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monitor for a very finicky user

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cute.bandar
cute.bandar Original post #1
Apr 7, 2011 at 4:56 PM
Hi
My CRT is finally dying and its time to upgrade to a LCD.

Things I require in my new monitor:

1. must be matte
2. the best viewing angles that Rs. 8000 can buy. I generally lie down on the bed while the desktop is sitting on the table. So viewing angle is very important to me.
3. should be adjustable to reduce brightness. I like my screen dim.
4. Screen size: 20" is sufficient but can go for a bigger screen(or smaller) if it means getting a better screen.
5. Budget: flexible. 5-8k

awaiting your suggestions.
Thanks
Piyush
Piyush #2
Apr 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM
is matte finish that important?
cute.bandar
Apr 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM
is matte finish that important?
YES! Glossy sucks :p , but just to be clear , I want the screen itself to be matte, not the button area to the sides.
game-freak
Apr 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM
i dont know if u would like it or not but check out samsung b2230 it has good viewing angles
cute.bandar
Apr 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM
BenQ G2220, samsung b2230
according to my googling , none of these has good viewing angles :( .
any other suggestions please?
Piyush
Piyush #7
Apr 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM
dell 20" LED backlit
dont know the exact model
its priced between 6k to 6.5k depending on various places
Zangetsu
Apr 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM
^^dell st2220m
himangshu
Apr 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Dell ST2220M or BenQ G2222HDL

The BenQ one is L.E.D backlit.
cute.bandar
Apr 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM
I went ahead and bought LG's 20" E2040T LED @ 6200 . Dell showroom at nehru place said they didn't sell monitors :/ only complete PC's

Its... allright
1. its matte
2. viewing angles.......are okish. not ideal. but to think positive , a limited viewing angel will only improve my posture :)
Piyush
Piyush #13
Apr 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM
I went ahead and bought LG's 20" E2040T LED @ 6200 . Dell showroom at nehru place said they didn't sell monitors :/ only complete PC's

Its... allright
1. its matte
2. viewing angles.......are okish. not ideal. but to think positive , a limited viewing angel will only improve my posture :)


exactly
think positive
and congrats :smile:
himangshu
himangshu #14
Apr 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM
@cute.bandar
Congrats on the purchase.