dragonfly November 20, 2006 Share dragonfly Member November 20, 2006 So I am looking at monitors, cause I'm gonna buy one in January. I'd like to keep it under 800 if possible, but I do have 2 in mind. Viewsonic Dell The Dell is 2" bigger, and a heck of a lot more expensive. I looked at the specs a bit, but is it worth the extra money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgic November 20, 2006 Share Metallurgic Member November 20, 2006 Depending on what you play/do on your PC, I would stick with a Viewsonic or Samsung 22 inch. Avoid Dell whenever possible (overpriced). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk November 20, 2006 Share Lunk Member November 20, 2006 I've got the Viewsonic 19" wide-screen. And I'm quite happy with it. So, I would recommend the viewsonic over the dell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovik November 20, 2006 Share Vovik Member November 20, 2006 I've got a ViewSonic myself, only it's a CRT 21". If getting a LCD I'd go for something big, with res higher that 2000x1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruten November 20, 2006 Share Kruten Member November 20, 2006 Go with the Viewsonic. It's just as good as the Dell. I think they use the same screens Macs do like Dell. That or I got it mixed up with something else. No way the $430 and 2-inch difference is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaM2 November 20, 2006 Share akaM2 Member November 20, 2006 I just bought the 20" widescreen dell the diff is that the dell's have Hi-Def Controllers in them, so they can correctly use like a hidef cable box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher November 20, 2006 Share Preacher Member November 20, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16824009089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymo November 20, 2006 Share anonymo Member November 20, 2006 If getting a LCD I'd go for something big, with res higher that 2000x1500 Good luck with that...if you can post a link to one with more than 1920x1200 I'd love you forever. (more so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo November 20, 2006 Share Cujo Member November 20, 2006 i have the dell 2405fpw and it's excellent. especially having my satellite box hooked up to the s-video input and being able to do picture in picture watching the leaf game while playing cs is awesome. that said, i have not heard the greatest things about the new 2407 panel. i know it's a 6 bit panel rather than an 8 bit like the 2405. the cheaper panels allow them to have quicker response time but at a cost to quality. i've heard (from a customer) excellent things about that 24 inch acer. certainly the price is very good. acer doesn't have the greatest reputation but the specs for the price can't be beat. it most definitely has a 6 bit panel based on the response time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjester November 20, 2006 Share benjester Member November 20, 2006 I tend to like the dell monitors, but they are over priced. Then again, I got a hook up... my company buys dell. 8) Black Friday, best buy will have the Westinghouse 22" WS on sale for 200.00 It has all the connectors that you would want or need. http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=60 granted, I know nothing about their quality... just an option for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 20, 2006 Author Share dragonfly Member November 20, 2006 I'm liking the look of that acer! I'll keep my eye on it. The only thing is I like the warranty that's easily purchased @ futureshop or staples, and if there's a problem with my monitor i jsut bring it in and get a new one in 1/2 hour... That's definitely a good start though, i'm almost already sold! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playaa November 20, 2006 Share Playaa Member November 20, 2006 if you don't HAVE to have 24", check this out: Today's Smack is the ViewSonic VG2030wm Flat Panel Monitor. It's a 20" widescreen TFT with a 1680x1050 resolution, 5ms response time, an 800:1 contrast ratio, and 300 cd/m2 brightness. It also contains integrated speakers and an amplifier for a rich stereo sound. The deal will start at $329.99 with free shipping and continue to be discounted until the limited quantity is gone. www.jellyfish.com/sotd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 20, 2006 Author Share dragonfly Member November 20, 2006 Upon more review readings, teh acer tends to bleed some light in dark games (ie fear, etc) and i like dark games but the viewsonic for not much more @ ncix looks pretty good. I'm thinking 22"+ size, widescreen. not really any point to go from 19 to 20 imho. Thanks though playaa. Also: i am going to use it for recording music, gaming, and watching some dvd's. Any suggestions from newegg arent really helpful, cause they wont ship to canada to the best of my knowledge. Maybe you could refute that cujo? idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek November 21, 2006 Share TheGeek Member November 21, 2006 I'd go with any samsung. I have a 940BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo November 21, 2006 Share Cujo Member November 21, 2006 haha, i forgot you're from