Don't forget about LCD TVs now days. Got a friend who watches hockey while playing games on a 48" (or more) TV. I know you don't one that big, but I found a small one at a yard sale that works better than most monitors. It was around 22"

Originally posted by Kinchyle

Don't forget about LCD TVs now days. Got a friend who watches hockey while playing games on a 48" (or more) TV. I know you don't one that big, but I found a small one at a yard sale that works better than most monitors. It was around 22"

I already have a BIG Lcd Screen but i do not with that for a monitor , but thank you.

I just very recently built a computer for a friend using this monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001550

He loves it so far.  The only issue I have with this monitor is that there is no DVI connection, only HDMI and VGA, so that may effect you.

I love Samsungs personally, have used them for many years.  Don't care for Acers too much but that's just personal opinion.  I manage about 35 Acer machines in my office and I just recently had to replace two monitors, both only a couple years old.  May have been just a manufacturer defect I dont know.  For the most part I am sure they are fine.  I have used Asus, LG, Dells all to some effect, most monitors I find today are all pretty decent, just depends on how much you want to spend.

Originally posted by xenpt

Originally posted by ictown

Originally posted by xmenty

Maybe you want to checkout this?

CrossOver 27Q LED/LED-P, 27M LED, & 2720MDP GOLD LED Monitor Club

Ebay ?CROSSOVER?27Q LED-P 27" DVI Dual S-IPS QHD 2560X1440 16:9 Pivot Tilt Monitor

 

That monitor looks good, might considering buying it instead of the non apple tb display.

too huge for my deskptop sorry maximum 24 inches.

but i agree it seems a good and not too expensive monitor for 27 inches.

i wasn't directing that post that you should buy it, was more or less directed myself.

but yah, any brand will do asus, samsung, acer, etc. i've used samsung and acer in the past and currently using dual viewsonic.

you seem to know what you want in a monitor, its just a matter of picking one out.

Originally posted by Worstluck

I just very recently built a computer for a friend using this monitor:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001550

 

He loves it so far.  The only issue I have with this monitor is that there is no DVI connection, only HDMI and VGA, so that may effect you.

 

I love Samsungs personally, have used them for many years.  Don't care for Acers too much but that's just personal opinion.  I manage about 35 Acer machines in my office and I just recently had to replace two monitors, both only a couple years old.  May have been just a manufacturer defect I dont know.  For the most part I am sure they are fine.  I have used Asus, LG, Dells all to some effect, most monitors I find today are all pretty decent, just depends on how much you want to spend.

i don´t seem to get that monitor in Portuguese shops :(

the ones i find here 

http://www.worten.pt/ProductList.aspx?oid=30|137&c=1235767

http://pesquisa.fnac.pt/search/quick.do?OrderInSession=1&posted=false&culture=pt-PT&text=monitores&SID=869136f5-baa4-8bf5-34dc-9eb57385d983&Origin=GOOGLE_BRAND_FNAC&category=electronic&isall=true&UID=0F6D63F2D-8B6E-D8D9-D29A-FBFAD4D7BA69&subcategory=6

Originally posted by Kinchyle

Don't forget about LCD TVs now days. Got a friend who watches hockey while playing games on a 48" (or more) TV. I know you don't one that big, but I found a small one at a yard sale that works better than most monitors. It was around 22"

This.  I play everything on a 42" Sony Bravia LCD TV.  It's literally my computer monitor.  And every time I go to work and am stuck behind a tiny LCD that isn't even wide aspect, I often wonder how I got by previously.

Originally posted by seniorfrito

Originally posted by Kinchyle

Don't forget about LCD TVs now days. Got a friend who watches hockey while playing games on a 48" (or more) TV. I know you don't one that big, but I found a small one at a yard sale that works better than most monitors. It was around 22"

This.  I play everything on a 42" Sony Bravia LCD TV.  It's literally my computer monitor.  And every time I go to work and am stuck behind a tiny LCD that isn't even wide aspect, I often wonder how I got by previously.

Originally posted by seniorfrito

Originally posted by Kinchyle

Don't forget about LCD TVs now days. Got a friend who watches hockey while playing games on a 48" (or more) TV. I know you don't one that big, but I found a small one at a yard sale that works better than most monitors. It was around 22"

This.  I play everything on a 42" Sony Bravia LCD TV.  It's literally my computer monitor.  And every time I go to work and am stuck behind a tiny LCD that isn't even wide aspect, I often wonder how I got by previously.

That doesn't kill you? I have an extra 40 or 42 inch Bravia myself that was going to put somewhere. This doesn't kill your eyes for a gaming monitor, and the resolution and stuff is all legit? I watched my buddy play D3 on his Samsung 46, it looked fine, but it definetely looked better on the monitor I'd say.

I'm thinking a 32 inch might be ok..

My standard Monitor take:

Go look at them.

Do not believe ~any~ of the marketing numbers. Response Time, contrast ratio, etc - all of these are made up. They don't mean anything. There is no standard for these numbers, and different manufacturers take advantage of this to make their product look "better" than the next, even if it has the exact same screen.

So go look at them. The only judge is you - if you think it looks good, it looks good. "Fast" pixel response time is mostly a made up number that doesn't have any real impact. If one monitor looks better, then it looks better, regardless of what numbers it has printed on the box.

In your range (1080p with HDMI), the market is saturated, and you can easily find a monitor that will fit your criteria. But I would definitely not get hung up on the sticker numbers (such as response time), those are all marketing BS.

Originally posted by Ridelynn

My standard Monitor take:

Go look at them.

Do not believe ~any~ of the marketing numbers. Response Time, contrast ratio, etc - all of these are made up. They don't mean anything. There is no standard for these numbers, and different manufacturers take advantage of this to make their product look "better" than the next, even if it has the exact same screen.

So go look at them. The only judge is you - if you think it looks good, it looks good. "Fast" pixel response time is mostly a made up number that doesn't have any real impact. If one monitor looks better, then it looks better, regardless of what numbers it has printed on the box.

In your range (1080p with HDMI), the market is saturated, and you can easily find a monitor that will fit your criteria. But I would definitely not get hung up on the sticker numbers (such as response time), those are all marketing BS.

 Right on the spot. Get the Ultrasharp, best color accuracy, black levels, all around IPS matrix for the price.

Best 24 inch monitor I have had the pleasure of using is by far the Dell U2412m. No stupid glossy coating. Proper 16:10 aspect ratio (1920x1200). Decent connectivity but no HDMI option, it does have Display Port though so it's not too bad.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5550/dell-u2412m-16-10-ips-without-breaking-the-bank

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2412m.htm

I was looking at monitors recently as I was contemplating upgrading from my 3 Dell 2209WA's and I decided that if I was going to go through with it it would be three of those. I've put that off for now though and I'm sure by the time I do go for the upgrade there will be newer monitors with super thin bezels etc for me to paly around with.

In the next days, I intend to buy BenQ GL2440HM, or BenQ GL2450. From what I have read so far, it seems to be a good aquisition.

Anyone could advise me? It's a good choice, a bad one? Also, is the difference from 2ms to 5ms that big??

Thank you in advance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255

Have a couple of these, work great - awesome contrast and color.