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    Default 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.



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    if it aint broke helen, dont fix it.

    ur old enough to know that

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by mango View Post
    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

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sanity View Post
    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

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    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 )

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

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    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.

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    Hey Helen I am hoping you are in Sydney, so you can check this out.

    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.

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    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?

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    24 inch is the smallest I use now.

    something like this one Helen. ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by 3XX View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sanity View Post
    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by z80 View Post
    24 inch is the smallest I use now.

    something like this one Helen. ?

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

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