What to look for when getting a monitor?

[Maniacal]

Since I am ready to order my new computer, I still need a monitor. I am thinking less than $200 Canadian (300 if I utterly have to), I don't really know what the prices are, and the bigger stores around here (have not been to the small ones yet) only have LCDs. I am suspecting I can't get a good LCD for that much so i am settiling on the old, er, whatever they are called monitors., I just don't know what to look for.

 

[Mulholland]

Have a buzz around this website based in Vancouver. You might find what you're looking for.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=1003&subminorcatid=70

 

[Maniacal]

Aye, I just ordered my computer from them Wednesday, I would prefer to get one localy so I don't have to pay shipping. I was wondering though what are things to look for, like, refresh rates or whatever they are called, etc. Also I do want to spend more than $250 MAX, preferably LESS.

 

[Comraddict]

shipping vs tax - comes to same.

 

[Maniacal]

shipping vs tax - comes to same.

 

[Maniacal]

Ok, re-phrasing my question.

I have gone back and double searched the last few pages and found threads I missed, however I am still confused about a couple of things and now I am having mind blanks as to what exactly I was asking so If I could just have info about the following (like, whats good for gaming).

1) Resolution
2) Response Time
3) I forget, there is other stuff for sure. I'm just so confused right now I am gonig away for a week and when I get back my comp should have arrived

 

[Maniacal]

Just out of curiosity, how is this monitor for gaming?

Acer AL1916AB 19" LCD Monitor


Price $269.00

The AL1916A Series is one of the best quality 19" LCDs available today, supporting TN panel technology with the benefits of excellent image performance especially for your entertainment and multimedia applications. Today's office users can now achieve maximized work efficiency by simultaneously viewing multiple applications with comfort on the large 19" screen, and, gamers or movie lovers can enjoy the quality of vibrant color and action packed details thanks to the rapid response rate.



Product Features

* 1280 x 1024 maximum resolution
* 300 cd/m2 brightness
* 700:1 contrast ratio
* 8 ms response time
* Slim and compact design frees up work space on your desk

 

[ew0054]

You might want to see if there are any business/schools having sellouts in your area. My college was having a sellout, and I picked up a couple of 19" Flat-CRT Dell Trinitrons for $5 each. They are five years old but still, at a price like that you can't lose. Thing is, these places will have to pay to dispose of them otherwise, so they pretty much will give them away. You can save yourself a lot of money this way!

 

[bhsup]

I tell you what, you won't be at CRT for picture quality yet with an LCD. If you don't mind the space, you really will get a lot more monitor with the CRT for your money.

I personally love Viewsonic monitors. Did a quick search for local retailers on Vancouver Island and came up with (no idea if they are even remotely near you...):

London Drugs Limited - Nanaimo
2-650 South Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo BC
V9R 5G2


Costco Wholesale
6700 Island Hwy N
NANAIMO BC
V9V 1K8
250 390-3231

 

[Maniacal]

@ew: The ones I am aware of I missed I'll keep my eyes open though.
@VRWC: Aye, thanks, I have the space. I live near Courtenay which is about 50 minutes to the north, we have a london Drugs there so maybe they might have it. I am passing through nanaimo tomorrow I won't be able to stop. I'll check the other computer stores around town on Wednesday.

 

[Maniacal]

Ok, almost nobody in my area sells CRTs anymore. And those that do don't have viewsonics. Yeesh, pushy pushy.

 

[ew0054]

What's all the hype about LCD? I actually prefer CRT. Many of the classrooms at my college have LCD monitors and I can't stand them. They are very difficult to look at for long periods of time, they strain my eyes, and they look all weird inverted colors if you don't view them dead-on.

 

[Maniacal]

I found an adapter so I got the monitor plugged in. Then I found a big problem so I lugged it all the way back to here.

EDIT: I decided on an LCD in the end, it was on sale, a 17 inch 1400:1 contrast. 8rms. Will do.