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Which LCD to Pick

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Karonaway

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I am looking to buy a new monitor for my computer. I have about $350 of Circuit City Gift Cards so that is where I am looking to buy my monitor. I ran across a couple of choices that have gotten good reviews so I want to know what people think, or if they have a better choice. I am looking at the Gateway FPD2185W 21", HP f2105 21", and the Samsung SyncMaster 204B. I saw the Gateway and HP at a local store today. Both were nice looking. I play games like Battle for Middle Earth 2 and Empire at War. Love playing games like NeverWinter as well. I like watching movies in my home office too. So, what does everybody think. This is going with my new computer that I am building.

P.S. Any thoughts on buying an LCD TV that has PC inputs?

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I have never been dissapointed by Samsung. But it's always best to use the monitor in person before buying.

I have always bought my LCDs at Staples as the manager there lets me bring in my PC and try the monitors on my video card before I buy.
 
Of those three, we have two at work.
The Gateway & the Samsung.

I can't speak for the HP, but the Gateway is a better monitor than the Samsung IMO.

The contrasts between colors seem more accurate on it, & the viewing angles are horrible on the Samsung.

Of course, you also get the video inputs (composite, s-video, component), the built in USB hub, & HDCP compliancy with the Gateway.

Both have portrait mode (pivot capability).
 
Thanks a lot, I appreciate the info. Good to see that you like the Gateway, I have been leaning towards it, I wonder how it is for games?
 
Meh, i'm not sure i'd say i like the Gateway, just i'd prefer it over the Samsung.

I actually like the design of the Samsung better, & i don't really like widescreens that are lower than 1920x1200, but the Gateway's picture does seem to be better quality.

I'd suggest considering the NEC Multisync 20WMGX2: http://www.necdisplay.com/products/Prod...lassificationFamily=2&Classification=1

Sure, it's not cheap, but it'll be far better than the ones you're presently deliberating over.
 
Well, the problem with that is they don't sell it at Circuit City and that is where I have to shop.(Gift Cards) Does
 
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