LCD monitor + multiple inputs?

Dark_Templer_102 · May 16th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Hey guys, after reviewing what i've got, it seems better if I get a LCD monitor with various inputs (composite, RGB, HDMI, etc.), but i'm not sure which one to get..

I've seen the Gateway's 24 inch. Its $480 with most of the stuff mentioned.

Then theres Dell's 24 inch, but its about $600ish

I'm sure i've missed a lot in between too...

It would be nice to get nice TV, but none of them have 1080p, or if they do they are like 800+.

I'm just searching, but it would be nice have something around 500ish.

prizrak · May 16th, 2008, 02:08 AM

Dell makes excellent monitors. You don't really need an HDMI input, you can get a DVI-to-HDMI adapter fairly cheap. See if it would cost any less.

EDIT: There you go, the first one seems like it would fit what you want
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...328&name=24%22

Dark_Templer_102 · May 16th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Haha ya thats the one i was looking at earlier today...

Another question though. How much more would it to watch cable onto it..? Im not sure what to buy to play HDTV on it.

Viper007Bond · May 16th, 2008, 03:59 AM

If you can find a Westinghouse 24" L2410NM, I'd highly recommend it. It's MVA (not a TF), it has HDMI with HDCP, VGA, composite, component, and S-Video. It's also assloads cheaper than the ones you listed (I got mine for $360 after a MIR).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824255001

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Originally Posted by Dark_Templer_102

Another question though. How much more would it to watch cable onto it..? Im not sure what to buy to play HDTV on it.

Quite a bit as you'd need a TV tuner and I don't know of any monitors (or HDTVs this small) with one. You can get external ones for like $100 though (been considering doing that myself for over-the-air HDTV).

Dark_Templer_102 · May 16th, 2008, 04:32 AM

Why is the item deactivated? Is there a newer model out?

Viper007Bond · May 16th, 2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Templer_102

Why is the item deactivated? Is there a newer model out?

Dunno. Maybe they just decided to stop stocking it.

Westinghouse doesn't list any newer models: http://www.westinghousedigital.com/c...t=LCD+Monitors

prizrak · May 17th, 2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Templer_102

Haha ya thats the one i was looking at earlier today...

Another question though. How much more would it to watch cable onto it..? Im not sure what to buy to play HDTV on it.

If you are connecting it to a PC you can get a cheap ass tv tuner. They have them for fairly decent money, including USB ones so don't have to bother opening up the case.

Here is a list of stuff for about 25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=%2410+-+%2425

AxlxA · May 17th, 2008, 09:28 AM

The westinghouse 24" is discontinued. They are now selling that 25.6" or whatever it is for alittle more.

As for which LCD... That NEC looks good but lacks the USB inputs that the Dell has.

I have teh Dell 2407wfp-hc and i got it for about $460 after tax/shipping. I got it on ebay for used but I got the seller's order #/customer # to initiate any warranty I need.

Viper007Bond · May 17th, 2008, 09:56 AM

USB inputs are highly over-rated IMO. My case has plugs on the front which I'd much rather use than have to plug stuff into my monitor.

Plus you can just buy a USB hub for like $10.

prizrak · May 17th, 2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

USB inputs are highly over-rated IMO. My case has plugs on the front which I'd much rather use than have to plug stuff into my monitor.

Plus you can just buy a USB hub for like $10.

I agree, in addition to it the monitor inputs usually don't have enough power to run anything more than a USB stick.

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Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,661 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	Haha ya thats the one i was looking at earlier today... Another question though. How much more would it to watch cable onto it..? Im not sure what to buy to play HDTV on it. __________________

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prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 03:14 AM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 25 Posts: 1,331 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 16	Dell makes excellent monitors. You don't really need an HDMI input, you can get a DVI-to-HDMI adapter fairly cheap. See if it would cost any less. EDIT: There you go, the first one seems like it would fit what you want http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...328&name=24%22

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AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: September 6th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,527 Rep Power: 16	The westinghouse 24" is discontinued. They are now selling that 25.6" or whatever it is for alittle more. As for which LCD... That NEC looks good but lacks the USB inputs that the Dell has. I have teh Dell 2407wfp-hc and i got it for about $460 after tax/shipping. I got it on ebay for used but I got the seller's order #/customer # to initiate any warranty I need.

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