New Monitor

RogersDA

O.k. I have a NEC 2010X LCD monitor. After two years the primary board on this failed late 2005. Now, it's happening again. This time, though, it's no longer under warranty.

Question: What monitor would you all recommend as a replacement for my non-Apple computer? Would like the same size at a minimum, but am considering a dual option, too.

I am considering a mac to completely replace the existing PC, but that cost right now may be too steep. The IRS just took a bit bite. I hate tax time!

TristanP

The Samsung 204B gets some great reviews.

Newsy

There are really only two panel technologies to look at for a monitor suitable for photo editing... S-IPS and S-PVA. As your $$$$ are limited atm I'll limit my notes to budget monitors.


S-IPS

HP LP2065 20" 1600x1200 4:3 aspect
LG L2000C 20" 1600x1200 4:3 aspect
NEC LCD2070NX 1600x1200 4:3 aspect
NEC 20WMGX2 20" 1680x1050 16:10 aspect


S-PVA

Samsung 214T 21" 1600x1200 4:3 aspect
Samsung 215TW 21" 1680x1050 16:10 aspect



Some websites with reviews.

http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-hp-lp2065.html (ignore their doubt - definitely a S-IPS panel)

http://www.techbuilder.org/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=175004384&printableArticle=true

http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/software_computers/0506samsung/index.html

http://www.trustedreviews.com/displays/review/2006/06/26/Samsung-SyncMaster-215TW-21in-Monitor/p1

http://www.behardware.com/html/cat/22/

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Poseidon

I have 2 204B's and I like them! You will need to calibrate them with a Spyder or something though, as out of the box they are WAY to bright, and the orange is way oversaturated.

One of mine recently developed a black line acrossed the bottom, about 1" up from the bezel. I called Samsung on the 23rd, and the replacement is waiting for me at the UPS store right now. These come with 3 year parts and labor, hopefully I won't have to use it again though.

RogersDA

Thanks TristanP, Newsy, and Poseidon. I will look into the suggestions.