Wintress 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 So i'm looking to get a new monitor to hook up to my laptop cuz im pretty sick of staring at this little screen all the time. I was wondering if any of the FPers work for any computer companies and would be able to find me a good deal on a 24 inch + monitor Doesn't have to be the greatest newest flatscreen... i dont really need to save space so all i really care about is the picture quality and if its going to last more than a few years. Thanks <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauceboss 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 do you reaaaally need a 24 inch monitor? And if you want a good price the resolution is gonna be lower. I have a 20 inch monitor on my desktop, but it's only rockin 1440x900, which is sad for 20 inches. My laptop which has a 17 inch screen is rockin 1920x1200 or some retarded thing like that. It's REALLY nice though :3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvilelos 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 there are plenty of 22" monitors at like 1680 x whatever in the sub - 300$ range personally i have a 24" Dell at 1920 x 1200 and its the best thing I ever bought for my computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loofa 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 Kimball won't read this for awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aigle 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 I have a 19 inche monitor from LG it is called Flatron Slim with 2ms refresh and 1600:1 Contrast. It is a beauty so great and inexpensive. It is worth going to flatscreen technology. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanore 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 there are plenty of 22" monitors at like 1680 x whatever in the sub - 300$ range personally i have a 24" Dell at 1920 x 1200 and its the best thing I ever bought for my computer. ^ <3 my new 24" flat screen ^ But no, you don't have to spend that much to get a decent one; I've heard great things about Samsung 22" in the $300 range. Oh, and OMG AIGLE! 2MS response time?! How much did that set you back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintress 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Yes i really need it that big, and Kev can you call Kimbz up and tell him to read this for me plz + HV how much was your monitor? Edit: if i can find a nice 30' (if they even make those) for around 500 i might even get it Edited June 29, 2008 by Wintress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvilelos 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 BenQ 24" Just saw this on Newegg... just troll there for good deals. I think I spent like $600 on mine, but you can spend less and still get a very nice monitor. I wouldn't bet on finding a 30" in your price range, it seems like price increases exponentially with size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyssa 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I LOVE my 24" Dell. 2407WFP FTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aigle 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Oh, and OMG AIGLE! 2MS response time?! How much did that set you back? 2ms is not good as a refresh time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanore 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 2ms is not good as a refresh time? No, it's great! Most run in the 5-6ms range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 DO NOT GET BENQ - They are ass wrapped in plastic and LCD cover. We had them at my last job broke all the time. Samsung or Dell is the way to go. Samsung has the best picture for the money imo, Dell has nice screens too at a good cost. Don't go for a cheap big monitor, go for a nice, medium size (19"-24") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyssa 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I can't speak for the "new" 24" Dell, the 2408WFP because they changed the LCD panel from my 2407WFP. But, if you can find a 2407WFP go for it. I paid $630 for mine with some stacked coupons and free shipping back when it was new. The 2408WFP is $680 now, so with coupons you should be able to get it pretty cheap. Avoid any "E" model Dell monitors, they are the budget models and have subpar panels, you are better off looking at other brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintress 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Yeah im not going to buy anything that is super cheap and is going to break on me, thats just a stupid waste of cash. I'll look into a Dell because you guys seem to be giving them a good amount of praise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanore 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I can't speak for the "new" 24" Dell, the 2408WFP because they changed the LCD panel from my 2407WFP. As it so happens, mine *is* the new 2408WFP and I don't think you'll be disappointed! The contrast ratio is amazing, the screen can reach super high/bright color settings and the blacks stay black ( /gangsigns @ honki) even in full darkness. Edited July 2, 2008 by Feanore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 DO NOT GET BENQ - They are ass wrapped in plastic and LCD cover. We had them at my last job broke all the time. Samsung or Dell is the way to go. Samsung has the best picture for the money imo, Dell has nice screens too at a good cost. Don't go for a cheap big monitor, go for a nice, medium size (19"-24") We buy a lot of our screens from Samsung. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvilelos 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Don't know if they still do this, but I believe Dell has used actual Samsung lcd panels in their monitors before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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