Suggestions On Buying A New Monitor

Hello all!

I have recently decided to purchase a monitor so I can display whats onto my laptop onto the new monitor

Can anyone suggest a good monitor under $200?

And can you tell me things such as: What is better (LCD v. LED), (Flat Panel vs Widescreen).

Any help is greatly appreciated

 

Just be sure whatever you buy has vid port(s) compatible with your laptop (VGA, HDMI, DVI).

My personal preference is wide screen and no preference of LCD or LED as I don't visually see one better than the other and I own both types. I own HANNS-G, Samsung, ViewSonic. Was partial to Samsung for ages, but became disenchanted as a few cratered shortly after warranty ended - this both with CRT and LCD over the years. Currently I'll buy any brand monitor if the price is good and what I want. You should be able to get a good quality 24" WS in your price range.

Do a lot of shopping once you narrow down your choice)s). I usually go for the sites or sales that have no freight charges which is usually Buy.Com, Amazon and Newegg sales/specials, rarely at TigerDirect is freight not charged. I seldom buy from local BestBuy these days and we have no other electronics store such as Fry's. Patience will save you money.

 

If you can afford it, I highly reccomend samsung's new 27 inch LED monitor for $349, extremely slim, gives off almost no discernable heat, crisp and clear. great productivity tool, imo

 

I can't afford that Zynga.

But the general consensus here is that Widescreen is preferred?