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manny_17

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Looking at getting a 19" LCD and I was wondering what the best bang for my buck would be... im looking to spend less then $800 (CDN) any suggestions that you give to me would be greatly appreciated thanks guys :D

Mannay!!
 
manny_17 said:
Looking at getting a 19" LCD and I was wondering what the best bang for my buck would be... im looking to spend less then $800 (CDN) any suggestions that you give to me would be greatly appreciated thanks guys :D

Mannay!!
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I got myself the ViewSonic VP930b. According to reviews I had read, the older VP191b was the best all-round monitor, and this one is its successor. I can't actually comment on it as I'll only be receiving it in 2 days. It appeared to me to be the best 19-inch LCD I could get myself considering I wanted to enjoy all-round usage.

Albert
 
manny_17 said:
what about this LCD?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007372&cid=MT.899
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If gaming is your thing, then it is probably better, but all reviews say it has a very narrow viewing angle, and it is far from ideal for playing back vids. It is a 6-bit panel, meaning that it dithers the colors too, which helps get better speed, but worsens the color display by quite a bit. so it depends on your priorities.

In my case, and I had strongly considered it, I wanted the whole shebang. I like games, but it is hardly the only use I make of my computer. I want to be able to lean back and watch a film enjoyably. It may have cost me more, but a monitor isn't something I plan to buy every 6 months, so I figured the extra bucks were a worthwhile investment.

Albert
 
for 800 CAN you should be able to get the 2005FPW. I think that is by far the best buy for the money you are looking at spending.
 
manny_17 said:
Looking at getting a 19" LCD and I was wondering what the best bang for my buck would be... im looking to spend less then $800 (CDN) any suggestions that you give to me would be greatly appreciated thanks guys :D

Mannay!!
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What about this monitor :

Gateway FPD2185W ?

There is a thread about it here : http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=960883

EDIT: This is a 20.1 " monitor , I didn't take your 19" preference into account when posting :eek:
Best Regards,
Caspanis
 
The 3ms moniter sacrifices too many features. Unless you're a CRT fan boy, 12ms is fine.
 
You REALLY should check out the Gateway FPD2185W. This is a 21" Wide TFT ... it is WAY better than a 19" TFT. Here are the specs:

-Ultrafast 8 ms response time
-300 cd/m² brightness; 1000:1 contrast ratio
-31-81kHz horizontal frequency, 56-76Hz vertical
-178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles
-Portrait screen rotation with automatic image rotation
-Enhanced video processing with DCDi by Fajoudja for sharp video images
-HD-ready via DVI with HDCP and component inputs
-Powered USB 2.0 hub with 4 ports
-15-pin mini D-sub VGA, DVI-D, S-video, component video and composite video inputs
-Dynamic and transparent adjustable picture-in-picture
-On-screen display menu for easy adjustment of menu options
-Antiglare screen treatment
-Wall-mountable with included VESA-compliant stand; stand with tilt up/down, swivel left/right and height up/down adjustments

And it is EXACTLY the price you are looking for ... $799CDN. Its available at FutureShop

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...665000FS10066952&catid=22335&logon=&langid=EN

and should be available at Best Buy in Canada soon too.

Check it out ....

Tim-in-CA
 
NEC LCD1970gx

400cdmm brightness
8ms response time
700:1 contrast

crystal clear, best i've had, or ever seen.

600$ after tax
 
19" panels are silly, 17" lcd resolution with more real estate. just buy a 20.
 
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