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Good AND inexpensive monitors...

Discussion in 'Techno-Magic' started by Sir Belisarius, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Sir Belisarius

    Sir Belisarius Viconia's Boy Toy Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder

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    I have a Samsung Syncmaster 204b I bought a few years ago, but I'm getting a new pc this week, and I'm think about something with HD capability. I saw on another post a $2200 monitor from NEC, but since that's more expensive than my tv, I think I'll pass...

    Any suggestions on a decent HD monitor in the 22-24" range that I don't have to sell drugs to afford?
     
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    My current monitor is a 22" Samsung which I bought off of Newegg for $310 back April of 2008.

    It's been the best monitor I've ever used! :love:

    That NEC you mentioned is ridiculously overpriced...not to mention a 30" screen is simply too big for the average gamer. The reason I chose the 24" Samsung for my "best computer" thread is because that monitor *is* good. Sure it's not what professional photographers and digital artists use, but it's an excellent screen for even a hardcore gamer. :thumb:
     
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    First of all read this: http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/lcd-panel-types.php. It is a decent article about the different panel types that are out there but it is slightly outdated. Wikipedia might have better information on the current situation. As the article said, it is sometimes almost impossible to find out what panel type a certain monitor has. As a general rule; if it is cheap it has a TN panel.

    How much exactly is an inexpensive monitor? I think you should be able to get a decent S-PVA panel for about $500 in the 22" - 24" range. I do not recommend TN panels, since they are inferior in about everything except in slightly faster response times. I did a quick search and came up with the HP LP2475w monitor as an example, which has a H-IPS panel.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176104
    http://www.trustedreviews.com/monitors/review/2009/03/27/HP-LP2475w---24in-H-IPS-Display/p1

    Additionally, I recommend getting one of these: http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s3elite.php or a similiar product. It automatically generates ICC profiles for your monitor(s). The factory default settings on the monitors are usually very bad. Another way is to manually calibrate the monitor with several test screens. Either way, you will be surprised at the end result if you have not previously calibrated your monitor correctly.
     
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    If gaming it the primary use for it, response time is important.

    If you go for a Tn panel, make sure you can tilt the screen a bit. That is not a standard feature with many.
     
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    Asus and Acer makes 21 to 24" 1080p monitors between the price range of $150-250. If you use the monitor for gaming I recommend the one with the lowest ms speed.
     
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