Am I getting the best monitor?

[CamoBits]

I have a Retina Macbook Pro that I wanted to use with a dual set of monitors. I was looking for a 21.5" monitor that looks as good as the 21.5" iMac. So I took the resolution of the that iMac 1920-by-1080 and looked for a monitor with the same resolution and screen size. I also had a few other specifications like the ms to not be higher than 5ms, speakers, and of course support for HDMI but I always looked at the ones without those extra criteria because they're not really that important if I can find a decent one with a good price but doesn't have all these extras, I would be fine with it.

Anyway, after researching here and there I found this monitor. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8573309&Sku= at a good deal (bought it when it was on sale). I just got the monitors and I wouldn't say they neccaisrly look as good as an iMac. I don't know if I need to actually get them to full resolution but they dont seem as good as I expected. Maybe this is after all how the iMac looks like and I'm just confusing because I've been using Retina screen primarily. Do you guys think this monitor is a good one?

 

[Apple fanboy]

I have a Retina Macbook Pro that I wanted to use with a dual set of monitors. I was looking for a 21.5" monitor that looks as good as the 21.5" iMac. So I took the resolution of the that iMac 1920-by-1080 and looked for a monitor with the same resolution and screen size. I also had a few other specifications like the ms to not be higher than 5ms, speakers, and of course support for HDMI but I always looked at the ones without those extra criteria because they're not really that important if I can find a decent one with a good price but doesn't have all these extras, I would be fine with it.

Anyway, after researching here and there I found this monitor. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8573309&Sku= at a good deal (bought it when it was on sale). I just got the monitors and I wouldn't say they neccaisrly look as good as an iMac. I don't know if I need to actually get them to full resolution but they dont seem as good as I expected. Maybe this is after all how the iMac looks like and I'm just confusing because I've been using Retina screen primarily. Do you guys think this monitor is a good one?

Resolution is 1366 x 768 if you read the specs (it does say 1920 x1080 elsewhere). Depending on which of these is true will make a big difference as to is it a good monitor. Also what you intend to use it for.

 

[Freyqq]

I recommend the Dell u2412M. Great reviews and IPS.

 

[vjicecool]

I have a Retina Macbook Pro that I wanted to use with a dual set of monitors. I was looking for a 21.5" monitor that looks as good as the 21.5" iMac. So I took the resolution of the that iMac 1920-by-1080 and looked for a monitor with the same resolution and screen size. I also had a few other specifications like the ms to not be higher than 5ms, speakers, and of course support for HDMI but I always looked at the ones without those extra criteria because they're not really that important if I can find a decent one with a good price but doesn't have all these extras, I would be fine with it.

Anyway, after researching here and there I found this monitor. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8573309&Sku= at a good deal (bought it when it was on sale). I just got the monitors and I wouldn't say they neccaisrly look as good as an iMac. I don't know if I need to actually get them to full resolution but they dont seem as good as I expected. Maybe this is after all how the iMac looks like and I'm just confusing because I've been using Retina screen primarily. Do you guys think this monitor is a good one?

i purchased vizio 30inch M-series tv refurb one for 200 bucks was very happy with it

 

[CamoBits]

Resolution is 1366 x 768 if you read the specs (it does say 1920 x1080 elsewhere). Depending on which of these is true will make a big difference as to is it a good monitor. Also what you intend to use it for.

That much of a difference will definitely be noticeable but I don't see where 1366x768 is. I use it for just about everything, really. Gaming and designing are stuff I would do ocationally.

 

[Apple fanboy]

That much of a difference will definitely be noticeable but I don't see where 1366x768 is. I use it for just about everything, really. Gaming and designing are stuff I would do ocationally.

In the text after What it is and why you need it.

 

[CamoBits]

In the text after What it is and why you need it.

Gonna have to contact them and ask about and I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't 1920. In case it isn't, do you know of any good monitors (21.5") that has the iMac's resolution?

 

[gtanner00]

A friend who does high level graphic rendering work recommended the dell p2214 as the perfect non gaming IPS monitor for $200. He's had nothing but good experiences with dell and there are added features like displayport and USB hub which don't come on similarly priced entry level monitors.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Gonna have to contact them and ask about and I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't 1920. In case it isn't, do you know of any good monitors (21.5") that has the iMac's resolution?

My monitor is an NEC Spectraview 241. Probably a bit out of your price range. The Dell ultra series are pretty good on a budget.

 

[Fishrrman]

When folks ask about monitors, I often post this reference list:
http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/s-ips-lcd-list.php