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08/06/2011 01:42:09 AM · #1 |
So, I am needing to buy a new laptop, because mine is quite old and falling apart.
I have decided that I would also like to buy a desktop monitor that I can hook up with the laptop, so I no longer have to edit on crappy laptop monitors.
Now the question...how high quality does the monitor have to be for reasonably good and accurate photo edits?
Right now I am looking at This Dell Screen, because it is the cheapest of the highest quality monitors.
However, at 400 dollars, this is still quite painfully expensive for a college student who is already shelling out 1000 dollars for a new laptop.
So my question is, do you think it is worth the money to get a top notch quality screen?
Or is a medium quality 200 dollar screen just as good or good enough?
What kind of monitor do you use for editing and are you happy with it?
Any advice would be appreciated. I am really torn between paying more for a guaranteed high quality, or saving some money for something not quite as good.
The only reason I would be getting it is for a larger screen to work on and a better screen to edit photographs with. |
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08/06/2011 02:09:45 AM · #2 |
I have 2 of the Ultrasharp 22" monitors and would not go back to non-IPS monitors. I used a non-IPS with my laptop in Canada and the colors were horrible. Both of my Dells were quite well calibrated in the factory (I used Spyder3 to calibrate, they did not need much adjustment). What resolution your laptop supports?
PS Check Promo codes with Dell, I got my last one with 25% discount.
Message edited by author 2011-08-06 02:10:47. |
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08/06/2011 08:30:10 AM · #3 |
I have a 20" NEC Accusync (Bought for $250 four years ago) and a 17" Dell in a dual monitor setup. The NEC gives a surprisingly good picture for an inexpensive panel, and it is the one I edit on. I can see subtleties using it that I don't see with the Dell. So I use the dell for floating palettes, e-mail and other stuff where IQ does not matter as much.
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08/06/2011 08:51:34 AM · #4 |
The 2412 has an IPS panel, which is a very good sign. I have not seen reviews of the 2412 as yet. It's predecessor (2410) was a good monitor, but had a couple weaknesses. I have the 2711 (the bigger brother to the 2410) and I love it; it is the best monitor I have ever worked with.
ETA:
Looks like the 2412 is a great value at $399. It does use LED backlighting, which for a monitor this big means significant power savings, but also means that the gamut won't be as wide as with a fluorescent backlight. It's very new; pricing was just announced the last week of July. That means there are no credible reviews out there yet, or if there are I'm not seeing them. My bet is that this will be a very good monitor. Time will tell. You do take a small risk by being an early adopter of a new model, but at this price, well, the risk may be well worth it!
Message edited by author 2011-08-06 11:36:59. |
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08/06/2011 09:02:58 AM · #5 |
I have an "older" HP 23" LCD wide-screen brightscreen monitor I paid $200 about a year ago, and a 24" LED monitor I spent $300 for about six months ago. The 24 I use on my desktp, the 23 with my laptop and the resolution with both in their application is, IMNSHO, terrific.
This HP LED Monitor is currently on sale in their online store *very* reasonably
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08/06/2011 10:07:07 AM · #6 |
I just spent time looking for a monitor in a good budget.
I found the 22" LG Flattron LED monitor (HDMI / DVI / VGA) was crystal clear and only $160 @ BESTBUY
It's upstairs looking beautiful right now :)
Good luck finding what's right for you.
Message edited by author 2011-08-06 10:08:00. |
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08/07/2011 06:25:23 AM · #7 |
I think the normal monitor with good resolution is gonna be ok for good and accurate photo edit. so you can go with the screen like hcl,hp,dell is also good and there artes are not very costly.
Message edited by author 2011-08-10 10:00:34.
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08/07/2011 12:45:32 PM · #8 |
I'm quite happy with my LG IPS231. Well, I'm quite happy with my second one. I think my first was damaged in shipping and arrived with a blown out corner. The first one I got was $230, and the second was $250. Newegg has it now for $229.99 with free shipping.
Here's my thread I posted here after I received my dud. I was asking for suggestions, because I wasn't sure I wanted the risk of getting another bad monitor. I took the plunge, got the same model, and don't regret my decision. |
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08/08/2011 06:37:16 PM · #9 |
Thanks for the advice guys.
I decided to go with the 21.5" Dell. Its practically the same as what I was looking at, but smaller and cheaper. I decided I really didn't need 24" for editing. |
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08/08/2011 07:07:32 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Fiora:
Thanks for the advice guys.
I decided to go with the 21.5" Dell. Its practically the same as what I was looking at, but smaller and cheaper. I decided I really didn't need 24" for editing. |
I assume you got the U2211? If so, yep, there isn't too much difference resolution wise, about 12% less vertical space, identical horizontally. You'll need to be a little closer due to the tighter dot pitch, but it's not that big a difference. It may actually make more sense to be using a physically smaller monitor with a laptop, since you normally will be closer to the laptop screen anyhow.
It does use an IPS panel. They did, however, make one concession to cost-cutting; they used a 6-bit LUT with AFRC (Advanced Frame Rate Control) to achieve 8-bit color. The monitor does produce 100% of sRGB gamut, and seems to produce very good output. It has a fluorescent backlight, unlike the 24" model you were considering. |
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08/08/2011 07:42:16 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Fiora:
Thanks for the advice guys.
I decided to go with the 21.5" Dell. Its practically the same as what I was looking at, but smaller and cheaper. I decided I really didn't need 24" for editing. |
Good choice, that's what I have. Did you get a Promo Code? |
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08/18/2011 01:42:09 AM · #12 |
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08/18/2011 01:43:42 AM · #13 |
| Thanks for Your advice and sharing information with us. |
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