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 08/02/2008 01:41:49 PM · #1
Ok everyone,

I have put aside $450 to spend on a new monitor, and I wanted the Biggest monitor (no less than 21in), sharpest monitor i can buy for this. This will be used strictly for image / print editing, so color/pop/sharpness is of key importance.

Any insight is greatly appreciated :)

08/02/2008 01:53:04 PM · #2
As odd as it sounds I just got a acer 21 inch widescreen and I have been really impressed with it after calibrated it.

msrp 300
I got it on newegg on sale for 230

speaking of which go to newwegg.com and do research there.
 08/02/2008 02:39:39 PM · #3
Get a 22" LCD for around $300 and send me the extra $150 :)

In all seriousness, though, I got an LG 22" widescreen LCD and I love it. LG monitors are really nice, and they'll go on sale every now and again. I picked one up at Best Buy for $280 (down from $350) and it was worth every penny.

I don't really know what all the complaining about TN panels is or whatever; I've always been one of those people that don't notice those kind of things. Music to me sounds the same at 128 kb/s as it does at 256 kb/s... that sort of thing. And it's not like the colors you supposedly can't see aren't there.

Plus, playing Crysis on very high at full resolution is BEAUTIFUL :D :D :D
 08/02/2008 02:57:05 PM · #4
lol I meant I have a 22 inch widescreen not 21!

I however as a musician can't stand music at 128kbs the drum cymbals in particualar sound like they are being played under water. I do 320 kbs only lol It's the only mp3 file I can stand.

And I agree cryis on very high at 1680x1050 it's beautiful. Not to hijack but next tiime you play through it download the natural light mod and start a new game. It's unbelieveable. at least 10 times better.
 08/02/2008 03:06:06 PM · #5
Thanks everyone!

I want something bigger, but that won't degrade in processing.

Anyone know of any good 24in that are in that range that you trust for editing?
 08/02/2008 03:51:43 PM · #6
For comparison's sake. Lacie Monitors
 08/02/2008 04:16:45 PM · #7
//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234

//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001280

I was looking at either of these.

DOes anything stick out to you that would be a no-no as far as image editing for either of those? i know the 2nd one is HD, is that good / bad for editing?

At your mercy :)

Message edited by author 2008-08-02 16:16:52.
 08/02/2008 04:56:52 PM · #8
The term HD, when applied to computer monitors, is to prey on unwitting consumers who don't know any better. Monitors have such high resolutions that essentially all PC monitors are HD.

And it's not so much the monitor itself that will slow your system, it's the resolutions you run it on, which, if you have any kind of dedicated graphics card, will not be an issue. If you're working with a motherboard integrated Intel graphics accelerator, I'd recommend getting a 22" monitor and upgrading to a cheap graphics card like an nVidia 8600GT.

EDIT: The second one is actually a TV, not a computer monitor. But that won't make any difference, really. That's just why they tag the "HD" on it. The TV does have a better digital contrast ratio; 10000:1 as opposed to 3000:1 with the first one.

Message edited by author 2008-08-02 16:59:51.
 08/02/2008 07:45:04 PM · #9
You do NOT need a discrete graphics card for photography. All integrated chipsets are fine at any resolution. 3D gaming and some aspects of 3D modelling are the only things you are likely to need a graphics card for.
 08/02/2008 08:17:55 PM · #10
Originally posted by zarniwoop:
You do NOT need a discrete graphics card for photography. All integrated chipsets are fine at any resolution. 3D gaming and some aspects of 3D modelling are the only things you are likely to need a graphics card for.


Well yes and no. My nvidia let me calibrate my monitor much better than my monitors setting would. Also that TV thing probably would like HDMI to connect if I took a guess... Does the stock chipset offer that... Not likely.
08/02/2008 08:18:22 PM · #11
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Message edited by author 2008-08-02 20:19:01.
 08/02/2008 10:39:52 PM · #12
Thanks for the input everyone. Any other monitor suggestions are welcome :)

I have a great video card, so whether or not it's a factor i'm set :D

thanks!
 08/10/2008 05:34:46 AM · #13
You should be able to get a 24" with that budget. Not only that, but with a bit of searching you should be able to get a PVA panel that doesn't change colour when you move your head or view it from the side, as cheap TN panels do. At this size, it's very important. I have a yuraku 24 that I paid £200 for, but couldn't find any US links for it. Have a look around, and google is your friend to find the panel they use. Have a look here for a quick primer. Don't be put off by unknown brands, as there are very few panel manufacturers (for example, mine has a Samsung panel used by many more expensive ones). Make sure the one you get has a DVI port, although I think very few don't nowdays.

Harry
 08/10/2008 05:59:06 AM · #14
I just bought a 24 inches HP w2408 monitor, I'm really impress with it. I will be using it in a dual monitor setup along with my older 19 inches Dell UltraSharp 1905FP.

The colors and sharpness on the HP are much better than on the Dell monitor
 08/10/2008 09:50:58 AM · #15
I bought THIS model a couple of years ago from Newegg and I love it. I would certainly recommend something similar.
 08/10/2008 11:29:44 AM · #16
Originally posted by sher:
I bought THIS model a couple of years ago from Newegg and I love it. I would certainly recommend something similar.


The new rose/black monitors from Samsung are nice.

20" Samsung
 08/10/2008 12:32:14 PM · #17
I'd have t ogo with the dell ultrasharp. I've used samsung acer and viewsonic but they pale by comparison to the dell panels. Plus when I buy ultrasharp I get PIP options with video inputs, dont know if that would be any help to u.
 08/13/2008 03:18:25 PM · #18
The monitor I've been interested in is the Lenovo L220x. It's a 22" LCD with a twist--it's got a native resolution of 1920x1200. Obviously this means a higher DPI, more detail in a smaller space, and from what I've heard, makes a huge difference in watching HD video...i.e. those Apple movie trailers.

Is this a good idea for picture editing? It uses a PVA panel, so it's definitely a good step up from the cheap TN panels that serious graphics people should avoid (this is what I hear...maybe my eyes suck, but my Samsung 17" lcd with a TN panel looks pretty nice to me. Then again, ignorance is bliss, as I've never got to play with anything _really_ nice).

It doesn't have the full contingent of inputs that lots of other monitors seem to be throwing in, which would have been nice. (this has just a 1 DVI and 1 VGA). But at <$400 if you shop around (Provantage $350, CostCentral and PCsuperstore $365--i have no experience with any of these retailers, google rating seems to be pretty good) this monitor gives you the resolution real estate of a 24" without breaking the bank.

Anyone who's actually seen one in action, please weigh in. :P Unless I hear about issues, I'd really like to order one soon.
 09/02/2008 06:57:50 AM · #19
would using a monitor filter effect the image color?
 09/02/2008 08:54:12 PM · #20
check out this site //www.gballard.net/photoshop/srgb_wide_gamut.html , the guy talks about the monitors that can display a gamut close to Adobe RGB, and gives his opinion on the best monitors at the bottom.
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