Displays : Other options besides the 2100FP?

[Chu]

Hello all. RIght now I can get a brand new 2100FP for $950 shipped. When this monitor was around $750 shipped a month back it was a steal, but at $950 are there any other 19" or 20" LCD's that I should seriously consider? LCD is a requirement here -- space is going to be at an EXTREME premium where I'm moving this computer, or I wouldn't even consider it with the huge price premium.

Also, about features, I have a question. I really want this monitor to double as a TV. Because of this, S-Video in is a real nice feature, but I have a question - are there DVI switchboxes like there are VGA switchboxes? I really want to know for the future since next gen consoles might offer DVI out since most HDTV's offer DVI in these days.

-Chu

 

[Mik3y]

most other good 20inchers are the same as the dell 2100fp. the only difference are looks. viewsonic and samsung have monitors that are similar. if i were to get any 20inch lcd, then i'd go with the 2001fp.

 

[DrumBum]

as far as i know, samsung does not have a "similar" monitor to the 2001fp. They have the 213t which is 21.3 inches an. Everyone who I can remember who has used both says the samsung has much better image quality than the dell, but also has a slower response time. Most people prefer the samsung (of course, the samsung will run you $1200). As far as 19" goes, samsung has the 193P which seems to be pretty good, and the Sharp LL-191A-B is a 19" with a faster response time. Anandtech has reviewed all of these monitors.