LCD Monitor

[Greg Nog]

Yeah, I've grown a beard since then, though.

[jebreject]

I'd like to mention that I had that problem with LPTJ a couple times the other day (where the stylesheets don't load).  It was weird, but went away when I refreshed.

[RoyBiggins]

holy shit i think i know the guy on the left.

CUT HIS HAIR

[jm]

OK so - does the advice in this thread still hold, ~3 years later?  Because my workhorse cheapo crt started making a high-pitched noise this morning, and I'm overdue for a new one (and a new keyboard and mouse) anyway.  I'd like to basically get the nicest monitor I can get for <= $250 or so, if that exists.

[elpollodiablo]

If you're willing to spend up to $250, you can grab a damn sweet monitor of pretty impressive size. Like this one: http://goo.gl/WqGa
Name brand, 24", 1080p resolution, $217 shipped. You should poke around on DealNews and see if there's anything else that strikes yer fancy, but that's a good buy righ'thurr.

[jm]

hmm, the deal on that one only lasts until Monday, and I'm not going to be able to buy something until next Friday or so.  I have a clunky shitty monitor that doesn't make noises that I can use in the meantime, but I definitely need to get a decent one.

EDIT: I have actually been looking at newegg and such, but I'm just not really up on what's "good" in a monitor these days.  I mean, that's probably pretty clear from the fact that I've had a crt monitor all these years.

[ellaguru]

Also, depends on what you're using it for.

I rock two of these. You can pick up two for $15 cheaper than pollo's suggestion and get a hell of a lot more real estate. I can keep two full Word windows (rough notes on one, draft on the other) + a browser + a pdf all up at the same time, which I find a pretty sweet way to do research. But if you're going to be all graphics-intense, that wouldn't be the wisest choice.

[jm]

Yeah, graphics is one of the things I'm kind of taking into consideration, because I sort of feel like I want to have something nice in that department (not that I *need* it, but if it can be purchased for the kind of money I have, I would rather have it than save the money and not have it).

Also, I need a new keyboard, as the keys on the spacebar row and the row above it sometimes need some abuse to actually work.  But that I'll probably just get from Apple.

[ellaguru]

The graphics are good enough for my needs, but my needs are pretty light.

[jm]

I am, however, considering your suggestion.  Because, while I would prefer higher graphics/resolution and all, I do kind of have a boner for multiple monitors.  Not that I have the slightest clue where I'd find the space for both of them, but hey.

[elpollodiablo]

I love having multiple displays, especially for the kind of work ella describes, but if you're looking for a single monitor solution with good graphics capabilities, I'd definitely look for something 20-24", with a native resolution of at least 720p, in the $200 range.

[jm]

Yeah, it looks like there are a number of things in the $200 range that are 19"-24" do 1080p (I barely know what that means).  Mostly I just don't want to spend money on a thing thinking it will be nice and look good when I really just don't understand what I'm spending my money on.

[elpollodiablo]

If there's much of a price difference between the 720p models and the 1080p models, you're safe going with the 720. You wouldn't notice a difference unless you had them side by side.

[FreddyKnuckles]

23"
1080p
$162
Ships free
No HDMI
http://dealnews.com/HP-S2331-23-1080-p-Widescreen-LCD-Display-for-162-free-shipping-/388710.html

25"
1080p
$223
Ships free
http://dealnews.com/HP-2509-m-25-1080-p-LCD-Display-for-227-free-shipping/388325.html