Ok guys...which monitor...

**Helen** · 07-07-08, 10:21 PM

Hi all
Getting a few bucks back on my tax and have decided to get a LCD monitor
Now i know nothing about them so who suggests what?
I dont want the most exspensive one...middle of the range i suppose as i want to get a new Hard drive as well so i will need to watch what i spent
So thanks in advance for youe thoughts.

**mango** · 07-07-08, 10:32 PM

if it aint broke helen, dont fix it.

ur old enough to know that

**Aboulaly** · 07-07-08, 10:38 PM

Samsung is one of the best brands especially when it comes to warranty, and make sure it's wide WXGA screen.

**Fernbay** · 07-07-08, 10:54 PM

Check Protac online

**Helen** · 07-07-08, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mango

if it aint broke helen, dont fix it.

ur old enough to know that

Yeah i do know that mango but i really want a new monitor.lol
And i always get what i want

thanks guys

**Woodstock** · 08-07-08, 10:13 AM

best money ya ever spent ..Samsung got my vote ! ... got a Samsung 940N 19 " 4:3 ..very nice screens !

**3XX** · 08-07-08, 10:18 AM

just bought an ACER 22" and im happy with it. Great for movies and stuff and plenty of room for word or spreadsheet work, graphic work, picture and graphics are great. Has some good settings on it too.

They were $699 retail but are now down to about $350 from most places. Got mine from JB HI-FI as i had a voucher for $100 so it cost me $260 all up. Chose this one because of the 3 yr warrenty / looks/ specs etc.

The Asus looks quite good to and so does the samsung but i like Acer, not too fancy but for the price very good.

GoodLuck

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 11:21 AM

It depends what size you want and your budget. They are priced pretty well these days.

**Helen** · 08-07-08, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

It depends what size you want and your budget. They are priced pretty well these days.

Yep true Andrew
I am very very fussy with the look of a monitor...
I'm dont want to spend more than say 300 and i'm looking at at least a 19in as my current monitor is 19in and i dont want to go smaller.
looking at a few websites and yes lcd's are really well priced...just gotta do some research and find one i like

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 02:32 PM

I bought a Chimei 22" a year or maybe 2 years ago. I rarely use it as I dont own a desktop , but if I have to fix someones PC I need a monitor.

I am quite happy with it , I plug my laptop in occasionally if I have a bit of work to do. I believe they have dropped a lot in price since I bought it ( I think I paid just under $400 at the time ).

I can remember paying $650 for my 17' , how times ( and prices change )

**3XX** · 08-07-08, 02:35 PM

would go for a 22" this time then, youll notice the difference.

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 02:37 PM

I'd agree with you there 3XX , it looked enormous when I got it compared to the 17. Plugged in a little digital TV box and used it as a cheap LCD TV as well.

**Aboulaly** · 08-07-08, 03:15 PM

Hey Helen I am hoping you are in Sydney, so you can check this out.
Umart Online Store
Look at the Samsung 22" $330 it's a very nice one.
BTW I wouldn't go for the 19" because soon they are going to be out like the 17" so beat it by getting the 22" IMHO.

**3XX** · 08-07-08, 03:59 PM

forsure 22 at the least.

sanity - where do i find one of those cheep digital box's to make minework like a tv also? and do it need the antenea cable for tv also for reception?

**z80** · 08-07-08, 04:57 PM

24 inch is the smallest I use now.

something like this one Helen. ?

-24 incl LCD monito LG L246WH-BN..5 Milliseconds

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3XX

forsure 22 at the least.

sanity - where do i find one of those cheep digital box's to make minework like a tv also? and do it need the antenea cable for tv also for reception?

I have got a cheapy mini one here that has VGA out. I plugged it in to my TV wall socket.

**Aboulaly** · 08-07-08, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

I have got a cheapy mini one here that has VGA out. I plugged it in to my TV wall socket.

Hey Sanity, can you please elaborate on this machine it sounds interesting, if possible give us the name, manufacturer, and where to buy it from, oh and the price champ. LOL

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 05:47 PM

hang on , I gotta go find it. Its cheap shit , I sold about 10 of them here early last year I think it was for not much at all.

