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coolhouse   08-16-2009 at 04:59:30 AM

Hello

I am having problems finding the best monitor for graphics work. I am looking to spend under $300 for a monitor. I will be using mostly CAD, Adobe creative suite, other intensive graphics programs. I will probably be staring at this thing for upwards of 10 hours a day so would like it to be nice.

Color is important. Size, bigger the better.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

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jaguarskx   08-16-2009 at 11:58:54 AM

If color accuracy is important then the only option is Dell 2209WA. However, it is currently suspended. It uses an e-IPS panel which makes it better than a TN panel at color reproduction.

If this is for professional usage, then I highly recommend you bump up you budget. The Dell 2409WFP is currently around $450 and uses a S-PVA which produces better colors than a TN panel. That's the minimum I would spend.


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coolhouse   08-16-2009 at 09:07:31 PM

just looking at newegg for well reviewed products in that range, I came up with

SAMSUNG Toc T220HD

NEC LCD225WNXM-BK

LG L227WTG-PF

All are around $250.

In terms of color accuracy for print I will have access to a mac lab w/ studio displays, so this is not crucial. I am looking for an affordable compromise that I will enjoy staring at for most of my life for the nest 3-4 years.

Any thoughts on those models listed?

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jaguarskx   08-16-2009 at 09:14:15 PM

I suppose I would go with the LG since there's at least a decent review for it.

http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/rev [...] tp-pf.html

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coolvoodoo   08-17-2009 at 05:52:37 AM

I have two Soyo 24" 1920x1200 LCDs on my desk that I use for CAD at work and they were $299 each at Office Max. Have been using them for over a year and they work great.

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coolhouse   08-17-2009 at 02:35:20 PM

what about HP LP2275w. I have read some scary reviews on newegg but was unsure whether to write it off completely.

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