Need help buying monitor

[jayrc]

Hi all, I'm looking for a lcd monitor, preferably one that is larger or the same size as the 26" lcd tv 720p I'm using now. I'm having a hard time finding one that meets my specs:27" lcd/led HD 1080p monitor, 2 HDMI ports, 5ms response time, 1650x1080 or higher native resolution, 60 hz refresh rate, headphone jack, remote. Most stores fail to give full specs, they say maximum 1920x1080 resolution but fail to say what the native resolution is, I found an ASUS 27" monitor at frys but it's plugged into many other monitors so there is no way to check it out personally, would really like some feedback from anyone with similar specs that could point me in the right direction, thanks, Jay

[sorak]

the native resolution will be what they say.. the highest resolution on a LCD is allways the native resolution.

but i know what you mean.. It is hard finding the specs on the monitors because the stores dont list it all.. So its better to look up the manufactor website of the brand your self.. and check their sites for the stats on it... its a pain in the ass and takes more time.. but thats the only way you will know for sure.

[335th_GRAthos]

headphone jack, remote

If you need these two, you are going for a TV and not a monitor....
There are very few LCD monitors with loudspeakers (thus offering a headphone jack as well).


Let's talk about resolutions:
Today almost every monitor/ TV is wide screen (16:9) so I will not bother even mentioning the old square format 4:3. And they are all flat screens, LCD or the newer LED technology.

Most TVs are going to be HDready or FullHD

A HDready TV is a format you do NOT want:
1280x720 Progressive („720p“) <- This is the max good quality
1920x1080 but Interlaced („1080i“) notice the 2i" at the "1080i". Interlaced is NOT GOOD

What you need to full for is a FullHD or also mentioned "1080p"
1080p is the shorthand identification for a set of HDTV high-definition video modes that are characterized by progressive scan and 1080 horizontal lines of resolution.
The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a resolution of 1,920 pixels wide by 1,080 high.
1920x1080 Progressive („1080p“)

Since all TVs today have min two HDMI your problem is solved. You can go up to 60" if you want ;)

A word of caution: The resolution is fixed at 1080p (1920x1080) then the bigger the screen, the more coarce the pixels will be... so if you get a 42" and sit 1m in front of it you may be dissapointed by the quality.

~S~

[ATAG_MajorBorris]

If you have a Microcenter or a Frys near you, look at the monitors b4 u buy. Also if you get one that has a bad pixel you can return right away. Its important to see if they ghost or not which might not be till you game on it. Samsung is usualy a good choice. No 3d 120 mhz or 1600p unless you have a nice sli setup.

[Factor]

Hi. I bought this monitor last month, and I could not be happier with it! It is and LED monitor, with 2ms response time. It has some nice factory presets too. Like "gamemode", which lightens shadows a bit, for better vision. Comes with built in speakers, but I have never used those, so I can't comment on the quality. It is full 1080p. 1920x1080 @ 60 hz

It has a headphone jack too. I highly recommend this one. Plus, if you get from an online retailer, you will save some $. It is only a 24 inch monitor tho. It may be too small if you want a 26. It is pretty big once you get it out and running on your desk.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236102