What can $150 get for a display?

[Jim Bancroft]

I didn't see an Anandtech display buyer's guide so thought I'd ask here. With $150 to spend and looking for a 22-27" monitor, what looks good?

My requirements are fairly simple; I don't need extreme resolution or response times, but need a non-glossy surface to keep the house lights from reflecting in my eyes. After that, something that doesn't ghost when dragging windows around and as much resolution as feasible is what I'm after.

No heavy gaming on this and I can live with a 22" size. I'd like a brand that's known for at least good quality, not a junk OEM, though I realize that all brands are capable of putting out a stinker or two.

Not sure about IPS or whatever else is out there; the more I read about the various display types the more I get confused.

Open to suggestions, and thanks!

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Newegg is running a special AOC 24 inch IPS monitor for $150.-

If it was my $$$ I'd probably go for it.

 

[jkauff]

This is what I've got:

http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX23.../dp/B008RM235I

It's got an LED backlight, and it's an IPS unit. I have another monitor, a 23" Acer LCD that was only about $30 cheaper, and there's no comparison. I've run a couple of games on it, and it seems more than adequate, but mostly I use it for daily computing and watching movies. HD movies look great. Excellent color quality and reasonably deep blacks. I've had it for about a year, and the price has since come down into the $150 area. I recommend it highly.

 

[realibrad]

Two pretty good options are the following.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4014377&cm_sp=

or this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4236174&cm_sp=