Monitor(s)

[Rich Parsons]

Ok experts in the field, it looks like my current monitor is having some problems.


What should be my next monitor and why?


Thanks (* I am looking forward to learning *)

 

[Sukerkin]

This is one of those questions where "What is it for?" is very important.

If it's just for the Net and general document creation/reading almost any 19"ish LCD monitor will do fine. They're very cheap and universally available.

For gaming, ah, there the answer is not so simple.

 

[Rich Parsons]

This is one of those questions where "What is it for?" is very important.

If it's just for the Net and general document creation/reading almost any 19"ish LCD monitor will do fine. They're very cheap and universally available.

For gaming, ah, there the answer is not so simple.

Well I no longer seem to have the time to game as most of the cool games require 4 hour raids or hunts or missions and now they are longer, I hear. Plus all the prep to get to be able to do it and the waiting for people to show up and the whining when people have to leave "early" 5 + hours into an event.

I would say I am Net browsing and document review mostly and maybe a game, but nothing serious.



Why 19" and not bigger? Cost? Room? Quality?


Thanks

 

[Sukerkin]

Hi Rich, the 19"ish was purely based upon 'workstation' space requirements. If you have room for bigger then by all means buy bigger - the costs are not that much of a factor anymore. My monitor was chosen because it fits in the gap between my left hand speaker and my scanner .

 

[Big Don]

$40.
I have, and am staring at now, a 19" Hitachi monitor I bought for $40. I've had it three years, it works great, and would look a lot better if I dusted more often...

Where did I find this awesome buy? Big Box store sale? "Fell off a truck" deal? No!
The Thrift Store!
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!

Of course, you could run out and buy a brand new monitor for a couple of hundred bucks... Or, you could hit a few thrift shops and spend more money on other things.
The ONLY problem I have had with it: It took me a couple of days to adjust from the 15" I had had before.

 

[BlueDragon1981]

I have dual monitors. One old crt and a lcd 19" widescreen. cost are working themselves down. Most monitors out there will be fine for browsing the net, documents etc. When you get into using it as a tv or gaming or video applications you may need a bigger budget item.

Now this monitor is cool... but way past what you need.... http://pages.samsung.com/us/revolutionary/?INT=us_home_c2r3contents_monitort220toc

 

[Kreth]

For browsing, word processing, and light gaming, I'd go with a 19" LCD. You could probably go with any of the major brands and be happy. Check New Egg, Tiger Direct, et al. for pricing.

 

[Rich Parsons]

I have dual monitors. One old crt and a lcd 19" widescreen. cost are working themselves down. Most monitors out there will be fine for browsing the net, documents etc. When you get into using it as a tv or gaming or video applications you may need a bigger budget item.

Now this monitor is cool... but way past what you need.... http://pages.samsung.com/us/revolutionary/?INT=us_home_c2r3contents_monitort220toc

Actually in my search, that is one that I was able to find some of the most information about.

It is more than I will need, I agree.

 

[Rich Parsons]

For browsing, word processing, and light gaming, I'd go with a 19" LCD. You could probably go with any of the major brands and be happy. Check New Egg, Tiger Direct, et al. for pricing.

I have been talked into waiting for the Black Friday and the sales then.

I like New Egg, but will continue to cehck out the others as well.


Thanks

 

[BlueDragon1981]

I generally use newegg and tigerdirect.... well lately thats all i've used....