Need New Monitor

[mccoady]

I have a 19" Avidav non widescreen lcd monitor that came with my locally built computer and it just went bad after 1 1/2 years which seems kind of soon. I don't even know if Avidav monitors are considered very good or not so maybe that's why it failed. I'm using XP Pro and a GeForce 8500GT card.

Anyway can someone recommend a non widescreen 19" lcd monitor (brand, specific model, etc.) that's considered pretty good between $200-$300? I just need it to fit within a 18"x18" opening in my computer cabinet and it would be nice if the screen could tilt. Also being a Plug and Play (maybe there all that way) and having an auto setup button on the monitor might be helpful. Thanks!

[stiltman]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020%201309821317&bo...d&Order=RATING

just look at the reviews

[redwudz]

I've been very happy with my Hanns-G 22" widescreen montior.

[mccoady]

Yes I have read the reviews but the prices very so much with alot of them getting decent reviews. So there's not that much difference say between a $170 one and a $250 one? And one brand is as good as another?

After only having my last one last only 1 1/2 years I would like to get a good one that lasts 3 or 4 years this time.

[stiltman]

I purchased 2 Hanns.G HX191 last year and they seem to be OK
Personally, I like Dell and Samsung

[mccoady]

Funny I was actually leaning toward either a Samsung or Dell. There are so many Samsungs to pick from I really can't tell the differences in them. Kind of looking at the Samsung 943BX though and newegg says it's a new arrival so maybe that's why there's no reviews, does this seem like a good monitor? Wonder how Dells stack up against Samsungs?

I read on newegg that the software included with Samsungs don't work with some video cards, what does this actually mean? Can't you just plug in a monitor and let Windows set it up?

[Bodyslide]

I have the Samsung 226BW and Love it got it for around 240.00 at Fry's after Christmas....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096

[MOVIEGEEK]

I have this 19" LG and it works great,it has a DVI-D port and supports HDCP:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005106

Key points to look for:
High contrast ratio
Low response time
DVI-D port
Warranty

[Krispy Kritter]

Assuming you are just using the monitor for the usual everyday type office applications and web surfing, then any of the LCD screens will suit your needs just fine. The big difference in price is typically for the technology used in the LCD panel, with the higher priced units having faster refresh rates (among other factors). None of which is necessary unless you are gaming and/or using the monitor extensively for video (TV/video playback).

I'm using NEC AccuSync LCD92VX (19" 4:3) monitors here at work and they are pretty nice monitors. At home I have an ACER 20"WS which has worked well over the last year or so, even for gaming.

For office type work, you mainly just need to watch price and warranty. The other specs won't matter unless you use it for gaming/video.

You also note that you need it to fit into a rack/encosure. If there isn't adequate ventilation, that could be the reason your current LCD failed so soon.

[mccoady]

Yes I just use the monitor for normal use. As far as warranties go most of the ones I've looked at have 3 year warranties but really how useful is this, for instance my Avidav (Jetway) is still under warranty but by the time I pay for shipping it to them and back it might not be worth it. Is this typical for most brands where the faulty monitor has to be shipped back to the manufacturer or do some brands have local service centers?

One last thing I like viewing the screen in 1024 by 768 so the print is not too small for me to read does this affect spec wise what I should be looking for in a monitor?

[budz]

I had a VIEWSONIC 19 inch LCD that qualified for a warranty replacement which was a hassle because they sent me a refurbished unit as the replacement which was worse than the one I returned. After complaining to them I was able to get a brand spanking new one. I paid for the shipping to send them the defective unit and VIEWSONIC didn't charge me for shipping when I had to return that refurbished unit that was bad. They also paid for shipping the new LCD to me as well. I still recommend VIEWSONIC but it does take some work in getting a warranty replacement should you need one.

[bendixG15]

One last thing I like viewing the screen in 1024 by 768 so the print is not too small for me to read does this affect spec wise what I should be looking for in a monitor?

Last time I checked out standard size 19 inch monitors, the native resolution was 1280 by 1024.
If the text is too small, you can always kick it up .

May want to ask how things look at 1024 by 780. (I don't have a 19 incher)

[redwudz]

Most LCDs don't perform well at other than their native resolutions. If you use other resolutions, you may end up with a lower quality image.

My 22" wide screen monitor has a terrible picture at 1024 X 768 or the widescreen version of that, 1360 X 768. But it's crystal clear at it's native resolution of 1680 X 1050. Yes, the text is smaller. Having the widescreen version helps, though, as you have more room for text, even if you enlarge it. Just something to consider.....

[MOVIEGEEK]

Most LCDs don't perform well at other than their native resolutions. If you use other resolutions, you may end up with a lower quality image.

My 22" wide screen monitor has a terrible picture at 1024 X 768 or the widescreen version of that, 1360 X 768. But it's crystal clear at it's native resolution of 1680 X 1050. Yes, the text is smaller. Having the widescreen version helps, though, as you have more room for text, even if you enlarge it. Just something to consider.....

I agree it's best to set the monitor to it's native res and make the icons and fonts bigger.My monitor is 1280x1024 native but if I set it to 1024x768,etc it looks like crap.