LCD Monitor Suggestions

[gamer210]

I finally decided to upgrade to an LCD monitor, but I'm not sure which brand to get. I've narrowed it down to these three

Sceptre - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824112006
Samsung - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824001087
Viewsonic - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824116066
EDIT -- Viewsonic - http://www.legendmicro.com/store/more_info.asp?product_ID=4217

I'm leaning towards the Sceptre at the moment. I have used them in the past, only for CRT monitors, and like the contrast ratio (1000:1). It's also the least expensive. The Viewsonic one isn't bad and I use them at work/school. I have also heard that Samsung makes good monitors. If any of y'all can suggest any other monitors, just let me know. I'm looking to spend ~$200-~300. I'm pretty sure my X1950 Pro can handle the 1680x1050 resolution.

Also, could someone explain the difference between the actual displays, i.e. is one type better than the other. For example, Newegg claims that the Sceptre uses a TFT panel, the Samsung uses an a-si TFT/TN, and the Viewsonic uses Active matrix & TFT. Is there any real difference, or are they all the same?

EDIT -- added Samsung VX2025WM. Uses MVA display panel instead of TN.

 

[Casheti]

Samsumg imo.

 

[gamer210]

This makes me somewhat hesitant to buy a samsung.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1102591

 

[lemonadesoda]

I have samsung Syncmaster 204Ts (two), 213T (two) and 171P (four). Absolutely NO problems.

 

[ktr]

This makes me somewhat hesitant to buy a samsung.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1102591

Newegg and LCD makes me hesitant due to their dead pixel policy.

 

[bruins004]

The last viewsonic VX2025WM is a great monitor.
I have one of these and I also have the Dell E20" Widescreen monitor.
Its a very good monitor and is the best out of the bunch.

Samsung had some problems with their synchmaster as of late.

Also, the viewsonics are sometimes a little funny.
When I first plugged it is it didnt work.
But I found out for some odd reason that if you get no video problem then unplug the whole monitor and everything and hold down the power button for 10 seconds.
Dunno why but it worked fine and still does to this day.
Plus it has a nice wire management system.

 

[gamer210]

The VX2025 seems like the best one. It's actually cheapest if I get it directly from viewsonic. It turns out that their are some space issues, height in particular, with it though. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket stand. I was thinking bout this one.

http://www.ergotron.com/ConsumerPro...mid/386/PRDID/126/language/en-US/default.aspx

 

[{JNT}Raptor]

This makes me somewhat hesitant to buy a samsung.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1102591

Even If thats a legit Issue......Thats not the LCD Model your looking at.

I run the SyncMaster 225BW and have ZERO Issues.......I'd recommend the SyncMaster 204BW.

 

[Slater]

My monitor has TFT and Active Matrix and it looks good ^_^