Choosing an HD Monitor

I'm looking to change my old 19" LCD monitor, for a 22/23" full HD monitor. I've looked at the spec's for many models and was looking for advice as to what I actually need. I use Corel Aftershot Pro (Bibble) for processing RAWs and Photoshop CS4 for further processing on some shots. I don't do much else on the PC, and am not into gaming or 3D. So I'm looking for the best choice for these two applications. Will the response time e.g. 2ms vs 5ms make any difference to me if I'm not wanting smooth graphics for games? Will a larger contrast ratio enable me to see any more detail in a typical photo? Is there anything else I should be looking for when choosing a monitor? Any recommendations for brand or models gratefully received.

Thanks
Steve

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You could do worse than look at an LG IPS236 or IPS231P. IPS techology on a budget (and, in actual fact, LG make the panels for a lot of more expensive brands). The IPS231 also pivots to portrait configuration if you tend to work that way.

Good choice Hamish...i've been looking at these for a while. Still not took the plunge yet though.

Thanks everyone, Hamish I was looking at the LG IPS235V as they have it in Scan (www.scan.co.uk). I live close to scan and can collect to save on delivery, and also its handy if there's any problem and I need to return. I assume the 235 is the previous model to the 236, it looks very similar, I didn't realise LG made panels for other brands. Col55555ine I'd love the dell 24" as I like the 16:10 aspect ratio, its a bit more than I can spend at the moment, may be tempted to wait until I can afford one, maybe there be tax reductions in the budget

I have an AOC E2343F which is an LED backlit model, very thin and with a very impressive contrast range. It's so good I bought another for my son. I work all day for a software company that has all types of monitors and my AOC is better than any of them. Processing pics is a pleasure with this monitor as every detail is visible. £115 PC World.

P.S. AOC may not be well known over here but are the world's second largest monitor / panel manufacturer, after Samsung. you can clearly buy a better monitor by spending a lot of money, but for £115 it is stupendous.

BTW, 2ms or 5ms response time will make absolutely no difference unless you are a hard-core gamer.

Regards
David

Mcpieman, 235 certainly looks very similar. The 231 was a bit more utilitarian; more height/swivel/pivot range (satisfiying office H&S requirements as much as anything, I guess), but exactly the same panel as the 236. I looked at AOC, Dell, NEC and so on, but settled on the LG and spent the balance on a Spyder Express for calibration.

Looks pretty good from where I'm sitting .

If I had to choose again I'd probably go the same road (your mileage may vary etc), but, to be fair, I haven't looked at prices of the various options recently.

Definitely recommend the LG IPS monitors.
I bought the LG IPS236V a few months ago and have been delighted with it. It does appear that the 236 has been superceded by the identical 235 model now. I got mine from here...