Need info on LCD's.

[swanysto]

Ok I am a total newb when it comes to LCD's. I have been holding on to my crt for a while now, but I have got to get rid of this bulky thing.

So my question is this:

What should I look for in a good LCD monitor? What features? For instance contrast ratio etc. Is higher better?

Money is an issue here. I would like to keep it around 200-300. I saw a really nice 19" widescreen with a beautiful picture at compusa for 225.

I game a little bit, but nothing too hardcore.

Any suggestions and direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Drags]

have a read here about what all the specifications mean for TFT's. Take note of the different panel technologies used as well (TN, IPS, PVA, MVA mostly) and hopefully that should help explain a bit more

 

[karatekid]

Did you see the sticky?