I need 2 new monitors - what should I get?

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    I'm looking to get rid of my good old 957MB syncmaster after many years of good use. I'm now looking for 2x 22" or 2x 24" monitors.

    I do a lot of web related work, web design, flash/photoshop/AE, video editing, gfx stuff etc so I need a good, reliable monitor with correct color presentation. Should I go for S-PVA or H-IPS panels?

    I've looked at 3 models so far and I would like to know what you guys think:

    1) HP LP2475w (H-IPS)
    2) Lenovo L2440x (S-PVA)
    3) EIZO FlexScan S2231WSEK (S-PVA).

    If I have missed out on any great monitors or brands please let me know. I know NEC are great, but they are kind of expensive compared to the "price/performance ratio" of the competition.

    I've also heard rumours about some 120 Hz monitors hitting the market anytime soon, are they worth waiting for?

    Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback :)
     
    ThreeD, Nov 15, 2008 IP
  2. millionaire08

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    Samsung, philips or AOC I love this kind of monitors...Philips and AOC at home and samsung at my office
     
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    If you need accurate color, then you should really think spending a little more money. I have two of the NEC MultiSync LCD2490 and they are excellent.
     
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    I always forget their name, but I tend to look for the ones with the three colorfull birds (parrots?) logo on them and go from there.
     
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    Diet Pepsi Banned

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    When it comes to LCD, Samsung is the best way to go ;)
     
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    HP is a good choice.
     
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    I still love crt as they are the best for gaming.
     
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    You can safely go for the HP model. Performance oriented and also you would get
    strong after-sales support. Value for the money spent.
     
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    I love Samsung...........great quality!
     
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    If you need Lenovo, I can help you to buy in my place and express to you .
     
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    Hp is best and my choice as well
     
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    Samsung or LG, that's proven quality.
     
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    Dell is best and my choice as well.
     
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    thanks for the replies all. Here is a thought that struck me last night. Since TN panels are used in the most consumer oriented models, why would I need a *IPS panel in my monitor if my of my work is web related?

    The website visitors won't see the correct colors anyway because TN panels aren't as good as *IPS panels when it comes to displaying color.

    Any ideas on that?
     
    ThreeD, Nov 16, 2008 IP