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Any of these 24" monitors worth buying?

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  1. JZDada JZDada is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 5:09pm)

    I want to upgrade to 1920x1200 but can only afford a low-end one..and I have no idea how much price and brand matter.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/SOYO-24-Inch-WID...item41485c60fe

    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KTC-W2408S-2...item35a546ea4c

    http://cgi.ebay.com/VisionQuest-24-L...item45ee2a94ae

    http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Westinghouse-...item5d27ae48ca
  2. miami fresh miami fresh is offline Banned Money Transfer Scammer

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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 5:17pm) in reply to JZDada

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  3. JZDada JZDada is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 5:24pm) in reply to miami fresh

     
    Originally Posted by miami fresh View Post

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    What does that mean?
    I am not a tech wizard or internet forum expert...just looking for some help.
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 5:35pm) in reply to JZDada

    a 24' is a 24 is a 24 is a 24. as long as they got the same resolution just go with the cheapest one imo. so yes buy one
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 5:38pm) in reply to JZDada

    i don't know how common this is but i don't buy anything electronic off ebay or craigslist, try places like tigerdirect or amazon even....also you're better off just doing some research to find out what will work best for you.
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 6:21pm) in reply to iTakeUALLin

    http://www.bradsdeals.com/dell-24-1080p-hd-monitor-189-shipped-pid-41496.html
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 6:25pm) in reply to bigwillie20

     
    Originally Posted by bigwillie20 View Post

    http://www.bradsdeals.com/dell-24-1080p-hd-monitor-189-shipped-pid-41496.html

    looks good but it's 1920x1080

    I have always heard x1200 (or better) is best for multi-tabling. Is this correct?
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 6:55pm) in reply to JZDada

    I use a 42inch 1080p hdtv ..works great highly recommend it!
     
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 7:15pm) in reply to pokerchief29

     
    Originally Posted by pokerchief29 View Post

    a 24' is a 24 is a 24 is a 24. as long as they got the same resolution just go with the cheapest one imo. so yes buy one

    This is awful advice. I bought a Samsung 24" a couple years ago which had all sorts of issues and was broken in less than a year because Samsung is garbage. Then I bought a more expensive Dell 24" monitor and have had zero problems with it in two years. Just like I bought a 50" Vizio HDTV a few years ago and it was broken in just over a year and then I bought a more expensive Sony Bravia and have had zero problems with it. Saying all brands of electronics are the same is extremely retarded.
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 7:38pm) in reply to dandickau

    I bought the 2 dells listed in the link last month and they work great. I would avoid off brand monitors unless you are saving a ton of money. you really rent saving much with the soyo.

    off brand monitors are crap. i got a hanns G 28 inch last year and it burned out in about a year.
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 11:26pm) in reply to iTakeUALLin

     
    Originally Posted by iTakeUALLin View Post

    i don't know how common this is but i don't buy anything electronic off ebay or craigslist, try places like tigerdirect or amazon even....also you're better off just doing some research to find out what will work best for you.

    I bought my 24" dell on ebay like 4 years ago and its still going strong. I might have been lucky tho. Try checking keepcash.com for some good deals, u can get 24" dells now for under 200 if you catch the right time.
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 11:27pm) in reply to trojanmana

    I bought a 22 inch samsung 204b over 3 years ago and bought a 32 inch vizio for the bedroom and had no problems with either.Go figure
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    Feb 13th, 2010 (2/13/2010 11:33pm) in reply to dandickau

     
    Originally Posted by dandickau View Post


    This is awful advice. I bought a Samsung 24" a couple years ago which had all sorts of issues and was broken in less than a year because Samsung is garbage. Then I bought a more expensive Dell 24" monitor and have had zero problems with it in two years. Just like I bought a 50" Vizio HDTV a few years ago and it was broken in just over a year and then I bought a more expensive Sony Bravia and have had zero problems with it. Saying all brands of electronics are the same is extremely retarded.

    News to me Samsung is garbage...mine has been flawless for a few years now and Samsung receives great reviews.
     
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 12:58am) in reply to miami fresh

     
    Originally Posted by miami fresh View Post

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    lool....wat
    fwiw i have a 24" dell i bought about a year ago.ive had zero problems.
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 4:00am) in reply to Shaaarrrp

    http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2343BW.../dp/B001N0H8YW

    As far as Samsung goes, I have had great experiences with them. This monitor in particular is different from other 24" monitors. It offers a 2048x1152 resolution, however you must have a dual link dvi cable and compatible video card. It's a beautiful monitor, and the higher resolution is hard to find in the $200 price range.

    EDIT: This monitor is actually a 23" sorry, but deserves consideration imo.
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 5:42am) in reply to JZDada

    I got a 23" Hewkett Packard w/ 1920x1200 resolution from Wal Mart for $210, perfectly fine for 12 tabling on stars, hardly no overlap, which I think is what your looking for. Has worked fine for a couple years now, if your paying anything more, I really don't know what you'd be paying extra for.
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 6:59am) in reply to ponyboyscott

     
    Originally Posted by ponyboyscott View Post

    I got a 23" Hewkett Packard w/ 1920x1200 resolution from Wal Mart for $210, perfectly fine for 12 tabling on stars, hardly no overlap, which I think is what your looking for.

    That's right. The only ones I can find like this are the off-brands and mostly refurbs...and I just cannot afford much over $200. There are a ton of 23"-24" w/ 1920x1080 however.
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 8:56am) in reply to JZDada

    I see so much bad advice in this thread. 24" is not 24", there are MANY differences. First off, resolution. Just because its 24" doesn't guarantee it will be a certain resolution. Second, you should verify what connections it has. Don't get duped into buying a monitor that doesn't have a DVI connection, you will need this for higher resolution and sharper screen. Second, the brightness of the screen is very important, the higher the better. I haven't looked at screens in a while, but I believe this is the cd/m^2 rating. Also less important for poker, but if you're going to play games, the lower the response time, the better. Bottom line is you need you need to wary of these super-budget models, as they tend to totally screw you in at least one of these areas. Unless you're not planning to keep it for more than a few months, pony up for a real brand name that will likely last. Also, stay off Ebay for this type of stuff. If nothing else, check your local Craigslist, otherwise I'd be hitting Newegg, Tigerdirect, Buy.com, etc...
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    Feb 14th, 2010 (2/14/2010 10:27am) in reply to JZDada

    I so agree that there is so much more out there.

    You can get a Dell 24 inch monitor for as low as 189 dollars. The problem is while it does give full 1920x1200 the brightness is what makes it so cheap. I saw the GREEN 24" and the UltraSharp model ($450) side by side. The brightest setting on the GREEN Cheap model was still dimmer than the LOWEST setting on the UltraSharp. So while it saves electricity and all that jazz, I can only imagine the eye strain you'd have after a long poker session. The pixels while technically spec'd the same, also seemed more fuzzy and out of sorts on the Green vs the UltraSharp.

    The dynamic ratio is so different to.. 50k : 1 vs 80k : 1 as well as the true colors 16.7 Million vs 1.6 BILLION. In essence you get what you pay for. I bought the UltraSharp because I knew it would last and it has a 3 year extendable warranty that if even ONE pixel dies, they replace the entire monitor. Had it for a year and no eyestrain, flicker, headaches. I love it.

    Whatever you buy, go for quality over price anyday.
    BT
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