24 or 27 inch Monitor

[cmeche]

I am currently in the market to replace my 19 incher that I have been boxing on for 2+ years. I really cant go the dual monitor route, so I was wondering what size solo monitor would be perfect to box 5-7 toons with? I use a standard 24 inch Dell at work, and figure that would be the minimum size i would want to buy. But is moving up to a 27 worth the $100-$130 increase?

And i see some come with TV tuner option, worth it?

[Kicksome]

I would suggest a 27" or 30" monitor for sure. I love my 30" monitors. They have higher resolution, which lets you fit more on the screen. I've had my 30" monitors for well over 5 years now, best computer investment I've made. I've probably gone through 3 computers, but was able to keep the same monitors.

[MiRai]

I'm happy in the 23" - 24" monitors myself. I figure if you're going to add 3 inches and have the same resolution of 1920x1080, might as well just go all out and add 3 more inches and get a very sexy 30" monitor @ 2560x1600.

[cmeche]

I'm happy in the 23" - 24" monitors myself. I figure if you're going to add 3 inches and have the same resolution of 1920x1080, might as well just go all out and add 3 more inches and get a very sexy 30" monitor @ 2560x1600.

The wife would cut off my balls if I brought a 30" home. Jumping from a 27" for $350 to a 30" at $1100 is just too much more. Although that would be soooo nice.

How does this one look?

[Kimchee]

I would recommend the Dell ST2420L 24" . These are pretty nice monitors. I have purchased around 20 of these for my users at work and the people who have them absolutely love them. Matter of fact if you wait for a sale, you can pick these up for around $200. At that price you can practically purchase 2 for the price of one of those LG monitors.

Just my .02

[Littleburst]

Why can't you go Dual? These days you get a 22" for 100 euro. 2 of those are much more usefull then a 30" if you ask me.

I know I'll have a hard time going back to one monitor 2 just gives you so much more space to use.

[cmeche]

Its the wife I metioned about earlier.....she is not big into computers and adding a second monitor might send her itno a tirade....lol. In her mind a bigger monitor is no problem, but having two monitors on the desk = computer addiction. lol

[mikekim]

I'm happy in the 23" - 24" monitors myself. I figure if you're going to add 3 inches and have the same resolution of 1920x1080, might as well just go all out and add 3 more inches and get a very sexy 30" monitor @ 2560x1600.

if you pick one of the more upmarket 27" screens the resolution is 2,560x1,440, but then they are over twice the cost (but cheaper than a 30")

[Littleburst]

Its the wife I metioned about earlier.....she is not big into computers and adding a second monitor might send her itno a tirade....lol. In her mind a bigger monitor is no problem, but having two monitors on the desk = computer addiction. lol

Even if it saves you 1/3 of the money? >.>

[Sajuuk]

There is only one thing to do.


Get a new wife, or get a projector for a ginormous screen.