External monitor recommendations

Hi guys

I'm searching for a external monitor for my Macs. It will be used for my older '08 Mac Mini and for my MBA. Keep in mind that I'm on a limited budget.

I've pretty much narrowed my search down to these two Asus monitors both with IPS

- 23" http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VS239HR/
- 21.5" http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VS229H/

The difference is about 50$. I'm not sure if I should go with the 23" and pay 50$ more than the 21.5". Is it worth it going with bigger? I don't game, but will be used for writing (a lot) and movies. I could afford paying the 23", but saving them wouldn't be all bad

I've heard good things about Asus, and also Dell - but their prices is over my budget.

Any thought?

 

Really? Always thought bigger was better, but I see your point. I've always regretted not going for bigger screen when I bought my plasma tv several years ago, and thought the same will happen with monitor

So larger screens when only talking bout 1920x1080 won't be as good as the smalle one?

 

Yeah of course. Unfortunately I can't see them in real, but just thinking 21.5 being too small..
Haven't had a monitor for a while though. Last one was a ACD 20"

 

Decided on this Dell S2340L: http://www.dell.com/ed/business/p/dell-s2340l/pd

Really nice design and size. The price was the same as the 23" Asus, so went with this one

 

I've just searched and searched for a while without going anywhere, so just nailed it down to the Dell. Considered Asus but read that they wobbles a lot, which I really can't stand (no pun intended). Also Dell got glossy versus Asus matte.

 

What can I say? I like glossy