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    *another* 22" LCD Monitor

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Deltaupsilon, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. Deltaupsilon

    Deltaupsilon Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been doing some electronics rearranging in my house and my former computer monitor ( Samsung LN-S3251D) is our main TV. 32" is just TOO big when you're sitting 2.5-3ft away, especially with resolution at 1360x768.

    So, in addition to my upcoming HP 8510p and building a new, liquid-cooled desktop within a month or two, I've decided to get a new LCD monitor.

    I'd like something in the 21-22" range since that seems to be the current sweet spot for performance/price. I'd also like a variety of inputs (because I drool over multifunction capability) and preferably no internal speakers.

    Budget is ~$400, +/- $100. It will be used primarily for work, possibly as a TV if the monitor is capable, and gaming. I'd like a native 1680x1050 resolution.

    I've been partial to Samsung's and Dells, but have heard good things about BenQ and Viewsonic. It seems most all of these computer monitors are DVI/D-Sub(VGA) but was hoping maybe some of you out there had experience with others, or can tell me that I don't need extra connections....
     
    Deltaupsilon, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. punjabimunda

    punjabimunda Notebook Geek

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    Get the 22" 226bw from samsung, but try to get a S panel.
     
    punjabimunda, Jun 21, 2007
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  3. neonlazer

    neonlazer Notebook Evangelist

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    Ill back ya up on the 226BW...its what im writing on right now...perfect monitor.
     
    neonlazer, Jun 21, 2007
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  4. andrewt1187

    andrewt1187 Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have the T61 hooked up via VGA? If so, how is the picture quality?
     
    andrewt1187, Jun 21, 2007
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  5. Deltaupsilon

    Deltaupsilon Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey now...that is blatant hi-jacking! :D

    It seems the 226BW is incredibly hard to find as an "S" panel...any ideas on where to find one?
     
    Deltaupsilon, Jun 21, 2007
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  6. fxrron

    fxrron Notebook Geek

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    Fry's has the 22" Viewsonic for $299 and the 22" NEC for $319.
     
    fxrron, Jun 22, 2007
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  7. Deltaupsilon

    Deltaupsilon Notebook Evangelist

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    How's this for a find: I walked into Best Buy and looked at the Samsung 226BW. The display model was an "A" panel. I told the sales guy about the different panels and explained that I was looking for an "S", but would take an "A" panel. He offered to open a couple boxes so we could check. So I grabbed the top off the pile, open it up, and BAM! An "S" panel on the first try! I figured that was a sign so I bought it on the spot, $350+tax. Not bad for a day's work.
     
    Deltaupsilon, Jun 22, 2007
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  8. racing2khaos

    racing2khaos Notebook Guru

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    get 24inch so you could play blu ray at full resolution :)
     
    racing2khaos, Jun 22, 2007
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  9. punjabimunda

    punjabimunda Notebook Geek

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    Why do you need 24inch to play blu-ray at full resolution?
     
    punjabimunda, Jun 25, 2007
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  10. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    Because the resolution for "full" HD (1080p) is 1920x1080. Every 22" monitor I've seen tops out at 1680x1050, so 1080p will downscale during playback.

    Of course, going up to a 24" WUXGA monitor will cost quite a bit more...
     
    TedJ, Jun 25, 2007
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  11. *gadget_lover*

    *gadget_lover* Notebook Guru

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    the best monitor I ever had is the hp w2207, the glossy screen is just perfect! check out its reviews! I bought it 3 days ago and I use it to watch tv through my pc's tv tuner..I love this monitor. and its worth the looking
     
    *gadget_lover*, Jun 25, 2007
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