Widescreen quandary

moorlander

moorlander

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Hi people
I am in a bit of a quandary at the minute. I have a NEC MultiSync LCD 2070VX which has a resolution of 1600x1200 @ 4:3. I am happy with the screen apart from the aspect ratio and have been contemplating replacing it with a widescreen version. The only problem is the 1900x1200 24" monitors seem over priced when considered against their 1920x1080 counterparts.
Whilst I would like to change I do not want to take a retrograde step. I also do not want to spend much money (age old problem). I had been looking at these two options as no frills replacements
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-057-BQ&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-057-BQ&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
I am not bothered about tilting, height adjustable or swivelling stands it just needs to be functional with a decent picture quality (not for gaming).

Would the above monitors be ok as replacements and for those who have gone from 1200 to 1080 is it a noticeable difference?

Would like to hear peoples views - Thanks
 
Going from 1200 to 1080 is very noticeable, although you'd presumably get used to it. It isn't a compromise I'd be willing to make on my main PC I use for work.

The vertical space you loose is about equivalent to the entire menu area in something like Word

It really depends on what you mainly use the PC for and whether you can justify spending almost double.
 
I have to say the loss in vertical space has been a real concern so thanks for being honest.
My son has an oldish 1900x1200 (samsung) which I have used in the past which i found to be most acceptable - unfortunately he has taken it to Uni :( From what you say I think the reduction from 1200 to 1080 may indeed be a retrograde step. Might see if I can borrow a 1080 monitor to compare.
 
Hadn't thought of that - silly me!
Have just tried it at 1400x1050 (closest available) and the difference equated to about 45mm which is a bit too much for my liking.

Looks like I might be saving my pennies for a 1900x1200 then. What is considered to be the best value at the moment - as you might have guessed I have not bought a monitor in a while.
I would however like to limit my expenditure to £200 if possible
 
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