Tft, How big

swizzle_2

Been looking at an Acer tft monitor for home use. But how big? Just needed for normal home use. I have a 17" crt at mo.

Was looking at a 19" but is that too big?

Thanks

Want to spend £150-£200

drahcir_2

ive got a 19 tft (not acer) and i wouldnt go back to a 17

wolfman

A 19" tft will run at the same native resolution as a 17" tft, the only difference is that it's larger in physical size.

As a rough guide a reasonable (up to date, recent) 17" tft will cost you around £170-200, and a 19" tft from about £250.

You can get cheaper alternatives. Either way I'd read around, check out reviews etc... Acer aren't bad, but they're not great either. I'm sat infront of one now at work. Average screens often with a cheapish, or plasticy looking build.

tigermatt

Where were you looking at purchasing the Acer display from? eBuyer have a few of them at very cheap prices. http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=UFNQcm9kdWN0U2VhcmNoUmVzdWx0cw%3D%3D&mfr_uid=174&cat_uid=12&keywords=&order_col=sell_price&order=ASC&show=stock&Submit=filter tigermatt

swizzle_2

Thats where i`d seen them after looking on pricerunner, reviews look good.

rogerramjet

If you've a Staples store near you check them out, they have a Gateway 19" TFT and a Sapmton (rebadged samsung) 19" TFT for sale for £179.00 at the mo.

davey210

medion 17" tft monitor for £99.00 in somerfield today. only 2 left in the Middlesbrough store though

phil999_2

i would recommed 17. 15 is too small and 19 is ok if you have the space.

zacspeed_2

The Acer TFT's usually have an 8ms response time, which is probably much lower than the Medion ones.
They are a very good quality monitor - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one.

CheeseOnToast

I use a 17" at work and I think it's perfectly big enough for home use - a 19" would probably be better but not neccesary if you can save a hundred quid.

coolagarry

The 19" would be the better buy if you wanted to use it as a tv as well