18 inch LCD monitor

[kd2777]

I've been looking for a new 18" LCD but keep hitting walls. There doesn't seem to be a perfect monitor out there. Does anyone have one that they particularly like or dislike? Preferably one for video editing on a mac. I'm running the Dual G4 1Ghtz with 1.5 gig of ram and the Geforce Ti Card 128meg. I need a monitor not to much over a grand in price, but one with high contrast, high brightness, and good picture. If anyone can help let me know. Thanks

 

[Entropy007]

I've been looking to. THe general consensus around here for an 18" LCD is the Samsung 181T
181T Info

 

[Gosharkss]

Look at the Sharp LL-1820B

 

[Coherence]

I have the Sharp LL-T1820B, which MaximumPC magazine gave a Perfect 10-Kick Ass award in the current issue. It set me back a little under $1,300, though, hehe. But if you want a top-of-the-line LCD with all the latest new technologies in it (worry-free 10-bit gamma correction, zero-voltage black, etc.) then this is the one to get.

Otherwise, the Samsung monitors are excellent, and were previously my first choice.

 

[mk52]

how come all these 18inchers and even some 19 ers all only have a max res of 1280x1024 whereas many 15" laptop screens come with SXGA(1400x1050) and even UXGA(1600x1200) resolutions??

I know that you sit closer to a laptop, therefore a higher res wont bother that much but I mean a freaking 19" like the Samsung 191T should offer at least SXGA

 

[Gosharkss]

There's a distinct difference between the notebook and desktop monitor markets, and therefore between the panels designed for each. Desktop monitor panels tend to be brighter having better contrast ratios and viewing angles then those high resolution versions used in laptop displays. Look at them side by side and you will see a big difference.

Desktop monitors have been designed intentionally for lower resolution (pixels per inch), in order to make them more competitive with the desktop standard CRT monitor. Also most people who what higher pixel densities want larger sized monitors. If you look at the trend for LCD monitors the sizes and approximate dot pitches match (or are close) to those of the standard CRT.