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    Widescreen Monitor $350?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Redline, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    My dad wanted a new monitor for his office, so I told him to take the 19" Sony external monitor that I am using with my laptop, and I am getting a new monitor now.

    Widescreen is mandatory, WSXGA preferred (but WXGA is alright too), something more than VGA is also a must, as is Analog RGB (I want to play . Ideally, I want to spend less than $300, but up to 350 is alright if the monitor is that good. I want it to be at least 20" as well.

    I really like the Dell 2007WFP, which is $289 at Costco, with a 3 year exchange policy. Any other suggestions?
     
    Redline, Dec 23, 2006
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    You should be able to cover a 22" widescreen with that budget, which would give you 1680x1050 res. I've been very happy with my Samsung 215TW, but that's more expensive than the 22" Samsung B-series monitor. The T series has better color fidelity, nice if you have a HDTV tuner like I do but otherwise overkill.

    Check the reviews of 22" and 21" monitors at Newegg:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010190020+1309822582&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=20
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010190020+1309821321&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=20

    There are some really sweet deals on well-reviewed 22" widescreens. DVDs and HDTV on a 21" wide and larger screen are amazing. See autumnwave.com if you want a USB HDTV tuner, that's what I have.
     
    brianstretch, Dec 23, 2006
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    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    I've used two 2007FPW monitors and would highly recommend them. I ordered two, and one came with a problem with one of the USB ports. Dell immediately sent me a replacement that was perfect. None of the three have any dead pixels, and all look great. They have plenty of inputs, as well as the 4 USb ports, which are nice. The three year warranty is a definite plus as well. IMO you can't beat Dell for the price.
     
    mZimm, Dec 23, 2006
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    For office try to find a S-IPS Dell 2007FPW.
     
    lixuelai, Dec 24, 2006
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