Buying Monitors...

[sroy2]

Ok, I was shopping around for 24" monitors with a 1920X1200 resolution capability...

Anyway... the top two I found in my budget were these:

KDS K-24mdwb Black 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
[ K24MDWB] $287.82
KDS K-24mdwb Black 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
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(24" 1920x1200 5ms DVI - MPN: K24MDWB)
The K-24mdwb 24-inch wide format LCD display is capable of 1920 x 1200 resolution has internal speakers and can receive content from your PC via the two VGA connections and a DVD player or set top box via the DVI HDCP connection. The K-24mdwb is housed in a stylish black case with integrated internal power supply.Key features include: 800:1 contrast ratio 5ms response time (2ms grey to grey) 400 lumens brightness PC / MAC compatible DVD and set-top box compatible through DVI HDCP and is wall mountable.

Included Interfaces: Audio - Line In,
Component Video,
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA),
Video - 24 pin DVI-D
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Response Time: 5 ms
Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Viewable Size: 24
Display Panel
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Pitch: 0.27 mm
Horizontal Viewing Angle: 160 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle: 160 degrees
Color Depth: 16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 60 Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Viewable Size: 24 in
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Response Time: 5 ms
Response Time (black to white): 2 ms
Diagonal Size: 24 in
Interface
Interface Type: Audio - Line In,
Component Video,
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA),
Video - 24 pin DVI-D
Other Features
Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Included Devices: Monitor Stand,
Speakers
General Features: Wallmount
Monitor Color: Black
Dimensions
Weight: 16.1 lbs
Depth: 8.6 in
Width: 22.6 in
Height: 17.6 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited Warranty

Sceptre 24WG-1080p Black 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
[ X24WG1080P] $287.82
Sceptre 24WG-1080p Black 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
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(24" 1920x1200 2ms DVI - MPN: X24WG1080P)
A large sized monitor with crisp picture vivid colors very thin and sleek look.

Included Interfaces: Audio - Line In,
Audio - Line Out,
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA),
Video - 24 pin DVI-D
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Response Time: 2 ms
Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Viewable Size: 24
Display Panel
Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Horizontal Viewing Angle: 160 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle: 160 degrees
Color Depth: 16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)
Response Time: 2 ms
Viewable Size: 24 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Diagonal Size: 24 in
Interface
Interface Type: Audio - Line In,
Audio - Line Out,
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA),
Video - 24 pin DVI-D
Other Features
Included Devices: Monitor Stand,
Speakers
General Features: Panel Mount,
Wallmount
Monitor Color: Black
Dimensions
Weight: 13.12 lbs
Depth: 8 in
Width: 22.31 in
Height: 15.13 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

I think its almost a toss up. The Scepter has better numbers, but they are not comparing contrast on and equal basis. Scepter is useing one method and KDS another, I think. So, I was wondering if you guys had any thoughts on the matter.

~sroy2

 

[thirdshiftdj]

Sceptre looks good on paper but I've only seen sceptre tv's so I can't comment on their quality. KDS isn't bad either. You want higher contrast or brightness? I know you can find KDS at any store so I'd suggest going to take of a look.

 

[Lorithad]

Yeah, I'll also be in the market for a 24" widescreen LCD soon.

This is the one that I had in mind:
Acer P243WAID 24IN LCD Monitor 1920X1200 3000:1 2MS VGA DVI-D HDMI Glossy Screen High Gloss Black

I don't really know much about LCDs. All I really know is that you want as low a response time as possible.

 

[thirdshiftdj]

acer's are good. The one your looking as far as specs go is the best one.

 

[sroy2]

I like the acer, but I was planning on limiting myself to under 300... That really doesn't leave me a lot of room to work.
The best two I found under 300 were those two.

 

[thirdshiftdj]

KDS would be teh safer bet.