New monitor... suggestions please

[thorpef1]

Hey Guys.
It was my birthday the other day and i got a bit of money.
I want to buy another Monitor, I currently have a Samsung 710N 17" LCD.
I am looking for a 22" LCD that i can use with my current 17". So a dual monitor setup.
I will probably have the 17" on its side so that it fits a bit better with the 22"

I have about $250-$300 to play with and have no idea what is out there at the moment.

Can you guys please suggest some good monitors out there and which one you would prefer.
I dont do too much gaming, just occasionally.

I like Samsung monitors, i am very happy with my current and my dad has a 226BW which is very nice. But that doesnt mean it has to be a Samsung, im open to all suggestions

Oh, n i also have a 8600gt, which has 2 x DVI connections.

Thanks, Luke

 

[MBGraphics]

This one is great, im going to get it with my next build
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005116

 

[kookooshortman55]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094

Cheapest 22" monitor, highest reviews, free shipping. You might be able to sell your 8600GT for around $40 and buy an 8800GT. 8800's go for around $140 now, depending on what you're going to be doing. If it's just everyday tasks, your setup is good.

 

[alexrezniz]

samsungs 226bw is a great monitor. Also, the newer version, the 2253bw is great as well.

 

[scooter]

Samsung T220--2ms, 1680x1050 res, 20,000:1 contrast (dyn)

Samsung 2253bw--2ms, 1680x1050 res, 8000:1 contrast

I love samsung and these 2 panels in 22" are absolutely terrific. I've seen both as low as 199.99

A step up a a Samsung T240 gets you 5ms, 1920x1080 res, 20.000:1 contrast and multiple features.