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thephuse · 12-25-2004, 02:25 PM

Hey guys
I need to buy a new monitor, and I'd like to get an LCD monitor.. I have about 200 bucks to spend, but I guess I could add another $100 or maybe a bit more if i need to.

I was lookin for a 17" monitor. I watch a lot of movies and play some fps' and games., but im not really familiar with lcd's.. any suggestions? I'd like to keep the price down if possible.. but if I need to pay of quality, I guess I'm going to need to..

I dont need top-of-the-line., but something I can do what I like to do w/ it..

Thanks for ur helps

sailor · 12-25-2004, 08:32 PM

Watch deal forums (like techbargains.com or dealnews.com) for deals on LCDs. Every now and then a decent 17" LCD will come up for about $200.

cyrnel · 12-25-2004, 08:41 PM

17" 1280x1024 LCD's were going for $179-199 the day after Thanksgiving. Watch for surprise end-of-year sales the next couple days.

If you have the space and won't be moving it around a CRT will be easier on your eyes and wallet. $200 buys a very nice tube display these days. Higher resolution, faster refresh, brighter. Downsides of course size, weight, and power draw.

soccerchamp76 · 12-25-2004, 09:32 PM

Things to shoot for:
Resolution: 1280x1024
Refersh rate: 16ms
Input: DVI (if you have a DVI output on your video card)

thephuse · 12-27-2004, 03:51 PM

how is this one?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...005-026&depa=1
I found it on newegg, and it's supposed to have DVI.. its out of stock now.. but its pretty good for a pretty good price.. wat do u think?

fugue_life · 12-30-2004, 07:40 PM

i actually have that same monitor, and purchased it from new egg. I love it so far, no dead pixels and i haven't noticed any ghosting on games like cs and doom or WoW (which is all I really play) If you have a decent video card I would definently recommend. the driver software interface is crap but not really that important anyway. pm if you have any questions about it

ibis · 01-02-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrnel

If you have the space and won't be moving it around a CRT will be easier on your eyes...

I would have to disagree. I've used only LCD for years... now when I have to use a CRT it makes me dizy. I'm rairly sure it has to do with the refreshing of a CRT.

12-25-2004, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	Need a new Monitor Hey guys I need to buy a new monitor, and I'd like to get an LCD monitor.. I have about 200 bucks to spend, but I guess I could add another $100 or maybe a bit more if i need to. I was lookin for a 17" monitor. I watch a lot of movies and play some fps' and games., but im not really familiar with lcd's.. any suggestions? I'd like to keep the price down if possible.. but if I need to pay of quality, I guess I'm going to need to.. I dont need top-of-the-line., but something I can do what I like to do w/ it.. Thanks for ur helps __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

12-25-2004, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Watch deal forums (like techbargains.com or dealnews.com) for deals on LCDs. Every now and then a decent 17" LCD will come up for about $200. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

12-25-2004, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	Things to shoot for: Resolution: 1280x1024 Refersh rate: 16ms Input: DVI (if you have a DVI output on your video card) __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

12-27-2004, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	how is this one? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...005-026&depa=1 I found it on newegg, and it's supposed to have DVI.. its out of stock now.. but its pretty good for a pretty good price.. wat do u think? __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

12-30-2004, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
fugue_life Insane Location: under the stairs	i actually have that same monitor, and purchased it from new egg. I love it so far, no dead pixels and i haven't noticed any ghosting on games like cs and doom or WoW (which is all I really play) If you have a decent video card I would definently recommend. the driver software interface is crap but not really that important anyway. pm if you have any questions about it __________________ ba-weep=gra=na-weep-nini-bon?

12-25-2004, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	17" 1280x1024 LCD's were going for $179-199 the day after Thanksgiving. Watch for surprise end-of-year sales the next couple days. If you have the space and won't be moving it around a CRT will be easier on your eyes and wallet. $200 buys a very nice tube display these days. Higher resolution, faster refresh, brighter. Downsides of course size, weight, and power draw.