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    External monitor buying advice for m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by arvie, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. arvie

    arvie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like I said, i need some advice. I'm looking to buy an external monitor and hook up with my m15x.
    Has to have the following:
    22-24 inch
    hdmi input
    max $300, preferably $250 or less

    I narrowed it down to the Dell Sp2309w:
    http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-monitors/dell-sp2309w/4505-3174_7-33456038.html

    and the asus Vh236h:
    http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-monitors/asus-vh236h-lcd-display/4505-3174_7-33615002.html

    I'm leaning towards the Dell because of the extra features such as webcam and USB ports. But I am somewhat concerned about the (maybe too) high native resolution: 2048*1152 compared to the asus' more respectable 1920*1080 native res. Does the 8800m gtx have the power to run most games at the dells native res (Css?). Furthermore, both monitors have a 16:9 aspect ratio and was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages to this are compared to standard 16:10 ratio. In terms of the price I can get the Dell for $240 after instant savings and a coupon and the Asus at around $200 so is the 40$ worth the higher res and a couple extra features for the Dell?

    Also any suggestions for alternatives are welcome.
     
    arvie, Jul 27, 2009
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