I'm looking at getting a new 23" monitor but am getting totally confused by so many models and all the mixed reviews. Essentially I've got about $350 in the budget. The Samsungs look pretty good but they're pretty pricey. The LG LED monitors look good value but there is many mixed reviews out there. Anybody bought a new 23" monitor recently?
With your budget of $300 and desire for a 23" (16:9 ratio, 1920x1080 resolution) you are looking at monitors that have TN panels inside.
It's worth noting if you work in graphic design or photography etc and care about more accurate colours you should look at the more expensive VA or IPS panel based monitors.
However, TN panel based monitors are great bang for buck for average users (and gamers). In the end they are pretty much all the same thing, even so far as many brands are simplt using the exact same panels inside.
I would go with a reliable brand with a good solid warranty like Asus, Viewsonic or LG.
Thanks Ragnor, yes in an ideal world I'd probably like an IPS model, like one of those nice looking Dells but with the prices those start at it just ain't gunna happen. I would like something that represents colour well, and the samsung PX2370 has some great reviews but a little bit pricey for a TN. The LG E2350V looks to be pretty good but isn't super accurate with it's colours, but I'm wondering if a good calibration would fix it? Ever tried calibrating your monitor?
It probably doesn't have ht colour accuracy of some, and may not be good for gaming, but it is good for just a general PC, and looks very nice on the desk.
Found a few more dollars in the budget and am thinking I'll try and get a monitor with some reasonably good colour accuracy and the Dell U2311H looks to be pretty good. I didn't bother looking at it much because of the price on Dell.co.nz $699 which is way out there. But I've found it for $569 on computerlounge etc and there is a guy selling one on trademe for $520. He seems to be selling a load of Dell products, all new. Does anybody know what that's about? Do Dell deal through small traders?
Wow, just found that the Dell U2311H costs only $349 in AUS. That equates to approx $434 NZD. Hmmm and Dell NZ sells them for $699. Why must we pay so much more for electronics in NZ? Annoying.
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