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Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby bunky » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:01 pm

Hello All, I have gone back in older posts to look at suggestions for monitors, and because of the rapid turnover of electronic component inventories, I am hoping to get some suggestions for some current models that might still be available for the upcoming Xmas season. There is a $300 limit on this purchase. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby olderndirt » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:21 pm

Dell has a good selection of refurbs.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby Mazza » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:16 am

I got a nice Asus 19" WS, @ 1440X900 for around $180 AUD, Around Jan  ;)

Nice screen I reckon  :D 8-)
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby BSW727 » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:45 am

NewEgg.com has a HannsG 22" for $138 US. I bought one a couple of weeks ago and another arrived yesterday.

Free shipping in the States too.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby idahosurge » Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:01 pm

I got a 25.5" Asus from Newegg a month ago and really like it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824236047

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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby Skittles » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:10 pm

Here's my criteria to look for...

Viewable size. It may be called a 21" but you won't get a 21" viewable.

DPI (Dots per inch) The smaller the finer

10+ years ago @ $1,500... I got a Hitachi 802 - 21", 20" view, .22dpi, res 1600x1200. Yeah, it weighs 75lbs, but I've never found anything better, for me anyway.

Hopefully this link works correctly...http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020+1310344057+131061713&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=20&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=These are the smallest DPI and the fastest response for the DPI.

That's all I can contribute since these things are going LCD, LED and such.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby jime59 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:42 pm

I got a 25.5" Asus from Newegg a month ago and really like it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824236047

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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby bunky » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:38 pm

Thank you all that responded. It seems that Asus is a favorite although  the 25.5" model is sold out at NewEgg. I will continue to look for the 25.5 Asus and if I cannot find it,I will opt for a smaller Asus model that is in stock at NewEgg. Once again, thank you everyone for taking the time to respond.  Skip
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby jime59 » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:29 pm

Here's another suggestion. My son has this one and it's an extremely nice monitor. Granted it only 24" and you might want something larger but this is a very nice monitor and the price is pretty good too with $60.00 instant savings.
Plus it has Free Shipping.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby idahosurge » Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:31 pm

[quote]Thank you all that responded. It seems that Asus is a favorite although
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby idahosurge » Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:34 pm

[quote][quote]Thank you all that responded. It seems that Asus is a favorite although
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby Jarod » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:46 am

The Dell 22" is a nice one, without costing to much.

If you want to get some "display" motivation check out this blog:

http://helicoptersimulatorhardware.blogspot.com/2009/11/helicopter-simulator-displays-cockpit.html

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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby G1000Pilot » Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:41 pm

I am thinking about getting a 42Inch Samsung 1080P 120hz LCD tv to hook up to my system. Has anyone tried this? Any thoughts?

I wanted to use this with for my computer and also hook it up to ATT Uverse.

Any input would be much appreciated! I have not found a good post on going with an LCD TV  :D
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby G1000Pilot » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:47 am

I am now using a Sony 40Z5100.  :D i am trying to figure out how to take a video so I can post them.
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Re: Which Monitor to Buy?

Postby Thai09 » Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:27 pm

[quote]I am thinking about getting a 42Inch Samsung 1080P 120hz LCD tv to hook up to my system. Has anyone tried this? Any thoughts?

I wanted to use this with for my computer and also hook it up to ATT Uverse.

Any input would be much appreciated! I have not found a good post on going with an LCD TV
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