What should I look for in a new monitor?

LogansRun · Jan 21, 2009

Looking to upgrade from an older CRT monitor to an LCD. I see 5 ms response times, 21.6"-24", etc

EG, this Samsung's has
FEATURES:

23" Display with 16:9 Aspect Ratio
2048 x 1152 Resolution (Supports Full HD Resolution)
20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
5ms response time for clear fast on-screen movement.
Magic Colour Engine generates rich and vivid image automatically.
Saves up to 40% more energy compared to normal monitors.
Analog RGB and DVI inputs.

It seems to me aspect ratio, brightness, contrast ratio and max resolution and response speed are important. What are good minimum requirements I should be looking for? I want to spend no more than $200-$300 maximum.

shdw01 · Jan 21, 2009

are you using for gaming?

or is it for online blackjack?

LogansRun · Jan 21, 2009

Nothing video game related other than chess or youtube.

shdw01 · Jan 21, 2009

LogansRun said:
Nothing video game related other than chest or youporn.

got it!

IMO, almost any monitor you can buy will satisfy your needs....i'd just go for size and price....everything else middle of the pack should be good to go