Hey, I need a new monitor for a new build. I read most of the OP but my lack of knowledge makes some of it confusing, and it seems impossible for me to choose a monitor.
Basically, I need something that is 24" or more, preferably 16:10 at 1920x1200+.
My budget is between $300-$500, I really don't want to spend $500 but as I don't know anything and want quality, not to mention that I'm okay with spending a few hundred (don't buy anything else), I figure I shouldn't set too low a target for money. Plus, it's staying with me for longer than most PC parts eh? I guess if it costs more than $500, let me know, but only if it's really worth the price and not some enthusiast sort of pick.
As far as what I'm using it for, basically general stuff. I'll be gaming on it, and watching plenty of movies/shows, apart from that it's really just basic stuff like web browsing, some photoshop work (not professional at all, just casual stuff), you know, average. I'd like some alternative input options so that I could, say, hook up a 360, wii, or ps2/ps3 to the monitor without any problems, you know, so it's not just a badass monitor but a great TV as well.
I'm pretty sure I've only ever used TN panels, so I suppose getting a decent one would fit my needs very well and I'll be happy with it, but knowing that there's a better option like an IPS, and thinking about what I'm missing out on, I don't think it's worth it to save a few hundred bucks. I may not be doing anything professional or truly need great quality/colors, but I'm the sort of person who notices the little details, especially when they're pointed out, and I think I could appreciate what an IPS could give me over a TN. Let me know your opinion on this, because as I don't know shit, I'd like a viewpoint of someone who does, especially someone who was in my shoes once (ie is it worth it, will I notice, etc).
So, with all that in mind, what are my options? And please, if the recommendation is expensive, tell me what I'm getting for the price, and if it's cheaper, tell me what I'm missing out on. Otherwise, I hope I'm not asking the wrong question in the wrong place, and let me know if I fucked up in any way.