Monitor Suggestions

Gillbot

Lifer
Jan 11, 2001
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I have a set of Westinghouse 1280x1024 19" panels that i've been debating on replacing with some 1900x1080 widescreens at least 22". However, I'm really liking my Dell 2001FP since it has the input selector button on the front panel. I would really like to get a pair of nice 22-24" 1080 panels that have this same input select button on the front, are there any out there?

My current 2001FP has a bunch of bruises and has seen better days otherwise i'd just get a 2nd one of those and be done. With 3 monitors on my desk, it's getting crowded so I'd like to get two nicer panels and reduce clutter.

The input select would allow me to hook my machines to these two screens and use the selector switch. On my main rig I use DVI to both screens and on the second screen I use VGA with a KVM so I can hook other systems up and still see my main rig when I need to.

I know many monitors will allow you to switch, but it's a pain to go into the menu and switch all the time. I like the ease of the button on the front and would like to stick with that if possible.
 

abekl

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Jul 2, 2011
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How often do you change the input selection on your monitor that placement of that button would influence your purchase?
 

Gillbot

Lifer
Jan 11, 2001
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How often do you change the input selection on your monitor that placement of that button would influence your purchase?

Quite frequently. The KVM is nice, but I use the button on the monitor to switch from DVI to VGA which switches from my main rig to my KVM which is hooked to my other systems.

DVI KVM's aren't cost effective and i'd like to upgrade monitors anyway. I just don't like going through the menu. My current screens have the menu but it's a pain in the behind to navigate there and switch.