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    Best 23" Monitor around $150?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Aaron95, Jun 15, 2012.

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    Title says it all. I'm looking to get a 23" monitor and looking to spend around $150. What's the best option for that size/price?
    Thanks!
     
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    Well an LED monitor is simply an LCD with an LED backlight instead of a CCFL. WLED sucks and CCFL is actually better in most cases. RGB LED is where it's at for color gamut but that is out of your budget. The Asus shown is a TN panel and although these are not as good as VA panels in terms of viewing angles, contrast, and color, they are priced nicely and have fast response times. I think you would need to bring your budget up a bit if you want a VA panel.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/2719-7610_7-200-2.html?tag=page;page That's a good guide explaining the different types of panels and other technologies in today's LCDs.
     
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    I found a few 21" LED monitors for around $150. Would you suggest one of those over 23" LCD monitor?
     
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    Which models? If they are TN panels then no, I would get the Asus.
     
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    It's a TN panel as well. Based on pure specs, the Asus is brighter, has the same contrast ratio, and is a bit faster at 2ms. But that can't really tell us too much. I haven't had much luck finding some nice reviews on these monitors but I'd say the Hannspree has to be of about the same quality.
     
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    Cool, let me know how that works for you if you can get the chance.

    Yeah it's a great and reliable drive. The random speeds could be a bit faster but it's usually a boss at sequential speeds. I paid $400 for my 256GB drive last year :p
     
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