Monitor recommendation

MrRoboto · 10-01-2014, 08:35 AM

Can anyone recommend a good alternative to the Apple Thunderbolt display? Similar quality and 'look' but maybe something sub $500? A 24inch would do in place of 27.

MrRoboto · 10-10-2014, 02:21 PM

Apple Thunderbolt stands alone in it's class I guess. Picking one up next week.

zanejc · 10-13-2014, 05:17 PM

I'm interesting with ViewSonic VA2212M-LED 22-Inch LED-Lit Monitor on amazon, i've read many reviews, but im still not satisfied with it
anyone can give me more reviews? i saw it http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ABO0P2/
I need to computer for gaming
and also need an advise, interesting to use it for my job.
thanks

E85BMW · 10-17-2014, 06:51 AM

ASUS VX238H-W.

LED backlit, 1ms response time, 23"

$170. I have two and I just ordered a third.

kyoko · 10-17-2014, 07:52 AM

I just picked up 2 benq BL2710PT

If you like the 27" these have the same resolution which was a big thing for me. Most other monitors that are cheaper are only 1920x1080, which doesn't cut it. I picked these up which have the same resolution as the apple display.

I'm using the monitors so I can have more screen real estate when I'm coding and working on my mbp and not for gaming. Can be used in portrait and landscape mode. So I'm not sure how this screen does for that.

I also looked into Dell Ultra Sharps and Sammy.

cliff22 · 10-24-2014, 01:30 AM

What will you mainly use it for?

cliff22 · 10-24-2014, 01:32 AM

BenQ XL2430T,which offers a 24-inch TN panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) with a response time of 1 millisecond (1 ms GtG), and with an adjustable refresh rate of 75, 100, 120 and 144 Hz, yielding a maximum brightness level of 350 cd/m², with a typical contrast ratio of 1000: 1. Don't know if this one can meet your need, just try to do some help

Anorax · 10-28-2014, 09:18 PM

Just recently upgraded to Dual Dell U2414H (Think it was H) IPS Panels. Fantastic monitors

Arsonism · 11-05-2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff22

What will you mainly use it for?

This determines everything. There are three different kinds of LCD screens and two different back lighting styles with a slew of different processors and connections not to mention accessory/convenience items.

What you plan to use it for is key.

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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1862 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Monitor recommendation Can anyone recommend a good alternative to the Apple Thunderbolt display? Similar quality and 'look' but maybe something sub $500? A 24inch would do in place of 27.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1862 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Apple Thunderbolt stands alone in it's class I guess. Picking one up next week.
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zanejc Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Nissan Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I'm interesting with ViewSonic VA2212M-LED 22-Inch LED-Lit Monitor on amazon, i've read many reviews, but im still not satisfied with it anyone can give me more reviews? i saw it http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ABO0P2/ I need to computer for gaming and also need an advise, interesting to use it for my job. thanks
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10-17-2014, 06:51 AM	#4
E85BMW Private First Class 61 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview, FL iTrader: (1)	ASUS VX238H-W. LED backlit, 1ms response time, 23" $170. I have two and I just ordered a third.
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kyoko Private First Class 45 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F80, G01 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00] 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I just picked up 2 benq BL2710PT If you like the 27" these have the same resolution which was a big thing for me. Most other monitors that are cheaper are only 1920x1080, which doesn't cut it. I picked these up which have the same resolution as the apple display. I'm using the monitors so I can have more screen real estate when I'm coding and working on my mbp and not for gaming. Can be used in portrait and landscape mode. So I'm not sure how this screen does for that. I also looked into Dell Ultra Sharps and Sammy.
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cliff22 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	What will you mainly use it for?
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cliff22 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BenQ XL2430T,which offers a 24-inch TN panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) with a response time of 1 millisecond (1 ms GtG), and with an adjustable refresh rate of 75, 100, 120 and 144 Hz, yielding a maximum brightness level of 350 cd/m², with a typical contrast ratio of 1000: 1. Don't know if this one can meet your need, just try to do some help
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10-28-2014, 09:18 PM	#8
Anorax New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 09 135i 6AT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Rockies iTrader: (0)	Just recently upgraded to Dual Dell U2414H (Think it was H) IPS Panels. Fantastic monitors
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