19" LCD monitor recommendations

[Michael]

I'm going to be buying a new computer for my wife. She wants an LCD monitor and will be using it for MS Office, web surfing, and digital editing (photos and videos).

Costco will have a 19" Envision monitor on sale for $399 (after coupon and rebate and rebates are easy through Costco).

Does anyone have experience with that brand and could discuss it? Are there other LCD monitors that would be better?

Michael

 

[Amused]

Dell 1901FP. And it can be had for very cheap if you catch a sale.

 

[klah]

The 1901fp is 20% off right now: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=1188499&FTVAR_MSGDBTABLE=

 

[Michael]

Other than the USB ports and what appears to be better tilting options, what makes the Dell monitor better than this one:

Envision 19" monitor

Is it $150 better as that appears to be the price difference, even after the 20% discount.

Michael

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Michael
Other than the USB ports and what appears to be better tilting options, what makes the Dell monitor better than this one:

Envision 19" monitor

Is it $150 better as that appears to be the price difference, even after the 20% discount.

Michael

thats what i'm going after

 

[sugarkang]

you guys talking about the game box by dell? that monitor has 16ms refresh rate.
envision has 25ms. my apologies if that's not what you're talking about.

 

[Michael]

The Dell 1901FP seems to have the same brightness, refresh rate, and contrast as the Envision monitor. The two differences I saw were the USB ports and the greater tilting ability.

Michael

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Michael
The Dell 1901FP seems to have the same brightness, refresh rate, and contrast as the Envision monitor. The two differences I saw were the USB ports and the greater tilting ability.

Michael

Refresh rate is not the same as response time. The Dell's response time is 16ms, the Envision's is 25 ms. That makes a huge difference with moving objects on your screen. The Envision will "ghost" much more than the Dell.

 

[wicktron]

Planar PX191

 

[Michael]

Amused - The Dell specs page clearly says that the response time is 25 ms. Are you sure?

Michael

"The Dell UltraSharp 1901FP Flat Panel Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, advanced functionality and the best in LCD panel technology. Whether for corporate or home use, the UltraSharp 1901FP maximizes the viewing experience with ultra-thin bezels and panels that swivel, tilt and pivot to satisfy the most demanding of users. Simple yet efficient on-screen controls enable users to customize to their needs. It utilizes an Active Matrix TFT LCD that displays sharp and brilliant images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution up to 1280x1024 pixels. Delivering distortion free images with a fast 25 ms response time and rich powerful colors with 600:1 contrast ratio, this monitor is ideal for usage in a variety of environments from trading floors to graphic design and healthcare. With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment, users can adjust the display to their exact comfort level for reducing eye and neck strain. The panel can rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode for an added viewing experience. With four USB 2.0 ports, 2 located on the side of the display, the 1901FP brings greater flexibility and usability to the desktop.

Manufacturer Part# 5Y232
Dell Part# 320-0699
"

 

[Rage187]

samsung has a 19" lcd w/ 16ms response.


I didnt know the dell 1901fp did though.

 

[kamaboko]

i don't think there are any 19" monitors on the market with 16ms response times. if so, please let me know the make and model.

 

[Rage187]

samsung, do a search here; not too long ago someone posted a review of it.

 

[BigDaddyD]

The Dell is definitely 25ms

 

[BigDaddyD]

Besides, that dell is just under $600 with the sale.