Yup, my computer monitor randomly died today. Worked when I came home this morning around 10am, which is when I powered down the computer, and let the monitor go in power save mod (does so with no signal).

Now at 4pm I go to turn the computer on and nothing...plug the VGA cord into my 2nd computer's monitor and it works fine. Switched the power cords on the good monitor for ***** and giggles, and nothing. FML.

Anyone have some advice on a new one? My current monitor measures 18.xx currently, making it a 19" I believe? So I'd like to go bigger, and stay under $200, preferably $175.

Currently I have LG, any other brands to avoid?

 

i have a dell 24" that I bought a couple years ago for around $180. Still runs like a champ

 

Honestly, I've had decent luck with some pretty off-brand monitors. I bought a pair of 19" HANNS-G LCD monitors for my desk at the office about 5 years ago, and they're still holding up quite nicely. Not a single dead pixel on them.

IMO, there's really no such thing as a "good" brand or a "bad" brand. If you can deal with an LCD, just go to the store and find one that you like looking at. CRTs are getting harder to find- I'm not aware of any local stores that still carry them.

 

I just bought a Dell 23" 1920x1080 base model flat panel refurb'd from dell (1yr warranty) on eBay for $140 shipped. I've had a dell ultrasharp fp2100 since 2002 and it's still working, and just bought they're 33" for work which is phenomenal. I've also got a 24" LG which IMO is POS - especially compared to the dells.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_3985wt_920

 

I have a dual stand with 2 of these 22" Samsung monitors on it.



Overall I love them and have been more than happy with them.

 

That's good to hear. Back before our summer turned out to be just another spring, I was looking at portable AC units (HOA doesn't allow window units), and it turns out the off brand name I had never heard of worked great, and once again LG had shitty reviews. I'm never buying another LG product again if I can help it.

Anyone have an opinion on ASUS or ACER? ACER in particular has a 24" LED monitor for $160.

Can't do CRT with my desk anyways, too shallow.

 

Nice deal Vash.

So, slightly 'worse' brand but 2" bigger or great brand like Samsung at 'only' 22"?

 

Newegg.com. Even if the best price isn't there, there are lots of reviews.

 

I've had great reliability with Samsung LCD's, but right now Dell has a 24" for $180 and I'd buy that.

 

I am a big Samsung fan when it comes to monitors. I had one 20inch that I got 5 years out of before it died. I just picked up a bigger used one to replace it and I bet I get another 3 or 4 years out of it. I would personally go with the Samsung over the Acer's.

 

I also had a 17" samsung and 19" hanns g that also work great. I think I got the 19" hanns g for $150 about 3-4 years ago. I got that dell to replace it because i wanted a bigger screen

 

Dell's LCD have always gotten good reviews also. I would not hesitate getting one of those either.

 

use some airduster, try doing that in the back of the monitor.

i gave away two failing monitors to a buddy with similar issues. he reported back how he has awesome dual monitor now. LOL

or go buy. I prefer Viewsonic but currently am rocking a philips

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049

$200

Do yourself a favor... heard and seen great things from that particular model. Just happens to be their highest rated and most reviewed monitor...

When I went from 17'' Dell LCD circa 2000ish, to my current Samsung 24'', it was insane! Now I really want a 27''...

 

Just hook that **** up to your Television like a goddamn boss would.

 

are you check monitor fused supply??????

 

Get a Samsung, my 32 is doing great at 3 years old and my 19 is 6 years old. Samsung has some of the best panels out there.

 

Here at work I use a 20" HP L2045w and it's ******* awesome. Have had it for almost 3 years(they gave it to me new not long after I started here). Seems they can be picked up in the ~$200 range online. Well reviewed on Newegg as well.

 

I use an HP here at work. 22", and clarity is important when you stare at a screen for 9+ hours a day. Maybe not at your price point, but I would not hesitate to get a HP for home.

 

Fat fingered double post.