Montior suggestions/help for newbies.

WSGrundy · Post by **WSGrundy** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:25 pm

I have know a couple that needs a new monitor. The only requirment they have is that they want a flat screen. It will be used the surf the net and send emails and write papers in word. So it doesn't have to be anything special.

Is there anything they should make sure the monitor has or as long as it shows a picture they should be good to go?

Would a panaphonic or sorny be good enough?

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Post by **TheCatt** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:50 am

What price range/size are they looking for?

WSGrundy · Post by **WSGrundy** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:15 pm

The best price. They would love to have a 21 inch but they aren't going to have the money for it so if they could get by with spending $150 they would be really happy but they would spend more if they had to and definatly spend less.

Post by **Cakedaddy** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:54 pm

I HIGHLY recommend the Dell Ultrasharp 1905FP. If they can wait, it goes on sale down to the $300 range many times through the year. Might wait three months, then it will do it 4 times over the next two. But I'm lovin' mine. They might find a 17 inch cheaper (above is 19"). But as far as Dell monitors, make sure it's an Ultrasharp. I could tell a HUGE difference between the Ultrasharp and non. When the Dells go on sale, they normally include a 3 year warrenty as well. Beyond that, I've always thought Veiwsonic made good monitors. Only saw/dealt with the CRTs though. But, I've seen good reviews on the LCDs as well.

Go to cnet.com and search for reviews on monitors. Find the one with the highest reating that they can afford. Anandtech.com rates monitors all the time too.

Post by **TheCatt** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 5:02 pm

I've got 2 of the 1905FPs. They just released a successor (1907FP, I think), but I love the 1905FP. Mine were about $300 each.