Help with new monitor

2007-12-30 01:04:29

#1

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

Ok so im looking to buy a new monitor in the new year, and im not looking to spend to much, absoulute max $600 (AUD)
and i was looking at a 24" in from samsung off Amazon, but than i was infromed thats a bad idea because of the power connectors and it will probly get damadged etc.

Im looking at Sizes between 20" and 24" i know thats only three options but i dont want any bigger.
i dont want any brands that no one has heard of before, Like, .... monitorlizards or superfunhappymonitors (not real brands)
so if you could please give me a recommendation on what you think i should get that would be very much appriciated (spelling >_<)

because i am really sick of my 13.5" CRT

Thanks

2007-12-30 02:08:08

#2

Defiance: Member; +438|6680

13.5 what the hell?

Well damn. You are certainly in the market. For a 20" widescreen I've seen lots of good in the Samsung SyncMaster 206BW. 350 AUD at most so you may look for a higher end monitor.

2007-12-30 02:53:13

#3

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6381|Netherlands tbh

I have the Samsung Syncmaster 206BW, its 20" and very sharp. It looks good and is fast, not too small either. The 1650x1080 resolution is good also. But you might aswell take a look at the newer Samsung widescreens (the pebbles, or how are they called?) they are nicer designed (in my opinion.)

2007-12-30 02:54:32

#4

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

Defiance wrote:
13.5 what the hell?

Well damn. You are certainly in the market. For a 20" widescreen I've seen lots of good in the Samsung SyncMaster 206BW. 350 AUD at most so you may look for a higher end monitor.

yep 13.5 inch.

yeah i have heard a bit about those 20inches, that is a good price too, i might look more into that, maybe i could go up the price a bit to a 22" and still stay cheap, then save some money ro buy more ram

2007-12-30 02:58:30

#5

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6381|Netherlands tbh

Don't go with cheap ass monitors.. I mean you could also get the 20" Samsung which is quality which I know from experience and have more RAM

2007-12-30 03:07:26

#6

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

Which samsung do you reccomend? the one that you said earlyier?

2007-12-30 03:07:47

#7

Jibbles: Rifle Expert; +56|6639|Mexifornia, USA

Samsung 206BW or 226BW are excellent monitors. Should be well within your price range, but I don't know USD -> AUD.

[Edit:] I have the 206BW 20"

Last edited by Jibbles (2007-12-30 03:09:17)

2007-12-30 03:13:48

#8

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6381|Netherlands tbh

What he says. You won't regret it you open the box and go like "WOW". I did wow when I went from 17" LCD to 20" Widescreen Samsung, imagine your reaction going from 13.4"

2007-12-30 03:24:16

#9

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

haha yes, that is good, i think i might go for the 22 inch, my mum has a 17 inch on her computer and so does my aunt (which i am on now, me being on holidays) so its allright now but yeah theres going to be a huge difference

I have found this other monitor its:
BenQ G2400W 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.itsdirect.com.au/com_product … CD_Monitor
Im guessing its not as good, because it has a lower response time.

2007-12-30 03:28:47

#10

Crypto_420: Member; +25|6852|Portland

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824252008

I have this one, its a 22" and only $239.99 - $30.00 mail in rebate = $209-99 + $14.14 for 3 day shipping

I bought this over a year ago when it was 290+shipping

Had one dead pix (which is good, must have over 7 dead for a RMA) can't even see it only when screen is all black

I upgraded from a 19" CRT wish I would of did it sooner, also notice a cheaper power bill to

If you have 600 I would buy 2 of these bad boys! + 2GB DDR2 800 only 46 bucks!!!

2007-12-30 03:33:35

#11

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

Crypto_420 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824252008

I have this one, its a 22" and only $239.99 - $30.00 mail in rebate = $209-99 + $14.14 for 3 day shipping

I bought this over a year ago when it was 290+shipping

Had one dead pix (which is good, must have over 7 dead for a RMA) can't even see it only when screen is all black

I upgraded from a 19" CRT wish I would of did it sooner, also notice a cheaper power bill to

If you have 600 I would buy 2 of these bad boys! + 2GB DDR2 800 only 46 bucks!!!

yes that is a good idea, but everything thing in australia is really expensive, and i dont really wanna order overseas
but thanks

2007-12-30 03:40:47

#12

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6690|Disaster Free Zone

Jibbles wrote:
Samsung 206BW or 226BW are excellent monitors. Should be well within your price range, but I don't know USD -> AUD.

