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Shingetsu   07-22-2009 at 07:44:24 AM

Six months ago I bought an Acer 22" widescreen monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009145). I had exactly $160 and that was how much it had cost at a store and so I got it. I haven't had any problems or anything at all, it's a great monitor. But it's not full HD, which is what I should have saved a bit more and bought. So I'm going to sell my current monitor for $100 and buy a 24" widescreen full HD monitor. So far I've found these two monitors that look decent:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] er%20H243H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236049

I'm trying to stay around $220 in price. I don't need built in speakers, but monitors at that price usually include them. Can anyone recommend either of those or possibly a different one for around the same price? I'd like a monitor that will last me for years. I already thought the 22" was big enough, I don't see why I'd need a bigger one while sitting at a desk. Any help would be appreciated.

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jaguarskx   07-22-2009 at 09:09:11 AM
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I would get the Aus VM246H. I bought the VK246H last year when it was on sale to monitor some processes on my HTPC. The only difference between the VM amd VK is the built-in webcam.

See my extensive review of the Asis VK246H (very long):
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ew-updated

See Prad.de review of same monitor:
http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/rev [...] k246h.html

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jaguarskx   07-22-2009 at 09:10:53 AM
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Shingetsu wrote :

I already thought the 22" was big enough, I don't see why I'd need a bigger one while sitting at a desk. Any help would be appreciated.




Try dual 26" on your desktop.

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Shingetsu   07-22-2009 at 09:26:30 AM
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I don't need a webcam, so the ASUS VW246H would be ok? Is the Acer no good at all? I kind of liked the Acer's design and the way the buttons were. Though the extra money for it kind of sucked.

I definitly wouldn't need no 26" dual monitors, I think 24" will be big enough on its own. Thanks for replying though jaguarskx.

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jaguarskx   07-22-2009 at 09:54:09 AM
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Yeah go with the VW model. Like I said, I bought the VK model 'cause when it was on sale, it was really inexpensive.

I have no experience with Acer at all.

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Shingetsu   07-22-2009 at 08:43:00 PM
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I suppose I will most likely go with the Asus since I haven't really received any information on the Acer or any other similar priced brands.

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Shingetsu   07-23-2009 at 05:49:11 AM
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The Acer just came down in price on Newegg. It's only $10 more now. I wish someone would give me some information on it. Does it just come down to preference between the two?

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Shingetsu   07-24-2009 at 02:45:59 AM
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Oh well, I went and bought the Acer at Tiger Direct/Comp USA for $199.99. It made sense with being cheapest and instant gratification by going to the store.

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