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Old 18th of November 2008 (Tue)   #1
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Default Need a new monitor

Hi Gang,

Just had my 3 yo LCD take a whopper on my shoes!
So my choices are to have it repaired or buy a new one.
I have a Gateway DcDi 21" LCD and it does not work now. I tried to trouble shoot with gateway and he said take it to Best Buy.... for possible repair huh?

Just what is the cats meow these days for a monitor of that size. I am on PC xp sp2.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.!!
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Old 18th of November 2008 (Tue)   #2
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Default Re: Need a new monitor

TN panels nowadays are really affordable, like this 22" Viewsonic $150 after rebate. However, for photo editing I would rather go for a used S-IPS panel like Dell 2005FPW or 2007WFP if budget is an issue.
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Thanks CfcRebel, I don't mind spending 3-450 for a good monitor, I just don't want to buy a lemon..

THX,
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Default Re: Need a new monitor

I am facing the same thing in a few months. I will have a new computer next week and am looking at the Dell monitors for after the first of the year. I am using an 19" CRT right now.

Happy Shopping!

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Old 21st of November 2008 (Fri)   #5
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Default Re: Need a new monitor

These might help:

24" IPS monitor - the HP LP2475w.

best editing monitor for $500 or less?

Color accurate LCDs

which monitor would you get?
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I just ordered the HP LP2475w 24-inch LCD from HP's website for $624.00

I should have it by Wednesday, I'll report back with review.
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I just ordered the HP LP2475w 24-inch LCD from HP's website for $624.00

I should have it by Wednesday, I'll report back with review.
how do you know if it is a TN or -SIPSpanel?
I check the link above and under product specs, it doesn't say either way. Is there a rating or something (besides price) I should look for to determine if it is a TN monitor?
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how do you know if it is a TN or -SIPSpanel?
I check the link above and under product specs, it doesn't say either way. Is there a rating or something (besides price) I should look for to determine if it is a TN monitor?
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This is a H-IPS panel ..Just research is all I did. Check out this thread at Hardware forums...

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1326971
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