- Oct 30, 2011
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Hi,
I've had my basic, ASUS 21.5" 1080p TN panel monitor for 3 years now. I recently got an HP Spectre Ultrabook with an IPS panel and was blown away by how much better it looked than my desktop monitor, so I decided now is the time to buy a new one.
I use my desktop monitor mostly for watching movies/TV (both streaming and stored locally), a lot of productivity like documents and power points during the semester, and a lot of gaming. I don't play a lot of twitchy shooters, and when I do, not too seriously. So I think I would prefer something with a slower response time and maybe not 120hz if it has better color reproduction, contrast ratios, etc. (correct me if I'm wrong). I play games like Diablo III, Civ 5, The Walking Dead, Dishonored & BioShock Infinite.
The definite thing I want is an IPS panel to get all those delicious colors. I was thinking of upgrading to a 2K resolution, either 1600p or 1440p, but those monitors seem a little more mysterious to me. When I search for them on either Amazon or Newegg, most are from brands I don't recognize, and even those are $400+. Is there a better place to shop for a 2K monitor? Can I really not get a quality one for around $300? Or is that resolution just not necessary for my uses?
Would this Dell UltraSharp U2312HM 23" be good for my purposes? Is that 8 MS response time too slow for even someone like me?
How about this Acer H236HL bid 23-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor? 5ms response time and a nice looking glass glossy display.
I've had my basic, ASUS 21.5" 1080p TN panel monitor for 3 years now. I recently got an HP Spectre Ultrabook with an IPS panel and was blown away by how much better it looked than my desktop monitor, so I decided now is the time to buy a new one.
I use my desktop monitor mostly for watching movies/TV (both streaming and stored locally), a lot of productivity like documents and power points during the semester, and a lot of gaming. I don't play a lot of twitchy shooters, and when I do, not too seriously. So I think I would prefer something with a slower response time and maybe not 120hz if it has better color reproduction, contrast ratios, etc. (correct me if I'm wrong). I play games like Diablo III, Civ 5, The Walking Dead, Dishonored & BioShock Infinite.
The definite thing I want is an IPS panel to get all those delicious colors. I was thinking of upgrading to a 2K resolution, either 1600p or 1440p, but those monitors seem a little more mysterious to me. When I search for them on either Amazon or Newegg, most are from brands I don't recognize, and even those are $400+. Is there a better place to shop for a 2K monitor? Can I really not get a quality one for around $300? Or is that resolution just not necessary for my uses?
Would this Dell UltraSharp U2312HM 23" be good for my purposes? Is that 8 MS response time too slow for even someone like me?
How about this Acer H236HL bid 23-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor? 5ms response time and a nice looking glass glossy display.
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