Looking to get an LCD

[Booyamos]

Well I have wanted to get a nice LCD monitor for a long time, but they used to be soooooo expensive. They have dropped in price somewhat and I really want one now. For a couple of reasons but mainly because it will take up less space and be easier on my eyes... or so they say.

I just reat someone else's post and turned on the Clear Type thing, looks pretty good on my crt, tweaked it a little and it helps. But I still want an LCD.

I have a 19" Viewsonic PS790 right now, and just wanted to know what people suggested for an LCD. I don't want a 15", and would prefer a larger one with high resolutions, but it depends on price. I am not sure how much I want to spend yet because I just started looking. Any help you could give me would be appreciated! Thanks

[spigidygak]

A "decent" 17" lcd will run around $500-800 or so. I personally love the samsungs but they are pricey. I hear that the KDS ones aren't to bad for the low price though. I belive its the rad7.

[LPMiller]

no, the KDS's kinda suck, actually....low gamma, which you have to watch out for in LCDs.

The Samsungs are quite good, as are the Viewsonics, sony..and one other I'm blanking on.

[Jeffbx]

Whatever you do, make sure you get one with digital (DVI) input. Even if you have a VGA only card now, next time you upgrade your video card you'll want to have that connection.

[aqan]

I'm also in the market for a 15" LCD.. I was looking at sony SDM S51 and M51D.. Does any one has a first hand experience with it?
Please post your views about this..
Thx

[Booyamos]

Originally posted by Jeffbx
Whatever you do, make sure you get one with digital (DVI) input. Even if you have a VGA only card now, next time you upgrade your video card you'll want to have that connection.

Ya I have had a card with a digital out for a while, just been waiting to get something to use it with. Man there are some nice monitors out there... wish I had unlimited $$ though...