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Monitor Recommendations

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phas3

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Oct 5, 2008
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So I'm upgrading to a 13" MBP from my blackbook and I'd like to hook it up to a monitor, which can also be used for gaming when I build my PC later.

I don't really know what size to go for and what type of monitor. I've been reading some threads here and there are a lot of fans to IPS type monitors. Unfortunately I don't have 500$ to spend, and what I do mostly on my laptop is university stuff and sometimes video editing and play around with photoshop. But those are just hobbies and not looking to become some professional on those programs.

I can probably stretch my budget to 300 but that's really pushing it, I'll be more comfortable close to 200.

So I guess what I'm looking for in a monitor is, 1. can be used for gaming, 2. can be used for all other things...if that helps at all. Also 3. I want it to match/go with my setup, which is MBP and a black desk. I like glossy screens looks more slick to me.

I was looking at some HP monitor that have the glossy screen and silver stand, I like that color combo was wondering how do they fair with other screens out there?
 
I've found that all mainstream monitors are pretty much the same. HPs should be good so if you like them, go ahead. Just make sure it's 1920x1080, you don't want any lower in ≥22" monitor.
 
awesome thank you for your insight. I think I just made up my mind, excited! Figured an upgrade from my macbook to mbp will be a good xmas present to myself along with a nice sleek monitor!
 
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