[Edit:] I have the 206BW 20"

Both good monitors and both well below your $600 price range.
206BW - $319
226BW - $399

ATM I have the Samsung 19" 940B, and its great, and am very strongly considering upgrading to the 226BW when I get my new comp soon.

Lawdy_ wrote:
yes that is a good idea, but everything thing in australia is really expensive, and i dont really wanna order overseas
but thanks

I wouldn't say that, find the right place and prices are only about 20% higher then those in the US, and when the exchange rate contributes about 15%, its hardly 'really expensive'.

Last edited by DrunkFace (2007-12-30 03:50:34)

2007-12-30 05:36:40

#13

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6480

I have the 22 inch widescreen Samsung Pebble and can really vouch for it.

You'll notice a huge difference going from 13.5"->22".... but just make sure your computer has the hardware to cope with it! If your monitor is that outdated, I would hope that your processor/RAM/graphics card aren't, because they will struggle a lot with the leap in resolution .

_{libertarian benefit collector - anti-academic super-intellectual}. _{http://mixlr.com/the-little-phrase/}

2007-12-30 07:16:40

#14

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

Uzique wrote:
I have the 22 inch widescreen Samsung Pebble and can really vouch for it.

You'll notice a huge difference going from 13.5"->22".... but just make sure your computer has the hardware to cope with it! If your monitor is that outdated, I would hope that your processor/RAM/graphics card aren't, because they will struggle a lot with the leap in resolution .

Whew i think im allright then
Core 2 quad Q6600 (2.4ghz)
2gb RAM 800Mhz
8800GT 512Mb

hehe i think ill be allright

2007-12-30 07:40:25

#15

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6480

Yes indeed, you'll be fine .

Just got to make your choice now and take that awesome leap from tiny squint-o-vision to panoramic beauty!

_{libertarian benefit collector - anti-academic super-intellectual}. _{http://mixlr.com/the-little-phrase/}

2007-12-30 08:29:26

#16

ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6370|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

Here's a really cheap 22" monitor from Acer. Its got some good reviews for it to.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824009102

2007-12-30 18:52:20

#17

Lawdy_: ahhhh dangit!; +15|5974|Australia

ceslayer23 wrote:
Here's a really cheap 22" monitor from Acer. Its got some good reviews for it to.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824009102

That is a really good price, ill have a look around in australian stores, the response time is only 5ms but i like it.
thanks

+1 to you

2007-12-31 01:25:51

#18

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6690|Disaster Free Zone

Lawdy_ wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
Here's a really cheap 22" monitor from Acer. Its got some good reviews for it to.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824009102
That is a really good price, ill have a look around in australian stores, the response time is only 5ms but i like it.
thanks

+1 to you

If you want to get the best prices check out http://www.staticice.com.au/ first. It doesn't include all stores but most of the good ones.
You'll (usually) find the best places are.
IT Estate
MSY
Umart
and a new one I've seen but bought nothing from.
IT Sky

But they wont always have what you want.

2007-12-31 01:29:52

#19

fuzzy.sniper: Member; +15|5975

www.vizio.com and look at the 26" hdtv it is $500 i think i have it now it is amazing get it for your computer you wotn be dissapointed resolution 1600x 1800 get it plz u wont regret it

2007-12-31 10:44:21

#20

theknuck: It's pronounced Knuck, like in Knuckle!!; +45|6621|balls

get an acer 22" and then get a second gpu to run sli!

2007-12-31 11:22:09

#21

Airwolf: Latter Alcoholic; +287|6729|Scotland

https://image.ebuyer.com/customer/promos/UK/samsung_pebble_top.jpg

2008-01-03 06:33:48

#22

Minion: C:/DOS - C:/DOS/RUN - RUN/DOS/RUN; +54|6608|Newfoundland, Canada

Lawdy_ wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
Here's a really cheap 22" monitor from Acer. Its got some good reviews for it to.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824009102
That is a really good price, ill have a look around in australian stores, the response time is only 5ms but i like it.
thanks

+1 to you

Just bought that exact monitor yesterday. It's great, smooth looking, easy to setup, and a great price. I recommend it if you can find it where you live.

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