Monitor Recommendations (1080p, 24"+)

[Revolution09]

I haven't been paying attention to any new hardware in the last few years, but it's time to spend some money again! I'm looking for a new monitor, something with a native resolution of at least 1920x1080 and a minimum of 24". It will be for video and photo editing, graphic design and other professional multimedia uses so accurate color reproduction is important. I have a 27" LED Apple Cinema Display with my Mac Pro but looking for something a bit cheaper to plug my laptop into. Any suggestions?

 

[superjim]

There's very few 24" monitors that fit all those requirements. The only 2 I can think of that fit all of the above are the HP LP2475w (8-bit H-IPS panel) and the Dell 2407WFP (8-bit S-PVA panel). Both have 1920x1200 resolution. Google for reviews.

If you're doing video/photo editing, the extra 120 pixels in height is huge from 1080p, at least to me it was, as I do similar work. Programming, photo editing, web design, occasional video editing and lots of gaming. I bought a ~$200 1080p TN monitor from Dell (G2410) and was disgusted with it even after hours of adjustments. Never will I use TN panels again.

Of course you could go higher screen size with better panels but then you're easily flirting with/over $1000. Take a hard look at the HP, it's known to be the best "editing" monitor under a grand. B&H photo has some user reviews on it.

 

[cantholdanymore]

Another option:asus proart pa246q

 

[birthdaymonkey]

Dell U2412M or U2410M are good choices. Both are IPS panels, 1920x1200. The 2410 is older and a bit more expensive. It is a wide gamut display, whereas the 2412 is not. 2410 is CCFL backlit, and 2412 is LED backlit. Both offer good color accuracy, especially after calibration.

 

[Revolution09]

Thank you for the replies! So far the Asus PA246Q has my interest. What else should I look at in that $500 price range with similar features/specs?