Looking around for monitors

[Scavar]

So I had no idea where else to put a thread about monitors, this looked like a good spot, correct me if I am wrong :)


So I currently have a 17" LCD 6MS Viewsonic, it is nice, but I would like to get something with more real estate.

I was looking at something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824014131, but I dont know.

Suggestions, comments, so on. Thanks :)

[Jimmy 2004]

We need to know a price range to help...

This is the right place to post a topic like this I think by the way, and that BenQ looks quite nice but I don't know much about the good brands, I'm sure someone else could help you out though.

[Batou1986]

This is what i use for my xbox360 and computer Had it for about a year no problems 1 barely noticeable dead pixel yet awesome hd support it also will scale any input to full screen with option to keep aspect ratio or not and will display up to 1920x1080 from the xbox360 vga for some reason even tho it says max 1680x1050.
not to mention having Picture in picture


http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC+Accessories_316441/Monitors_316684/LCD+_Q1_Flat+Panel_Q1_+Monitors_316694/20_D1_21+inch+LCD_381955/1540554R_proddetail.htm?seg=hm
Gateway FPD2185W 21"


Specifications
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Brightness 300 cd/m2
Colors 16.7 million
Connections and Inputs
• Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA
• Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D (supports 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i). Includes HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
• Composite video
• S-Video
• Component Y Pb Pr (supports 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i)
• AC power input
• USB 2.0 B-type (PC input)
• USB 2.0 A-type (PC input)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dimensions (WxHxD) 19.45" x 15.35" x 8.2"
Frequency Horizontal: 31-81 KHzVertical: 56-76 Hz
Lamp Type/Life 50,000 hours
Model Number FPD2185W
OSD Languages English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
Panel Size 21-inch diagonal
Panel Type 21-inch viewable
TFT active matrix
S-PVA
Anti-glare coating
Pixel Pitch 0.0106 x 0.0106 inches (0.270 mm x 0.270 mm)
Pixel Resolution 1680 x 1050 (native) (75 Hz)
Response Time 8 ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angles 178° horizontal, 178° vertical
Weight 18.74 lbs. (includes height-adjustable stand)

[randomperson21]

just a suggestion, but on friday (black friday), bestbuy will be having a sale on this great monitor that i want to pick up too.
its a westinghouse 22" widescreen lcd, 1680x1024 or so resolution, 700:1 contrast ratio, 300nits/cm2 brightness, 5ms response time. $200, no mail in rebate. but i doubt they have very many.....

the ad is on the bestbuy website, if you want the model number.

[Scavar]

My price range for it is about 300 to 400$, since I am looking at a bunch of other stuff too.

Thanks so far you guys :)

[Chewy]

you should look into a Viewsonic 20" it has a real 8bit panel unlike samsungs 20 inch (its really a 6bit panel modded).. this will give you better picture quailty. 22" panels are all TL panels.. though I prob going with a 22 incher, because I want to use it for movies in my room when I have someone over, if not I'll get a viewsonic 20".

I think this is the one people were sugesting over the samsung
http://www.us.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18096

[Scavar]

If I may ask....what exactly do you mean by 8-bit panel and TL?

Also saw this 22" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824252006

There is a black version of it as well

[Chewy]

I beleive it has to do with colour reproduction.. well from what people say it makes the lcd look better. someone has the samsung 20" (claimed to be 8-bit) and the viewsonic, side by side one friend had one the other the other.. and the viewsonic looked better.

I cant remember exactly TL panel but it was said while going through reviews at Ncix.com I believe.

Sorry I cant help you much on reserch atm work up late its 4:30.. pm



Edit: oh I could be wrong saying TL it prob is TN :P, I got somewhat bad memory..

[tigger]

what about this-

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=5353&category_id=364&manufacturer_id=0

won the custom pc labs test.

[Scavar]

Nice...not sure how I would get one in the states though, I wouldn't even be able to import from them either, no stock. Thanks though, I will look around on US vendors.

[Scavar]

I know its been awhile since I said anything, but I finally got my monitor, its really nice. Other then the one dead pixel, but for the moment it seems to be cured.(Left a rapid changing color pallete on it for a few hours(blue, red, green, white, black) that seems to have fixed it)

Anyways, contraty to everything I was told and researched, I have had an increase in FPS in games, only difference being a larger resolution.....crazy

[AshenSugar]

www.merkortech.com is a good place to look, they have lcd's and crt's at great prices.

if you dont "need" an lcd you can get a 21/22in monotor(high end) for 140+ free shiping :)

[Scavar]

As it turns out, I was crazy, my stuck pixel is still there. Stupid little effing red pixel :(

[lemonadesoda]

Sorry to hear about your dead pixel on a new TFT. That sucks. Did you get the TFT in a store or online/delivery?

If in a store, then you could try taking it back to "upgrade" it to a bigger model or higher resolution. Just dont tell them there is a problem... tell them it is perfect but you just want something bigger.

If you bought it online, bad luck.

[Tatty_One]

you should look into a Viewsonic 20" it has a real 8bit panel unlike samsungs 20 inch (its really a 6bit panel modded).. this will give you better picture quailty. 22" panels are all TL panels.. though I prob going with a 22 incher, because I want to use it for movies in my room when I have someone over, if not I'll get a viewsonic 20".

I think this is the one people were sugesting over the samsung
http://www.us.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18096

Samsung have brought 2 new 20 inch panels out in September 2006, both are genuine 8 Bit panels now so your comment is correct unless you can pick up one of the "scarce" new ones, the re-modelled one I have that has a manufacturing date of October 2006 and is genuine 8 Bit. strange thing is that they must be getting more competative as the new is actually cheaper than the old. I am very pleased with mine, it is also DVi and HDCP or whatever it is also, not that I am using it as such at the moment tho.

Not pretending to be an expert obn this subject however, i assume genuine 8 Bit means genuine 16.7 Million colours as opposed to 16.2?