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    External monitor for M11xr2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Kacy, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. Kacy

    Kacy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, this is not strictly notebook thread, but I thought this is the place where I could find some help. I'm looking for a monitor for my hdmi, widescreen with hdmi or displayport ports, used almost only for gaming so nice contrast and response time are essential, around 300$. Anyone got an idea?

    Thanks for help.
     
    Kacy, Jan 30, 2012
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Your $300 budget is a very nice starting point. You can either get a panel based on TN (Twisted Nematic) technology, or IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology.

    TN (Twisted Nematic) panels are the most common type of panel in LCD monitors, because they are cheap. The drawback is that they have inferior viewing angles, inferior contract ratios, inferior black levels, and inferior color reproduction. If you are spendning between $180 - $250 on a 24" LCD monitor, then you are buying one that uses this inferior TN panel technology

    IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels are the most highly desired panel technology in LCD monitors among monitor enthuisiasts. They provide superior viewing angles, contract ratios, and deep inky black levels. They provide rich, vibrant, full spectrum color reproduction. The drawback is that they have inferior refresh rates on paper compared to TN panels (~2ms vs ~8ms). However, you will never notice this difference in real-world performance unless you have the most sensitive of eyes. If you are spending between $300 - $600+ on a 24" monitor, then you are buying a panel that uses IPS technology.

    For your $300 budget, I would highly recommend you buy an entry-level 24" monitor based on IPS display technology. The recommend models would be an LG IPS236V ($250), LG E2370V ($280), or a Dell U2412 ($320).
     
    kent1146, Jan 30, 2012
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    DHELL101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im looking to buy a monitor around 19" maybe 21??

    my budget is $150 i just want a monitor that is flat and works well, i dont need THE BEST or a 24"

    preferably one from amazon
     
    DHELL101, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. Kacy

    Kacy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks kent for answer, thats all I could ask for. I think Ill go with LG E2370V, thanks man!
     
    Kacy, Jan 31, 2012
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    townfries Notebook Consultant

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    Every month or so, the Dell U2412 will go down below $300. I have seen it at $270
     
    townfries, Jan 31, 2012
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