A good value 24"+ monitor - gaming, watching videos

isofa

As per earlier posts the Dell ones get fantastic reviews and are good value for money, but other displays are stealing their crown.

However the Samsung SyncMaster 2232Bw is one of the best 22" around, I think it's under £200, eBuyer and other websites possibly.

If you want to save a bit more, for 2 inches less the 20" the LG L206WU is a few quid cheaper but with a might higher contrast ratio if you are watching a lot of films.

Try www.froogle.co.uk for prices (Google product search).

JC_Maven

Ok i just searched for another monitor and found this:

https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/22%22+Arianet+Widescreen+LCD+Monitor+With+DVI+-+Black+?productId=31977

so, what is the difference between that and this:

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=5295&tduid=78d1fb4afbfd751230ea10abf0a32014

I mean, its even the same weight! Looks like the same monitor to me...

isofa

You'd be much better off with a top quality smaller display (say 19") than a budget model like that at 22" which will have a more inferior image.

JC_Maven

isofa wrote: »

You'd be much better off with a top quality smaller display (say 19") than a budget model like that at 22" which will have a more inferior image.

Ok, Which ones would you reccommend, within budget?

isofa

JC_Maven wrote: »

Ok, Which ones would you reccommend, within budget?

A good 19" would be the Iiyama ProLite E1908WSV at around £120.

I don't think it has a DVI port, but the image is supposed to be excellent via VGA.

I think it was recently reviewed in either PC Pro or Computer Shopper, so will be in issues in the newsagents (they all rave about it), probably won't be on the website reviews until next month.

I've had and have several Iiyamas for years, all work perfectly, excellent image, bought on recommendation from comparative reviews.

Edited to add - PC Pro Issue Dec 2008. p99 Iiyama ProLite E1908WSV - Labs Winner - £118 from www.misco.co.uk
Have a read in WH Smiths!

JC_Maven

isofa wrote: »

A good 19" would be the Iiyama ProLite E1908WSV at around £120.

I don't think it has a DVI port, but the image is supposed to be excellent via VGA.

I think it was recently reviewed in either PC Pro or Computer Shopper, so will be in issues in the newsagents (they all rave about it), probably won't be on the website reviews until next month.

I've had and have several Iiyamas for years, all work perfectly, excellent image, bought on recommendation from comparative reviews.

Edited to add - PC Pro Issue Dec 2008. p99 Iiyama ProLite E1908WSV - Labs Winner - £118 from www.misco.co.uk
Have a read in WH Smiths!

Will do thanks for the info!

I just did a search and found this:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=290352&CatId=3056

How does this compare to the monitor you are talking about?

and is

VGA (HD-15) the same as HDCP ?

JC_Maven

If a 24" Monitors max resolution is 1680 x 1050, then does that mean that the pixels are 'stretched' in comparison to a 22" of the same resolution?

Will this mean the picture quality is worse or that you have to move further back for a better image?

Ok and also, DVI-D is supposed to offer HD content aswell?

JC_Maven

Has anyone seen any sub-£170 24" Full HD Monitors?

JC_Maven

Ok i have found one. Thanks me.

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=333219&CatId=3057

The only problem is that its response time is 8 ms rather than 5 ms.

Will there be a noticeable difference between the two when gaming?

JC_Maven

Another flurry of questions below bare with me.

I have found this two monitors which look promising:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=331230&Tab=0&NoMapp=0

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=285370&Tab=2&NoMapp=0

1. Which is better?

2. Is the HDMI input actually a replacement for the DVI input or just an alternative?

3.The second of the two monitors does not have a DVI input. What will this mean in terms of connecting peripherals? Will a DVI-HDMI cable be sufficient?