Cheap Monitor 22" - 27" (Budget ~$160-$250)

Ltravy92 on 17/01/2013 - 18:39

Hey guys looking for a cheap monitor in the 22 - 27" range.

Budget is around $160~ but willing to stretch to $250 if it's a 27" monitor.

Thanks.

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Comments

  • kwaker on 17/01/2013 - 18:57

    can you get a tv and use it as a monitor? aldi have one about that size at the moment not sure if it has the connection though

    • qazwsx on 17/01/2013 - 20:55

      need to make sure it can do 1:1 pixel mapping (or similar - from memory, also called full scan).
      the prob is to find out, its probably easiest to mess around with the menu in the shop.

      a lot of cheap brands won't do it.

      • kwaker on 18/01/2013 - 10:01

        thanks for the info qazwsx :)

  • budhus on 17/01/2013 - 19:07

    Aldi has got 24 inch full HD LED TV with DVD for $189. You can use HDMI Cable to use the TV as a monitor. Also there is a 23' samsung monitor going for $129 or so with jbhifi.

  • scrimshaw on 17/01/2013 - 19:29
    +2

    If you're willing to stretch to $250, there is a 27" Samsung that sells for exactly that @ OrangeIt.
    http://www.orangeit.com.au/buy/samsung-27-led-s27b550vs-2ms-…

    It's probably one of the cheapest 27" LED monitors you can buy.

    It is OK to use a TV as a monitor, but be aware that some cheap brands (like Dick Smith) that you buy do not have per-pixel mapping and might result in blurried or garbled text when connected to a PC. Be sure to check the TV's specification before you buy.

  • PenKnight on 17/01/2013 - 23:06

    There are a few cheap 27 inch from MSY.
    27” 5ms Acer V273HL for $229.
    27” 2ms AOC E2795VH for $239.

    The 27 Samsung looks like a good buy too.

  • Moots on 18/01/2013 - 11:51

    There is 1 left - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140904956623 $319.00 Series 9 Samsung 3D Monitor 27"

  • James101 on 20/01/2013 - 17:36
    -2

    Avoid anything over 24" as at this price the resolution on a 27" wont be any higher. My recommendation is a 23" with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080. Even a 21" is preferable to a 27" with the same pixel density (resolution). I'm using a HP W2371, $174 at Officeworks. Buy from retailers like Officeworks with a good open box return policy.

    • James101 on 21/01/2013 - 15:02
      +1

      What was I thinking I don't know why I said the pixel density is the same as resolution. Anyway, go for a smaller monitor as it will have a higher DPI (crisper image) than the same resolution on a larger monitor.

  • Shitforbrains on 22/01/2013 - 21:58

    The LG IPS234V is one to consider - 23 inch 1080p IPS display. I got mine from MSY a few months ago for about $170.

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