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Which LCD Do I Buy?

Which LCD Do I Buy?

So many to choose from...

Alright, the time has come for me to toss aside my gargantuan CRT monitor in favor of a smaller, lighter, sexier LCD monitor. I've been waiting for prices to drop, and at long last they have (at least to a point where I can consider buying them). But monitors are the one area of computers I know next to nothing about. I'm completely in the dark here.

So, like any geek that grew up with computers and the Internet, I turn to you JU/WC/Whoever reads this and ask for your help in picking out the right monitor for me.

Here are some criteria I have:
Primary Use: I'm a gamer... I play everything from Minesweeper to Doom 3 and World of Warcraft. I need a monitor that has very good color/image quality and doesn't suffer from image ghosting
Size: I can't go below 19" as that's what I've grown accustomed to. I'm also used to running at 1600x1200 resolution.
Price: While they are coming down in price, I still can't afford to shell out a ton of cash. My limit is around $800

Those are the main buying points I have. I've looked at the Dell UltraSharps and like what they offer but I don't want to overlook something equal or better from another company.

Thanks in advance!
-Mike"
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Reply #26 Top
I have a 19" Viewsonic and it's great. 
Reply #27 Top
I love my viewsonic, especially for gaming, (ultrabrite and all that) but my new 21" is pretty sweet now that I have the refresh issues fixed. See here for a review and picLink
Reply #29 Top
I know Apples are evil, but they make some pretty great monitors. A bit pricey, but very high quality. I'm looking into either getting a big 23" Apple, or that big 24" Dell lcd. Can't decide yet.
Reply #30 Top
Since reading this thread, I've also been looking into a nice LCD monitor, preferably a 19 inch, but most at this size start at around AU$500, so getting one might have to wait longer, unless there's a drop in price or a really good special somewhere fairly local to me. The Acer 19 inch seems to be reasonably priced in one store at AU$495, maybe after Chrissy, me thinks/hopes.