**Sanity** · 08-07-08, 05:50 PM

Artec T3. Its about the size of a business card but obviously wider.

There was a fault with them , but I cant remember what it was. I picked them up cheap and got my money back here stating the fault.

**Helen** · 08-07-08, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z80

24 inch is the smallest I use now.

something like this one Helen. ?

-24 incl LCD monito LG L246WH-BN..5 Milliseconds

Yep z80
I am leaning towards a 22in but 24in is cool
I really do need to do some research now

07-07-08, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Helen Premium Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cyber Space Posts: 245 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 15:54:09	Ok guys...which monitor... Hi all Getting a few bucks back on my tax and have decided to get a LCD monitor Now i know nothing about them so who suggests what? I dont want the most exspensive one...middle of the range i suppose as i want to get a new Hard drive as well so i will need to watch what i spent So thanks in advance for youe thoughts.

07-07-08, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
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Woodstock Senior Member iTrader: (11) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 577 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 2 Days and 3:50:30	best money ya ever spent ..Samsung got my vote ! ... got a Samsung 940N 19 " 4:3 ..very nice screens ! __________________ Trust thyself only, and another shall not betray thee.

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07-07-08, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
mango Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: most of the time lately in hospital Posts: 402 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 0 Days and 11:42:12	if it aint broke helen, dont fix it. ur old enough to know that

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Aboulaly Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 58 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 5:04:19	Samsung is one of the best brands especially when it comes to warranty, and make sure it's wide WXGA screen.

08-07-08, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
3XX Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oz Posts: 71 Spent time on board: 0:22:29	just bought an ACER 22" and im happy with it. Great for movies and stuff and plenty of room for word or spreadsheet work, graphic work, picture and graphics are great. Has some good settings on it too. They were $699 retail but are now down to about $350 from most places. Got mine from JB HI-FI as i had a voucher for $100 so it cost me $260 all up. Chose this one because of the 3 yr warrenty / looks/ specs etc. The Asus looks quite good to and so does the samsung but i like Acer, not too fancy but for the price very good. GoodLuck

08-07-08, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,457	It depends what size you want and your budget. They are priced pretty well these days.

08-07-08, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,457	I bought a Chimei 22" a year or maybe 2 years ago. I rarely use it as I dont own a desktop , but if I have to fix someones PC I need a monitor. I am quite happy with it , I plug my laptop in occasionally if I have a bit of work to do. I believe they have dropped a lot in price since I bought it ( I think I paid just under $400 at the time ). I can remember paying $650 for my 17' , how times ( and prices change )

08-07-08, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
3XX Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oz Posts: 71 Spent time on board: 0:22:29	would go for a 22" this time then, youll notice the difference.

08-07-08, 02:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,457	I'd agree with you there 3XX , it looked enormous when I got it compared to the 17. Plugged in a little digital TV box and used it as a cheap LCD TV as well.

08-07-08, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aboulaly Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 58 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 5:04:19	Hey Helen I am hoping you are in Sydney, so you can check this out. Umart Online Store Look at the Samsung 22" $330 it's a very nice one. BTW I wouldn't go for the 19" because soon they are going to be out like the 17" so beat it by getting the 22" IMHO.

08-07-08, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
3XX Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oz Posts: 71 Spent time on board: 0:22:29	forsure 22 at the least. sanity - where do i find one of those cheep digital box's to make minework like a tv also? and do it need the antenea cable for tv also for reception?

08-07-08, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (42) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,667 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 3 Days and 5:06:07	24 inch is the smallest I use now. something like this one Helen. ? -24 incl LCD monito LG L246WH-BN..5 Milliseconds

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08-07-08, 05:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,457	hang on , I gotta go find it. Its cheap shit , I sold about 10 of them here early last year I think it was for not much at all.

08-07-08, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,457	Artec T3. Its about the size of a business card but obviously wider. There was a fault with them , but I cant remember what it was. I picked them up cheap and got my money back here stating the fault.