LCD 17" and up recommendations!

[Rhombuss]

I'm currently in the market for an LCD monitor, at least 17" in size. At the moment, I'm running a 19" Hitachi CRT (18" viewable) so I'm still debating whether or not to get a 17" or 18" LCD. Can anyone with first hand experience tell me if there is a justifiable reason to get an 18" instead? One problem I could forsee is the resolution/viewable area ratio. For instance, using 1280x1024 on an 18" viewable area seems like a perfect match. But does the resolution seem too squished on a 17" LCD monitor? Price isn't TOO much of a concern, but I do want to get the best bang/buck.

With that being said, can anyone with personal experience recommend a quality LCD monitor? This is mainly going to be for a work computer; web design, excel, browsing etc. normal issue stuff. I'll probably be getting a VIVO ATi card as well, so that ensures gaming and DVD playback. Refresh time is going to be an issue, as well as contrast, brightness, and colour accuracy. High definition of pixels is also something I wouldn't mind hearing about. One thing, however. I would LOVE to get my hands on a Planar PV174, but unfortunately I'm in Toronto and the Canadian division of Dell doesn't stock that monitor (or so I'm told, please indulge me if otherwise!).

Thanks!

 

[TheWart]

Hmm, i am going to get an LCD for my next comp, so I lika this thread

I have heard that the solarism monitors are very good, the brightest in the business. But I have also heard that the Sonys are hard pressed to be beat in the visual quality...

Overall, I would say you need to go to a comp store and look at them yourself.

 

[eriqesque]

iam currnetly using a viewsonic vg171b with the 1280x1024 resolution its a 17" and it seems fine to me
i think its alot of personal preference
But this one is also my recommendation its an awesome display
has both vga and Dvi
Nice crisp and clear pictures and text
espcially if your runni xp and turn on clear type its truly a great display
$100.00 rebate thru 3/31 also

 

[bozo1]

Viewsonic VG175 - 1280x1024, 17.4" - nothing squished here.

 

[Rhombuss]

Hmm...I've never really considered getting a Viewsonic. I have a CRT monitor of theirs (17") and it has lasted me for 5 years now, not bad. Never really heard too much about their product line. I mostly hear things (at least locally) about Samsungs and NECs.

 

[LBM1A]

I have the Viewsonic VA800 and it's a 17inch..I have had it for about 5 months now and have not experienced and problems..It is very clear and has alot of great features..The only grip I have is the price. It is now $400.00 less than when I bought mine..I took alot of time before settling with this one. Most all other LCD's were having problems with text, but not this one..

LB

 

[Rhombuss]

Any other suggestions?

 

[zippy]

The search function is your friend

BTW, go check out the monitors at a local store first. I went to compusa and found that a few of the Viewsonics were ridiculously dark and I couldn't lighten them...it just faded the colors.

 

[WebDude]

I haven't followed this in a while, but I remember that when I looked into the LCD monitors sometime ago it seemed they weren't recommended for gamers, because of the issue of image lag. Anyone know if this is still an issue? (I remember there was talk of some new LCD technology that would fix this, but I don't know if it was ever developed or implemented.)

WebDude

 

[Dre]

planar 17.4" from Dell rulez

 

[Rhombuss]

<< planar 17.4" from Dell rulez >>


Cough...look at my original post

One thing, however. I would LOVE to get my hands on a Planar PV174, but unfortunately I'm in Toronto and the Canadian division of Dell doesn't stock that monitor (or so I'm told, please indulge me if otherwise!).