Recommendations please: Large (18"+) LCD Monitor

[johnworfin]

I'm looking for a large screen LCD monitor. I've been scouring the reviews (here and there) and frankly I'm confused. Can anyone recommend a monitor that combines:

> High Quality
> High Image Quality
> Ability to handle games, video, and motion in general

?

Of course, my inner gadget-freak would love HDTV and/or portait/landscape ability, but I cannot tell if these are really possible or just a way to spend more money and get less for it.

Speaking of money, I'm looking to spend less than $1600.

Am I dreaming?

 

[yodayoda]

i have a Planar 19" LCD monitor. picked it up for $550 in some incredible deal. works awesome, DVI and VGA inputs, builtin USB hub, and very bright. highly recommended.

 

[scrubman]

are you using the 191M? im looking for a good 19in LCD myself, for a good price of course...

 

[NYHoustonman]

I got the Philips 180P (there are a few, newer 180 models if you check their website). It is great. It has excellent image quality and features, I am yet to have a problem with it.

 

[dansajd]

I'm in the same situation. I'm hearing really good things about the Dell UltraSharp 2000FP:

The DellTM UltraSharpTM 2000FP utilizes a 20.1" (51 cm) Active Matrix TFT LCD that displays sharp and brilliant images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution up to 1600 x 1200 pixels. This display is optimal for Microsoft® Windows®, spreadsheets, multimedia, and any other application that demands high resolution, quality images in a small form factor. The DellTM UltraSharp 2000FP was designed for a wide variety of users ranging from the home, small office, or corporate environment. This monitor has a wider viewing angle, which allows users to view the screen from various positions without compromising image quality. Using a DVI graphics card with a DVI flat panel provides a seamless digital connection - the signal doesn't have to be converted from digital to analog then back to digital again. The higher contrast ratio generates sharper, crisper lines and images. Fast response times provide superior clarity for moving images with "no ghosting". Premium brightness allows for brilliant images with blacker blacks and richer colors. This product has been tested and validated on DellTM systems to ensure it will work with your computer and is compatible with DellTM systems. It is supported by DellTM Technical Support when used with a Dell system. This product includes the following parts: monitor, power cable, software and instructions.

$999.00 at Dell Small Biz. I'm sure you can find some deals to get the price down and I haven't priced it anywhere else. I'm seriously considering this monitor.

 

[scrubman]

oh MAN!! thats funy because that is way hi on my list too... i have heard nothing but good things about it.... i like the idea of the 1600x1200 resolution because i dont like the way graphics are unnatural and sorta squished with the 1280x1024 res... 4:3 versus 5:4

 

[PinchyCM]

I have the Dell 1800FP, I got it for under 450. I love it.