Help choosing gaming LCD monitor

I want to buy a widescreen monitor but I can't decide... it has to be:

• WUXGA, ideally...
• Glossy screen, yay! I wanna see the monitor spit colors at my face!
• Preferably 17 to 20 inches, not more not less.
• Ideal resolution: 1920×1200, but 1680×1050 will do... it HAS to be 1080p though, because I want to be able to play Xbox360 and PS3 games with it

I believe that Dell is a very solid option, but it fails to convince me. Anyone wanna share some wisdom?
What model of what brand can offer me those things? I don't want a beast of 22" because those things are too expensive and big for me, I don't wanna go over $350... Luckily I don't mind buying an used one as long as it has no dead/bright/stuck pixels

 

Samsung/LG are good options to conisder

 

Well, but what model? I edited the post to add some specifications

 

Please don't type in bold Apuleyo, unless you're trying to emphasize a specific word or phrase.

Now to answer your question: I know Acer makes good monitors. I THINK this one meets all the specifications you require.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009127

 

I can't help it but use bold, sorry Crimson. BTW that's a killer signature XD
That monitor is very nice, but I don't think it has a glossy screen

 

look for sony monitors but they can be a bit more expensive.

 

I've had awesome results with the Gateway FHD2400, but based on CNET's current reviews, the Dell Ultrasharp 2408wfp is now the better buy.

 

Those screens in my country are three times more expensive than I'm willing to pay (they are around 1000 USD)

 

If you're referring to the FHD2400 or Dell Ultrasharp 2408wfp, they're sold in the US at $600 or less. Might wanna check into an internet purchase as opposed to buying locally.

If you want 1080p resolutions, then you're probably going to have to go 24" or larger. Anyway, NewEgg does sell some at your specified $350 USD target price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&SpeTabStoreType=&Order=BESTMATCH&srchInDesc=

 

Lord Shar, if I buy it in the US the customs at my country are gonna rob me blind.

 

If you absolutely must have 1080P, then a 1680x1050 monitor is out. 24" is your minimum buy.

24" - Dell 2408WFP, Samsung 245T.
27" - Dell 2707WFP.
30" - Dell 3008WFP, Samsung 305T, Apple 30", or Gateway XHD3000.

Where do you stay?

 

I think I'm going for the Dell SP2009W of 20". It has a glossy display and very nice features.
The hell with the 1080p, when I really need it I'm going to rob a bank. Thanks all for your help.

 

Thanks, but which half of my sig is the one you like?

If you're not completely sold on the dell yet...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009124 This one I'm pretty has the gloss you want.

 

The PETA part.
That monitor looks great, but I can't seem to be able to buy it in Argentina. I can't buy it in the US because the shipping alone costs $210, making it cost over $500 and I don't wan't to spend that kinda money.
So I have no choice but to buy from Dell and may Pazuzu forgive me.

 

Has anyone here owned a Sceptre lcd monitor; I used to own a 20" one before I got my BenQ 24".

It had a very consumer friendly price, and I had no complaints about it till I realized I couldn't run my PS3 on it (since HDCP was just getting out of the closet then; the current models must have HDCP like everyone else by now).
Amazing company imo and needs more references given towards it.
Here is there line-up. look through the 1080p series; that's their newer lineup.

I'm sure OP can find yourself a deal among their lineup. If I was to get a new monitor away from my BenQ right now I would try Sceptre again.

 

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