Which of these monitors (if any)?

Posted 04/01/2013 - 21:10 Link
I have been looking to upgrade my monitor, now with my remaining budget (just bought the 55-300 ) I have pretty much got it down to one of these 2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/dp/B00913GHP4?tag=invihand-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-Ultrasharp-U2412M-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B...=de_a_smtd

Anybody who knows their stuff on these please help, open to other options but the budget is pretty much set around this point give or take £20-30.

Part of the reason I am looking at these was the higher resolution.
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Cliff-P
Posted 04/01/2013 - 21:35 Link
A vote for llyama here, I have the Pro-Lite E2208HDD and its a cracking bit of kit, viewing angles are very good even though it isnt an IPS panel, colour and sharpness also very good.
Cliff.




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cabstar
Posted 04/01/2013 - 21:40 Link
The dell ultra sharp, I wouldn't use any thing less than an ips panel now. The dells are colour calibrated out the box too.
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johnriley
Posted 04/01/2013 - 21:50 Link
An IPS panel is the one to go for - relaxed, accurate colour and excellent sharpness. Also, the angle of view is not critical. We use the Dell 2209WA but there will be plenty of others no doubt.
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cabstar
Posted 04/01/2013 - 22:04 Link
The dell can also be rotated into portrait mode which is great for doing portrait shoots on
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exevalley
Posted 05/01/2013 - 06:58 Link
Dell Ultrasharp U2412M 24 inch IPS Widescreen LED Monitor

Had mine a year and its great, would buy another with no hesitation.

Robin
mdc
Posted 05/01/2013 - 08:01 Link
My main screen is a Dell ST2220T touchscreen IPS panel, 'tis absolutely fantastic.

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AuraTodd
Posted 05/01/2013 - 10:23 Link
I have a HP which is the best for me.
Posted 06/01/2013 - 20:29 Link
Looks like the Dell is getting most of the votes.



exevalley wrote:
Dell Ultrasharp U2412M 24 inch IPS Widescreen LED Monitor

Had mine a year and its great, would buy another with no hesitation.

Robin
Glad somebody else is using it Robin, the Dell seems to be the heavier, is the base nice and weighty for rotating the screen, as the room I am in with the computer has one of floors that transmits wobbles to the desk when folk walk by, just a bit of reassurance really.

Thanks
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Edited by InFESTation: 06/01/2013 - 20:30
Lü
Posted 07/01/2013 - 01:58 Link
An IPS panel is the only way to go, but I think you know that already. If you don't mind used equipment look on fencebay. I picked up an excellent NEC a couple of years ago for just short of the price your looking to pay. It has a few dead LED's, but calibrates nicely (I can see 16 different shades which I could never get with my old llyama) and holds its settings.

What do you think of this? link

Good luck with the hunt.
As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
wasleys
Posted 07/01/2013 - 11:19 Link
Lü wrote:


What do you think of this? link

Link fails, try this.
Posted 07/01/2013 - 13:52 Link
I got bit on ebay once for a LCD monitor once, and the usual once bitten and all that, was also really looking to keep the higher resolution 1920x1200 rather than the 1080p seeing as getting new, it seems that 24" is the minimum for that resolution, thanks anyway.
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cabstar
Posted 07/01/2013 - 14:31 Link
I have a view sonic vx2336 ips monitor and that displays up to 1920 x 1200. I run it at that setting as that is e native setting for my laptop
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simonkit
Posted 07/01/2013 - 15:58 Link
Dell gets my vote too, I use the 22 inch IPS version and it's excellent, it was slightly tricky to calibrate but once done very impressive

Simon
Posted 10/01/2013 - 16:33 Link
Well went with the Dell option, should be here tomorrow

Managed a few extra quid off with the £20 credit after the lens buy as well

Thanks for the feedback
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