22" monitor

[vicveco]

Hi, im about to buy a new 22" monitor and i found myself between 2 models at newegg. the Dell S2309W, samsung toc220. Im really confudes about what would be the pros and cons of a 1680x1050 over a 1920x1080, i already own a 19" samsung 906bw and its been a good experience so i know sammy is good. Please let me know what you think, is gaming at 1920x1080 way better than 1680x1050??? the desktop space is better? is it good that a 22" monitor has these high resolution? will it make things too small?? desktop stretched? these are some questions I would like you to help me find out. By the way I have a XFX GTX260 black edition (216 core) so i guess that would be enough for gaming at 1920x1080.

Here are the links, also if you have more options, be my guest!

Dell S2309W
http://accessories.us.dell.com...dhs&cs=19&sku=320-7339

Samsung T220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824001273

Thank you very much

 

[BlueAcolyte]

LCD picking thread right above you, remember?

Anyway, I hear all sorts of great things about the LG 226wt models. I looked at a few different 22' monitors and I thought 1680 x 1050 was a good res for them. The difference with the 1920 x 1080 monitor is that it is wider, not taller.

I am not an LCD expert, I recommend you wait for someone else to reply.

 

[edplayer]

I got the Samsung 2253LW at Costco for $200. I like it

My advice, buy from someplace with a good return policy (I buy lots of stuff on the net, would only buy a monitor locally). Some people are real picky about the image quality.

 

[Leyawiin]

Originally posted by: edplayer
I got the Samsung 2253LW at Costco for $200. I like it

My advice, buy from someplace with a good return policy (I buy lots of stuff on the net, would only buy a monitor locally). Some people are real picky about the image quality.

Boy this is that some good advice. I just went through the buying process for a 22" LCD and had to return several to Amazon and Newegg for various reasons - not fun. I finally bought mine at a local Office Depot just because the return process would be much easier.

I got an HP w2207h. Great monitor. Deep blacks,very vivid colors, height and pivot adjustable stand. Got it for $249.98 on sale. Didn't come with an HDMI-DVI cable, but that was the only minus.

 

[vinnay]

Originally posted by: edplayer
I got the Samsung 2253LW at Costco for $200. I like it

My advice, buy from someplace with a good return policy (I buy lots of stuff on the net, would only buy a monitor locally). Some people are real picky about the image quality.

Just bought the same monitor at costco. Highly recommended.