Good LCD monitors that aren't widescreen?

R Soul on 17/7/2010 at 21:51

My CRT has just died and I've been pondering getting it repaired, but the cost plus "shipping" would probably be quite high.

So I've been thinking about getting an LCD monitor to replace it. I don't want a widescreen monitor because I don't think it would fit properly on my desk, and I'm not particularly bothered about extreme resolutions either. I'd be happy with a 19" monitor (1280 x 1024), but it would have to be suitable for Thief.

I've done a bit of research and found a few choices (all 19", 4:3) but I don't know how they'd handle Thief:
(http://www.ebuyer.com/product/177227) HANNS-G HH191D
(http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/p/uk/en/products/details/dp/Products/LCD/Current/LCD-EA190M/LCD-EA190M.xhtml?cat=LCD&e=e1s1) NEC MultiSync® EA190M
(http://www.osoo.co.uk/p/Samsung_SM943N_19_inch_Monitor_SXGA_TFT_LCD_10001_300cdm2_1280_x_1024_5ms_%28Black%29%28284638%29.aspx) Samsung SM943N

I've read elsewhere that monitors should have IPS technology which helps keep a consistent image. I don't know whether or not the above monitors have that. Advice would be appreciated.

Muzman on 17/7/2010 at 22:18

Obviously it's better if he tells you himself, but Zylonbane sounds pretty happy with his Dell 2001FP. I think you can only get them second hand now though.

Zerker on 18/7/2010 at 11:41

I had one as well for a while until I upgraded. It is indeed a very nice monitor. Dell still sells the (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=320-4687) 2007FP on their web site, which is essentially the same.

That being said, you can probably get a better second-hand price on a 2001FP than the standard price of the 2007, with few significant differences between the two displays.

R Soul on 18/7/2010 at 16:42

I found a few good prices on Amazon for the Dell 2001FP:
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000BMBUAQ/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_used?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=&sr=&seller=&colid=&condition=used)

I saw ZB's comment on the monitor in the (http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128880&page=6) other thread, and if it pleases ZylonBane...

ZylonBane on 18/7/2010 at 17:47

I just did some quick research on the 2007FP, and apparently they were manufactured with both S-IPS and PVA panels, making it a crapshoot what you end up with. The 2001FP, on the other hand, used S-IPS panels exclusively.

If you're on a budget, and want near-CRT viewing angles and color fidelity, I'd say grab a 2001FP off eBay. Or, a 2007FP if you're willing to pay a hundred or so more, and the seller can guarantee that it's an S-IPS panel. Like (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-UltraSharp-2007FP-20-LCD-Flat-Panel-Monitor-S-IPS-/300445869431?cmd=ViewItem) this listing, for example.

R Soul on 23/7/2010 at 21:04

I'm very grateful that you mentioned the IPS/VPA issue. I'm making inquiries about a 2001fp and 2007fp. I've just found a very nicely priced 2001fp and have contacted the seller. I have also found an IPS 2007fp but it's quite expensive, although I would at least know what I'm getting.

Zerker on 23/7/2010 at 21:35

To be fair, PVA is still a significant improvement over TN, so it's not much of a loss if you got one ;)