A computer screen/monitor needed

Ader1

I have a very old 14 inch computer screen; one of those large bulky ones and the images aren't that crisp either. I'm thinking of buying a larger flat-screen monitor. I don't want to pay a small fortune for it. What should I look out for? Should I consider a refurbished item? Thanks.

forgotmyname

I would buy a used one for pennies over a refurb.

If your not fussy there are plenty of decent size monitors going cheap. I have a 22" one in the cupboard that i never use.

Owain_Moneysaver

What sort of computer are you using that on! A 14" CRT screen may be as low as 800x600 resolution.

A 17" LCD at 1024x768 (if your computer will support it) is still a reasonable resolution for modern purposes and they are given away almost for free these days.

Robisere

After using that eye-watering old 14" monitor, this will blow your mind for less than £60!

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/acer-professional-v226hqlbd-full-hd-21.5-inch-monitor-in-black-um.wv6ee.005/version.asp

But does your computer have a DVI port? If it's only VGA, this would be better and it's cheaper:
https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/acer-professional-v226hqlbd-full-hd-21.5-inch-monitor-in-black-um.wv6ee.005/version.asp

And it has both DVI and VGA ports. Yes, it's refurbished, but comes with a manufacturer's 3 year warranty.

John_Gray

Have a look at those second-hand monitors available from Morgan Computers. We've bought a whole bunch from them over the years....

22" is a good price point; 24" can get significantly more expensive.

Check what your PC output sockets are: SVGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and make sure the monitor you choose has a matching one. Of course!

stator

I've bought plenty of second hand monitors off Gumtree, you can get a real bargain.


You need to check what sort of connections your computer has if it has:
VGA
DVI

HDMI


Most cheap monitors will come with VGA, but if you can find one with DVI or HDMI and your computer has one of those connectors, then get one.

Ader1

Thank you for all your replies. To find out what what my PC output sockets are, do I just identify them by looking at the back of the computer or does it tell me somewhere? I can't find it in 'My Computer'. Thanks.

Ader1

It looks like I've got VGA and a DVI connections. If I had any other type connections, would they be bundled right next to the VGA and DVI connections?

Ader1

Is this a good one to get?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-V276HLCbid-27-inch-LED-Monitor-Full-HD-1080p-6ms-Response-HDMI-DVI/183656182434?hash=item2ac2c2f2a2:g:~cYAAOSwZ8pcTVau:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true

wongataa

Ader1 wrote: »

Is this a good one to get?

That looks suspiciously cheap. Avoid it.

forgotmyname

Very suspicious, not a business yet have over 60 identical monitors available £27.66 and for only 55p postage.

Only that item for sale, all sold within 24 hours, zero feedback as a seller.

Willing to bet nobody will receive one.

I bet they clear out their paypal account instantly.