Need suggestions to replace my 1600x1200 LCD

[JEDI]

i have dual 20" 1600x1200 LCD monitors: Dell 2001fp, and Samsung 204B.

The 2001fp just started giving me problems. there's a 4" thick solid black line running from top to bottom in the middle of the screen. :Q

i bought it in 2005, and i guess it's finally dying.

i noticed that noone makes 1600x1200 monitors anymore.

i actually no longer have a need for dual monitors, but it's convienant.

What resolution should i replace it with?
19" 1440 x 900?
20" 1680 x 1050?
or... ???

 

[bamacre]

It took me about 48 hours to get used to widescreen. And it's true what they say, you won't go back. I'm very happy with my Dell 23in S2903W, which replaced my 2001FP this year. But when I bought it, they were having a special deal, $150 +tax.

 

[jae]

22in widescreen ;-)

 

[Knavish]

Well I hate to give up vertical space, so if I was you I would get at least a 23" to replace it. That way you'll have at least 1920x1080 px. I guess it depends on your budget.

 

[dawza]

Give some thought to a 24" 1920x1200 screen; the pixel pitch is close enough to run next to your remaining 1600x1200 monitor, and a 24" screen is enough of an upgrade to not feel too restricted, if you plan to go solo. You also have the option to purchase a Dell 2007FP (still in production) if you want another 16x12 4:3 screen.

I would stay away from any monitor without at least 1200 vertical pixels, because you WILL miss them.

 

[BaboonGuy]

What's the best/cheapest 24" screen for color reproduction? I can't afford the Dell U2410...

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: BaboonGuy
What's the best/cheapest 24" screen for color reproduction? I can't afford the Dell U2410...

$750, cheap! Might as well go for Apple's LED Cinema Display for that price range.

Here's a Samsung one for $300 on sale at Newegg. It's actually more of a TV (has a DTV tuner!) but it's 1920x1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824001280

 

[Happy00000]

ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch is a good one to try.
This monitor has vivid, crisp colors and is excellent at displaying graphics and video!

 

[BaboonGuy]

Originally posted by: Happy00000
ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch is a good one to try.
This monitor has vivid, crisp colors and is excellent at displaying graphics and video!

Darn that's almost a winner at $200 but it's 1920x1080 and I want 1920x1200 :X

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: BaboonGuy

Originally posted by: Happy00000
ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch is a good one to try.
This monitor has vivid, crisp colors and is excellent at displaying graphics and video!

Darn that's almost a winner at $200 but it's 1920x1080 and I want 1920x1200 :X

Does 120 fewer lines really make that much of a difference though when we're talking at least $100 savings? It's 16:10 vs 16:9, the latter of which seems to be the way things are starting to move.

 

[BaboonGuy]

Originally posted by: mmntech

Originally posted by: BaboonGuy

Originally posted by: Happy00000
ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch is a good one to try.
This monitor has vivid, crisp colors and is excellent at displaying graphics and video!

Darn that's almost a winner at $200 but it's 1920x1080 and I want 1920x1200 :X

Does 120 fewer lines really make that much of a difference though when we're talking at least $100 savings? It's 16:10 vs 16:9, the latter of which seems to be the way things are starting to move.

Well I'm currently on a 1600x1200 monitor so it'd feel weird going to 1080. It's like I'm getting a new screen but it's smaller (in one regard). I don't like that :X

Plus I do video editing so the more screen real estate I have the better, especially vertically (so as to better view multiple tracks).