up here as well. infonec and canadacomputers are my favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 21, 2006 Author Share dragonfly Member November 21, 2006 (edited) ...canadacomputers are my favs. LOL! A little bias shining through??? I already peaked there too though. And by "up here" you mean really up here! Im Thunder Bay area A whole different country than S. ON! I'll check out the other site. thanks cujo Edit: from infonec I like this one Edited November 21, 2006 by DarkArchon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo November 21, 2006 Share Cujo Member November 21, 2006 haha i don't work at canada computers anymore. infonec is my fav and it's just down the street from where i work now. that samsung seems to be the best monitor in that price range. i'd try and find 799 for the acer if i were you but it's not a huge deal i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill November 21, 2006 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member November 21, 2006 Not sure if they ship (for free) to Canada but if you were thinkin' bout the Dell, now is the time - as in *right now* b4 the deal goes away. Dell Home - HOT! - 24" Wide LCD Flatpanel Monitor for $577 Dell 2407FPW 24" LCD Flatpanel computer monitor for $679 with free shipping. Add one to your cart, and an additional 15% discount automatically appears, making it $577 with free shipping. Picked my refurbed (essentially new) ones up back in April for $500 - no regrets at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo November 21, 2006 Share Cujo Member November 21, 2006 (edited) hmm, it's 899 on dell.ca edit - haha that is a sick deal though. maybe dark you could get someone on here to buy it and then ship to you. it would probably still be cheaper. Edited November 21, 2006 by Cujo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 21, 2006 Author Share dragonfly Member November 21, 2006 (edited) Not sure if they ship (for free) to Canada but if you were thinkin' bout the Dell, now is the time - as in *right now* b4 the deal goes away. Dell Home - HOT! - 24" Wide LCD Flatpanel Monitor for $577 Dell 2407FPW 24" LCD Flatpanel computer monitor for $679 with free shipping. Add one to your cart, and an additional 15% discount automatically appears, making it $577 with free shipping. Picked my refurbed (essentially new) ones up back in April for $500 - no regrets at all. Ah!!! Ok, I'll decide by tonight. THANKS FLITTER!!!! You do know this might mean more headshots headed your way, right? Edit: so even with the little things that you've heard, cujo, and the .87 dollar right now , and the fact that in Jan i can sell my 19" for $250, would you say go for it? I just remember you hearing some stuff about these monitors, though I cant imagine the problems being any worse at all than any problems taht any other monitor might have that i've been looking at... What sort of time frame do you think i have flitter? I might order tonight... Edited November 21, 2006 by DarkArchon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo November 21, 2006 Share Cujo Member November 21, 2006 for that price i'd be all over it if i didn't already have one. if you can find someone in the us to order it for you and ship it to you then it's still gonna end up much cheaper than the 899 plus taxes you'd pay off dell.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill November 21, 2006 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member November 21, 2006 Deal prob good through this evening into the night - not likely tomorrow though. -Fk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill November 21, 2006 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member November 21, 2006 Sorry mate - 15% off deal is still working at Dell but they raised thier base prices so the 24" wide is now $679 I'd recommend Dell Outlet for the 24" (where I got mine from - everything I've gotten from there is essentially new) - price is $609 - which is solid, but shipping and (for me) taxes tacks on another c-note so -Fk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovik November 21, 2006 Share Vovik Member November 21, 2006 If getting a LCD I'd go for something big, with res higher that 2000x1500 Good luck with that...if you can post a link to one with more than 1920x1200 I'd love you forever. (more so) http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/11/21/voodoo_30_inch_lcd/ but, yeah, i wanted to say 1920x1200 is good nuff prolly. it's just my 21" can do 2048x1536 that's why I thought bigger lcds can do more... 1920x1200 is not too bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 21, 2006 Author Share dragonfly Member November 21, 2006 (edited) that was fast! but still, only 100 more. free shipping, and i've got someone lined up to purchase tonight. If it's still 679 i'm gonna go for it. still a lot cheaper than 899! Edit: I ordered it. Came to 790 with tax/shipping/etc (890 with 87c/dollar). Hopefully crossing the boarder I wont get charged big time! That'd suck. I guess we'll see soon enough. Thanks for the help. Edited November 22, 2006 by DarkArchon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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