Simple Advice On 26'' Monitors

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terrybogard21

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I was just wondering if I could get some input on monitors. I currently have a Samsung Syncmaster 225BW. I have had 0 dead pixels in the 8 months I have had it, & zero issues as well. The bleeding on movies wasn't bad either.

I've outgrown the height, & want a bigger size, so I was looking at the newer samsung 26'' monitors. The price/ratio seems nice, but I just wanted some overall input on which to choose.

I did use anandtech LCD thread in trying to choose a decent model, but it showed 24"" monitors & I want min. 26". I was looking at the Planar as well, but for almost double the price I could A) get a bigger screen or B) get two 26'' monitors. I'm looking to purchased within the next two weeks as well.

My use/goals: Decent movie watching, with the ability to play WoW & the occasional COD4/CS:S

thanks in advance.
 
With your demands I believe you are going to be happy with a new 26" Samsung :)
 
Biges said:
With your demands I believe you are going to be happy with a new 26" Samsung :)
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Yeah after a few more reviews, going to my local best buy & measuring up to what they had. I'm going to go with the Samsung T260HD model. It only makes sense to go with a company I have an 22'' monitor & 32'' LCD TV with as well. thanks for replying...
 
terrybogard21 said:
Yeah after a few more reviews, going to my local best buy & measuring up to what they had. I'm going to go with the Samsung T260HD model. It only makes sense to go with a company I have an 22'' monitor & 32'' LCD TV with as well. thanks for replying...
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And as always, don't forget to tell us how do you like your new monitor :)
 
26" IPS; you have three choice:

1. DoubleSight DS-265W = $700 - kinda unknown company in my opinion. Least expensive of the three.

2. Planar PX2611W = $825 - Excellent company mostly known for making manufacturing high end medical displays. My first monitor is the PX191 purchased 6 years ago; excellent durability since I'm still using it. At that time, they had a clearly stated 0-dead pixel policy. At $650 for my 19" PX191, that policy was worth the premium. This policy is not longer clearly stated on their website, however, user reviews seem to indicate that they "unofficially" still have this policy, but on a case by case basis.

3. NEC LCD2690WUXi = $1,200 - $1,300 - This is my current primary monitor (displacing the Planar PX191) and is also the most expensive option. Although I am not a graphics designer (the typical consumer target of this monitor), I simply love this monitor. Almost bought another one when I saw it for $900 on eBay (brand new), but I hesitated 'cause... well... it's eBay.
 
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