Monitor Recommendations

ASM1

ASM1

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Hi

As I posted before I'm thinking of moving my PC into my living room, and using a Monitor as a TV replacement. I'm looking for something thats HD compliant (preferably 1080P) and at least has an HDMI connector or two on it so that I can connect my PS3. I have a Sky+ box also, which although is a scart connection I have found a Scart ---> HDMI Convertor. I also know that there are various HDMI switch boxes available so I can go down that road if necessary.

Sound output would be nice but isn't absolutely mandatory as I have a hifi with speakers and amp in the same room so I guess I could rig something up.

Otherwise, as big as possible, although price (would like to stay under £450 or so) , and suitability for viewing from say 6-8 feet away sitting on my couch/chair is obviously to be considered as well as actually sitting in front of it for PC use.

I have no Idea about all the different panel types which is why I'm asking for suggestions (any and all welcome :)).....

Andrew
 
Ok I'll narrow it down a bit :D :

According to what I've read, would a Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" suit my needs ? Have also noticed a 26" Samsung is on the way, the Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM.

Anybody ?
 
The 2408 would suit pretty much all your needs in terms of inputs, size and price. Regarding the sound, it does have a HDMI Sound output which I assume is the sound it receives via one of the HDMI inputs simply routed to this output, allowing it to be played through speakers.

However, it has only just been released and seems as though it has some flaws regarding input lag. If you look in the 2408 thread you can see some responses from people that have already bought one.

I can't comment on the other monitors you suggest as my knowledge doesn't extend too far, just thought I'd update you on the 2408 front.
 
Thanks... yes I saw the thread about the 2408 and the input lag would appear to be a problem, and is kind of putting me off (since this would be used on a PC AND a PS3) although I have to confess that I don't know enough about the issue to know whether it should put me off.. Am coming from a 14-year old (yes 14) Sun Badged Sony 17" CRT...

With a monitor costing the best part of £500, I'd like to make a reasonably informed choice, as this is going to have to last a while.
 
I bought a Samsung SyncMaster 205BW a few years ago and it's done a good job, the only issue was exact colour matching for graphic design. Generally I would say that Samsung make good monitors. Can't comment on the Dell don't know much about it.
 
I'm not a graphic designer so that wouldnt worry me. I guess I'll wait a few weeks and see what reviews say about the 24/26" samsungs then :)
 
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