Buying a touchscreen monitor - what are the differences between these two?

[Nvidiaguy07]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%2419%24%24%24

I need a new monitor for work anyway, and im running windows 8, so I might as well get a touch screen since its not that much more. I found both of these to have pretty decent reviews.

The 200 dollar one has a better score across the board than the 150, but the only difference i see on the spec sheet is that the 150 dollar one only works with windows 8 and 8.1. Since I plan on using it on windows 8 anyway, should I give that one a shot?

Also on a side note - now that chrome will run android apps, will it also allow you to use touch controls? If so im 100x more excited about getting a touch screen monitor.

 

[mfenn]

The difference between the two is that the $200 has HDMI, DVI, and VGA, but the $150 has only DVI and VGA. With the less expensive one, you'll have to run a separate analog audio cable along with the video.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

Ah, so if I was using dvi and a regular stereo cable before, then there's no reason for me to get the more expensive one then.

Just seems kinda cheap for a monitor that size (with touch). Am I missing something?

 

[mfenn]

It's a TN panel, which is why it's relatively cheap. That means that viewing angles aren't going to be amazing and colors probably won't be as accurate as they could be. The reason that it's not a ~$110-120 monitor is due to the touch aspect of it. So you'll have to decide whether or not that's worth it over getting a display with a higher quality panel in about the same price range.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

It's a TN panel, which is why it's relatively cheap. That means that viewing angles aren't going to be amazing and colors probably won't be as accurate as they could be. The reason that it's not a ~$110-120 monitor is due to the touch aspect of it. So you'll have to decide whether or not that's worth it over getting a display with a higher quality panel in about the same price range.

Looking at reviews, it seems like a good unit. I don't think I'll have an issue with it being tn (since I'm using tn without issues at the moment).

I would pay an extra 50 for IPS though if it were out there, but I don't see anything out there with good reviews.

 

[Yuriman]

I got my wife the 27" version of this screen when it was on sale for $220, and I am extremely pleased with it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-581-_-Product

A bit of shopping around might save you $20-30.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

I got my wife the 27" version of this screen when it was on sale for $220, and I am extremely pleased with it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-581-_-Product

A bit of shopping around might save you $20-30.

no vesa mounting holes

I think the TN will be fine - using it for school. I have my desktop hooked up to a projector, so if I have a touch screen monitor - I will be able to use it as whiteboard, and the screen will be mirrored on the PJ. Itll be a huge upgrade over what im currently using.