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looking for a PC Monitor

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  • 12-03-2011 1:52pm
    #1
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭


    as the title says, I'm looking to buy a monitor for my PC.
    My PC itself is new, with HDMI output etc.

    I'm looking to get something around the 22" size for mainly programming & viewing the odd movie. I'm not a big into gaming.

    My budget is around €170.
    I was looking at this Samsung

    What do ye think?
    Is there anything I should be looking out for in terms of spec or compatibility?

    Thanks in advance.


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    deejer
    Registered Users Posts: 712 ✭✭✭deejer


    Looking for one myself. I was impressed by this LED backlight BENQ when I saw it in Peats. At this price on Komplett it is hard to beat. Only thing is there is no HDMI connection.

    If you wanted the HDMI this LG looks a decent monitor for that price


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    IrishMetalhead
    Registered Users Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭IrishMetalhead


    go with the benq and just use dvi it's the exact same signal type as hdmi so theres no difference between them but if you don't have a dvi output on your comp (strange if you don't) then get a hdmi to dvi cable


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    Hornd
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Hornd


    Big fan of this monitor - http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-W2261VP-inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B0028KGKJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299945743&sr=1-1

    Two of my mates and I have them and no problems or complaints either. Really nice display and colours.


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    IrishMetalhead
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    good monitor but theres no led backlight so i find it to be a tad overpriced tbh


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    thanks folks, that BenQ seems good for the price, hard to beat that.


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    deejer wrote: »
    Looking for one myself. I was impressed by this LED backlight BENQ when I saw it in Peats. At this price on Komplett it is hard to beat. Only thing is there is no HDMI connection.

    If you wanted the HDMI this LG looks a decent monitor for that price

    speaking of Komplett.ie, how are they doing these days? The last time I checked they were on the way down. Have they recovered?


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    deejer
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    I find them good anyway. Have used them a bit in the last few months and always get a response to any email i have sent. Seem to getting things back in order.

    Although I have never got delivery. Its only over the road from me in Blanch which is handy. Might be a long way to cork!


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    deejer wrote: »
    I find them good anyway. Have used them a bit in the last few months and always get a response to any email i have sent. Seem to getting things back in order.

    Although I have never got delivery. Its only over the road from me in Blanch which is handy. Might be a long way to cork!

    true, always nice to be able to pop in and collect something on payment.
    I will see how Elara compare in terms of stock, I find them to be excellent for customer service if just a bit more expensive.


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    IrishMetalhead
    Registered Users Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭IrishMetalhead


    one thing komplett has over elara tho....
    free shiping =P


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    IrishMetalhead wrote: »
    one thing komplett has over elara tho....
    free shiping =P

    good point, anyway, I went with Amazon in the end.


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    deejer
    Registered Users Posts: 712 ✭✭✭deejer


    What did you go with?


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    deejer wrote: »
    What did you go with?

    oh sorry, I went for the BenQ 22", at £109 I couldn't ignore it. Seems to fit the bill without lots of extras I'd probably never use/appreciate anyway.


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    deejer
    Registered Users Posts: 712 ✭✭✭deejer


    run_Forrest_run wrote: »
    oh sorry, I went for the BenQ 22", at £109 I couldn't ignore it. Seems to fit the bill without lots of extras I'd probably never use/appreciate anyway.

    ya good choice id say! And cheaper on amazon too.


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