BEST 20" LCD For

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Hey guys!

I'm having tough time deciding on the LCDs..Here are the LCDs Im looking at

SAMSUNG 205BW - $295 shipped
LG L204WT - $350 shipped
VIEWSONIC VX2025WM - $330 shipped
DELL 2007WFP - $413 shipped

I wouldn't mind going to dell, if its really worth it. well, the things Im going to do with the LCD"
1. Doing my masters, so will be reading/writing research papers a lot
2. Programming and Web designing
3. Movies (i want the black to be black)

what would you guys suggest?

sandy

 

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Hey...

I had the Samsung 205BW and LG L204WT on my desk and returned the LG. The LG is still a decent monitor, but I found the Samsung to have a little cleaner/smoother image with slightly more accurate colours, tho the LG did have a slight edge in contrast. Both displays had about the same amount of backlight bleeding at the top/bottom, tho it wasn't offensive IMO and I have yet to see an LCD with no bleeding. In addition to the above benefits of the Samsung it also has a height adjustable display and the menu buttons are on the front, not tucked around back and, in your case, the Samsung is cheaper.

I think i'm staying with the Samsung for now. I'd like to try out the Dell but i'd lose a fair amount of $$$ should I have to return it (return shipping + a possible 15% restocking fee).

I've heard good and bad things about the ViewSonic. The panel itself is decent but a lot of people have not liked the coating - tends to "sparkle". There have been reports of DVI issues but I can't really speak to that in detail. Generally, i've been pleased with ViewSonic's. We've been buying ViewSonic's LCD for three years at work and only a handful have exhibited issues (connected via VGA tho) and were promptly replaced by ViewSonic.

Hey guys!

I'm having tough time deciding on the LCDs..Here are the LCDs Im looking at

SAMSUNG 205BW - $295 shipped
LG L204WT - $350 shipped
VIEWSONIC VX2025WM - $330 shipped
DELL 2007WFP - $413 shipped

I wouldn't mind going to dell, if its really worth it. well, the things Im going to do with the LCD"
1. Doing my masters, so will be reading/writing research papers a lot
2. Programming and Web designing
3. Movies (i want the black to be black)

what would you guys suggest?

sandy