Flat LCD monitors.. which one? - GoFuckYourself.com

washiez · 06-03-2003, 02:18 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if I could get some advice on a flat screen lcd monitor. I am looking for an 18 or 19 inch... Now ive been looking at stores such as Best Buy and Circuit City and they have some decently priced monitors at that size but they have brand names such as MAG and Envision. Are these any good? Or should I spend just a little bit extra for a Dell or an NEC/Mistubishi model? (Would have to get 18 inch as per my budget for these models).

What do you guys think? ;) Also do I need a new graphics card or can it just plug into any old monitor port like the old ones.. ive never had one of these before so I dont know..

thanks

B Sandwich · 06-03-2003, 02:20 PM

my viewsonic is about 7 months old and has a great picture and no probs yet

Exosist · 06-03-2003, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by washiez
Hi,

I was wondering if I could get some advice on a flat screen lcd monitor. I am looking for an 18 or 19 inch... Now ive been looking at stores such as Best Buy and Circuit City and they have some decently priced monitors at that size but they have brand names such as MAG and Envision. Are these any good? Or should I spend just a little bit extra for a Dell or an NEC/Mistubishi model? (Would have to get 18 inch as per my budget for these models).

What do you guys think? ;) Also do I need a new graphics card or can it just plug into any old monitor port like the old ones.. ive never had one of these before so I dont know..

thanks

I have 4 flats on my desk I must say that the SAMSUNG SyncMaster is by far the best one I have ever used

Cash · 06-03-2003, 02:25 PM

Check <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=florin&path=tg/browse/-/565118/" onMouseOver="(window.status='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/565118//102-7519419-5296107'); return true">Amazon's LCD monitors and computer brands</a> , they have a variety of brands to choose from.

loverboy · 06-03-2003, 02:31 PM

you may wanna check techtv.com for reviews.

tical · 06-03-2003, 02:36 PM

I got 2 dell ultrasharp 1900FP

They are excellent!

Why · 06-03-2003, 02:38 PM

i have a ViewSonic VG900b.

no complaints.

washiez · 06-03-2003, 02:56 PM

Im really inching closer and closer to getting the dell..

But what about NEC MultiSyncs

m4tt · 06-03-2003, 02:59 PM

2, 19" Viewsonic Flat CRT A90f here at work.. no complaints at all

washiez · 06-03-2003, 03:01 PM

How much are view sonics?

m4tt · 06-03-2003, 03:07 PM

Viewsonic is actually pretty cheap, and great quality. Check pricewatch.com

thewebgarage · 06-03-2003, 03:15 PM

I have a sony. and I think my old HP regular monitor had a better picture. sure its nice to have the extra desk space. But my cat likes to site in front of it now.

anyway I'm not happy with the sony.

easyjesus · 06-03-2003, 03:21 PM

19" Dell UltraSharp - $405

washiez · 06-03-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by easyjesus
19" Dell UltraSharp - $405

Where do you see that?
I see an 18 inch for 539 .. free shipping

AdultNex · 06-03-2003, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by tical
I got 2 dell ultrasharp 1900FP

They are excellent!

How good are they for playing games? How much ghosting?

iroc409 · 06-03-2003, 03:37 PM

anybody used the viewsonic vp201m or vp230mb?

how about the samsung 241mp?

these are the ones i'm interested in... they look like they kick ass, although that dell is a prett good deal... although i'd probably be inclined to go with a mitsubishi or nec or something for the 6$6-700 range

tical · 06-03-2003, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by AdultNex

How good are they for playing games? How much ghosting?

I play unreal tournament 2003 a lot... I don't see any noticable difference compared to a CRT.

Plays fine for me

CC · 06-03-2003, 04:15 PM

I have a Samsung SyncMaster and I fucking love it. It's very nice.

Cassie

DrGuile · 06-03-2003, 04:18 PM

Your thread title is a pleonasm.

and Im an ass

Dravyk · 06-03-2003, 04:29 PM

Just another vote here for ViewSonic. Had it about six weeks now and it just rocks -- and rules! Couldn't be happier, Wash.

bhutocracy · 06-03-2003, 05:26 PM

I've got 6 Syncmaster 191N's - all fucking wicked.

iroc409 · 06-03-2003, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Dravyk
Just another vote here for ViewSonic. Had it about six weeks now and it just rocks -- and rules! Couldn't be happier, Wash.

i'm looking into the veiwsonic pro series... probable can't go wrong there, but the new samsung 241mp looks pretty sweet.. if it's image quality is comparable.

although i'll probably just get a bigger samsung crt. i love mine, it's just getting a little small.

washiez · 06-04-2003, 12:48 AM

I think I really want the dell! Seems like a good deal at $539 no shipping costs.. is there anyone who has anything BAD to say about em or is it allllll good?

