Recommend me a sub £175 19 or 20" TFT

Flibster · 25-11-2008, 13:32

I hate TFT's so I would never buy one myself and as such have no idea about them.

But the other half mum wants one to replace her 14" CRT fishbowl and has asked me for help. Stupid thing I know but what the hell...

She doesn't game or do anything too intensive with her machine - just surfs and types really with occasional photography going on.

Any recommendations? *and why so I can try to explain it to her.....*

Ta

Simon/~Flibster

Mark · 25-11-2008, 13:40

Pretty much anything in that price range will be generic, probably all made in the same factory. Unless you get lucky in the sales of course.

Go for a well-known brand if you can find one in a sale at that price. If not, just look for the features you want and try to get an in-store demo.

I got an Acoustic Solutions LCD from Argos. The EPG and related OSD is a pile of **** compared to what I'm used to, but the picture and sound are OK, so I'd rate it adequate. Humax sets have a better EPG and still do OK on the rest, but you might struggle to get one for that price.

Sorry I can't be more specific than that.

Flibster · 25-11-2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by Mark

Pretty much anything in that price range will be generic, probably all made in the same factory. Unless you get lucky in the sales of course.

Go for a well-known brand if you can find one in a sale at that price. If not, just look for the features you want and try to get an in-store demo.

I got an Acoustic Solutions LCD from Argos. The EPG and related OSD is a pile of **** compared to what I'm used to, but the picture and sound are OK, so I'd rate it adequate. Humax sets have a better EPG and still do OK on the rest, but you might struggle to get one for that price.

Sorry I can't be more specific than that.

Ummmm... Aren't they all TV's? This is for a PC....

Mark · 25-11-2008, 15:08

Oops. That went in one side and out the other. Sorry.

Dell 2009WFP then. While I don't have experience with that exact model, if they're anything like as good as their predecessors then you really can't go wrong. Seen them as low as £150. Cheaper end of the Samsung range is in budget too.

NokkonWud · 25-11-2008, 16:13

If you're not bothered about brand...

Dabs Value 22" Wide 5ms DVI LCD TFT - £94 inc. VAT

22" Arianet Widescreen LCD Monitor With DVI - Piano Black - £94 inc. VAT

Or a brand:

Acer P223WD 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor / Black - £130 inc. Delivery

LeperousDust · 25-11-2008, 16:16

Haly has a 19" TFT that i've just realised i completely forgot to get in touch with her over it too. She's got a slightly smaller one and wants to get rid of both, my mum needs a generic TFT so i'll get the smaller one and you go the 19" sorted. I don't think its anything special but thats not what youre after, youre after one that just works really? Get in touch with her, like im about to do so too :P

Haly · 25-11-2008, 19:20

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(16158)...D-monitor.aspx is the one I've got that I'm getting rid of

No idea if it's what you're after but if you're interested, let me know

25-11-2008, 13:32	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Recommend me a sub £175 19 or 20" TFT I hate TFT's so I would never buy one myself and as such have no idea about them. But the other half mum wants one to replace her 14" CRT fishbowl and has asked me for help. Stupid thing I know but what the hell... She doesn't game or do anything too intensive with her machine - just surfs and types really with occasional photography going on. Any recommendations? and why so I can try to explain it to her..... Ta Simon/~Flibster __________________

25-11-2008, 13:40	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Pretty much anything in that price range will be generic, probably all made in the same factory. Unless you get lucky in the sales of course. Go for a well-known brand if you can find one in a sale at that price. If not, just look for the features you want and try to get an in-store demo. I got an Acoustic Solutions LCD from Argos. The EPG and related OSD is a pile of **** compared to what I'm used to, but the picture and sound are OK, so I'd rate it adequate. Humax sets have a better EPG and still do OK on the rest, but you might struggle to get one for that price. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Last edited by Mark; 25-11-2008 at 13:44.

25-11-2008, 16:13	#5
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	If you're not bothered about brand... Dabs Value 22" Wide 5ms DVI LCD TFT - £94 inc. VAT 22" Arianet Widescreen LCD Monitor With DVI - Piano Black - £94 inc. VAT Or a brand: Acer P223WD 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor / Black - £130 inc. Delivery __________________

25-11-2008, 16:16	#6
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Haly has a 19" TFT that i've just realised i completely forgot to get in touch with her over it too. She's got a slightly smaller one and wants to get rid of both, my mum needs a generic TFT so i'll get the smaller one and you go the 19" sorted. I don't think its anything special but thats not what youre after, youre after one that just works really? Get in touch with her, like im about to do so too :P __________________

25-11-2008, 19:20	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(16158)...D-monitor.aspx is the one I've got that I'm getting rid of No idea if it's what you're after but if you're interested, let me know __________________ Halycopter

25-11-2008, 15:08	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Oops. That went in one side and out the other. Sorry. Dell 2009WFP then. While I don't have experience with that exact model, if they're anything like as good as their predecessors then you really can't go wrong. Seen them as low as £150. Cheaper end of the Samsung range is in budget too.