LCD Monitor for Photoshop/Lightroom Use

[mandax]

Why is the cost of an LCD monitor so much higher when purchased separately from a computer? You can buy a $350.00 Dell and get a 17" LCD monitor with it. If you try to buy the same monitor separately, it will cost around $200.00. It seems as if the computer industry is keeping the purchase price artificially high.

[Pete W]

Dell do an e-ips monitor

This seems to be the monitor of choice for those togs on a tight budget £251.85

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/pr ... sku=198660

The UltraSharp™ 2209WA 22-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor from Dell™ is a brilliant choice when you need exceptional clarity and vibrant color. Featuring a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 300 cd/m² brightness, the monitor boasts excellent color accuracy and uniformity. Additionally, a resolution of up to 1680x1050 pixels provides quality entertainment and an exhilarating multimedia experience. Moreover, you can enjoy accurate color representation for engaging gaming, video and photo viewing with the TrueColor™ for better color representation resulting in deeper, more vibrant reds, greens and blues.

The 2209WA features a response time of 5 ms that helps prevent smearing and ghosting, whether you are playing a game or watching the latest swash-buckling thriller! In addition, the analog and DVI-D connectors with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) help ensure high quality image of protected high-definition content while the USB 2.0 high speed ports allow easy access to connect peripheral devices such as cameras, USB keys or mouse. Dell branded monitors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell systems. This monitor is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.

DISPLAY

Panel Size:
22"
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen
Panel Type:
e-IPS - In Panel Switching
Optimal Resolution:
1680 X 1050 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio:
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (typical)
Brightness:
300 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time:
6 ms (typical)
Viewing Angle
178° / 178° (typical)
Color Support:
16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch:
0.282 mm
Display Type
Thin film transistor (TFT) active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD)
Device Type

[Keith Reeder]

Thanks for that, Pete - I think my monitor might be on its way out, and your post has removed my "what to buy next?" dilemma at a stroke.

[MagpieMick]

I have this screen and for the money its excellent,

This is where i got it from no problems and quick delivery.........

http://www.pcbuyit.co.uk/product_info.p ... cts_id=586

And still a good price !!!

Mick...

[carolin]

What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor? I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase - LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one?

[claire]

Hi Carolin, I'll try to answer your question as straightforwardly as I can.

LCD TVs and LCD monitors are the same screen technology, so they are identically good/bad for your eyes. In general they produce far less eye strain than viewing a CRT at close range for a prolonged period. The main difference between the two types available is that they are optimised their intended use (i.e. TV or viewing a computer desktop). As a result, a cheap LCD TV is likely to have fewer pixels than a modestly priced LCD monitor and for that reason I'd buy a monitor unless you have a specific need for the device to be dual purpose.

The screens under discussion in this thread range in price from around £450 to well over £1000, but they are being discussed by some very discerning photographers. If you're just starting out in photography you will get perfectly acceptable results from monitors costing substantially less. I would however consider buying a monitor calibrator. These start at around £70 and ensure that the colour you see on your screen is an accurate representation of what you'll get when you send an image to the lab. Computer monitors tend to display their images cold (i.e. too blue) by default and it's amazing the difference a properly calibrated monitor makes.

[SimonP]

Another vote for the Dell 2209WA mentioned above. Decided to replace my very old Samsung 4:3 screen and so glad I did, the Dell is brilliant for the money.