Which External Monitor? Help!

[jj48]

I've currently got base 13" 2011 MBA, which I find is a great mix between portability and screen size most of the time. However I'm strongly considering buying an external monitor, because I am increasingly finding that there are occasions when I would love a bigger screen for some programming/word processing/light photo editing work at home.

Ideally I would just go out and buy a thunderbolt display tomorrow - however my budget is more in the £400 and lower region (although I could be persuaded a bit higher possibly).

My requirements aren't very restrictive:

• 23" and above
• <£400
• Compatible with 2011 MBA
• Picture looks great!

Any advice/guidance would be great. Would love to hear what you guys use as alternatives to the ATD!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

This perhaps?

 

[ethanc123]

buy a nice LG.

 

[IC3D]

Get a 27" ACD and call it a day bro!

 

[LeandrodaFL]

Firstly, make sure its LED, dont get LCD. Yes, thunderbolt would be a great choice, specially cause it would add more ports to your air.

Having said that, if you want a white monitor, you have Benq V2400 eco, or a Benq Haier 24"

If you want a black monitor, simply go to a store and get any Samsung or LG screen. Seriously, its like picking up coca-cola at the market, any bottle is the same.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

If you want a black monitor, simply go to a store and get any Samsung or LG screen. Seriously, its like picking up coca-cola at the market, any bottle is the same.

Not if one values good colours and viewing angles.

 

[thinkinblue613]

Samsung makes some good ones. Got my 21.5" for $120, 1080p.

 

[LeandrodaFL]

Not if one values good colours and viewing angles.

If its 1080p LED DVI/HDMI connection and manufacted by LG/Samsung...its all the same. They all have good colours/viewing angles

Having said that, Benq is very strong in Europe, right? They are also very good, you should probably find a nice Benq monitor

 

[jj48]

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Ok thanks for the advice guys. I was already looking at the Samsung displays - I like their design. Will also consider benq as they seem to come highly recommended.

 

[monokakata]

Firstly, make sure its LED, dont get LCD.

Let's not confuse the OP.

All panels are LCD -- that describes the display itself.

Some panels have LED backlighting, and some panels have CCFL backlighting.

If possible, OP, get a display that uses an "IPS" LCD panel rather than a "TN" LCD panel. You might have to dig deeply into the specs to find the panel type, but it's going to be there somewhere.

I prefer LED backlighting, given a choice, but I'm happily using a Dell U2711 with its CCFL backlighting.

That LED-backlit Dell looks pretty sweet.

 

[twiggy0]

One of the best monitors out there at the moment. 24 inches, 1920x1200, quality is out of this world, and price is $505


Dell UltraSharp U2410