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    Which monitor would YOU choose?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by LiTh07, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. LiTh07

    LiTh07 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    After seeing some HP monitors, I've decided thats the company that I want to go with. So that leaves me with a few options. Each have the same specs besides what I list...

    1) HP 2311x - $200- 23inch, LED

    2) HP 2509m- $243- 25inch, no LED

    3) HP 2511x- $297- 25inch, LED

    Now, I would like the monitor to be as big as possible, but I am not sure if going with LED is worth the price difference. Does LED make that much of a difference? Im really tempted to go with the $243 25 inch, but it isn't LED. Would it be better to get the 23inch LED one?

    What would you all do if you were in my shoes?

    Thanks!
     
    LiTh07, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    1) epicchar
     
    Phistachio, Jan 17, 2011
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    LEDs = much nicer than CCFL - at least for laptops, and the monitors at university aren't that nice - I'm sure they are all non-LED.

    I think I'd definitely go for LED - if just for reliability.
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 17, 2011
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  4. Thierry19

    Thierry19 Coffee enthusiast

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    LED for reliability and picture quality, and I'd stick with the 23" its big enough.
     
    Thierry19, Jan 17, 2011
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  5. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    led back light isn't a huge improvement in a desktop monitor, compared to laptop. and an extra inch or two makes little difference, you're looking at 17% more viewing space on a 25 vs a 23. the difference is even less in 24 vs 25.
    picture quality is the top priority imo.
     
    tianxia, Jan 17, 2011
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  6. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    3) HP 2511x- $297- 25inch, LED :D
     
    ahl395, Jan 17, 2011
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  7. Hedonist

    Hedonist Notebook Evangelist

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    no. 1 :) LED ftw!
     
    Hedonist, Jan 18, 2011
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