New monitors, new resolutions

You can grab it at Best Buy for about $1,699—they’re running the same price whether you're paying cash or using a card, though you should probably double-check their specific payment terms for whatever card you've got in your wallet:

I'm looking for a monitor that actually has a built-in TV tuner, speakers, and at least two HDMI ports.
Basically, I need it for office work, some 2D design stuff, and general multimedia—TV, movies, whatever.

Oh, and it needs decent viewing angles, plus it has to be VESA compatible so I can mount it on a wall.

Size-wise, I'm thinking somewhere between 23" and 27".

Anyone have any solid recommendations?

Man, this guy does everything—cooks the dinner, does the laundry, probably mows the lawn too. 😁

You can actually sort out that HDMI headache by picking up one of those HDMI switches: http://www.bestbuy.com/electronics/converters...

Maybe something like this? It’s got a TN panel, though—so just a heads-up, you won't have the best viewing angles: http://www.walmart.com/ip/lg-m2762dp-monitor/LG-0317

I haven't come across an IPS monitor with a built-in TV tuner, and honestly, an IPS HDTV is going to absolutely wreck your wallet—plus, they don't really make them in the small screen size you're looking for.

Morgan Moore37 said:It’s not your PC acting up; it’s the monitor itself. It has an internal chip with firmware that only a repair shop can flash. Every single component in a computer has its own controller and firmware chip—the firmware dictates how the thing actually works, and the controller handles the connection to the motherboard. That's why I'm telling you to take it to a pro; you aren't fixing this yourself.

Just go buy an LCD. They're all over Best Buy right now.

Where am I supposed to find these chips? I'm sticking with this one!

silverridge43 said:Where can I buy these chips? I'd rather just keep my current one!

You can't exactly pick up that chip at a local store. You’ll likely have to drop the monitor off at a repair shop so they can install it for you (assuming there's actually an issue with it 😢). Maybe try calling Customer Support: (555) 555-0199 to see if they even offer repairs for this model.
If you decide to take it in, I guess you should probably ask them to diagnose the fault first and give you a quote. If the cost ends up being around $267 $100, you might be better off just picking up a new 20 or 22-inch LCD monitor instead. 🙂

Can someone point me toward the best LCD monitor for $333? Thanks.

I’m rocking a 19" CRT running at 1024:768 and 85 HZ

Something like this:

Just stay away from HP—honestly—and since we're looking at the budget end of the spectrum here, you don't really have much of a selection to begin with.

What's the move for $33 this one's actually decent

http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/crt-monitor/...ft/370162/#rev

http://www.google.com/search?q=samsung...w=1024&bih=668

Hey everyone!

I need some advice on picking up a monitor that hits these specs:

1.) Size has to be 19'' or 20'', strictly 16:10 ratio
2.) Needs both D-Sub analog and DVI ports
3.) Budget is max $300

Basically, besides those requirements, I’ll just be using it for movies, browsing, some light AutoCAD work, and maybe playing a game here and there (nothing crazy, maybe just The Sims 3)... so, I don't really need any high-end Full HD crap or whatever... (kidding, Full HD isn't crap, just don't need it). Right now I'm stuck with a SyncMaster 730 BF that's basically dying—about 10% of the screen along the edges is just black dead pixels... so yeah, that's why I'm looking for a replacement... I mentioned the 20'' limit because I literally have zero desk space for anything bigger...

Can anyone actually find something for that kind of money that fits my list? Looking for specific answers please.

Thanks, peace out!

P.S. Do either of these two monitors make sense for what I'm trying to do:

One more thing:

Does anyone know if I can actually find a 20-inch LCD with a 16:10 aspect ratio in any US stores right now?

- From what I've seen, they usually have 19'' or 22'' monitors in that format, but 20''? Not really seeing them. 🤷

You could grab that Lenovo—honestly, 16:10 aspect ratio monitors are pretty rare these days, so your options are basically narrowed down by default anyway—and besides, finding a decent 20" screen at that price point is going to be a massive uphill battle.

Hey guys, what are your thoughts on this?

Is it a good deal for the price?

It’s strictly for gaming and movies. For anything else, I'm too broke...🙂

So, I finally picked up an IPS236V... but man, does anyone happen to know where I can track down some solid calibration settings?

What do you mean, what calibration settings? You’ve got the adjustment controls right there on the touch panel at the bottom of the screen.

It’s kind of like when you’re setting up a new TV, right? I was just sitting here wondering... what’s the sweet spot for the contrast setting on this thing?

I'm looking for some recommendations on a budget-friendly monitor. I need something with a 16:9 aspect ratio, roughly 19" to 20" in size—so I don't really need full HD resolution or anything fancy. My old Samsung 730 BF is basically on its deathbed at this point. The green LED just keeps blinking, and it takes a few minutes after my PC boots up before an image actually shows up on the screen. To top it off, the menu button won't even bring up the settings. I've checked the cables and they seem fine, so it's definitely the monitor itself giving up the ghost.

Well, it’s really up to you at this point:

Dell and Samsung both offer you a 3-year warranty.