Best Monitor/Brand

[AzureNightmareX1]

My current monitor (a 20.1" sceptre) is on the verge of death, so its time for me to pick up a new monitor. I was wondering what the best monitor brands are and what models I should look for/avoid. I have about $200 to spend and I would like to go as large as possible while maintaining a good standard of quality while not spending too much. All recommendations are welcome.

[Skippman]

I like the Dell LCD's myself. Samsung usually runs a sale on thier LCD monitors and they usually have a pretty quick refresh rate.

[AzureNightmareX1]

Knew I could count on you to chime in Skipp since you're huge on monitors and TVs. thanks for the input, I already checked out Dell, found them to be a bit pricey (at least for the moment), but I will check out Samsung. If anyone else has any suggestions I am all ears.

[Darkstar]

I have used (home and work) Samsung, Sony, Viewsonic, and Sceptre. the Scepture is excellent for a real cheap LCD, the Samsung and Viewsonic are top of the line as far as i am concerned. I havent had a problem with any of them (100 combined). I have had problems with the Sony and have not had very many of them.
A buddy just got the 24" viewsonic at Costco for $250 and is real happy with it, i have used the 22" ones at work with no problems.

[AzureNightmareX1]

Problem I have with sceptres are their life expectancy. My sceptre monitor's DVI is just about shot so I think I will avoid them this time.

Edit: found two monitors that are in my price range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824236059 Asus

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824009162 Acer

any opinions?

[bmaverick]

After nearly 8 years, my workplace upgraded the 21" CRTs to Samsung LCDs.

Yes, Samsung has a great picture and fast refresh rates.

[Major_A]

Can't really help you here, I've owned two LCD monitors and both of them are Samsung. Subjectively I have always liked Viewsonic's glass screen LCDs. The picture just seems to look better.

[ibleet]

I already checked out Dell, found them to be a bit pricey (at least for the moment), but I will check out Samsung. If anyone else has any suggestions I am all ears.

If you're after a budget monitor I would recommend Acer. I have 2 and they're both excellent. Once is a 22" and the other a 19". Both support up to 1680x1050. I also have a Sceptre 20" that I really like, and it has the glossy screen for those who like that. The Acer's do not and I prefer them.

I've never owned Asus, Samsung, or Viewsonic, but I hear that are very good monitors.

Typically, if you go by the reviews on Newegg, you'll be fine.

[Major_A]

Problem I have with sceptres are their life expectancy. My sceptre monitor's DVI is just about shot so I think I will avoid them this time.

Edit: found two monitors that are in my price range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824236059 Asus

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824009162 Acer

any opinions?

I've never seen an ASUS monitor so I don't know how well they are built or look. My parents and sister/brother in law both own Acer LCDs. The picture on it seems fine. My sister's monitor has been abused for 3 years and still works great (3 small kids touching it, spilling stuff on it, moving it, you get the picture).

[DL13]

HI, how about LG they have come out with some that has Contrast Ratio 50000:1, I wish this was out before I got my Acer G24. The Acer has the same ratio and the picture quality is absolutely the best compared to others I looked at.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824005125

[AzureNightmareX1]

Bought the Acer.

[Digerati]

I've owned a few. So far, the Dell 2209WA is the best I've owned.

[hercules71185]

I need an update what Acer did you buy, and how is it?

[smack323]

good choice on the ACER I have had a few of them and they are still going strong. I also have a Hanns-G LCD i dont think it looks as good as the ACER's do.

[hercules71185]

I was going to get the Acer 23" h series. I decided against it since I looked at this HP 23 and it just looked sooo much better. I was expecting to bring it back in 14 days before I had to return it if the glare got to me. Day one I almost did. After I moved my lights. I'm glad I chose the brand I always hated HP. haha. Either way monitors are looking incredible even the budget ones now.