Is this a bad monitor?

[phonybalogna]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6297350&csid=_61

I was told to look for HDMI and this seemed like a good one. Thanks for any input!

 

[azeem40]

HDMI is not needed unless you connect a game console to your monitor. Any TN Panel monitor will work. Unless you ask for an IPS or VA panel, there is almost no difference between the monitors.

 

[phonybalogna]

I didn't know HDMI was so... I don't want to say useless, but I don't want to hook up a console to it, so I guess needless is a better word.

I was planning on using it for gaming, and I do like bigger screens. I needed to say that in the original post, I'm sorry. Are there general guidelines for what I should be looking for in a gaming display? Or any examples? And thanks azeem, you did help clear some of it up.

 

[azeem40]

Whatever anyone tells you, response time is not a big deal. Manufacturers lie about the response time as a marketing ploy. There is no way right now to measure response time. As long as it has 8ms or less response time, it is good for gaming.

I look for:
low input lag
21.5-23" @ 1920x1080
2560x1440 at 27" (IPS)
8ms or less response time
DVI input

 

[phonybalogna]

Thanks; that's extremely helpful! One more thing though: Does it really matter if it's LCD or LED? I wouldn't imagine it does but I don't really know.

And, what is the "12000000:1 ACM" part about? If this is really elementary stuff I apologize.

 

[phonybalogna]

Best answer selected by phonybalogna.

 

[azeem40]

LED saves power by 40%. That is dynamic contrast ratio; nothing important. Just another marketing ploy to get more buyers. Static contrast ratio matters more.

 

[phonybalogna]

I think I get it now. Thanks again!

 

[phonybalogna]

I'll probably wind up getting this one:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2225763&csid=ITD&recordsPerPage=10&body=REVIEWS#CustomerReviewsBlock