Buying a New Monitor

Dolmen · 2010-07-15 12:30

I'm tired of my old 17" LCD, so I want to upgrade. Currently looking at:
•LG E2350V-SN 23" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor with LED Backlight
•Dell ST2410 24" Widescreen LCD
•Samsung P2570 24.6" Widescreen LCD

First, are there any recommendations for nice monitors in the 23-24" range/$200-$300 range? I'd prefer an HDMI connection as well. Thanks!

**Boyiee** · 2010-07-15 12:35

Bigger is better: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236047

But if you want that size range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236052
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049

note: the big one is also 1920x1200 <333

**Meph** · 2010-07-15 12:51

one option is getting a benQ-monitor if they sell them in the states. its basically a samsung-monitor but under another name and with a pricetag thats alot lower. awesome screen

**Julian** · 2010-07-15 13:10

I bought this a few weeks ago to replace my old crappy 17inch monitor. I completely <3 <3 <3 it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236052

**Judai** · 2010-07-15 13:52

I just bought two of those Asus as well and they are pretty nice.

**Milks** · 2010-07-15 15:23

I have an Asus VW246H that I love. At first, it looked completely wonky due to it not being calibrated correctly. But after that, I came.

I had a nice Gateway FPD2185W, but I wanted a little bit bigger. I still have the Gateway, I'm loaning it to my sister for the time being.

Also, don't buy anything with built in speakers. If you can find a model that you like without the built in speakers for cheaper than a model with built in speakers, you'll be happy. Monitor speakers blow donkey nuts so it's an absolute waste of time.

**shidobu** · 2010-07-15 17:10

just bought that dell 24inch and i love it. think dell still has it on sale

**xopher** · 2010-07-15 18:07

samsung is best bang for buck

**Jas0n** · 2010-07-15 18:11

You can never go wrong with a Dell monitor, they're one of the things Dell actually does really well.

Dolmen · 2010-07-16 08:22

Thanks for the recommendations. I ended up purchasing the Asus 25.5" for $272 with tax from Walmart.com. There's also a $30 rebate, so you can't go wrong walking away with it for $242.

**sruon** · 2010-07-31 10:04

Felt like buying a monitor today, used this thread and felt in love with the 26" Asus, unfortunately shop near my place had it overpriced so I went with the 24" and I'm totally in love with it~