i currently have a 19" widescreen samsung 940bw...i've always heard that samsung panels were really good, that they have a pretty long life...however, i'm being given the option of keeping this samsung, getting the 20" widescreen viewsonic VX2035WM for free, or the 22" widescreen viewsonic VX2235WM for $50...opinions on what's the better deal for me? this is equipment i get to keep, though it's being paid for by work...i'd rather end up with the "nicer" piece of hardware

samsung syncmaster 940BW - no cost:
19" widescreen
digital/analog
500:1 contrast
300cd/m2 brightness

viewsonic VX2035WM - no cost:
20" widescreen
digital/analog
800:1
300cd/m2

viewsonic VX2235WM - $50
22" widescreen
digital/analog
700:1
280cd/m2

2/11/2007 11:05:37 PM

Viewsonic makes quality equipment, though, I think they used to be better. What's the resolutions for these monitors?

Unless the 22" widescreen operates at a higher resolution, I'd get the 20" widescreen.

2/11/2007 11:33:53 PM

1680x1050 for both the 20" and the 22"

2/11/2007 11:38:49 PM

It was my impression last time i checked (which has been a while) that branding isnt mattering as much with the LCDs because alot of the panels are made by a few companies, and then resold to companies that finish the panels (viewsonic might make their own), your probably going to get a better warranty with a good company brand like viewsonic.

2/12/2007 1:11:17 AM

i can't vouch for the viewsonics, but i know you won't regret the samsung.

2/12/2007 4:39:02 AM

I've had this Viewsonic 18" LCD (VG800) for about 4 years now and it still works great. I'd say that I'd have no problem getting another one if this one ever dies, but so far it's been great. Back when I bought it, Viewsonic had the best brightness and contrast for the money. Also, Dell and Samsung LCD's are good too.

2/12/2007 7:47:28 AM

score another point for Viewsonic:

I've had my 17" LCD for 5 years now... only problem is 1 stuck pixel (it was like that out of the box)

[Edited on February 12, 2007 at 9:17 AM. Reason : df]

2/12/2007 9:17:02 AM

do most people agree that the 20" is the one i should go with? i don't ever really see a difference between contrast ratios and brightness (i'm sure there is one, but i can never really see it)

2/12/2007 10:50:02 AM

I would get the 20". There's no point in paying for a 22" that isn't any better. Plus, the 20" is better than the 19".

2/12/2007 11:38:59 AM

as per darkone's suggestion, i went with the 20"...in all honesty, because of how closely i sit to the screen, 22" probably would have been too much...i like the monitor, anyway

thanks, y'all

2/12/2007 5:06:11 PM

Viewsonic made good CRT's, never dealt with a LCD from them.

2/12/2007 5:24:26 PM

20" viewsonic. get it. They are good lcd's and have had a good rep for a long time now.

2/12/2007 5:51:16 PM