Gonna buy a LCD monitor - Need suggestions

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JorgeHGPR

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Hello all, been a long time since I last posted here. I am looking to buy a new monitor. I don't do any kind of work, I just play some games. Here is the monitor I might be buying.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254041

It's affordable and much better than the one I have right now.

I'd like to know if that's a good choice or if I should go with a Widescreen instead.

Is it true that Widescreen monitors hurt your eyes more than normal LCD monitors?

Thanks!
 
As soon as you've have a bigger screen you won't go back. Extra few bob for the 22" will be money well spent.

I bought a 24" acer 2 years ago now - it's been perfect, great picture, and a great size.

Widescreens don't hurt you eyes anymore than any other screen - and flat screens are a million times easier on the eye the the old CRTs.

Buy the biggest you can.
 
Honestly I'm not and have never been a huge fan of wide screens. However, it has become such a standard anymore you really can't find much of anything else. At least not at a reasonable price with reasonable specs.

Recently, I actually treated myself to a new Acer monitor. Unfortunetly it had some problems with the "sensor touch" menu buttons, but I got an idea of what the monitor would be like. I suppose the specs aren't quite as good as some of the other monitors posted, but I really needed the higher resolution. Plus being native 1080p makes it better suited for video playback and such... (well, thinking along the lines that HD videos will match the screen, won't have black bars, won't distort, etc)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157

I guess I'll have more to say about this monitor in about a week if anyone's curious.
 
Yes, I would certainly be interested in your experience because I am in the process of researching for a new monitor.

And like you I am not enamored with the 16:9 widescreen. I would love to have more 5:4 but the larger screens are way out of my budget.
 
I was just saying how mine was bad. If you read through the reviews on Newegg, apparently someone else had the same issue. Basically the right button won't do anything (won't flash, won't function, nothing...) I'll give it one more chance before I start looking for another one.
 
Cheaper but specs aren't as good... Only 1680x1050 vs 1920x1080. Plus the other had a higher contrast ratio (not sure what the actual ratio is) and HDMI input.
 
87dtna said:
Too bad you just missed out on the deal I got. Full 1080p 21.5'' Acer widescreen for $149.99 shipped.

Here it is now at 159.99 + shipping which is honestly still a good deal-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157

Get a monitor with *atleast* 1680x1050 resolution but if you go full HD 1920X1080 you won't regret it. I didn't. Widescreen is much better for gaming.
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It's back on sale again for $150 shipped. BUY IT BUY IT! Can't beat full 1080p for $150 to your door right now.
 
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