Opinion 24-bit or 32-bit
I need to buy a new pc monitor, i found this one that i really like but it says that only goes up to 24-bit of color
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...duct_id=4245543 , is it very much difference from 32-bit ?? Would i be better off buy a 32-bit then this one, please someone give me some opions,

Thank you very much

Luis Martins

QActual Screen Size
17"
Viewable Screen Size
17"
Projection Technology
Active Matrix TFT
Screen Surface
Anti-glare
Hard-coating
Dot Pitch
0.264mm
Input Signal
RGB (Analog)
Monitor Response Time
16 ms
Tilt/Swivel
20 degrees Up 0 degrees Down
Viewing Angle
160 degrees Horizontal
160 degrees Vertical
Mountable
Wall-mountable 75mm - VESA
Arm-mountable 75mm - VESA
Platform Support
PC
Mac

Display & Graphics
Resolution
1280 x 1024 Native Resolution
Color Support
16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)
Scanning Frequencies
28 kHz to 80 kHz Horizontal
48 Hz to 75 Hz Vertical
Ratio
500:1 Contrast Ratio
Brightness
250 Nit

Controls/Indicators
OSD Controls

Power
Menu
Contrast
Brightness
Eco Modes
Color Temp
R/B Adj
Backlight
Auto Adjust
H/V Adjust
Phase
Pitch
Reset
Gamma
Menu Lock
OSD Position
Multi Lang.


Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces
1 x 15-pin D-Sub

Power Description
Power Consumption
45W Maximum
1W Sleep
1W Off
33W Operating
Power Management System
EPA Energy Star

Physical Characteristics
Color
Black
Dimensions
15.1" Height x 15.3" Width x 5.5" Depth - With Stand
Shipping Dimensions
18.5" x 19.9" x 7.4"
Weight
11 lb - With Stand
Shipping Weight
15 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents

HS Series SDM-HS75/B Monitor
AC Power Cord
HD15 Video Signal Cable
Warranty Card
CD-ROM: User Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Windows & Macintosh Utility Files

Additional Information

Plug & Play: DDC 2B
Kensington Lock
Silver Control Panel Strip ErgoBright Technology:
High: 200cd/m2
Middle: 150cd/m2
Low: 100cd/m2
Auto/User: Auto 50~250cd/m2
Power Management:

Technology:
High: 33W
Standard: 28W
Low: 20W

ErgoStand System:

Ergonomic Fixed Height

OSD Languages:

English
French
Spanish
Italian
German
Japanese
Dutch
Swedish
Russian
Chinese

Certifications & Standards

UL
cUL
FCC
C-TICK
IC
Intl Energy Star
Eco Info
Windows Logo Compliance

I believe that 24 bit color is very different from 32 bit color, by about several thousand colors. Though you shouldn't have much problem, most images found in software are usually in 24 bit bitmap files, not 32...

tyvm for your help. Happy new year

No problem, I hope to see you around the forums .

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