Originally posted by: Srikanth
I am planning to buy a 19" lcd monitor. But am confused as to which one to buy.
How are the viewsonic ones especially VA1912wb? There is also no recent lcd comparison article on anandtech to refer to.
Please suggest.
Thank you.
I had that very monitor for quite some time. Bought it in summer '06, and used it for about 5-6 months. It's really nice, especially if you are coming from a 17" CRT or so. It can be a disappointment if you're used to 20/21" CRT, as the height is lower.
That said, it makes no sense to spend the $$ on a 19", when 20" and 22" screens can be had for only a shade more, and sometimes even less. I bought my wife a 22" Westinghouse for $179 at a Best Buy sale. Check out the reviews at newegg.com, most people are plenty happy with TNs, but there are a few people who simply hate them (usually the people who can afford the $600ish 24" monitors).
Rule #1 with LCDs : Go see them in person before purchasing them.
Rule #2 with LCDs : Determine your budget, and look at as many models as possible that fit within.