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KevinIX
Profile Joined October 2009
United States2472 Posts
January 08 2011 22:50 GMT
#1
I'm planning on buying a monitor, and I'm wondering what you guys think is the best sized monitor for the price. I'm upgrading from a very old 17" non-widescreen monitor. My non-widescreen monitor makes all my game UI's look cramped. I need more screen space.
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telfire
Profile Joined May 2010
United States415 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 22:52:26
January 08 2011 22:51 GMT
#2
27 inches of glorious pixels. Plus a 19 incher on the side.

As for cramped/stretched/squished UIs, it's the resolution you set that affects that, any monitor can look bad if you have the wrong resolution.
TheAngelofDeath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2033 Posts
January 08 2011 23:03 GMT
#3
24" of 1080p beauty. :D
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CommanderFluffy
Profile Joined June 2008
Taiwan1059 Posts
January 08 2011 23:04 GMT
#4
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Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1680x1050,
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RoosterSamurai
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan2108 Posts
January 08 2011 23:05 GMT
#5
24" widescreen 1080p monitor as my main, and a 21 inch widescreen not HD monitor (default dell widescreen).
telfire
Profile Joined May 2010
United States415 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 23:08:28
January 08 2011 23:07 GMT
#6
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
January 08 2011 23:10 GMT
#7
22" 1680x1050.
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Phelix
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
1931 Posts
January 08 2011 23:22 GMT
#8
At school, I am in the same situation as you, where I use a 17" non-widescreen monitor, but at home, I use a 21" widescreen monitor (1680x1050). I feel that the change from moving non-widescreen to widescreen makes a slight difference.
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RoosterSamurai
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan2108 Posts
January 08 2011 23:23 GMT
#9
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/
TheAngelofDeath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2033 Posts
January 08 2011 23:31 GMT
#10
On January 09 2011 08:23 RoosterSamurai wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/



Bingo. I'm perfectly happy with my monitor. 1920x1080 is plenty big res imo. I have no need to get a 3" larger monitor. Plus HD>not HD.
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telfire
Profile Joined May 2010
United States415 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 23:43:00
January 08 2011 23:33 GMT
#11
On January 09 2011 08:23 RoosterSamurai wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/

On January 09 2011 08:31 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:23 RoosterSamurai wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/



Bingo. I'm perfectly happy with my monitor. 1920x1080 is plenty big res imo. I have no need to get a 3" larger monitor. Plus HD>not HD.


No, I'm not saying spend twice as much money, ore even more money. Last I checked the price differences were negligible.

Also, you don't seem to understand what you're talking about, just by the way you're phrasing things which doesn't make sense... My monitor doesn't "not have HD"... it's higher resolution, AKA better in every way than HD.

"HD>not HD" statement kind of proves my point (and your ignorance). That is simply a blatantly false statement, and while I have nothing against ignorance, I do have something against spreading misinformation when you don't know what you're talking about. Please stop.

To summarize: Monitors that advertise themselves as "HD" are most likely not a good deal and the manufacturer is looking to profit off your ignorance. The sole purpose of my post was to help remove that ignorance, but apparently you'll have none of it.
telfire
Profile Joined May 2010
United States415 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 23:36:34
January 08 2011 23:35 GMT
#12
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s.a.y
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Croatia3840 Posts
January 08 2011 23:38 GMT
#13
15" CRT. not kidding.

upgrading to 20" LCD next week.
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Marcus420
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada1923 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 23:43:11
January 08 2011 23:42 GMT
#14
On January 09 2011 08:33 telfire wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:23 RoosterSamurai wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/


What do you mean that doesn't have HD? HD is a resolution.. all monitors have a resolution. HD just happens to be a low one.

And last I checked there was little price difference between a big monitor with a decent resolution and a big monitor with a terribad resolution, mostly because uninformed individuals like yourself mistakenly believe "HD" is good in some way.

What are you talking about? What resolution are you talking about?

1080P HD is the most common HD computer monitors. 1080P is perfect. HD is not "low" or "terribad"

If youre saying only 2560 x 1600 is the only way to go, please show us something that isn't ridiculously expensive.

You sound like the one that is uninformed, plus youre completely derailing this thread.

I have a Dell U2311H. One of the best computer IPS monitors on the market that is 300$ or less if you can get it on sale.
telfire
Profile Joined May 2010
United States415 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 23:55:30
January 08 2011 23:45 GMT
#15
On January 09 2011 08:42 Marcus420 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2011 08:33 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:23 RoosterSamurai wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:07 telfire wrote:
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


On that note, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the OP to stay WAYYYYY away from "1080p" or "HD" monitors. That is actually an extremely low resolution for a monitor that big (not saying they are bad, but if you're gonna spend that much money get more pixels!)

So you're saying go spend twice as much money to get a monitor like your's?
For normal people not converting their computer into a home entertainment center, or doing some sort of high precision graphic design, a 24" HD monitor is fine for an average budget. Not everyone wants to go spend $250 on a 27 inch monitor that doesn't have HD =/


What do you mean that doesn't have HD? HD is a resolution.. all monitors have a resolution. HD just happens to be a low one.

And last I checked there was little price difference between a big monitor with a decent resolution and a big monitor with a terribad resolution, mostly because uninformed individuals like yourself mistakenly believe "HD" is good in some way.

What are you talking about? What resolution are you talking about?

1080P HD is the most common HD computer monitors. 1080P is perfect. HD is not "low" or "terribad"

If youre saying only 2560 x 1600 is the only way to go, please show us something that isn't ridiculously expensive.

You sound like the one that is uninformed, plus youre completely derailing this thread.

I have a Dell U2311H. One of the best computer IPS monitors on the market that is 300$ or less if you can get it on sale.


It derails the topic when people like you reply just to start arguments and spew pure misinformation like "HD>not HD". It would continue to derail the thread if I continued to argue with you, so I will not.

The bottom line is 2560x1600 is better in every way, and "HD" is likely the lowest resolution you'll ever find on a monitor 24 inches or bigger. When I purchased my monitor the price ended up being less than if I had gone with a low resolution "HD" monitor. Granted, that was partially due to buying my computer at the same time.

Just trying to provide useful info to the OP.
Kamais_Ookin
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada4218 Posts
January 08 2011 23:46 GMT
#16
24" 1080P monitor as my main and 20" monitor on the side, which I'm happy with.
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Espion9
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada25 Posts
January 08 2011 23:48 GMT
#17
On January 09 2011 08:03 TheAngelofDeath wrote:
24" of 1080p beauty. :D


same here
sawedust
Profile Joined December 2010
United States506 Posts
January 08 2011 23:48 GMT
#18
22" Dell IPS monitor, 1680x1050. Bought primarily for photo/video work, now doing a lot of Starcraft instead.

As far as gaming goes, I prefer a monitor where I can see the entire screen without having to move my head or use my peripheral vision. The 22" monitor is perfect for my preferences.
peekn
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States1152 Posts
January 08 2011 23:50 GMT
#19
I think that anything greater than 24" is too much for gaming (coming from a FPS background), but that's just me.
Element)LoGiC
Profile Joined July 2003
Canada1143 Posts
January 08 2011 23:56 GMT
#20
telfire, maybe you should tell them the better resolutions that are available at 23+ inches for monitors instead of just saying it's extremely low, which is an exaggeration. I believe the better resolution is 1920x1200, which is actually significantly larger than "HD", almost 12% larger. But most monitors are actually "HD" now, even at 24 - 27 inches. I was even having a hard time finding a 26 inch with a larger resolution than the relatively low "HD" resolution.
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