Help me pick a new monitor please

[oily_17]

It was my birthday yesterday and my wife has given me money for a new monitor.

There are so many to choose from, so if anyone would like to suggest some,any help is appreciated.

Wish List

£180 /$360 USD limit
19" Widescreen (or bigger/maybe not possible with budget)
Vesa wall mounting capability(if possible)
Not bothered about speakers
Black or black on silver colour
DVI connection
UK seller if possible,but will try any.

If I can match the above,great,but open to any suggestions.Here is one from a quick search I like.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=583843

Thanks in advance.

 

[ADV4NCED]

The Samsung 940BF isn't bad...

But if I can suggest, hold on to your money, save up and buy bigger, maybe 20" or 22".

You already have a 19" according to your specs so its pointless buying another 19".

 

[oily_17]

The Samsung 940BF isn't bad...

But if I can suggest, hold on to your money, save up and buy bigger, maybe 20" or 22".

You already have a 19" according to your specs so its pointless buying another 19".

Yeah would like bigger but budget limits me, and this is going into another room with my new build in sig so will need another monitor soon.

 

[mullered07]

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/128036


same make, but 22" and 1000:1 contrast ratio. not a bad price if you ask me

 

[oily_17]

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/128036


same make, but 22" and 1000:1 contrast ratio. not a bad price if you ask me

Thanks mullered,great price for a 22",on the short list.

 

[HellasVagabond]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-051-SA&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-045-LG&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

Both are Great monitors....The Samsung has better Image Quality but the LG is 2 inches bigger...

 

[oily_17]

Thanks HellasVagabond,might be worth spending little bit more for >19" screen.

I hadn't realized screens had dropped in price so much since I bought my last one LOL

 

[Mediocre]

The best investment I ever made:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112174
Sceptre 37" 1080p LCD - Especially for first person shooters.... I paid $1,000, down to $799 after rebate...

 

[HellasVagabond]

I have a 55 inch but i cant play games on it...I doubt i could on a 37 inch either...The best for my taste and for 30cm distance is a24-30 inch LCD.

 

[Grings]

http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...category_id=364&manufacturer_id=0&tid=2225s1w
http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...7&category_id=364&manufacturer_id=0&tid=c2201
http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.asp...ode=1&NavigationKey=11109,396680000&InMerch=1
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=615581
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=573098

heres a few

 

[Mediocre]

I have a 55 inch but i cant play games on it...I doubt i could on a 37 inch either...The best for my taste and for 30cm distance is a24-30 inch LCD.

Bah its easy, i'm ~3ft away, and can just barely view all of it without 'turning my head'

its like being fully emersed in WoW or BF2...hell my k/d ratio went up .5 w/the new monitor

 

[HellasVagabond]

Like i said i dont like to be more than 30-40cm away from a monitor and even in my 21inch i have to turn my head to look around so a 37 inch is overkill...However i am getting an 24 inch in a couple of months and i hope that even that aint too large.

 

[oily_17]

.... I paid $1,000, down to $799 after rebate...

Dont think the wife would swing £400+ for my new screen..LOL,but nice anyway!!

@Grings - Going to check your links out now

 

[oily_17]

Ok,looks like I could be tempted by the 22" LG monitor (thanks to HellasVagabond)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-045-LG&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

Read a couple of reviews below about problems with ghosting...etc, but seems to be USA customers only,better standards for European market.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1130522&highlight=lg226

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2038000&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear


There is a new computer shop opening in town today,so going to see if I can get any new opening deals LOL
If not,looks like I will order this tonight,the money is already burning a hole in my pocket.

 

[Grings]

nice panel, and cheaper here http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=17293

 

[oily_17]

nice panel, and cheaper here http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=17293

Thanks for that Grings

 

[Grings]

i just noticed this, its got nothing to do with your question, its just a damn good deal
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-134-AM