buying a flat screen monitor

Greentea

Hi

Im looking for some advice on what to look for when buying a new flat screen monitor for my computer. And where is best to buy from.

thanks

wolfman

What will yo be using the monitor for? Gaming?

Don't always be fooled by low response times, or technical specifications. The best thing to do is either read reviews from magazines and online, or go to a shop and have a look yourself.

https://www.pcpro.co.uk
https://www.behardware.com
https://www.anantech.com
https://www.tomshardware.com

What kind of budget do you have?

If you have around £250, then this is a great monitor:
http://www.infotechshop.co.uk/products.asp?partno=TFT-Belinea-101920

MercilessKiller

To be honest, the cheap acer's from amazon.co.uk does an AMAZING job for me.. i play a lot of counter-strike source in leagues etc, and its perfect.. im still topping the score boards haha

Greentea

thanks .... im not using it for gaming, just surfing, general stuff.

budget - £100 - £200

MercilessKiller

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000F6RQ9C/qid=1148565510/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl/203-6120775-8135125

I got that one. Its amazing

hechizero

Look for a 3 year warranty, preferably "on-site". You can afford a decent 19" LCD. This one looks decent [url] http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/78604/rb/19326651196 [/url] and comes with free shipping and a good warranty. Whatever you end up choosing, make sure the response time is 16ms or below and that contrast ratio is 500:1 or higher. Good luck!

swebb

http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=605268

I've just bought one of these. So far so good and the best price I've spotted as well.

There is this one that's a tenner less:

http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=605581

viru.doshi

I saw those xerox monitors in pc world, not 100% sure they were the same model but look similar, and i must admit the glass front makes them look very sexy!

tomd84

I would recommend getting a 19" LCD monitor for that price :-) Also use this guide as it will help you with all the specs ect!

Thanks Tom :-)

swebb

viru.doshi wrote:

I saw those xerox monitors in pc world, not 100% sure they were the same model but look similar, and i must admit the glass front makes them look very sexy!

Sexy alright (in a tft type of way). Saved a load of desk space and got rid of the PC speakers. The monitor also tilts 90 degrees and you can view it that way !! (if you video card supports that). It can also swivel left right, up down.