Dnk Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Going to buy a new monitor tomorrow, anything I should steer clear of ? Budget is up too £150 Don't want inbuilt speakers and isn't going to be used for gaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Check hotukdeals.com Type monitor into the search and check the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Iiyama are usually v Good, arrived in the 90's to compete with Sony and come with 3 year warranty as standard. Usually come with low ms rating like 2 or 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 If you're not going for gaming, take a look at IPS panel type monitors. They're better on colour at the expense of a slightly slower refresh rate. Also consider whether the stand is adjustable for tilt and height, or whether not having that will bother you (I've got a book stuffed under one of mine to get it level). If you're mostly doing web/office stuff then a TN panel will be cheaper than an IPS panel and there's a lot more of them in your price bracket. The Dell mid range P series stuff is excellent for screen and stand quality, it's a bit more expensive though. You'd be looking at a P2314H 23" (2013 model) to get down to your price point. Chuck the model number and review into Google and you'll get a fair idea of what any recent monitor is really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have a 32" Samsung HD TV as my monitor... Cost £300 a year ago... Highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I know its out of your range but perhaps consider saving up for a Ultrawide curved display I use a LG 29UC97C and simply its the best monitor I have ever used, no eye strain, loads of features (like dual display mode) colours are amazing. I managed to pick mine up sub £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have the Samsung S27E510C - curved screen similar to above. Again was over your budget but likely has come down in price now. Awesome monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Whatever you buy, make sure it's 1440p or 2160p, the extra screen area is vastly superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I went ultrawide (non curved) as above and its beautiful Fits 2 normal sized screens into one so ideal for work and displays movies quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I went ultrawide (non curved) as above and its beautiful Fits 2 normal sized screens into one so ideal for work and displays movies quite well. I went curved, Acer X34 Predator. I love it almost as much as the GT-R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I went curved, Acer X34 Predator. I love it almost as much as the GT-R. Never quite liked the idea of curved, dont see the point..... but that looks like one hell of a monitor you have there! You are obviously not driving your GTR right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Another thumbs up for ultrawides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I know its out of your range but perhaps consider saving up for a Ultrawide curved display I use a LG 29UC97C and simply its the best monitor I have ever used, no eye strain, loads of features (like dual display mode) colours are amazing. I managed to pick mine up sub £300. https://i.alza.cz/ImgW.ashx?fd=f4&cd=WK060a1k3 the LG's are the bomb, ive got x2 34inchers ...bit greedy I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 the LG's are the bomb, ive got x2 34inchers ...bit greedy I know http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz47/farhanahmed19771977/monitors_zpszvz0kpuj.jpg 2nd monitor dedicated to the forum good job sir! Ultra wide for work but for normal home use just wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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