Ok here is the deal with the Aspect Ratios.
If it is widescreen, you get a resolution of 1440x900 but Price is More (worth it)
Else if it is Normal 4:3, you get a resolution of 1280x1024 & Price is Less.
So choose which ever you think is best. Here are the monitors you can opt for:
Specs read as Response Time, Brightness, Contrast Ratio, Native Resolution, Input Type
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Normal Aspect Ratio (4:3)
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* Dell UltraSharpTM 1708FP 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor
-> 5ms, 300cd/m2, 800:1, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, Analog & DVI (HDCP)
-> Has 4 USB 2.0 high speed ports
PRICE: Rs 10,674 (inclusive of all Taxes but excluding STATEwise VAT)
LINK:
*www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/17lcd?c=in&cs=inbsd1&l=en&s=bsd
* Viewsonic Monitors
>>VA703b (Black)
>>VA703m (Black & Has Inbuilt speakers)
-> 8ms, 300cd/m2, 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
LINK:
*ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/lcd/
PRICE: Would be around 8500 - 10000
* Samsung SyncMaster 740N (Silver Color)
-> 8ms, 300 cd/m², 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9150
LINK:
*www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/740n.asp?page=Specifications
* Samsung SyncMaster 732N Plus (Black Color)
-> 5ms, 300 cd/m², 700:1, 1280x1024, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9500
LINK:
*www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/732nplus.asp?page=Specifications
* Acer AL1716 Series (Silver)
-> 5ms, 300 cd/m², 800:1, 1280x1024 @ 75Hz, Analog or Dual Input
PRICE: Would be around 8000 - 9000
LINK:
*www.acer.co.in/products/product_explore_view.asp?pid=80&model=Acer%20AL1716%20Series&cid=6
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Widescreen Aspect Ratio (16:9 OR 16:10)
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* Viewsonic VA1703w (Silver Color)
* Viewsonic VA1703wb (Black Color)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1440 x 900, Analog
PRICE: Would be around 8500 - 10000
LINK:
*ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/lcd/
* Acer AL1702W (Silver)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1440x900 @ 60Hz, Analog only
PRICE: Around 8500-9500
LINK:
*www.acer.co.in/products/product_explore_view.asp?pid=29&model=Acer%20AL1702%20Series&cid=6
* SyncMaster 740NW (Black Color)
-> 8ms, 250cd/m2, 500:1, 1280x720, Analog
PRICE: Rs. 9000-10000
LINK:
*www.samsung.com/in/products/monitors/tftlcdmonitors/740nw.asp?page=Specifications
If I were to buy a 17" LCD monitor, I would look out for the following:
-> Lesser Response Time, Max Brightness, High Contrast Ratio, Analog & Digital Input.
-> Going for Widescreen if neccessary & any other extras like USB ports
My
Recommendation would be the following:
For
Normal Aspect Ratio ->>> Dell UltraSharpTM 1708FP
For
Widescreen ->>> Viewsonic VA1703wb
Those are my recommendations, but Choose whichever fits in your budget.
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@bikdel
Can you advise me the cheapest LCD solution available?
If you want to go for cheap 15" LCD ones, better go to the street/shop where you buy comp. hardware from
& ask him for the cheapest available. (Actually, I don't remember the Brand names or the prices. Sorry man.)
If you want some known brands, here is the price list
L.G 15" - 7650
Samsung 15" 540N - 7900
ViewSonic 15" - 7680
ACER 15" - 7100
HP 15" - 10100
If money is really an issue, go in for 2nd hand ones. Why don't you see the Bazaar Section in the Digit Forums ?
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