Recommend LCD for under $300

[sygyzy]

Preferably IPS over TN. $300 or under. DVI a must, HDMI would be nice. Widescreen.

Mostly use for desktop/office applications (65%), gaming (25%), and video (10%). Rarely watch any full blown movies on my desktop. I am a bit confused about native resolution and optimal resolution so take it easy on me. Don't really know the practical difference between 16:10 and 16:9.

Would be great if there's a deal going on right now. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Athadeus]

Isn't it annoying that you still can't search Newegg by panel type? Someone else will probably find more and a better option, because I am not very good at recognizing which are IPS.

This maybe?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116421

The response time is a bit high and would probably be a problem for gaming if you're at all sensitive to ghosting.

For LCDs, optimal resolution = native resolution. The only 'practical difference' between 16:10 and 16:9 is that some people are easily upset over a few (usually 120) vertical pixels. I guess I would be too if the cost did not reflect the difference proportinately.

 

[busydude]

Mostly use for desktop/office applications (65&#37, gaming (25%), and video (10%). Rarely watch any full blown movies on my desktop. I am a bit confused about native resolution and optimal resolution so take it easy on me. Don't really know the practical difference between 16:10 and 16:9.

16:10 is good option for productivity, like in your case. There is more vertical space to work on. 1680X1050, 1920X1200 resolutions are 16:10. Unfortunately, I do not see any 16:10 IPS monitor for under $300.

16:9 is the standard wide screen aspect ratio, good for movies and games although these are very subjective and based on user preferences. 16:9 is the popular aspect ratio right now when compared with 16:10 monitors.

Dell released a new line of Ultrasharps, at 23" and 22" at 1920X1080. Although the 22" model is less expensive than the 23" one, its not recommended due to the fact that reading text is not going to be easy on a 22" with a resolution of 1080p.

Link 23" Dell U2311 H $300
Link 22" Dell U2211H $259

The last time I checked, there was availability issues with these models. May be some one else can confirm the availability situation.

For 16:10 there is dell U2410 for $540 and HP ZR24w for $425

 

[sygyzy]

Isn't it annoying that you still can't search Newegg by panel type? Someone else will probably find more and a better option, because I am not very good at recognizing which are IPS.

This maybe?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116421

The response time is a bit high and would probably be a problem for gaming if you're at all sensitive to ghosting.

For LCDs, optimal resolution = native resolution. The only 'practical difference' between 16:10 and 16:9 is that some people are easily upset over a few (usually 120) vertical pixels. I guess I would be too if the cost did not reflect the difference proportinately.

Thanks for clearing things up.

16:10 is good option for productivity, like in your case. There is more vertical space to work on. 1680X1050, 1920X1200 resolutions are 16:10. Unfortunately, I do not see any 16:10 IPS monitor for under $300.

16:9 is the standard wide screen aspect ratio, good for movies and games although these are very subjective and based on user preferences. 16:9 is the popular aspect ratio right now when compared with 16:10 monitors.

Dell released a new line of Ultrasharps, at 23" and 22" at 1920X1080. Although the 22" model is less expensive than the 23" one, its not recommended due to the fact that reading text is not going to be easy for a 22" with a resolution of 1080p.

Link 23" Dell U2311 H $300
Link 22" Dell U2211H $259

The last time I checked, there was availability issues with these models. May be some one else can confirm the availability situation.

For 16:10 there is dell U2410 for $540 and HP ZR24w for $425

So if I am ok with the 16:9, they will be easier to find and probably, as a result, cheaper? I am ok with that then. I read about the new Dell Ultrasharps. I will look into the U2311H for $300. I missed some deals earlier this month that had them at $239.

You both really helped me out, explained it all in plain English, and offered some useful advice. Thanks again!

 

[darkewaffle]

I purchased a refurb NEC 20WMGX2 (20inch IPS, 1680 x 1050) from NEC's online shop for about $160 and have been very pleased with it. Still an excellent display and I can get by with a 5770 for a long while.

Point is, refurbs from NEC might be a good option. Also the Dell outlet is worth checking out if you're looking for a quality display sub 300.

 

[Zargon]

16:10 is good option for productivity, like in your case. There is more vertical space to work on. 1680X1050, 1920X1200 resolutions are 16:10. Unfortunately, I do not see any 16:10 IPS monitor for under $300.

16:9 is the standard wide screen aspect ratio, good for movies and games although these are very subjective and based on user preferences. 16:9 is the popular aspect ratio right now when compared with 16:10 monitors.

16:10 WAS the standard, till LCD TV's and monitors became similar sizes

any monitor that is 16:9 is likely a TV rebranded.

16:10 is the best aspect ration due to more vertical pixles like you said though(I didnt want to quote the whole shebang)


check dealnews on those dell links, as they had a coupon out for some of the ultrasharps that are being replaced with new models

 

[LokutusofBorg]

If you want an IPS monitor then you'll need to look a little further than Newegg. The LCD thread stickied in this forum is a good place to start.

Dell has the 2209WA and the U2410 yasasvy linked above. I just got a pair of U2410s at work and they're spectacular monitors.