Is this LCD Monitor Good?

[PSiBeR]

Hey guys, just need your opinion as I need a new LCD. My current BenQ 17" 25ms response time monitor, just isn't that great anymore.
need your just suggestions guy.

thnx

I'm leaning towards this one, it seems like it suits my needs:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10078547&catid=22334&logon=&langid=EN

500:1 Contrast Ratio
4 ms Response time
1440 x 900 resolution
contains analog and digital DVI port

while this one is $10 more..

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10086755&catid=22334&logon=&langid=EN

700:1 Contrast Ratio
5 ms Response time
1440 x 900 resolution
only has analog VGA port

[Ojam]

Go with the one that has DVI if you can use it. I was stuck using my 22inch on VGA after using DVI for a few months and it is horible. I'm back do DVI now and never want to have to use VGA again.

[onecoolloser]

Wow, wtf? The second link, links to a samsung monitor....but when i click on enlarge picture, the monitor is Panasonic...and it looks more like an LCD tv...can anyone confirm what i'm seeing or is it only me?

[PSiBeR]

Wow, wtf? The second link, links to a samsung monitor....but when i click on enlarge picture, the monitor is Panasonic...and it looks more like an LCD tv...can anyone confirm what i'm seeing or is it only me?

yea its same for me too, guess the item is so new, they haven't got to putting a pic of it yet :lol:

my dads now telling me to get this Acer 20" one..

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085294&catid=#

but this one has 8ms response time, but has a higher contrast ratio of 600:1

.. hard decision. $30 more isn't too big of a deal.

[tsehou]

Get this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10075693&catid=22335&logon=&langid=EN

Recommended in this Anandtech Forum for its good colours.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=1745344

[Ojam]

Here is another link for the 920

http://www.amazon.com/19IN-LCD-700-1440X900-920NW/dp/B000OSA39Q

[Oversized Rooster]

If you're set on going widescreen, please move up to at least 20". A 19" widescreen actually has less desktop space than a normal 19"...kind of useless.

[pipegrep]

What are you looking for? Gaming, graphics, innernet, movies, or what.

[PSiBeR]

Get this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10075693&catid=22335&logon=&langid=EN

Recommended in this Anandtech Forum for its good colours.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=1745344

Thnx. I'm definitely looking into this one @ FS tommorow. I'm also reading some reviews of this over @ Hardforums. Seems like everyone is satisfied with it despite its cheap base stand?

If you're set on going widescreen, please move up to at least 20". A 19" widescreen actually has less desktop space than a normal 19"...kind of useless.

Yea, I thought about it. I'm gonna look at the 20" for sure now.

What are you looking for? Gaming, graphics, innernet, movies, or what.

A little bit of everything. But mostly for Word documents, movies, web surfing. Also a little bit of CS once in a while/

[PSiBeR]

Alright now I'm also looking @ this Acer 20"

not too fond of its 8ms response time tho.. but cant be too noticeable, for my tasks that I'm doing with it.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10085294&catid=22335&logon=&langid=EN

[Amourek]

I'd look for a HDCP-compatible monitor like the Samsung 205BW so that when the time comes you can watch HD-DVD/BluRay titles on it at full resolution.

Of the ones you listed definitely get the Acer. It's only about $10 more expensive than the cheapest computer store and FS has a much better return policy.

[hightech]

Wow, wtf? The second link, links to a samsung monitor....but when i click on enlarge picture, the monitor is Panasonic...and it looks more like an LCD tv...can anyone confirm what i'm seeing or is it only me?

Smoking hot deal. $229 for a 42" Panasonic Plasma :D

[PSiBeR]

Thnx to everyone who helped!

I just picked up the Samsung 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor (206BW)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10084227&catid=
was gonna wait till maybe when it drops to $299, but then the salesperson told me it was $399 before, it is on sale right now.

I was really leaning towards picking up the LG LG 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor (L204WT), however my dad didn't like the fact that they didn't carry black, and would think having silver would somehow ruin my eyes :lol: and black is more subtle and comfortable color.

I hope I can get used to using widescreen ;)

[tsehou]

Thnx to everyone who helped!

I just picked up the Samsung 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor (206BW)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10084227&catid=
was gonna wait till maybe when it drops to $299, but then the salesperson told me it was $399 before, it is on sale right now.

I was really leaning towards picking up the LG LG 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor (L204WT), however my dad didn't like the fact that they didn't carry black, and would think having silver would somehow ruin my eyes :lol: and black is more subtle and comfortable color.

I hope I can get used to using widescreen ;)

It's not on sale right now. The price just dropped $50 dollars since last week.