Budget Monitor Advice..

bur

Hi there..have narrowed it down to these two so far, budget is tight and i'm after 27". Samsung is probably the better display but i don't like that it doesn't have DVI, the Asus is 1" bigger and has some nice features like HML and does DVI, but has a glossy panel. Will be using it for a bit of everything..any opinions?

http://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90542042/asus-vn289q.asp

http://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90546499/samsung-monitor-s27d390h.asp

mad turnip

The Asus is without doubt alot better:
http://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90542042/asus-vn289q.asp

Some reasons:
1. It has a set of speakers.
2. Display port can be very useful down the line as most graphics card have 4+ Display port sockets but only one DVI.
3. Headphone jack on monitor in case the PC is located further away.

Cons:
Both monitors are not IPS so if you plan to watch films/netflix etc from bed or a coach it will suck.
27"-28" is too big to ever add on an additional monitor (In my opinion, I currently have a 27" and 23" and its way over the top)

If I was in your position I would consider buying:
http://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90539012/dell-ultrasharp-u2414h.asp

IPS panels are a huge upgrade and its hard to go back once you have a two monitor setup for you PC and this monitor would be a good long term investment. Downside is it the size isn't what you want but 24" is plenty big for a monitor in my opinion.