Need some help, can anyone recommend a LCD that meets these requirements:

[darrena]

I am looking for a LCD for use with my Desktop PC (via DVI) and my laptop (via D-sub).

My basic requirements are as follows:

17 inch or 19 inch
Responsive enough for gaming
Does not have an ultra-high resolution so my inspiron 700m can drive it easily.
One button switch between the DVI and D-sub interface so that I can hit my KVM switch and one additional button to go between my laptop and desktop.

Some items that would be nice, but are not necessary:
USB hub
Speakers with a headphone jack, I normally use headphones so I never have my speakers hooked up but it might be nice to have a small set for when I don't want to bother with my headphones.


I have looked at the following:
Dell 1905fp - Looks like it's response is too low 🙁
Dell 1704fp - This is the leading candidate so far
LG L1980U - This seems to be almost perfect!
Viewsonic VP191b - Has all the features I want but Viewsonic has not replied to my email if the input can be switched via one button
Viewsonic VP171b - Same as the 191b
SAMSUNG 915N-BK - Does not have a DVI interface
BenQ FP931 - This looks very promising, does anyone know how easy it is to switch between inputs? The manual indicates that it can only be done via the menu.
SCEPTRE X9g-GAMER - I have never had a high opinion of Sceptre, but this has good reviews. No manual is available so I can't see how easy it is to switch between DVI and analog.
HYUNDAI L90D+ - All the specs look great, but the manual doesn't indicate if there is an easy way to switch the input.
PLANAR PL1910M-BK - The manual indicates that the only way to change the input is via the menu..

So at this point the two monitors that I know suit my requirements are the LG and the Dell 1704FP, does anyone know of any others or have some more information or thoughts on the ones I listed above or have specific information on the LG or Dell?

Thanks!

 

[ryanv12]

I had my dad get the 1905fp, and when I go home for my breaks I use it to game on and it's very good. I would take the manufacturer specs with a grain of salt because they're often inflated. Not to mention that some of those panels use 6-bit screens so they don't produce the 16.7 million colors that 8-bit panels do.

 

[darrena]

I just read some reviews on the LG and it does not look like the one I want... Ugh! This one button switch option is what is killing me! lol

ryanv12, I have heard a lot of good things about the 1905fp, and it meets all my requirements so maybe I will take a chance on it and just use Dell's return policy if it does not suit me...