[infinitesymphony]

Are there any websites that offer reasonably thorough reviews for new LCD monitors?

I'd been using the Anandtech LCD thread, but it seems that it's infrequently updated, and most of the current recommended monitors are in the $500+ range.

I'm trying to find the best 20-22" LCD in the $250 and under price range. I've been considering the 20" Acer AL2016WCbd and the 22" Acer AL2216Wbd, but I can't find reviews or comparisons for similar monitors.

 

[Samgotit]

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Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm trying to find the best 20-22" LCD in the $250 and under price range. I've been considering the 20" Acer AL2016WCbd and the 22" Acer AL2216Wbd, but I can't find reviews or comparisons for similar monitors.

I have the AL2216W. I like it a lot.

See Newegg reviews:
Newegg.com - Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail

It becomes twice as nice calibrated (so did the 3 other monitors I've owned):
Amazon.com: ColorVision Spyder2 Express Win/Mac: Software: Windows & Macintosh

 

[infinitesymphony]

Thanks for the advice, Samgotit.

The Acer 2216 is one of the only inexpensive monitors on the whole AnandTech list. I s'pose if there are no significant complaints about the monitor, I'll recommend it; I'm building a rig for a friend's parents.

 

[Demix500]

sp2208wfp from dell. Got it for around $210 Shipped couple weeks ago.

I'm loving it.... Except one of my desktop's hard drive running raid 0 died and now its just sitting there until I get it working again/ rma process is done from newegg.

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Just ask, in the thread, or in a new thread. Or PM the thread creator (xtknight). He's extremely knowledgeable

 

[jdimitri]

I've looked at several and i decided on this one

Newegg.com - Open Box: ASUS VW222U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers

Look up the reviews.. i've looked at almost all the popular 22" side by side and this one and the samsung 22" are the best

But you never know which panel you'll get with the samsung and it was more expensive

 

[macman1943]

I like the Viewsonic VX1945WM with iPod dock. I got mine at

$139. online. I plug my ipod in and listen to music while working.

OverStock Dealz - VIEWSONIC VX1945WM - 19in LCD Viewdock Monitor - 1440x900 - 700:1 Contrast Ratio

 

[Oxyjin]

I found a good forum that has a great monitor threads. [H]ard|Forum - Powered by vBulletin Although its not review per say people do frequently review monitors. I would recommend saving up for a decent 24" LCD. Not only are they big but they can do 1080p

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