Looking for a new monitor

[tardman91]

I'm looking to get a new monitor to use with my MacBook Pro on my desktop. I'm looking for 24" or larger, and I'm looking to spend no more than $200 (which pretty much limits me to 24" I guess). I've been looking on Amazon a lot, but I'm just not sure what's good and what's not. What are you guys using? Any suggestions? And are there any awesome deals to be had out there anywhere? Thanks.

 

[7enderbender]

I'm looking to get a new monitor to use with my MacBook Pro on my desktop. I'm looking for 24" or larger, and I'm looking to spend no more than $200 (which pretty much limits me to 24" I guess). I've been looking on Amazon a lot, but I'm just not sure what's good and what's not. What are you guys using? Any suggestions? And are there any awesome deals to be had out there anywhere? Thanks.

I looked at some at Microcenter recently. They had some Acers that looked really good. And anything NEC seems to be nice. They're usually a bit more but you may find something in that range.

 

[LaunchpadBS]

You should be able to find a dell ultrasharp in that range, I had the Asus VH242H which a lot of ppl rave about but it was really poor, TN panels aren't that great. I've since sold the Asus and bought a BenQ VA panel 27" screen and it's MILES better, if you could find the equivalent 24" monitor I'd say go for that!

(short google returns...)

http://benq.co.uk/products/LCD/index.cfm/product/1200

Ta-da, if you can find one of these then it's your best bet.

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Scratch that, bad reviews.

Rather see if you can find BenQ VW2420H

Most reviews say best for viewing angles and colours

 

[3dflyboy1]

I have this one for my MBA: http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-VX2...BJ7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337964829&sr=8-2

Works very well for me, not too expensive either! ($180)

 

[tardman91]

I have this one for my MBA: http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-VX2...BJ7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337964829&sr=8-2

Works very well for me, not too expensive either! ($180)

I saw that one, and I liked it, but that clear plastic on the bottom just kills it for me.

 

[NorCalLights]

Two words: Dell Outlet

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...rch.aspx?brandId=222806&c=us&cs=28&l=en&s=dfb

I've had my 24" Dell monitor (purchased refurbished from Dell Outlet) since the summer of 2006. It is a dream, and I expect I'll have it for many years to come.

Hope that helps.

 

[tardman91]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I wound up picking this one up, HP 2511x, for $197 shipped to my door. 25" and great reviews at both Amazon and Newegg. Also has a nice slim profile.
ACCS73419 is the coupon code if anyone is interested. Saved $45 on this monitor and it also works on some of their other ones too. The discount varies, but it's up to $60 off the 27" one. They've got some nice deals going on right now.

 

[davidg4781]

I have this one for my MBA: http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-VX2...BJ7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337964829&sr=8-2

Works very well for me, not too expensive either! ($180)

How are the speakers? I'm thinking of getting one for my MBP. The speakers aren't that great on the MBP so if these are decent they should work out alright.

 

[ikeer]

you'd better look a monitor durable and with high transparency !