22"/24" for heavy word processing, some games and ps3/360 compatible

TheBrooder · 25 Jan 2008 at 15:09

Hi

I use the monitor all day every day, sometimes (more often than I like to think) up to 12 hours a day. Most of this time is spent with emails, using word and other specialist software like Trados and browsing the internet for research purposes.

I need to have a good monitor that rests my eyes if possible, not sure what I mean by that exactly but I think some monitors strain your eyes a little by maybe being too sharp or too bright or whatever.

The monitor also needs to be good for gaming and watching films and maybe have hdmi compatibility for when I buy a x360 or ps3.

Would the lower cost monitors be ok for this or is a better quality display a must even for word processing?

TheBrooder · 26 Jan 2008 at 10:27

Does anyone have an opinion?

Hamster · 26 Jan 2008 at 10:42

I haven't got any suggestions for a particular monitor but if you're spending several hours a day in front of your screen then i feel you ought consider ergonomics carefully. Choose a monitor whose dimensions are ideal for your environment i.e. the top of the monitor is about eye level and also that the monitor is not too to big that it's so close to you that you will be moving your head around and straining your neck a lot during work. Think about what resolution you need and consider again how close to the monitor you would be sitting to make viewing comfortable. Also, from what i have read, some monitors can generate a lot of heat which may be uncomfortable close up. I am sure you will have considered all this anyway but i just thought i would make the suggestion. I wouldn't skimp on a cheap sceen if you are using it all day like you say.

HTH

siege2 · 26 Jan 2008 at 10:44

well my colleague who's an engineer uses http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-016-DE&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510 at work its his own tft, paid 800 pounds + for it using it for autocad etc,

PS if you get get a 24 inch the resolution is the same as 27 inch, the resolution on the 24 will be more squashed, therefore at 27" more visable area for u..

TheBrooder · 26 Jan 2008 at 12:58

Would an LCD TV be an option?

siege2 · 26 Jan 2008 at 13:34

no, not for u want it for

papa1972 · 26 Jan 2008 at 14:24

Hi,

I bought a 24" Dell 2407WFP about 6months ago and its great - well worth the money. I use it for PC work - you can view 2 pages of a word doc at the same time. The colours are great.

I also use if for gaming for my PS3, Xbox360 and watching freeview on my Topfield PVR. There are plenty of inputs to handle all these devices.

Have a look at the reviews and see what you think. More importantly - pop into a local store and try to get a feel for the different monitors.

TheBrooder · 26 Jan 2008 at 14:54

Would that be the 2407WFP-HC, is that the only 2407WFP model available?

papa1972 · 26 Jan 2008 at 15:58

no - just 2407WFP.

Not sure what extra the HC model gives you.