I'm looking for a good LCD monitor

[Hypno-toad]

Hello, I am looking to find a good monitor. I want it to be in the range of 19", give or take a couple. I am building my own system and trying to save money. I'm hoping not to spend more than $400 on this monitor. So far, the best I have found is this Samsung , but I really don't know what to look for. I would like to know if this is a good monitor or if you know of a better one that's a good deal.
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[converting_boxes]

look at the 19 inch lcds on this site.
http://www.geeks.com/products.asp?cat=MON

 

[Johnnyboy0056]

i have this monitor

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...9242&skuId=6971887&type=product&ref=06&loc=01

the samsung ur looking at has a better contrast ratio, but im pretty sure best buy has both monitors...you can go and actually look at the screens side by side, prob ur best bet to do that.

 

[randruff]

Check out www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com as you will probably get a better deal than buying it from Best Buy or such. I have a Samsung 19" 915n and I highly recommend that monitor. Its pretty cheap and has an 8ms response time. I game with it and have no ghosting issues.

 

[Hypno-toad]

Check out www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com as you will probably get a better deal than buying it from Best Buy or such. I have a Samsung 19" 915n and I highly recommend that monitor. Its pretty cheap and has an 8ms response time. I game with it and have no ghosting issues.

Thats the one I was looking at. Notice the link in my post.

 

[randruff]

Oops! Usually im too lazy to click on posts haha! Yea, its a good monitor. I definately recommend it.

 

[someonenew]

This is the monitor I have and i am pretty happy with it. http://froogle.google.com/froogle?h...onitor+(Black)&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wf

 

[DCIScouts]

Here's a quick top 3, 1 from each of the top 3 brands in my book:

LG L1920PQ Black-Silver 19" 8ms LCD Monitor Price-$224.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824005066

Pros: 8ms response time, good brightness level, 170/170 degree viewing angle, DVI interface, 700:1 contrast, 16.7 million colors

NEC Display Solutions 90GX2 Silver 19" 4ms LCD Monitor with 4-port USB 2.0 hub Price-$329.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002122

Pros: 4ms response time, excellent brightness capability, 170(h)/160(v) viewing angle, DVI interface, 700:1 contrast ratio, 16.2 million colors

SAMSUNG 940BF Black 19" 2ms LCD Monitor Price-$259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001230

Pros: 2ms response time, good brightness, 160/160 degree viewing angle, DVI interface, 700:1 contrast ratio, 16.2 million colors


My choices: Samsung, NEC, LG; in that order...

 

[SirKenin]

You guys forgot Viewsonic... Viewsonic spanks all of those

 

[spamdos]

can i recommend a widescreen, they are so much nicer than square ones

 

[TEKKA]

Go with the samsung (i have a samsung lcd and i am really happy with it)

 

[DCIScouts]

can i recommend a widescreen, they are so much nicer than square ones

Personally, I don't like them, I think they're great for watching movies, but everything they're just annoying 'cause nothings designed to use it properly. Just my opinion...

 

[wicked859]

My friend has this one, he is a hardcore gamer, and he loves it, and it has a low ms time of 5...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspItem=N82E16824254005
I however bought a 19" widescreen gateway from circuit city for 250 and I love it also.