LCD Monitor Recommendations

[Mark Holtz]

Sigh.... my Samsung 900DF monitor is all blurry. It figures. The monitor was manufactured in September 2003, and now it is going south. This is a hint that I have to get a good monitor fast.

I'm looking to get a 24" or 26" widescreen monitor. I would like a DVI input and, if possible, a HDMI input. I'm also looking at a fairly low ms rate for some gaming. From what I can see at newegg, most of the monitors do not rotate 90 degrees... oh well.

Any suggestions? I've been looking at the ASUS VK266H (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236046) but am looking for suggestions.

[puckwithahalo]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009155&Tpk=G24

I bought this monitor back in November, and I love it. Has VGA, DVI, and HDMI inputs. Have it hooked up to my two computers and my VIP 722. It even passes the 1080p/24 test for E*'s Dish on Demand events in 1080p :D

[deltafowler]

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-lcd-monitors/

[davring]

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-lcd-monitors/

I have this unit, very nice:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6272

[fwlogue]

I purchased this one from Newegg. DVI and VGA no HDMI though. This one is 22"

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145

[sideswipe]

not sure what specs as can't view monitor (firewalled) but I can say I recently upgraded from a f1703 HP 17" moniter made in 2003 to an Acer 22" & all I can say is wow, don't over look this as most users on newegg.com have said same thing price vs. pq is excellent but alas you are comming from a higher quality brand unsure what spec's you used to (my old HP had 350:1 contrast ratio) but check their 24" as has good reviews as well

[Grentz]

I am partial to Dell and Samsung monitors myself. All the ones I have gotten from them have been great quality and last forever.

[tcusta00]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009125

Picked up two of these on Black Friday deals... love them!! I use one as a TV on my DirecTV HD DVR and one as a desktop monitor.

[puckwithahalo]

General consensus, the acer monitors are good :D

[steve053]

I have this unit, very nice:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6272

^^^

Have the same one as well. Excellent monitor IMHO

[CorkyMuldoon]

I've got a 22" LG that I like very much. No HDMI, but DVI to be sure.

What's more - 2ms response time!

[dave29]

I have this unit, very nice:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6272

i also have this monitor, very happy with it

[Steve615]

I've been debating on upgrading to this monitor lately.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/display/display/1/storefronts/FF621AA%2523ABA;HHOSJSID=T9HtJMvQY3WJGSnLVb5gHdL8J p5PY2xmZwvmhxnTyDMgxzTQN1pV!2119703691

But,that $550 price point has me holding off for awhile.

[jerry downing]

When I bought my Samsung 22 inch monitor, I looked at other monitors. The ones in which I could clearly see the reflection of the store's lighting were rejected outright as I have a well lit room. I have been pleased with this monitor so far.

[deltafowler]

not sure what specs as can't view monitor (firewalled)

Huh? :confused:

[sideswipe]

Any suggestions? I've been looking at the ASUS VK266H (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236046) but am looking for suggestions.

Huh? :confused:

I purchased this one from Newegg. DVI and VGA no HDMI though. This one is 22"

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145

I was firewalled & couldnt get to newegg @ the time to see the specs on moniter looking @ for comparison, btw fwloge same moniter using myself had for about 3weeks no complaints so far even though 22" however 24" is near identical Mark

[naijai]

http://www.jdoqocy.com/image-3146500-10521304http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009125 (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3146500-10521304?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct %2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16824009125)

Picked up two of these on Black Friday deals... love them!! I use one as a TV on my DirecTV HD DVR and one as a desktop monitor.


+1

[deltafowler]

I was firewalled & couldnt get to newegg @ the time

That makes a lot more sense than what I thought you were saying. :grin:

[hdtvfan0001]

I'm starting to see some nice 22"-24" LCD displays locally in the $139 - $159 range (such as Fry's and specials at BB).

I'm holding off to get one myself until I see what I consider a good model unit with good specs in the $140 or less range...then I'll pull the trigger and upgrade. :)

Some of the units in this thread are phenominal units...just to pricey for the value I'd get out of the larger display - mostly to aid my old eyes... :lol:

[dave29]

i also used to use an Olevia 27'' LCD tv for my office monitor before i put it in one of the kids rooms. it was my favorite monitor to date, and the built in speakers were nice as well.

[Mark Holtz]

Thanks for the recommendations. I've ended up going with the ASUS VK266H monitor partially because of the built-in inputs for both HDMI and component video. Not only will I have a nice monitor for work, but also for watching BluRay movies. The monitor should arrive at work Thursday.

[Mark Holtz]

For whatever it's worth: The monitor is on it's way to me. However, since I ordered on Saturday, the price has rocketed from $379 to $429.

[deltafowler]

OUCH! (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210447659&listingid=35860960&dcaid=17902)

[Mark Holtz]

The monitor arrived today. Did I mention that it was a monster? But, the picture is nice and sharp. Here are attached the old and new monitor photos. More in a few days.

[Steve615]

Congrats and enjoy the new monitor Mark. :)

[Cmnore]

Recently bought this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

We're pleased sofar.

[Steve615]

Buy.com e-mailed me about this monitor this morning.

http://www.buy.com/prod/famous-maker-24-inch-lcd-vivid-color-widescreen-height-pivot/q/loc/111/210520254.html?adid=17654&dcaid=17654

24" Widescreen LCD Monitor,with Digital HDMI with HDCP and Analog 15-pin D-sub VGA connections.
According to customer reviews,it is a rebranded HP 24" monitor,capable of handling 1080p resolution.
Current price is listed at $209.99.

[Mark Holtz]

I imagine that by the end of the year, these monitors are going to get cheaper. If your video card supports DVI, by all means get a monitor where the plug is DVI. I believe that for LCD monitors, DVI is somewhat better, plus you don't have to auto-adjust a monitor for the signal. The problem is that DVI-based KVMs are more expensive that VGA-based KVMs.

Another issue is that many websites (including Toastmasters District 39 (http://www.district39.org/) :eek: and DBSTalk) are not optimzed for widescreen. The screen is TOO WIDE for good reading. I've found two plug-ins that will allow me to resize the Firefox window to a more managable size: Web Developer Tools (http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/) Yet Another Window Resizer (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2498) Window Resizer (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1985)I really would like to find another utility that will allow me to resize other Windows programs. I'm currently trying out FreeSnap (http://blueonionsoftware.com/freesnap.aspx) at the moment.