$500+ to spend on a LCD monitor, which is best?

[Maximus96]

mom is giving $500 as bday present for a LCD monitor. I want a good one to play games and watch DVDs. the $500 is not set in stone as i can add more to get a good one. I'm looking for a 19". what I really want is to get the 2001FP from dell but might have a hard time justifying the price to my fiancee. also, is the 2001 a 20" or 21" LCD?

 

[SoCoNCoke]

samsung syncmaster

 

[Maximus96]

is there a model number to this samsung syncmaster?

 

[Zebo]

Cool mom. The BenQ's are the best price/performance LCD's other than that dell you mention which seems overbudget unless your girl kick down a B present too.

 

[Maximus96]

i've gotten used to the big size from my 21" nokia that just died. using my old, old 17" fishbowl monitor sucks. that is why i want the 2001fp. i might be able to get the dell if another hot deal comes along. but right now at $720+tax shipping its a bit too much. how does the 19" dell compare? is 25ms response time that bad? this will be my first LCD monitor so i don't know very much about them.

 

[DGath]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-160-133&depa=0

 

[SUOrangeman]

Wait, you have a fiance' (whose permission you'll need for a purchase) and your mom is giving you $500?

IT"S A TRICK, MAN! DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!!

-SUO

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: DGath
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-160-133&depa=0

is the 25ms bad for gaming?

 

[Thomasag]

Shoot for 16ms and less.

I have yet to find a QUALITY 16ms or less monitor in 19" for under $700.

 

[jfall]

Look at the BenQ FP931

 

[Anubis]

i say spennd 75$ more and get a 22in CRT but thats just me

go with the BenQ or the Syncmaster

 

[Maximus96]

i already had a 21" CRT die on me. also it was bulky as hell and weighted over 50 lbs.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: zaku
i already had a 21" CRT die on me. also it was bulky as hell and weighted over 50 lbs.

yes they are big but man they are nice

a good friend of mine ordered this 65lbs of goodness on my recomendation, im gonna pick up 2 of them soon to replace my 2 19in CRTs i hvae now

 

[Maximus96]

the 16ms BenQ looks kind of ugly to me but is priced just right. I also saw on newegg that ACER has 16ms 19" LCD for around $500. has anybody used ACER LCDs? thanks

 

[Zebo]

I would only use a CRT for gaming. Even 8ms "ghosts".

Anyway here's the benQ LCD check out reviews there.
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-014-043&depa=0

Here is what I'd get though:
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-002-012&depa=0

 

[DJFuji]

watch out for CRTs that are made specifically for business apps. I have a 21" nokia that is great, but the antiglare coating on the screen means that colors are darker than they should be and gaming isn't as good as i would expect from a 21". I get more vibrant colors off my 17". I think CRTs also deteriorate faster than LCDs as far as pixel brightness.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Zebo
I would only use a CRT for gaming. Even 8ms "ghosts".

Anyway here's the benQ LCD check out reviews there.
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-014-043&depa=0

Here is what I'd get though:
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-002-012&depa=0

you do realize that the NEC/MITSUBISHI FP2141SB-BK 22 is teh exact same monitor as the NEC/MITSUBISHI DP2070SB-BK 22

and many us of here cant figure out wht the DP2070 costs more
if you look on the NEC site they have exactly the same specs

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: SoCoNCoke
samsung syncmaster

:thumbsup: I work in the computer area at Staples on Saturdays...we sell about ten different LCDs there...the 17" Syncmasters definately have the best and brightest picture out of everything on display.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: SoCoNCoke
samsung syncmaster

:thumbsup: I work in the computer area at Staples on Saturdays...we sell about ten different LCDs there...the 17" Syncmasters definately have the best and brightest picture out of everything on display.

I would like to get at least a 19".

 

[pandaking]

The best monitors are the Iiyama Prolite E431 - Great viewing angles and blistering 16ms responce time and in my opinion the most superior make of monitors. Check out this PC Pro A list and look at the monitors, all bar one Iiyama's. If you are looking for a 19" which I would not recomend (a waste of money if you ask me) you will be safe purchasing an Iiyama but if not this is a great BIG TFT: Eizo FlexScan L885. Hope you find what you want...

 

[pandaking]

Also note if you are using it more for vid's rather than gaming etc you could get a widescreen with some scart sockets etc best one is the dell

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Get the best 17" LCD - Eizo L568

 

[Maximus96]

how is this LCD from costco? sharp

its got 16ms but no DVI. is DVI a significant improvement over analogue(sp)? my 6800gt has dual dvi out and i feel like i'm not using it to its full potential. i wasn't able to find a review of this monitor.

and the thing with costco is their return policy. i can return it in a few years if it craps out on me if i have the box and receipt. i already have had 2 crts go bad, each after 2-3 years after i bought them.

 

[Maximus96]

heres a viewsonic 19" 16ms for around $500 after rebate, JR


this one has DVI but does not come with a cable. from the spec its better than the sharp i linked aboe. please help me decide.

 

[Anonemous]

get the viewsonic... since it fits your budget and criteria.