22' Widescreen for PC under $400?

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fraseyboy

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#30771 20-Feb-2009 16:29

Not sure if this is right section. It could really go in multiple sections so I'm not sure.

Anyway I'm looking for a good 22" widescreen monitor for my PC for under $400ish. It will be used mostly for gaming and movies. I want it to be 16:10 as opposed to 16:9 and I don't care about HDMI or any of that jazz.

Height adjustment would be nice too but is not necessary.

Any suggestions?

Ragnor

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#196969 20-Feb-2009 17:13

LG W2252TQ-PF 22" LCD Widescreen 1680x1050 2ms ~$350

fraseyboy

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#196973 20-Feb-2009 17:26

Well it does have a fun button...

But according to this review http://www.digitalversus.com/article-358-3450-35.html it has pretty bad colours.

It also does not have height adjustment, which I mainly need so that I can make it a bit lower as my couch is lower than my computer chair and monitor, meaning I need to be able to lower it so the viewing angles don't screw up the image.

I guess it's not that necessary if the verticle viewing angles are good enough, so that could be an option.

Any other suggestions?

Oh also, anyone have experience with the HP L2245W? It seems to be marketed as a business monitor but it has height adjustment and looks on paper to be similar to the W2207 (too expensive) except without the glossy coating.

Adamal

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#196984 20-Feb-2009 18:35

I think its a good monitor. I don't have any colour problems. Contemplating getting a second one.

Ragnor

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#197029 20-Feb-2009 20:55

Adamal: I think its a good monitor. I don't have any colour problems. Contemplating getting a second one.

Ditto

boby55

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#197031 20-Feb-2009 21:06

Full HD Viewsonic 22" screen $360

http://ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=371605

fraseyboy

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#197036 20-Feb-2009 21:36

boby55: Full HD Viewsonic 22" screen $360

http://ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=371605

fraseyboy: I want it to be 16:10 as opposed to 16:9...

What about the LG L226WT? I've heard VERY VERY positive feedback about this monitor. Or the LG L226WU which has height adjustement and also has some positive reviews? It's weird though, it seems for every positive review of a monitor there is also a negative review. On one site they say that it has great colours and on another they say that they're crap. Differen't standards maybe?

Also, I suppose it doesn't need height adjustment as long as can tilt down to a reasonable angle.

The Viewsonic VX2255WM has reasonably good reviews and also features height adjustement and a webcam. Anyone have any experience with this?

Edit: Negatory on the VX2255WM front. Just read this http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15544 D:

kiwired23

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#197093 21-Feb-2009 12:31

I'm also a new owner of a LG W2252TQ-PF, which I'm very happy with. No height adjustment, unfortunately, but I'm happy with it sitting on an old phone book on my desk, and the image quality (after some adjustment) is great.

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njb

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#197488 23-Feb-2009 16:47

Dell have a 21.5 inch full HD for $359 and a 23 inch full HD for $399. Specs look good. Full HD 1920x1080 is of course 16:9. Their 22 inch ultra sharp is currently on special for $409. Ends 26Feb. 1680X1050 which is 16:10 but why do you want 16:10.

fraseyboy

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#197491 23-Feb-2009 16:56

16:10 is better for PC gaming from what I've read and would definetly be better for internet browsing (more vertical).

If I was using it for console gaming I'd pick one with 16:9 but otherwise...

That 23 Inch 16:9 however, is very tempting since a 23" 16:9 is about the same height as a 22" 16:10, just wider...

Edit: I bought the cheaper 24" 16:9 dell :D

Down from $550 to $450, very cheap for a good quality 24".

Ragnor

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#197623 24-Feb-2009 00:56

Echoing what has already been said...

I also just put a phone book under my LGW2252TQ for "height adjustment" and I agree that 16:10 is better for PC gaming. Unless you're going to be watching Blueray movies and DVD-T Freeview|HD on your PC I don't see why you'd want to get a a 16:9 monitor unless you're connecting it to a console or don't have a proper TV.

fraseyboy

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#197724 24-Feb-2009 12:30

Ragnor: Echoing what has already been said...

I also just put a phone book under my LGW2252TQ for "height adjustment" and I agree that 16:10 is better for PC gaming. Unless you're going to be watching Blueray movies and DVD-T Freeview|HD on your PC I don't see why you'd want to get a a 16:9 monitor unless you're connecting it to a console or don't have a proper TV.

But you can't exactly use a book to make it lower can you? That's really the only reason why I need height adjustment as the chair that I sit in when watching movies is lower than the level of the screen.

Anyway I've already bought one now. I figured that even 1080 vert is more than my current 900, so it should be ok. I do watch Freeview HD and quite a few movies so 16:9 is probably better.

plas

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#197932 25-Feb-2009 10:14

boby55: Full HD Viewsonic 22" screen $360

http://ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=371605

I bought one last month, very good monitor and no issues with gaming so far.

Primary reason i bought it was for the PS3 when the flatmates are watching a movie on my tv. HD content looks great on it as well.