Monitor Suggestions

[bob_mcbob]

I've been having terrible calibration problems with the screen in my Thinkpad.

In calibrated software, blues are purple, and everything is garish. Otherwise

everything looks muddy and washed out. I've pretty much given up on trying to

use it for anything other than making sure the photos are framed properly.

 

Anyhow, I would really like to get a nice midrange LCD that I can use for photo

editing. I don't particularly care about having a huge screen, so 20-22" would

be fine. Something that will calibrate well (S-IPS panel), preferably no more

than $500-600. I looked at Dells recently, but they seem to have switched over

to mostly using lousy panel to sell their LCDs at low price points. I live in

Canada, so it would be good if I could buy it here, but I'm open to any

suggestions.

[mitchfalk]

SAMSUNG 245T

[anthony_zipple]

The Samsung 245 and NEC LCD24WMCX are 24" monitors will meet your requirements. They are quite good for most needs.

[bob_mcbob]

The 245T has a PVA panel, and the LCD24WMCX has a TN panel, which I really want to avoid. I've been looking at the Dell 2408WFP, which is IPS, but I've read bad things about input lag.

 

To clarify, I am not looking for a large or fast LCD. I want something that will calibrate nicely with my Eye One and will only be used for photo editing. I was looking at some of the higher-end NEC LCDs, but I don't want to invest in a $1200+ LCD at the moment.

[pat_cashin]

I am in the process of making the decision between the Dell 2408, which I believe is a PVA panel. The other monitor which i hear is good is the DoubleSight DS-263 which is IPS.

 

http://www.doublesight.com/prod_ds263n.htm

 

The Dell has more connection features but I hear the DS calibrates really well and is better in terms of colour as it is IPS. The contrast is supposed to be higher on the Dell and the Dell is supposed to be sharper edge-to-edge.