Gutterboy · 06-04-2003, 12:52 AM

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Originally posted by washiez
I think I really want the dell! Seems like a good deal at $539 no shipping costs.. is there anyone who has anything BAD to say about em or is it allllll good?

nuttin bad here. Been using an 18" dell ultrasharp for about 4 months and I'd recommend them to anyone.

Dravyk · 06-04-2003, 12:53 AM

Dell specifically? They have the worse support in the industry the past two years running. Seems they've made their lower end computers and have been pushing them big in those commercials. Well something has to give with all that advertising, and from I hear it's support. They are much more interested in pushing a few million underpowered systems and cornering the market right now (nothing wrong with that) but at the expense of having a good rep. I bought Dell before, but I wouldn't touch them now. Just my

Hey you might get lucky. But if it ever needs servicing, needs to be sent back or anything, you'll probably get screwed.

Why · 06-04-2003, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by Dravyk
Dell specifically? They have the worse support in the industry the past two years running. Seems they've made their lower end computers and have been pushing them big in those commercials. Well something has to give with all that advertising, and from I hear it's support. They are much more interested in pushing a few million underpowered systems and cornering the market right now (nothing wrong with that) but at the expense of having a good rep. I bought Dell before, but I wouldn't touch them now. Just my

Hey you might get lucky. But if it ever needs servicing, needs to be sent back or anything, you'll probably get screwed.

dell replaced my monitor within 24 hours.... the second time i called and bitched.

salsbury · 06-04-2003, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by AdultNex

How good are they for playing games? How much ghosting?

for gaming, i recommend the NEC 1760V. i just picked one up a couple of weeks ago and i *LOVE* it. i played with it for a while at compusa - it was the first LCD i found that did not have the ghost effect during gaming.

i picked it up for $415 incl shipping from newegg, looks like it's up to $439 incl shipping there. still a good price (considering it was $499 at compusa, plus sales tax)

don't bother with the NEC 1760VM btw. it's $100 more and all you get is DVI and an additional 10ms response time! yuck.

yeah, it's not 18" or 19", but i can't recommend it enough. i moved to it from a 19" viewsonic PS790 CRT. i have not looked back.

Amputate Your Head · 06-04-2003, 01:48 AM

anyone got any feedback on the Sony DELUXEPRO SDM-X202/B - Flat panel display - TFT - 20.1" - 1600 x 1200 - 0.26 mm ?

4Pics · 06-04-2003, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
anyone got any feedback on the Sony DELUXEPRO SDM-X202/B - Flat panel display - TFT - 20.1" - 1600 x 1200 - 0.26 mm ?

$1,179.00 from Newegg

Don't know too much about Sony LCD's.

Stramm · 06-04-2003, 02:19 AM

I'm using a sony M81 now for nearly 18 month. It's brilliant but I guess you don't get it anymore now. And at that time it was a lil bit pricey

Amputate Your Head · 06-04-2003, 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by Stramm
I'm using a sony M81 now for nearly 18 month. It's brilliant but I guess you don't get it anymore now. And at that time it was a lil bit pricey

I'm considering the 23" version: http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage....006-031-01.jpg

but it's $2100.... I wish I could check it out first.... hate buying shit sight unseen.

06-04-2003, 04:11 AM

I have a 1900FP for sale if you need it. contact me at [email protected] if you're interested

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washiez Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,118	Flat LCD monitors.. which one? Hi, I was wondering if I could get some advice on a flat screen lcd monitor. I am looking for an 18 or 19 inch... Now ive been looking at stores such as Best Buy and Circuit City and they have some decently priced monitors at that size but they have brand names such as MAG and Envision. Are these any good? Or should I spend just a little bit extra for a Dell or an NEC/Mistubishi model? (Would have to get 18 inch as per my budget for these models). What do you guys think? ;) Also do I need a new graphics card or can it just plug into any old monitor port like the old ones.. ive never had one of these before so I dont know.. thanks __________________ every click counts...

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Dravyk Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Yo, Philly! Posts: 1,202	Dell specifically? They have the worse support in the industry the past two years running. Seems they've made their lower end computers and have been pushing them big in those commercials. Well something has to give with all that advertising, and from I hear it's support. They are much more interested in pushing a few million underpowered systems and cornering the market right now (nothing wrong with that) but at the expense of having a good rep. I bought Dell before, but I wouldn't touch them now. Just my Hey you might get lucky. But if it ever needs servicing, needs to be sent back or anything, you'll probably get screwed. __________________ All Of 'Em

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