there, sometimes even attached to their respective manuals so I can figure out wtf they are for when I come upon them at a later date.
It's been working pretty well for me so far. I don't need the manuals or extra components often, but it's so nice knowing exactly where to look when I do.
2On a lot yeah, but even then if it isn't used and/or doesn't make lot of logical sense, it's very, very annoying. A decent example of using both are Alienware ultrawide monitors, which in their name generally have the year, and a model number as well. However, if that model number and the year aren't listed (not that uncommon in my experience looking at used ones), it's hard to tell if you are getting the current model or last year's, as they often look soo similar.
2Huh? I've never seen a monitor that didn't have a sticker with the model and serial. Although they sometimes stick it behind the Vesa cover.
1they usually have it in the menu too
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The problem I have with this naming scheme as a consumer is it is hard to find which models are roughly equivalent. Like theyll have their mumbojumbo generic name like ABC24P and this is what you find on reviews but then theres ABC24PE, ABC24PU, ABC24PI3Q and often finding info on if it is just some regional release, different panel or what is actually the difference is problematic.
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One of my favourite naming schemes is MikroTik's.
CRS312-4C+8XG-RMlooks like a mess initially, but it's very logical. The features of the product are literally in its name:CRSCloud Router Switch (product name)3rd generation12ports total4C+= 4x combo (RJ45 and SFP+) 10Gbps ports8XG= 8x 10Gbps RJ45 ports (XG = multi gigabit)RM= rack mountable
88This is how many companies generate a p/n, unless marketing gets involved.
52Yep, I've even personally witnessed the arguments in business to business sales. When the marketing gets invited, sanity is no longer a welcome.
6The problem is that it's often harder to get the technical end-user to convince their non-technical boss to buy your product than to convince the boss directly. But you gotta use non-technical arguments then.
5I don't see it a lot with consumer electronics. Most other network switches I've dealt with don't have as useful names as MikroTik's.
TP-Link have a switch called the TL-SX3016F. Sure, you can guess that the 16 means 16 ports, but there's no discernable info other than that. Netgear have names like XS716T which are also meaningless other than the 16. D-link have DGS-1510-20 which is similar (20 ports).
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A lot of the frustration comes when they try to make something like that but fall just a bit short. From the top of my head, Yamaha HS8WI means studio monitor with 8 inch driver, W is for white and I stands for built-in mounting points. But then, HS8S is a completely different thing entirely. Or sound cards, where a lot of manufacturers follow a naming standard that goes something like 2x2, 2x4, 4x4 etc, where the first number is the amount of inputs with latter being the amount of outputs... until you get to 18x20 where it typically means it has 8 inputs and 10 outputs, but with an ability to connect 10 more ins and outs via ADAT, which in practice means you can just buy the same unit twice for a 16x20 setup and wonder where the 2 missing inputs are.
7Hey! A fellow mikrotik enjoyer!
Their equipment is fun but there sure are a lot of ways to cut off your own hands. I wish more manufacturers implemented safe mode like they do, it makes tinkering and figuring things out much easier
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I disagree with everyone else here. This is even worse that sequential naming schemes.
Best is a name that actually contains information to distinguish different products. Look at fridge, washing machine, ... names from Samsung, Bosch, ... You think the exactly same unit with some minute (hard to even find!) difference has almost the same name? No, fuck right off, there is no correlation. Have fun searching any specific product.
4K Monitor should have 4K in it's name. 32" diagonal? 32 in the name. Not "KKEORGKE9183FK38F".
42The most commonly cited monitor in recent years for this is "AW3423DWF"... Which is AlienWare 34" (no idea what 23DW is) Freesync. I assume the 23DW has a point to it too.
Point is, people see a lot of characters and complain when in reality it is exactly what you are referring to. The name is an encoded version of its capabilities. Its just that the encoding isn't always clear because if every company used the same encoding they would have the same name. and if there are 2 similar monitors you would need to have every feature in the name to differentiate them, so the shorthand encoding becomes necessary. (Eg, AW3423DW and AW3423DWF only really differ on freesync vs gsync, thus the F at the end)
Edit: W is for WQHD: 3440x1440
22If you want to see some awful SKUs, look at what HP did when they bought Poly. I'll give you an example:
8D8K2AA#ABA. That's for a Poly x52 video bar.
83Z51AA#ABA. Poly x70 video bar.
83Z50AA#ABA. Poly G7500 controller.
I asked our Poly rep what the naming scheme was and they told me....there isn't one. HP randomly assigned SKUs.
Before getting bought out, Poly SKUs were pretty bad (7200-87620-001) but at least the system made sense. You might not be able to name the item but you could at least tell the difference between products and warranties.
11We literally bought a fridge three days ago and it drove me bloody mad.
The numbers mean absolutely nothing!!!
And why is the Siemens version cheaper than the Bosch version of the same fridge, and why aren't they named something even remotely similar????
Why is this identical fridge $400 more??? (Ended up contacting Bosch to figure it out. It was a damn soft close function. For $400...)Ended up going to the store and picking one based on physical testing because God forbid any retailer add anything more than a short text on each product.
Hope this one lasts us 50 years so I never have to buy another fridge again!
7See you again in 3 to 5 years
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I've got three monitors at work: Two Dell monitors arranged horizontally, and a Samsung that's vertical.
The Dells are U3219Q.
Ufor UltraSharp (product name),32for 32 inch, and a little bit extra to differentiate it from other UltraSharp 32 inch models. Nice. (edit: apparently19means the model year, i.e. 2019 for this one)The Samsung is a LF32TU874VNXGO. Just... what? Samsung why do you do this to us?
35"Take two bottles into the shower? Not me. I just LF32TU874VNXGO."
... on second thought this is rubbish even if you do remember those TV ads.
... on third thought, there's something darkly funny about taking electronics into the shower.
Get that lithium battery nice and soggy.
16The "other little bit" is the year - 19 means model year 2019. It might be out anywhere between late 18 and early 20.
For many years, I had a l dell U2408WFP - 24", 2008 model year, wide-screen, forget what f was, professional. Was an awesome monitor. Last year, I moved up to 2 matched LG 32" 4K's, but I won't remember their naming system now, let alone in 16 years.
9The “other little bit” is the year - 19 means model year 2019.
Wow - This is very useful to know. Thanks! I've got a U4021QW at home, and a friend just bought a newer version of it (U4025QW).
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Just bought a really good monitor... I can't remember the name.
31Just bash your head on your keyboard and that might as well be it!
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That's the most Linux thing I heard all week and I use a tiling window manager on arch.
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The little missing tooth is a nice touch
21Also, damaged keyboard.
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My monitor is called "Predator" so what's next, iMolester?
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9Permanently Deleted
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i prefer this to apple's method of naming everything the same. someone telling me they have an i-whatever gives no indication to what it is. could be a 15 year old shitty product or a brand new, overpriced shitty product.
12Imagine if monitors had catchy names like "the Hitachi ClearVision™ Pro."
3also headphones (the ones that aren't dogshit)
3Seems to just be a Sony thing. DT1990 isn't super hard to remember
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The alternative is worse in every way tbh
2I don’t care what they call it. Call it “dogsh1t” for all I care.
I just want high refresh rate, at least 4K support, 32”, and sub millisecond response times.
1I just want to be able to find what I want.
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The new, spectacular, octacular package full of amazement put in front of your eyes, the <Jacob, please find a while to find a name for this>!
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