Monitor Advice for a dated individual...

[Jingo...]

Afternoon to the posters & lurkers alike,

I'm currently speccing up a new build system after having laptops for about 6/7 years and are somewhat outdated with the current market technology.

Currently browsing the selections of 20/22inch monitors I have found many positive reviews for Samsungs, notably the T200 and T220.

Upon closer inspection there appears to be some debate about "TN" monitors, and from what I understand are of lesser quality, especially when used in a design/photo/video environment.

I will be using the new system primarily for 3d, CAD and Graphics work but will also be enjoying the odd splurge into gaming.

Can someone kindly explain "TN", the alternatives and a nice summary of their appropriate strengths/weaknesses?

Cheers in advance,

 

[Jingo...]

Thanks for the responses and information; clarifies the situation somewhat

Upon further reading / reviews on the samsung T-range it would appear this may not be the choice for graphics works - apparently if the monitor is not viewed dead-on-centre a lot of white will appear yellow which just cannot do. EDIT: That said, the laptop I am using now is fine for the job - am I using a TN technology in my 4/5 year old inspiron? If so I think this 'yellowing' could well be being described by 'monitor critics'.

Any ideas on the best quality monitors available for such works ? I don't particularly want anything bigger than 20inch, but budgets are still looking top end of £150-175.