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Title: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Gimli on February 12, 2011, 07:02:37 pm: Hey guys,

If any of you is technologically competent in looking at monitor specs, please tell me what you think about this one: http://www.lg.com/us/computer-products/monitors/LG-led-monitor-M2780D-PU.jsp (http://www.lg.com/us/computer-products/monitors/LG-led-monitor-M2780D-PU.jsp)

Thanks
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Bilbo on February 12, 2011, 07:41:51 pm: Well, it all depends on your needs. If you're a graphics designer or work a lot around on photos or other graphics, go for a monitor which has an IPS -panel instead. If you play a lot and enjoy watching lots of movies, try to search for a 120Hz display instead of the normal 60Hz. Obviously, if the budget is low - you should consider neither from the ones mentioned earlier. :D
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Dutchy on February 12, 2011, 08:56:59 pm: Ooh! Ooh! This one!!

http://www.skytech.lt/m2780dpz-27quot-mfm-led-1920x1080-250cdqm-50000001-dfc-5ms-gtg-h170-v170-dvbt-dv-print-54179.html (http://www.skytech.lt/m2780dpz-27quot-mfm-led-1920x1080-250cdqm-50000001-dfc-5ms-gtg-h170-v170-dvbt-dv-print-54179.html)

:D
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Todor on February 12, 2011, 10:55:27 pm: LGs tend to be too bright and to not have very realistic colours. I'd think something along the lines of Samsung or Dell for monitors depending on your price range. TBH as it doesn't have a larger resolution you might as well get a 24" and save a lot of money.
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Ziad on February 12, 2011, 11:33:41 pm: i would suggest you to by an AOC screen they are really epic and rocks or samsung LG sux :)
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Neave on February 13, 2011, 06:04:34 am: i've never really heard of any brand as being "too bright"
but, for allpurpose (gaming included) i'd defiantly recommend
(in order of most expensive, to least)
theyre all LED backlit. which is the best way to go nowadays

all of them have t he best balance of size, price, and design :)

ASUS ML248H 24" Full HD Swivel & Tilt Adjustable LED 1080p with HDMI $209 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236111&Tpk=ML248H)

AOC E2343F 23" 1080p DVI $179 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160054)

Asus ML228H 21.5" Full HD LED 1080p with HDMI $159 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236099)

(http://ec1img.pchome.com.tw/pic/upload_file/US00000384/ASUS/ML248H/b4.jpg)(http://www.techmagnews.com/wp-content/uploads/images/AOC_e943Fws_e2043Fs_e2243Fws_e2243Fw_e2343F_e2343Fs_Ultra_Slim_LED_Displays.jpg)
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Gimli on February 13, 2011, 09:14:24 pm: I want something bigger than 24 tho :( The price can be much higher than any of the above listed monitors tbh
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Ben. on February 13, 2011, 09:16:09 pm: Are you looking for a 'matt' kind of screen, or more shiny?

I recommend AOC, good prices for good items ;)
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Gimli on February 13, 2011, 09:40:12 pm: Matt.. I've never even heard of AOC :conf:
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: DellStorm on February 13, 2011, 09:41:26 pm: Hi Gimli!

Speaking from experience, the bigger you can go without breaking the bank the better.

After you've decided what amount you want, make sure its got all the connectors you want, whether thats DVI, VGA, Display port or HDMI.

Depending on your equipment you might want to have a look at the new display port monitors as that makes your new monitor future proof and in keeping with the current trends. If you are less bothered about this any DVI connection would be fine.

Have you thought about a dual monitor setup?
Believe it or not this kind of setup is very fashionable - Amongst my 7 monitors 4 of them are on a dual monitor setup. This means I have more space to put a youtube video on screen with a laptop whilst using msn on another.

Another point worth mentioning is your space, there are monitors by samsung that are extremely thin, perhaps these would be better if you do not have much desk space?

Refresh Rate
What about your refresh rate? have you considered a 120hz monitor?

The smoothness you get from a monitor at 120hz is remarkable, it really does make the viewing experience nicer when watching films or playing games, for the little extra price they cost, they are worth it in my opinion.

As for brand, My three best choices would be HP followed by LG followed by Samsung. They seem to be the best for value, performance and size.

As already mentioned, be sure to know what kind of monitor would be best in your room. A gloss finish looks nice but gets finger prints easily and when infront of light sources can make it horrible. A matte finish would be better in this situation, however if your looking for looks over everything else glossy is the way to go.

Bear in mind that if you buy a glossy one then move the monitor, you can purchase gloss screen protectors I think they are called. These basically turn the glossy screen into a matte one, but in my opinon matte is the way to go for the pratical bonuses it gives.

As for the monitor you pointed out, I saw no problems with it :) Even better if its in a bedroom as it means you can use it as a TV too! Does that mean it comes with a remote? Not many monitors have a handy option like that!

Keep me posted and good luck with your purchase!

Regards, DellStorm
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Ben. on February 14, 2011, 12:39:46 am: Quote from: Gimli on February 13, 2011, 09:40:12 pm
Matt.. I've never even heard of AOC :conf:

Neither had I until last week, when my brother bought one (Julio_McMallen) :roll:
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Wayne on February 15, 2011, 01:55:48 am: Good monitor brands are:

Acer
AOC
LG
ASUS
Phillips
Viewsonic
SCEPTRE
Dell
Samsung

I've searched between all those brands, they seem to be quality.

As you see, you have a huge choice between those brands, i'd recomend you search them all and compare...
the one that comes at the best price and features, buy it.

I have an Acer 18,5", it is extremely good monitor, it's been a year i have it, when i brought this monitor, it was costing the same price of a 15,6", no probs, no complaints, this monitor never gave me a headache :D
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Dutchy on February 15, 2011, 01:59:51 am: 'nuff said (http://www.skytech.lt/m2780dpz-27quot-mfm-led-1920x1080-250cdqm-50000001-dfc-5ms-gtg-h170-v170-dvbt-dv-print-54179.html)
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Neave on February 15, 2011, 02:50:55 am: Quote from: Dutchy on February 15, 2011, 01:59:51 am
'nuff said (http://www.skytech.lt/m2780dpz-27quot-mfm-led-1920x1080-250cdqm-50000001-dfc-5ms-gtg-h170-v170-dvbt-dv-print-54179.html)
erm, well. you could also buy a 42" HDTV for that price.
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Dutchy on February 15, 2011, 03:56:13 am: Quote from: Neave on February 15, 2011, 02:50:55 am
erm, well. you could also buy a 42" HDTV for that price.
No seriously, enough said.
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: FastSh00T on February 15, 2011, 08:17:00 am: I'd not say anything after all these replies.
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Ben. on February 15, 2011, 05:37:46 pm: Quote from: Dutchy on February 15, 2011, 01:59:51 am
'nuff said (http://www.skytech.lt/m2780dpz-27quot-mfm-led-1920x1080-250cdqm-50000001-dfc-5ms-gtg-h170-v170-dvbt-dv-print-54179.html)

I want one of these :wow:

My brother has a 21" AOC Monitor, widescreen. Mine is a 15.6" Compaq one...but it's a laptop :roll:
Title: Re: Help me buy a new monitor
Post by: Gimli on February 15, 2011, 08:56:39 pm: Thanks for all your tips guys.. I went for the 27" LG in the end :)