best 22" LCD

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I plan to buy a 22" widescreen LCD in about 2 or 3 weeks time when I move out to my new uni. My budget isn't much, definately under £200 but hopefully more like £175 - that means no Dell UltraSharp :(

The monitor is going to be used for watching DVDs/fansubs/downloads from my Linux machine along with gaming from my Win2k machine, Dreamcast & PS2. Win2k machine will connect via DVI, everything else via VGA through a 4-way switchbox.

If possible, I want to order from www.scan.co.uk because I like them & also get free postage :)

At the absolute bottom end, we have things like this Hyundai;

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=650287

I thought they made cars, so I'm a bit wary on this one.

Nearer the top of my budget we have things like this Viewsonic;

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=573098

Which looks less grotty than that Hyundai, but the only LCDs I've ever bought have been LG Flatrons & NEC Multisyncs, so I honestly don't know what either will be like! So any recommendations?
 
I asked the same question and everyone advised me to get a 24-inch instead.
 
I asked the same question and everyone advised me to get a 24-inch instead.
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Nah, there's no way I'll be able to afford a 24", seeming as I can only just afford a 22". PSU blew in one of my machines last night & I just had to order a new one, so I really don't have the money for a 24".

EDIT: I think I'm probably going to go with this one (assuming they have still have stock in a fotnight's time). I don't recognise the brand, but it claims to have an LG/Phillips panel & comes with a 3-year warranty. Seems like a winner to me!

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=583844
 
Hey Mate
Go with LG L226WTQ-SF, I've bought one from www.overlockers.co.uk and it was worth every penny.

As far as I know all units in UK have 1.4 firmware. I've encountered no ghosting issues on mine and I've got 1.4 firmware.

To address bleeding issue. I had slight bleeding(1cm) from top and bottom but after using screen for 2-3 weeks it just disappeared. I though all those posts about it was bullshit but its actually true.
 
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