Recommended LCD monitors?

Metal Sphere · Jan 26, 2007, 02:01 AM

I've been looking for a replacement for my 19" CRT for a while since the eyestrain/headaches is getting ridiculous. I don't know if my eyes are going bad or what, but I'm willing to try LCDs as one of their benefits is being easier on the eyes. So far the monitor I'm considering is the Viewsonic VP930b.

I'm definitely open to any all recommendations, as long as they meet these requirements:

8ms response time
16.7 million colors
wide viewing angles
good contrast ratio
1280 x 1024 native resolution

I've looked long and hard for a replacement for this CRT, and it looks like I've found one. Still, I'd rather you knowledgeable folks let me know if there are better choices out there or if I'm walking into something I may regret.

Cam · Local time: Jan 26, 2007, 11:25 AM

I was looking at getting one of these myself.

Decent budget monitor, had a good review elsewhere. Apparently the screen isn't glass though, not sure I like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824163004

Better overall, but kind of expensive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001086

Metal Sphere · Jan 26, 2007, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Cam

I was looking at getting one of these myself.

Decent budget monitor, had a good review elsewhere. Apparently the screen isn't glass though, not sure I like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824163004

I've noticed, during my search, that the vast majority of LCDs (monitors and LCD TVs that also come up as monitors) don't have glass screens. I think it has to do with the major glare you're going to be getting from those, and how it'd make the monitor more fragile.

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Better overall, but kind of expensive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001086

Funny you brought up the 971p, since that's also one of the monitors that's running neck and neck with the VP930b. Unfortunately, the novel stand seems to have quite a few problems, there aren't any physical adjustments to speak of (big negative, IMO) and the colors become yellow toward the edges. Other than those common complaints (one is that it's too bright, but the VP also has this "problem") it's damn fine.

But the lack of actual buttons and the constant mention of the packaged software/drivers leaving bits/artifacts on your screen and the difficulty involved in calibrating it really made me wary.

BTW, props for the Cowon mention in your sig. The A2 is fucking fantastic. Does just about everything well, gorgeous screen and a long battery life to boot. The only negatives I'd give it are probably the little jog stick and the lack of a removeable battery.