What's the best LCD monitor to get for my needs?

[Ant]

Hello.

Since I am having a hard time finding new CRT monitors and I think my
monitor is about to die with its blurry and shimmering wavy lines
(probably using the wrong terms), I might as well look into LCD
monitors. What are the best brands and models to get that meet my needs:

1. Monitor's width (not screen) must be within 17" due to my tiny desk
space and room.
2. Colors must be good even with VGA connection connected an old
two-ports Belkin OmniCube KVM (PS/2 and VGA connections). The colors
should be good as CRT monitors. I know DVI is good for this, but I would
have to buy a new KVM (PS/2 and DVI) and video cables. From what I saw,
they're expensive!
3. Native screen resolution must be at least 1280x1024 pixels or higher.
4. Must have fast redraw since I play games (mostly action), watch
videos (e.g., TV, DVDs, HDTV recordings). Another reason why
5. Screens look still good with non-native resolutions like 800x600
pixels and text mode (console -- like DOS and Linux). Yes, I do use low
ones for testings, checking out graphic demos (http://www.pout.net),
MAME, etc.
6. Lasts a long time.
7. Available to see/sample and buy in local retail stores in Los
Angeles, CA. Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, Costco, Circuit City, Target,
etc. are available to look.

I will be watching http://www.salescircular.com/ca/computer/mnitrp.shtml
often to see any good deals, but I don't know which ones to look into
and get.

Thank you in advance.
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[Ant]

No feedbacks? Should I pick any monitors that look good to me in
person in stores and that have low response rates (e.g., 5 ms)?

Hello.

Since I am having a hard time finding new CRT monitors and I think my
monitor is about to die with its blurry and shimmering wavy lines
(probably using the wrong terms), I might as well look into LCD
monitors. What are the best brands and models to get that meet my needs:

1. Monitor's width (not screen) must be within 17" due to my tiny desk
space and room.
2. Colors must be good even with VGA connection connected an old
two-ports Belkin OmniCube KVM (PS/2 and VGA connections). The colors
should be good as CRT monitors. I know DVI is good for this, but I would
have to buy a new KVM (PS/2 and DVI) and video cables. From what I saw,
they're expensive!
3. Native screen resolution must be at least 1280x1024 pixels or higher.
4. Must have fast redraw since I play games (mostly action), watch
videos (e.g., TV, DVDs, HDTV recordings). Another reason why
5. Screens look still good with non-native resolutions like 800x600
pixels and text mode (console -- like DOS and Linux). Yes, I do use low
ones for testings, checking out graphic demos (http://www.pout.net),
MAME, etc.
6. Lasts a long time.
7. Available to see/sample and buy in local retail stores in Los
Angeles, CA. Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, Costco, Circuit City, Target,
etc. are available to look.

I will be watching http://www.salescircular.com/ca/computer/mnitrp.shtml
often to see any good deals, but I don't know which ones to look into
and get.

Thank you in advance.

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[rb]

monitors are the one item where personal preference play a big part.
imho these 2 are top notch: NEC GX2-17 and LG 1732TQ

 

[Ant]

monitors are the one item where personal preference play a big part.
imho these 2 are top notch: NEC GX2-17 and LG 1732TQ

Yeah, but it's hard to find a good one from local stores. Where can I
find those two monitors? I did a search and they don't seem to be in
U.S.? Are they in stores in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA, USA?

I am going to Fry's Electronics soon to see some. I saw an interesting
one in today's weekly ad, but I am not too impressed with the
specifications:

17" Samsung SyncMaster 731B = 169.99 (after $50 MIR)
1280x1024
..264 pixel pinch
300 cd/m^2 brightness
600:1 contrast ratio
8ms
DVI and VGA
No DVI cable in the package
3 years warranty
Stand not adjustable
Register within a month you get 3 months extended warranty.
Viewable size: 17" Height: 15.2" Width: 15.0" Depth: 8.0"
Physical size: 380x384.8x202.2 mm (width: 14.8")
Physical Aspect Ratio: 5:4
30-81kHz horizontal
56-75Hz vertical
URL:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/monitor/lcd_digital/ls17mebsbdxaa.asp

What bugs me is that I can't adjust the monitor. I don't use my monitors
(CRT and LCD) straight and flat.
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