Best LCD?

[RSI]

I inquired about LCDs a while ago here, now I'm just curious, if I were to go for it, what one? Never followed 'em really. I knew my stuff about monitors for a while, and I could probably make a fairly intelligent purchase in terms of a CRT monitor, but when it comes to LCD technology, I'm at a loss here. So, I'd appreciate it if possibly you could share your experiences with LCDs and perhaps put in a few suggestions as to which LCD monitor is best (highest quality, longest lasting, easiest on eyes, etc etc).

Thanks!

 

[fr]

bump because it sucks to not have anyone reply.


I have a Viewsonic VG150 and I like it (except for the one stuck pixel).

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: fr
bump because it sucks to not have anyone reply.


I have a Viewsonic VG150 and I like it (except for the one stuck pixel).

 

[TJN23]

my friend got that new Hyundai 17 LCD that people have been talking about here in AT, someone needs to help me out with the model number.

says it works like a charm so far *knocks on wood*

 

[LordJezo]

Why not post this in the General Hardware forum?

 

[TJN23]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
Why not post this in the General Hardware forum?

cause you can usually get replies quicker here, although they might not be the most helpful

 

[Random Variable]

If you're talking about something that won't cost you an arm and a leg, either the NEC 1850X or the Eizo FlexScan L685.

 

[RSI]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
Why not post this in the General Hardware forum?

Because I'm usually in OT, and I'm familiar with the people here, as I'm sure they know me a lot better than the GH crowd. It's just like asking a few buddies what they think. I don't see what the big deal is there.

Anyway, thanks for the replies.

 

[RossMAN]

What's your budget?

If it's around $500 and you have a CostCo near you then you're gonna love me (in a platonic heterosexual manner, of course)!

CostCo B&M is going to have a 17" LCD on sale for $499 sometime in August.

 

[RSI]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What's your budget?

If it's around $500 and you have a CostCo near you then you're gonna love me (in a platonic heterosexual manner, of course)!

CostCo B&M is going to have a 17" LCD on sale for $499 sometime in August.

Haha.. Well right now I don't have a budget. But, if you say in august, well I will likely be able to fork out the cash by then, depending on how much money I've already put away for school. What kind of 17" LCD is it?

 

[thawolfman]

This is the one that TJN is referring to. I have it and love it. Looks great in UT and Max Payne and great in Windows.

Might be something to check out

 

[RossMAN]

Valid between August 12 - 18, 2002 at CostCo B&M and on CostCo.com:

Envision 17" LCD with TV tuner and remote
Analog, Composite Video, S Video, TV Antenna/Cable, Input Video Signals

Oops I'm an idiot I thought the price was $499 but it's $699

 

[kassy]

I have a NEC LCD 1700V - paid around $700.
No problems with it so far.

 

[RSI]

Are any of the LCDs here good?

 

[RossMAN]

Here's an awesome deal if you qualify for the coupon

 

[Kingofcomputer]

At least 450:1 contrast, 300 cd/m2, 25ms or lower response time, dvi input, av input (not so important if you're not using this as your only multimedia center), built-in tv-tuner with pip (not so important, same reason).

For 15", Eizo L365, Hitachi 155V, Samsung 151P/152T, Viewsonic VX500, all are over $500 for list price.
When there is hot deal, you could get one close to $400.

 

[flom]

If you want to spoil yourself and get the Samsung 171P LCD. I got mine for $830 and the specs blow the competition away. It's not worth getting unless you have a decent graphics card w/digital out. This is possibly the best looking monitor I have ever seen. Only problem I've had so far is that they shipped it with a DVI-D input and my graphics card is DVI-I but Samsung is sending me a new cable to install for free.

 

[Kingofcomputer]

nothing wrong with DVI-D, all current dvi input LCD are DVI-D input,
most video cards use DVI-I to carry additional analog signal in order for you to use DVI-I to DB15 converter, you plug the DVI-D to DVI-D cable into DVI-I port for using digital signal.
few oem version video cards use DVI-D.

 

[azkiwi]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
Why not post this in the General Hardware forum?

uum - because its about video?

I've had a Viewsonic VG191 for about 8 mos now - loving every minute of it. Just make sure you get a digital output and response time under 25ms. As usual bigger is better.