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Looking for a 24"+ MONITOR/TV - Recommendations?

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Aug 11, 2006
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Looking for a 24"+ MONITOR/TV - Recommendations?

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a MONITOR/TV.

I just want to use it as a 2nd monitor (DVI) and still be able to play my PS3 (HDMI) and Xbox (HDMI) with it. And then use my 5.1 channel computer speakers to output the sound (SOUND OUT). I want to also be able to hook up cable to it, either right from the wall or through a cable box. (HDMI)

I'm looking for something that has the following connectors:

TV Antenna in
2 HDMI, (prefer 3)
1 DVI
SOUND OUT

Anyone have any recommendations??
I want at least 24", would prefer 27" or 32". Has to be AT LEAST 1080p.

I know Dell has an UltraSharp monitor on for $499 currently which has a 1200 resolution. But I'm not sure which connectors it has.

Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I do not want to really spend more than $400. Unless the product is phenominal. Then i'll be willing to go up a bit more if worth it.
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dell has a viewsonic for $260.

its a 27", 1080p, 3 hdmi, 1 vga, tv cable input.

You would be missing DVI, but you can get a connector to convert it to HDMI.

There is a port for SOUND OUT, which is the earphones on the side of the panel. I connected it to my 2.1 Logitech speakers, it was very WEAK. I don't recommend that.

It does have SPDIF. Not sure if thats an option.


GOOD LUCK!
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I had to buy a bunch of large TV/Monitor for PC use at my work to use in place of dual 19" monitors. I found this Asus 27" Monitor/TV it has 2x HDMI, and VGA inputs is native 1080p display it also has speakers built in and a remote. It currently sells for $248 at Canada Computers, ( I paid $350 a year ago)

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_ ... _id=027807

27� Wide Screen
True Resolution: 1920X1080
Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm
Brightness(Max): 400 cd/?
Contrast Ratio (Max.): 50000 :1 (ASCR)
Display Color: 16.7M
Viewing Angle (CR?10): 170�(H)/160�(V)
Response Time: 2 ms (Gray-to-Gray)
PC Input: HDMIx2/D-Sub
PC Audio Input: 3.5mm Mini-jack
Video Input: HDMI
AV Audio Input: HDMI
Audio Output: SPDIF
Earphone jack: 3.5mm Mini-jack
Analog Signal Frequency: Analog Signal Frequency: 30~83KHz(H)/ 56~76 Hz(V) Digital Signal Frequency: 30~83KHz(H)/ 56~76 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency: 30~83KHz(H)/ 56~76 Hz(V)
Chassis Colors: Black
Tilt: +15�~-5�
VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm


It looks good hooked up to the Dell machines we use at work and is the cheapest large display you can buy for your budget you could possibly even dual screen them....

for the price it's hard to beat IMO, but it's no 24" IPS panel, it's mainly a TV that take PC input.


Edit:
That Dell deal the poster above mentioned isn't bad either, it's in the hot deals section now:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/dell-ca- ... a-1036140/
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That Viewsonic one is a very good deal! It's 27" which is the perfect size.

However, what do you guys think of this one?

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/product ... e_irrank=0

It's an IPS display. It's only 24" and unfortunately only has 1 HDMI but I'm sure i can get an HDMI switch for $50.
Oh and it is 1600X1200 resolution too.

The price on the Canadian website is only $440 (american is $500).
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Ahh i just realized it has no "TV" in.

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Mr.Sea wrote: dell has a viewsonic for $260.

its a 27", 1080p, 3 hdmi, 1 vga, tv cable input.

You would be missing DVI, but you can get a connector to convert it to HDMI.

There is a port for SOUND OUT, which is the earphones on the side of the panel. I connected it to my 2.1 Logitech speakers, it was very WEAK. I don't recommend that.

It does have SPDIF. Not sure if thats an option.


GOOD LUCK!


Thanks for this Mr Sea.
And just a clarification, when you say the sound was very WEAK, does that mean the output of the built in speakers or the output from the headphone jack to your speakers?

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