buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

I know this has been discussed up one side, and down the other, but here goes again. 15 years ago or so, viewsonic monitors were almost the standard for graphics. I see that Costco has a 21.5" viewsonic for 150.00, which sounds like a good deal. I am currently editing on my hp laptop, and doing surprisingly well, but more size along with ability to calibrate is attractive. Anybody have any experience with these, or information on how to determine if its a good value?

RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

I would not invest in anything less than 24 inches and a tv tuner with Picture-in-picture so you could keep an eye on the game.

LarryD Loc: Mojave Desert

All flat panel monitors are not alike..

Most cheaper panels are TN panels that are cheap to manufacture, are bright, and respond quickly...good for gamers, but not the best for photographers..

The best for photography and truest colors are IPS panels.. but they are more expensive...

Research the two types, see what you really want, then see if this panel meets your needs... :)

randymoe

Read back on this thread. Several of us are happy with the ASUS ProArt 23" I am using one now. It is the best $280 and cheapest monitor I have ever bought. Pros spend more, but they make more.

CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon

I have my mac laptop connected to a 23" Samsung monitor. I payed $170 for it. The performance and screen size is great for me and I like the fact that the monitor is so light and portable that I can take it with me if I'm doing a presentation.

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

I'm using an Acer 23" monitor that was $165. Go big... no reason to limit yourself to 21.5". Also take a tape measure with you and measure diagonally from corner to corner. Manufacturers sometimes use slightly different ways of coming up with their screen sizes. You don't want 1/2' to 3/4" lost under the bezel that surrounds the screen, for example.

commodore-don Loc: Cleveland, OH

It costs a bit more, but this is the most fabulous monitor I've ever owned for editing photos. That is what it was specifically designed for and it even comes factory calibrated. Here is the the link to the Dell Ultrasharp U22410:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=320-8277&baynote_bnrank=3&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

PJT Loc: Sarasota,Florida

I hate to admit it but when Viewsonic produced CRT color monitors a few years back they were considered state of the art,however when LCD flat screens became the rage well in my opinion Viewsonic kinda slipped down hill.
I'm still using a 19 inch CRT Sony monitor coupled with a Pantone Huey and several Epson Artisan printers.
The color match from monitor to printed image is very close indeed and alsmost a perfect match.
I know technology is creating and constantly evolving with newer and better products coming from manafactures to retailers shelves almost daily.
My advice is to visually see a prospective monitor that you are considering. If it measures up to your first inspection then go home and use the internet's resources and do some homework.
If everything that you find meets with what your needs are then and only then should you consider shopping around for the best price on your monitor.
Please these are just my thoughts added to the great responces to your original post!
Thanks for reading! :thumbup:

Elle Loc: Long Island, NY

More important than anything else IMHO, are your eyes. Spending time analyzing a photograph is eye intensive. The Dell monitor is much more expensive than the average one but I wish I had seen it when I bought my last one.

buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

Thank you all for your input. I tend to spend way too much time analyzing and too little time doing. But dollars are tight-I don't mind spending them, but I only want to do it once. Thanks again.

mdorn Loc: Portland, OR

I have two of these side by side! I agree---this monitor rocks!

randymoe

But who actually makes it. Not Dell. Not Sony, they quit monitors I think. Perhaps Samsung. Could you take a look on the back and see where it is made? My new Asus says Taiwan. I consider Taiwan to be a top source of anything. They are more like Japan than Mainland China. I used to get a lot of Made in Japan products by buying new tech as it first comes out it. Not so easy these days.

I am sure the Dell is great.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

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