Any suggestion on monitor? I'm a noob when it comes to it. Main purpose: - Photo editing - Some games What should I look out for when it comes to choosing a monitor?
well earlier in the year I got this, and am quite happy with it. I thought the colors were off when I first started using it but I realize now the Dell was just really bad at color reproduction. I got mine at newegg. http://forums.techarp.com/graphics-cards-displays/26266-new-monitor-just-arrived.html Newegg.com - ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers they make a slightly larger one for $10 more Newegg.com - ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers and a pro model for the graphic artists Newegg.com - ASUS ProArt Series PA246Q Black 24.1" 6ms P-IPS Height/Swivel/Pivot Adjustable LCD Monitor w/2 USB hub, Card Reader & Display port 400cd/m2 50000:1 DCR In general(from the web) TN = Twisted Nematic - These are 6-bit screens that cannot really reproduce 16.7 million colors. They can only reproduce 262,144 colors; 64 shades of Red, Green & Blue. Thats (2^6)^3 or 64^3. All the other colors are created through a process called dithering. These typically have fast response times (for gaming) at the expense of color accuracy. These are inexpensive monitors. MVA = Multidomain Vertical Alignment PVA = Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment MVA and PVA panel are the most common 8-bit LCD screen around. They are relatively slow compared to TN, but offers better color accuracy. Good viewing angles and contrast ratio. However not all MVA and PVA panels are 8-bit screens. S-MVA and S-PVA are typically the ones that are 8-bit panel from my research. S = Super. 8-bit LCDs can truly reproduce 16.7 million colors. That's because there will be 256 shades of each color (2^8 ); Red, Green & Blue. Therefore 256^3 = 16.7 million (actually, a little more). S-IPS = Super In-Plane Switching. These are high end and really expensive LCD panels. All these panels are 8-bit panels and comes the closest to CRT image quality. From what I've read they also have very good response times as well. LCD monitors geared towards graphic artists who demands the most color accuracy are designed with these type of panels. That means the shades of color you see on the screen are the exact shades that will be printed out on a good color printer.
You can get something like this. Dell UltraSharp U2211H 21.5 inch Monitor Details Wow, 150-200USD, that's really low budget...
What do you guys think of the Dell ST2220T IPS panel with touch screen. I can get it for ~$220 before tax of maybe a 24" ST2420L, $170 before tax. ST2420L full HD monitor with LED Details
Get IPS for sure, especially if you want to do graphics editing. Forget about LED. I would take IPS with a standard backlight vs. TN with an LED backlight any day.
Actually these IPS panels are 6bit panels, unlike the higher end IPS. So don't expect too much. Colors are just about as good as most TN panels, but the viewing angle will be superior.
IMHO, spend a little more and get the higher-end IPS panels. The monitor is probably the best investment you can make.
I think 8-bit IPS panels only come in 24" & above. Those cost like ~$500 and above. Dell U2410 & HP LP2475W
Yup, usually 24" and above. But the Dell eIPS panels are not too bad, at least better than the TN panels. But the response time may not be good.
actually what response time is consider good for a ips panel? dell got a new 24inch out, e-ips panel, 1920X1200 and cost RM899 from dell..not that bad i say Dell UltraSharp U2412M 61cm (24") Monitor with LED Details