Buying A New Monitor

[grog1961]

I going to buy a new computer and the one I like the most after researching it is the
HP Pavilion p7-1225 Desktop which is at Office Depot for $599.99.
They recommended I purchase the Samsung® S23A300B 23" LED-Backlit Monitor, Black.
Its on sale for $179.99. I like this monitor and was wondering if anyone have any good or bad
things to say about. Also, if you know of a much better monitor to purchase you can give me some info.
I don't to spend anymore money then what the cost of the Samsung monitor listed above is and I don't want it any larger than 23"
Below I have listed the computer specs for the computer I'm purchasing so if you have any other monitor
choices make sure it will work fine with this computer. Thanks!!!!
Item #    766219
Manufacturer #    QW839AA#ABA 
processor brand    AMD
processor model    A8 Quad-Core
memory    8 GB
hard drive capacity    1000 GB
optical drive    DVD±RW/DVD-RAM/DVD±R Double Layer
operating system    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
processor speed    2.5 GHz
frontside bus speed    4.0 GT/s
memory speed    PC3-10600
memory type    DDR3 SDRAM
maximum memory capacity    8 GB
wireless connectivity    802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth
network connectivity    10/100/1000 Ethernet
modem    no modem
ports    6 USB 2.0; 1 Ethernet; 1 DVI-D; 1 VGA 15-pin D-sub
memory card reader    yes
video graphics    AMD Radeon HD 6550D integrated graphics with up to 4089MB shared memory
audio hardware    integrated audio, 6 speaker configurable
peripherals included    USB keyboard; optical mouse
warranty length    1-year limited
model name    Pavilion p7-1225
brand name    HP
manufacturer    Hewlett-Packard
postconsumer recycled content    0 %
total recycled content    0 %

[soybean]

I have a generally positive impression of Samsung products but can't comment on a specific monitor since I haven't researched it. 

if you know of a much better monitor to purchase you can give me some info.
I don't to spend anymore money then what the cost of the Samsung monitor listed above is and I don't want it any larger than 23"

Can you be more specific about the size and resolution you want and perhaps the acceptable range of sizes and resolutions?  If you're in the U.S., I suggest visiting newegg.com and reading buyer reviews on various models of monitors.  I'd be open to various brands such as ASUS, Acer, Samsung, and others.

Do you want a monitor with both DVI and VGA connections?  If not, then which type do you need?  Do you want a monitor with built-in speakers?  Any other specific technical requirements?

[grog1961]

Thanks for the reply!!!!
Well, the model I stated has the below specs:
Item #    684778
Manufacturer #    S23A300B 
diagonal screen size    23 inches
viewable image size    23 inches
HD compatible    yes
signal input type    DVI-D (digital) with HDCP; VGA 15-pin D-sub
model name    S23A300B
screen type    TFT active matrix LCD
typical response time    5 ms
maximum resolution    1920 x 1080
native resolution    1920 x 1080
pixel pitch    0.265 mm
monitor brightness    250 cd/m2
aspect ratio    16:9
contrast ratio    1000:1 (static)
horizontal viewable angle    170 degrees
antiglare    no
integrated speakers    no
dimensions    15.94" x 21.54" x 7.76"
warranty length    1-year limited
brand name    Samsung
manufacturer    Samsung
postconsumer recycled content    0 %
total recycled content    0 %
Ecolabel    Energy Star; EPEAT Gold
monitor color    black
wall mountable    no
Any monitor that meets the above specs (there abouts) would work if you know of one.
I did see a review about this monitor somewhere that a user could not get the color purple to
show up as purple. It was showing up as blue.
Also, what type is the better one to get? One that is LED or LCD?

[soybean]

Also, what type is the better one to get? One that is LED or LCD?

I'll defer to other forum members on that question.  It's not an area I've researched.  You can read newegg.com reviews on the Samsung monitor at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001487&Tpk=Samsung%u00ae%20S23A300B

Here's another monitor that selling at a very attractive promotional price now: Acer G245HQABD 23.6" LCD Monitor Black

[grog1961]

Thanks for the links.
I don't really like the problems that is says with the Sansung.
Don't care much for the remarks they say about the ACER either.

[soybean]

Well, the Acer has 77% 5 eggs and 9% 4 eggs on the reviews, significantly better than the Samsung.  I think I'd have no qualms about buying that Acer.  Newegg.com is generally good about allowing returns if you have a problem within the allowable return period.

[grog1961]

Thanks for your reply again!

[grog1961]

HP recommended the following monitor: HP 2311x 23" LED Monitor
I like the reviews for this one so I will get it.

[soybean]

HP recommended the following monitor: HP 2311x 23" LED Monitor
I like the reviews for this one so I will get it.

I haven't read reviews on it but, as long you feel comfortable with that choice, then that's fine.  But, you realize that HP is obviously going to recommend an HP monitor, don't you?

[truenorth]

In the event that the money for a monitor has not left your possession as you requested information on lcd/ led comparisons here is a fine article that will help you to decide on what suits you best.
http://www.highdisplay.com/led-versus-lcd-monitors/
truenorth

[grog1961]

Thanks for the replies!!!!
I asked HP  about the monitor directly because they would be sure to tell me what monitor would work
great with the computer I'm purchasing.
Also, thanks for the LED/LCD link. It was very helpful!