Need Advice on New Monitor

nflesher87 · Jul 12, 2008, 12:17 AM

Have: Dell 2208WFP Ultrasharp

Need: 22" or 24" of higher quality that won't break the bank.

No need to recommend the Samsung 245BW or 226BW, had them and wasn't impressed.
I know the Dell is already one of the better 22 inchers but I have the opportunity to upgrade right now.

Thanks guys, I know there's at least a couple of you here that really know your monitors

Nathan

From_Nowhere · Jul 12, 2008, 12:19 AM

Check out this Acer 22".

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009094

aCid888* · Jul 12, 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by From_Nowhere

Check out this Acer 22".

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009094

+1 cheap and a damn good screens...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145
i game on one of those (my above link) and Crysis, CoD4 and Bioshock to name just a few games look great on it, i know its a bit more money but its worth it

Squirrely · Jul 12, 2008, 12:50 AM

Acer does make good screens. I have a Acer X241W, and it is pristine.

I heard Sceptre screens are good as well. (Do not own one, mainly reviews), such as this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112011

nflesher87 · Jul 12, 2008, 12:57 AM

thanks for the input guys but I'm pretty sure any of those would be a downgrade from the Dell

thoughtdisorder · Jul 12, 2008, 01:13 AM

I have to tell you, you have very good taste! The Dell Ultra sharp is quite impressive and has a decent price tag for what you get. See HERE. Also, don't know if you're a student or not, but Dell typically gives a 12-15% discount to students.

nflesher87 · Jul 12, 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thoughtdisorder

I have to tell you, you have very good taste! The Dell Ultra sharp is quite impressive and has a decent price tag for what you get. See HERE. Also, don't know if you're a student or not, but Dell typically gives a 12-15% discount to students.

thanks, and yep that's the one I have, and I believe I got 15% off when I purchased, if not 20% because I have a business account with them

thoughtdisorder · Jul 12, 2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nflesher87

thanks, and yep that's the one I have, and I believe I got 15% off when I purchased, if not 20% because I have a business account with them

I knew that!

I just re-read your post lol! IMO, you've got a beauty! What do you consider "breaking the bank". (What range?) Have you considered simply moving up to the 24" Dell Ultra? <Here> Hard to beat that product line dollar for dollar for what you get, and it's proven. Now, if you've got a couple of grand, the Digital tiger is sweet!

nflesher87 · Jul 12, 2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thoughtdisorder

I knew that!

I just re-read your post lol! IMO, you've got a beauty! What do you consider "breaking the bank". (What range?) Have you considered simply moving up to the 24" Dell Ultra? <Here>

that would be breaking the bank

POOLESOFT · Jul 12, 2008, 02:48 AM

1920x 1200 4ms or lower dvi or hdmi inputs , you pick size http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...465&CatId=3774 great gamer

thoughtdisorder · Jul 12, 2008, 02:49 AM

If you're looking for size and very nice specs check this out.

As if the clouds parted and W1zzard spoke, a thread arose on TPU:

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=65520

Nice price……

BarbaricSoul · Jul 12, 2008, 12:11 PM

I'm no where near as knowledgable with monitors as I am with other hardware, but I'm currently using a Soyo Topax S 24' wide screen and have been since christmas.I love this thing. Beautiful picture, 1920*1600 native resolution, response time could be better(I havent had any problem with that though) and very resonably priced.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...8/product.html

calvary1980 · Jul 12, 2008, 12:21 PM

LG L227WT much better than the Acer for gaming only a couple stores in America sell this model and you haven't tried the Samsung 245B (not in America)

- Christine

Jul 12, 2008, 12:17 AM	#1
nflesher87 Staff Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Posts: 4,279 (1.79/day) Thanks: 411 Thanked 480 Times in 428 Posts System Specs	Need Advice on New Monitor Have: Dell 2208WFP Ultrasharp Need: 22" or 24" of higher quality that won't break the bank. No need to recommend the Samsung 245BW or 226BW, had them and wasn't impressed. I know the Dell is already one of the better 22 inchers but I have the opportunity to upgrade right now. Thanks guys, I know there's at least a couple of you here that really know your monitors Nathan

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Jul 12, 2008, 12:50 AM	#4
Squirrely Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 358 (0.19/day) Thanks: 38 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts System Specs	Acer does make good screens. I have a Acer X241W, and it is pristine. I heard Sceptre screens are good as well. (Do not own one, mainly reviews), such as this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112011 __________________

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Jul 12, 2008, 12:19 AM	#2
From_Nowhere Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293 (0.16/day) Thanks: 50 Thanked 78 Times in 64 Posts	Check out this Acer 22". Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009094

Jul 12, 2008, 12:57 AM	#5
nflesher87 Staff Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Posts: 4,279 (1.79/day) Thanks: 411 Thanked 480 Times in 428 Posts System Specs	thanks for the input guys but I'm pretty sure any of those would be a downgrade from the Dell

Jul 12, 2008, 01:13 AM	#6
thoughtdisorder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Just South of Mars Posts: 1,168 (0.59/day) Thanks: 194 Thanked 287 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	I have to tell you, you have very good taste! The Dell Ultra sharp is quite impressive and has a decent price tag for what you get. See HERE. Also, don't know if you're a student or not, but Dell typically gives a 12-15% discount to students. __________________ “The Illuminati stole my puppy and locked my DDR2 at 800 Mhz. The bastards.” -TheMailMan78 Help Nirvana Beach grow! BSOD Screen Saver GamePowerUp!

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POOLESOFT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: thomasville ga Posts: 76 (0.04/day) Thanks: 70 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	hi 1920x 1200 4ms or lower dvi or hdmi inputs , you pick size http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...465&CatId=3774 great gamer

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Jul 12, 2008, 02:49 AM	#11
thoughtdisorder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Just South of Mars Posts: 1,168 (0.59/day) Thanks: 194 Thanked 287 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	If you're looking for size and very nice specs check this out. As if the clouds parted and W1zzard spoke, a thread arose on TPU: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=65520 Nice price…… __________________ “The Illuminati stole my puppy and locked my DDR2 at 800 Mhz. The bastards.” -TheMailMan78 Help Nirvana Beach grow! BSOD Screen Saver GamePowerUp!

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Jul 12, 2008, 12:21 PM	#13
calvary1980 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 1,602 (0.80/day) Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 319 Times in 286 Posts System Specs	LG L227WT much better than the Acer for gaming only a couple stores in America sell this model and you haven't tried the Samsung 245B (not in America) - Christine Last edited by calvary1980; Jul 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM. Reason: link.

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