Looking for a good LCD

-={420}=- · Nov 26, 2003, 09:30 PM

I wanna replace this crappy CRT I have (It's a Packard Bell 2024S

) with a nice LCD screen. I currently have a 15" so I'm looking to buy at least a 17". I need a good but cheap LCD screen (<$300 would be good). Do you guys have any suggestions?

Bane the ECF · Dec 1, 2003, 10:41 PM

Hmph, the only LCD i've used in any length of time was a 17" NEC 1760 monitor. It was a fantastic gaming monitor, but goes for about $400.

-={420}=- · Dec 2, 2003, 02:16 AM

Hmm, I'll have to check that out. I'm surprised with all these price breaks that LCDs are still so damn expensive.

Bane the ECF · Dec 2, 2003, 02:24 AM

Remember, a good 17" LCD is equivalent in screen size to a 19" CRT monitor, while a 15" LCD is nearly equivalent to a 17" CRT.

EDIT: I just checked www.newegg.com, and 17" LCDs start at about $330 (generic crummy ones.) So asking $400 for a entry level gaming-capable model from a brand name company...it's not a bad deal I think.

Bane

scobywhru · Dec 2, 2003, 02:25 AM

Make sure the monitor has better then 16ms or is it micro seconds.... but if its more then that you will get ghosting, dell had one for about 319 USD last month was going to pick one up and never got around to it

-={420}=- · Dec 2, 2003, 02:27 AM

I've always had a CRT and I want something really 1337 now and that saves some deskspace. Everything looks so futuristic now and with my prometeia coming tomorrow, an LCD would make my computer look sooooo sweet.