Looking to buy monitor

[Im_On_56k]

So I am looking to replace my 4:3 monitor with a widescreen. Prefer 22-24 inches (or more if price doesn't inflate greatly).

$225 and under CDN would be best. I was thinking of this: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254044 but some reviews stated a 5 second 'shutoff' at certain times.

I am no monitor expert. So guidance would be awesome.

 

[kingkingyyk3]

Hmm, this is quite good. High contrast + HDMI input.

 

[Tru_Power22]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116096CVF

I'm partial to view sonic. I've had a monitor for like 3+ years and have has 0 problems with it.

 

[AnthraxXx]

The "5 Second Shutoff" that you mentioned as well as the cons @ newegg is the screen adjusting to a new resolution. I had a friend whose monitor would display a message for like 30 seconds saying the resolution had adjusted. Mine does it in about 1-2 seconds. You would notice this when going from desktop resolution to a new resolution in say, games.

I would imagine it would get annoying at times, but you must ask yourself if 5 seconds is much at all. Also, I have never heard of that brand, but that may be because I live in Australia.

I will not suggest a monitor, but try and look for HDMI, 1920x1080 (if @ 24") / 1680x1050 (if @ 22"), 170+ Viewing Angle, <= 5ms response time (This prevents blurring when something is in fast motion) @ the minimum.

Built in speakers are your choice... usually they just add to the cost, and they suck anyway.

You can't really go wrong with the ones above.

 

[Slapshot136]

hdmi offers no improvement over DVI besides carrying sound - which your monitor probably wont have/use (like AnthraxXx said, any built-ins suck), so I don't see the reason for getting one with built-in speakers or HDMI, unless they are actually cheaper then a normal one

anyways i found this

samsung 24" for 190 after the coupon 101N9L1R5N1BN

and it comes with a free wireless mouse+keyboard

P.S. my monitor also changes resolutions almost instantly, going from 1920 x 1200 to 1600 x 1200 (max for wc3), don't know why the one you linked cant do that

 

[Im_On_56k]

How's this look?
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4396198&CatId=4420

Also seems to have a 36 month warranty. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[sqrage]

How's this look?
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4396198&CatId=4420

Also seems to have a 36 month warranty. Correct me if I'm wrong.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...052&cm_re=Asus_monitor-_-24-236-052-_-Product

The one you posted is slightly better (2MS GTG), but other than that they are pretty much the same. The only reason I'm posting this one is because I have it and it's awesome. I got it when it was on sale for ~$170 though. But the price just kept going up after its popularity.

Viewsonic makes great monitors too, so I'd go with either one.

 

[Pineapple]

This is what I have and Love it:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4605328&CatId=4420

There is this one at 22", cheaper. :>

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4605325&Sku=L49-2216

 

[Im_On_56k]

Well I ended up purchasing a Samsung 2343 BWX for $149.99 CDN + tax from a local store. 2048x1152 resolution is something to get used to...

 

[SD_Ryoko]

I approve of what you bought, though I am refusing to get on the "samsung" hype =) I bought an LG big screen some time ago over the comparable samsung model and its been nothing but awesome since the day it got here.

I had a view sonic once upon a time (prolly sitting in a box somewhere) and that monitor was worth every penny as well.

I dont know if I'd buy a widescreen for gaming. Though I've never gamed on a widescreen so I can't form an opinion on whether or not its better