danielb59 Loc: The South

Not sure if this is the correct section but here goes. My old 20/21 inch HP monitor just died (quite suddenly). I am writing this using a much older 17 inch monitor with my desktop. My question concerns the purchase of a new monitor. Based on budget and space limitations, I find that I a new replacement monitor cannot exceed a $200 and 23/24". I am a hobbyist but do take a lot of photos of flowers, grandchildren, other people, landscapes, etc. I do some limited post processing and have Lightroom 4 and Elements 11. I would like to purchase a new monitor as soon as possible. I have Googled a search and find that there are almost limitless candidates. I am not aligned with any particular name brand or model at this point. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
Dan

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

here is past threads on the subject....

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=monitor&u=&s=0

I went to best buy and bought a 35" T.v.....{plasma} I love

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Hi Dan, you will have a plenty of choice at that price range, all the regular makes are ideal for your use but ensure the one you choose has IPS (In plane Switching). This is very important for photo editing as the viewing angle is very wide, which means your angle of view is not so critical.
I hope this helps you,
John.

danielb59 Loc: The South

Thanks. All info is appreciated.
Dan

Leitz Loc: Solms

When my monitor died recently, I simply bought a replacement. In my case, an HP 22xi, £130 at Staples.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Searched briefly... found a very technical treatment of the subject which discusses lag, resolution, chroma, image-lag and all that good stuff. Suggest we, me2, read and digest this text...

Ending statement: "Sony’s KDL-47W802A is a good example of a display that works well with a computer. This set offers extremely low input lag, 4:4:4 support, and decent pixel density. At $1,200 it’s also relatively affordable, but even less expensive displays can be suitable. Samsung’s UN40EH5000 and 5300 series, for example, fits all the requirements and can be purchased in a 40-inch size for less than $500."
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-buy-the-best-hdtv-for-your-pc/

Before submitting to the CClub monthly competition I display the images on my 32" HDTV (LED) and see the image much as will be displayed via clubs laptop to projector to screen. They project and adjust to a calibration display that I compiled from sources and provided... old Analytical Chemist saying... "Standardize as You Analyze" ..

Future prediction: Prints are at this time fine for a museum, but future showing of images will be "other" ... what other is ?? Perhaps a rolled up or worn OLED. You can walk around like a sandwich-sign showing off your images powered by a solar cell and an evolved i-phone.
http://mashable.com/2012/10/03/oled-flexible/
also see:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/259443/16_pc_mysteries_solved_.html

For now simply stick your USB in the HDTV and that is fine for the 3" photophone generation. In the words of that great poet Bob Dylan... Don't stand in the door way, the times are a' changin...

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Check out ASUS and Dell Ultra-sharps...some of the best ratings.

robirdman

I just received my ASUS 23" monitor a day ago as a 2nd monitor and it looks good. VS238H-P 23" LED-Backlit Computer Display. $154 from B&H.

Waltm Loc: Fredericksburg, VA

ASUS built its reputation on motherboards for gamers, the most finicky people alive. Expect quality from that maker.

mickeys Loc: Fort Wayne, IN

my hp monitor did the same thing. bought a Polaroid tv with pc connection. now have a 24inch "monitor". got the tv for around 125.00. at hhgregg

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Always used Asus Mobo's in all the computers I've slapped together.

ggttc Loc: TN

I agree....bought my wife a 24" Asus IPS monitor in November...excellent quality with an adjustable stand...$290 and that included shipping...maybe a little more expensive...but definitely worth it...

BebuLamar