Help me pick a new LCD monitor

[ciproxr]

I have my eye on this monitor right here

Dell 20.1" Wide DVI LCD
12ms 600:1 300 cd/m2
1680 x 1050 WSXGA+
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as...did=11105920&whse=&topnav=&browse=&s=1

I heard Dell makes great monitors

this one looks nice and alot cheaper

SCEPTRE X20G-Naga III Black 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 800:1 Built in Speakers 0.255mm Pixel Pitch - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112176

and couldnt help but to notice this one
Acer F-20 Black-Red 20" 8ms gray-to-gray Widescreen LCD Monitor Built in Speakers - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009071

 

[One43637]

i can only speak from personal experience since i only have the 2005FPW and i have no complaints with mine. of course i was fortunate enough not to have any dead pixels, ghosting, or bleeding.

http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2400

here's a good review of the Dell.

 

[Jiggz]

If price is not a problem, obviously Dell will be the better monitor. If price matters, then IMO I will go with the more reliable Sceptre! Of course, I have biased opinion against Acer since I despised anything that they sell regardless of what others' say, including ECS products.

 

[w00t]

I have the 2005FPW my 2nd replacement is perfect just got it today. First had backlight bleeding in all 4 corners the good thing is you just ask for a replacement they send it to you and than you send one back.

 

[Stangs55]

dell

 

[DBSX]

I got the Sceptre. But so far no real opinion. It's still sitting in the box until i get home from work.

\Dan

 

[drewintheav]

The Sceptre actually has better specs than the Dell. DBSX... Do you like your new Sceptre??? I noticed that it is on sale at Costco for $319.99 after rebate!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as...did=11097928&whse=&topnav=&browse=&s=1

 

[DBSX]

The Sceptre actually has better specs than the Dell. DBSX... Do you like your new Sceptre??? I noticed that it is on sale at Costco for $319.99 after rebate!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as...did=11097928&whse=&topnav=&browse=&s=1

So far, in my use (only about 24 hours) I have to say it's awesome. No dead pixels, HD quicktime files look and play without a hitch. Warhammer 40,000 played well (though not at widescreen resolution - and I haven't tried to hard to fix that yet). All in all I am glad I got it. Now I just need another one to complet my set.

\Dan

 

[RallyMaster]

Sceptre = Never buying from them again. I have to smack this X7-S Naga about every two hours or the colors mess up because of overheating. Way to go Sceptre...no vents on the top of the monitor...only holes in the sides...

Go with Samsung, Acer, LG, Dell...just don't buy Sceptre.

 

[OSX]

My Samsung 713n is an awesome LCD. It's bright, and it has excellent contrast, sharpness, and brightness. Not to mention it's got a low price.

 

[Jiggz]

I've had three CRT sceptre's (19" and 2-17") for more than 7 years and never had a single issue. I replaced them last year with Sceptre's LCD's 19" and 2-17" and so far everything is still good. I can still vividly remember the first 17" Acer I bought which barely last a year and have to dump it because no one was willing to repair it. And that was back when 17" monitors cost more than $300.00! Never again did I bought anything that has an Acer in it either original or rebadged.