Monitor Recommendation

jcgriff2 · Apr 13, 2012

Two monitors on sale & in stock in sales tax-free Delaware.

Both are same price = $139.99

I was advised to buy LED, not LCD.

Hannspree SL231DPB 23" - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1159430&sku=H94-2306

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ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7199458&sku=V18-2249

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ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor - 1080p, 1920x1080, 16:9, 10000000:1 Dynamic, 1000:1 Native, 5ms, DVI-D, VGA, Black Item#: V18-2249 | Model#: VA2248m-LED

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[/h]ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor
The new ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor features a LED backlit 22" (21.5" Visible) thin bezel display with integrated speakers. The ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor is environmentally friendly, mercury-free, and offers a full HD 1920x1080 resolution. This beautiful display has a 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, DVI and VGA inputs, 5ms response time, and a VESA mountable glossy finish design. The ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor features an automatic aspect ratio adjustment, which senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead, it will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars. With a 3-year warranty, Energy Star 5.0 certification, the industry's best pixel performance policy, and energy saving Eco mode, the ViewSonic VA2248m-LED 22" Class Widescreen LED Monitor is a great long-term investment.
What It Is and Why You Need It:

22" (21.5" Visible) widescreen LED backlit monitor; great value for small office, home office applications, corporations, government and education
Up to 50% power savings over a traditional CCFL 22" monitor
1080p Full HD resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio for perfect image reproduction
Connectivity options with DVI with HDCP and VGA inputs
Multimedia enriched with integrated stereo speakers
100mm x 100mm VESA compliant for wall mount or monitor stands
Highest grade panel with the best pixel performance policy in the industry

[h=3]Specifications[/h]

[h=5]Display Properties[/h]
LED Backlight	Yes
Display Type	Widescreen LED
Screen Size	22"
Widescreen	Yes
Diagonal Size	21.5"
Display Area	18.8" x 10.6"
Display Colors	16.7 million
Display Format	16:9 Widescreen
Backlighting	LED
Touch Screen	No
[h=5]Scanning/Frequency[/h]
Vertical Refresh Rate	50 - 75 Hz
Horizontal Frequency	24 - 82kHz
[h=5]Video[/h]
Interface Type	DVI
	VGA
Input Video Signal	DVI-D
	D-Sub 15-Pin (VGA)
[h=5]Resolution and Preset Modes[/h]
Maximum Resolution	1920 x 1080
[h=5]Condition[/h]
Condition	New
[h=5]Features[/h]
Features	Tilt
	Built-in Speakers
[h=5]Audio[/h]
Speakers	2 x 2 Watt Speakers
Audio Input	Stereo Mini Jack
[h=5]Optical Characteristics[/h]
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	10000000 :1
Brightness	250 cd/m²
Response Time	5 ms
Horizontal Viewing Angle	170 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle	160 degrees
[h=5]Physical Specifications[/h]
Cabinet Color	Black
VESA Mounting Compliant	100x100mm
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD)	20.8" x 13.7" x 1.5"
Dimensions With Stand	20.8" x 15.8" x 9.0"
Unit Weight	7.6 lbs.
Power Consumption	26W

Which monitor is the better choice? No high-end gaming or graphics; normal daily use - forums, kids school work, etc...

It will be connected to a laptop.

Thanks. . .

John

GZ · Apr 13, 2012

The only real spec difference between the two is the contrast ratio... The Viewsonic has a better contrast ratio than the HannSpree... The difference is negligible though.

Either one seems to be a good choice, although I would probably go with the ViewSonic because I have experience with the ViewSonic brand...

Spec wise, they are nearly identical.

Corrine · Apr 13, 2012

Dated, but we used ViewSonic CRT's at work and they were very reliable.

Wrench97 · Apr 13, 2012

I hate that store, I work 2 miles down the street and avoid it unless necessary.
Watch out for the small print on rebates the advertised price is less rebate make sure the dates on the rebate is still good :)

If you go have set them up side by side and see which on looks the best to you, they both should have Samsung LCD panels in them.

GZ · Apr 13, 2012

I was thinking of grabbing one of these when I am down in Philly this weekend...

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0373774

Don't know much about AOC (except what is on their website) but I have seen one of them in action and it seemed pretty nice... Figured I'd check it out anyhow.

satrow · Apr 13, 2012

Buy and Amazon (according to InvisibleHand) both have that Viewsonic listed for $129 and free P&P; no links sorry, my browser settings don't like the IH iFrame URL's.

Andy.

Wrench97 · Apr 13, 2012

At one time AOC was related to Acer Open which was related to Acer. AOpen was spun off not sure where AOC ended up.

jcgriff2 · Apr 13, 2012

I think I'll hold off. The Sales Tax is not that big of a deal.

Britton30 · Apr 29, 2012

I have no recommendation for LCD vs LED other than seeing both side-by-side as was said. However I would recommend Amazon if they have one to your liking. Up untill two weeks ago I never would have wrote that, but they have a very lenient return policy and I have gotten 2 FULL refunds and they paid return shiiping as well. Can't beat that.

jcgriff2 · May 1, 2012

Good point.

No new monitor yet... just got an electric bill for >$800. No natural gas here, unfortunately!

GZ · May 1, 2012

You need to run two monitors anyhow, jc... one 52" 1080p for doing BSOD debugging and one 32" 1080 for forum surfing!

jcgriff2 · May 2, 2012

You're right... maybe someday after the kids finish college.

1 in now
1 starts next year
1 starts in 2017
1 starts in 2020

GZ · May 2, 2012

By the time you get one, they will have 3D HUDs! :lol:

jcgriff2 · May 4, 2012

Will I need to wear those glasses? :lol:

GZ · May 4, 2012

jcgriff2 said:
Will I need to wear those glasses? :lol:

:rofl12::lolg:

one_unique_guy · May 30, 2012

gavinzach said:
By the time you get one, they will have 3D HUDs! :lol:

JC by the time you get them we will probably have a plug in our bodies for all this computer gamming and networking stuff. You will probably not need glasses at all!!!!!:hysterical:
Might need a real comfy chair though.:rofl12:

jcgriff2 · May 30, 2012

A comfy chair + not having IE @ 800% sounds good! :lolg:

usasma · May 31, 2012

Sit 12" to 18" from a 32" TV monitor - everything is visible at 800x600!

GZ · May 31, 2012

Does this look about right, John?

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