Suggest a good 19 inch lcd monitor for my XBOX 360 :)

[soumya]

I recently purchased the XBOX 360 and was disappointed with it's performance on a normal 21 inch TV. So I purchased the VGA cable and hooked it up with my old 15 inch crt monitor and the difference was huge. So right now I am planning to buy a 19 inch lcd for my 360. Can you guys recommend some models? I have shortlisted the Viewsonic VA1912WB as the VG1930WM is not availaible? My budget is sub 10,000 and I am not interested in DELL as I would like to buy from a shop

 

[entrana]

dont get viewsonic it has millions of bad reviews i dont need to tell u that. i can suggest u aoc or samsung.

 

[keith_j_snyder2]

Does your X-360 has HDMI port?
If yes then get an LCD which has DVI/HDMI port on it.

 

[nish_higher]

viewsonic aint that good.dell is grreat but since its not a choice you are left samsung.i think current 19" widescreen model below 10k is 1920NW (not sure if there's any other too)
it does not have DVI or HDMI.

 

[soumya]

Does your X-360 has HDMI port?
If yes then get an LCD which has DVI/HDMI port on it.

it would cost more than 10,000

is viewsonic really that bad? what about the lg L194WT or the acer AL1916WABD? any models from samsung except the 920nw?

 

[mayanksharma]

Yup, LG194WT would be a nice pick! Good contrast ratio and viewing angle. 170 degrees would have been much better! Response time is very typical, i.e. 5ms! Viewsonic on other hand are good with fast response times! Though, LG has rather low price tags.

 

[john_the_ultimate]

You can get yourself samsung 19" lcd tv LA19R71B *www.samsung.com/me/products/tv/lcdtv/la19r71b.asp
Don't know its price but for your xbox360 this would be great and you can use it as monitor and as well as tv. But surely it would be above 10k.
BTW, don't go for viewsonic. Try samsung, benq,aoc,lg or just get dell.

 

[soumya]

i thought viewsonic was really good, quite surprised by looking at the reactions here!

 

[sashijoseph]

Dunno about gaming but for movies the Viewsonic 1912wb is way better than Samsung 920Nw or LG194wT.The Samsung one really sucks.It's the VX series from Viewsonic which really brought it great disrepute with plenty of rtc woes.Service-wise though LG or Samsung would score over Viewsonic.

 

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

i thought viewsonic was really good, quite surprised by looking at the reactions here!

I'm using a Samsung LCD Monitor and am quite satisfied with it's performance .

BTW , which games hv you bought ? Gears of War is now Rs 999 i'm gonna get it as soon as boards end .

 

[keith_j_snyder2]

I like SAMSUNG 931BW. Has 2000:1 Contrast ratio and gorgeous looks!
Donno the price but it 'll be in my next buying list.

 

[soumya]

What about samsung 906bw and 941bw?

 

[nish_higher]

^ in that case 906bw has 2ms response time and it will be a little costly.if its out of budget , get 941bw

 

[keith_j_snyder2]

Dude thats what we are asking!
Whats the price?

 

[soumya]

I am getting the Samsung 906BW as it has amazing specs! It is retailing around 9800 in Kolkata and you have to add 4% VAT! So is it a good deal?

Display

Screen Size -19"
Widescreen -Yes
Recommended Resolution -1440 x 900
Viewing Angle- 160°(H) / 160°(V)
Pixel Pitch -0.285mm
Display Colors -16.7 Million
Brightness -300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio -2000:1 DC
Response Time - 2 ms (GTG)
Panel a-si -TFT/TN
Display Type -WXGA+

Connectivity

Input Video Compatibility -Analog RGB, Digital
Connectors -D-Sub, DVI-D
D-Sub -1
DVI - 1
HDMI - No


MagicTune with asset management,
MagicSpeed, MagicColor,
MagicBright 3
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Soumya.............906BW is a good deal, so take it but I have read that the package doesn't include the DVI cable. If so then you'll have invest another 300-400 rupees for a good quality DVI cable. Do check with your vendor if the cable is included or not.

 

[soumya]

yeah...i will check that out and let you guys know

 

[nil1982]

I am getting the Samsung 906BW as it has amazing specs! It is retailing around 9800 in Kolkata and you have to add 4% VAT! So is it a good deal?

Display

Screen Size -19"
Widescreen -Yes
Recommended Resolution -1440 x 900
Viewing Angle- 160°(H) / 160°(V)
Pixel Pitch -0.285mm
Display Colors -16.7 Million
Brightness -300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio -2000:1 DC
Response Time - 2 ms (GTG)
Panel a-si -TFT/TN
Display Type -WXGA+

Connectivity

Input Video Compatibility -Analog RGB, Digital
Connectors -D-Sub, DVI-D
D-Sub -1
DVI - 1
HDMI - No


MagicTune with asset management,
MagicSpeed, MagicColor,
MagicBright 3
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista

In which shop did you find it? I tried today and could not.

 

[keith_j_snyder2]

Wohoo! Just do it man!
Please give a review too!

 

[acewin]

I dont know about which is the best, but can have some review links added to this, though I personally liked specs for Viewsonic 1940w.

Her is about.com referral for good 19 inch LCDs
*compreviews.about.com/od/monitors/tp/19inchLCD.--BT.htm