looking to buy a new lcd. i've narrowed it down to the following:

SAMSUNG 2243BWX
http://tinyurl.com/2ttxkn

Dell Ultrasharp 2208WFP
http://tinyurl.com/ytkrrt

Anyone have either of these, thoughts? any reason to definitely go with one over the other? Any other screens I should definitely consider?

I'm looking for 22", 2-5ms, pivot, and preferably height adjustable stand. It's gonna be paired with a 19" dell lcd. I would consider 24" as well. But the higher price point of comparable 24" screens I've found isn't worth it to me. Using it for digital drawing/painting (that's why i'd like it to pivot), occasionally watching movies. Other general work/school use as well, but don't need anything specific for that.

[Edited on February 1, 2009 at 2:20 AM. Reason : link]

2/1/2009 2:19:22 AM

I have the Samsung LCD without the sweet ass stand, and I like it. I'm not a gamer and I stream movies to my tv so I honestly couldn't tell you how games or movies will look on it.

2/1/2009 8:27:12 AM

thanks.

regarding suggestions, i'd like to stay under $350.

2/1/2009 12:34:13 PM

now that i think about it, i would consider a monitor that doesn't come with a height adjustable and pivoting stand considering i could buy one separate and the nvidia software can rotate the screen.

Also considering the samsung T220

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2/1/2009 2:07:49 PM

Dell 2209WA is a lot better for $50 more. If Dell offers coupons on it, you can get it for the same price. The 2209WA is an S-IPS panel with better viewing angles and color reproduction.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=320-7825

[Edited on February 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM. Reason : :]

2/1/2009 2:22:16 PM

Thanks.

i think that about does it then. I didn't know you could even get an ips panel in that price range.

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2/1/2009 2:30:20 PM

bump

7/13/2009 2:08:00 PM

Im looking to buy a monitor around 19"-22" for programming purposes. I want it to turn 90 degrees so it is taller rather than wider. Does anyone know of a monitor that can physically do this or is software (and an old school 4:3 monitor) the best way to go?

duro982 it seems you were in the same boat (pivoting). How did it work out for you? Did you get a monitor that pivots or use software?


[Edited on July 13, 2009 at 4:31 PM. Reason : user]

7/13/2009 4:28:43 PM

'pivot' is the keyword for all of it. I had a friend who was looking for one that pivots for letter-writing purposes. She went with an HP model, can't recall which one, but it was 22".

here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/W2207H-22-inch-Widescreen-LCD-Monitor/dp/B00139S3U6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

[Edited on July 13, 2009 at 4:49 PM. Reason : ]

7/13/2009 4:48:38 PM

yeah man. you just need to get a monitor with a stand that pivots.

I bought this: http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=corp&sku=320-7825

I wouldn't recommend that particular display if you don't care about the fact that it's an ips panel. You can get one for a good bit less.

7/13/2009 5:20:48 PM

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"I have the Samsung LCD without the sweet ass stand"

I'm in the same boat 2243swx, and it pisses me off royally. But, the display itself is dope as hell.

7/14/2009 10:06:58 PM