EEVILMURRAY Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 I need a new monitor for uni. Main reasons are that this current monitor gets screen burn easily, but the main reason is that I want to play my Wii in my room when I'm at uni so I need one of those composite thingys. However I haven't a clue where to go/what to trust etc. Hence why this section is here for all you pr0 people to help show uneducated dicks like me the light. I'm thinking of spending about £150-200 or fuck, even less if possible. any recommendations gringos?
Sanchez Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 I just went through 5 sites for you. Currently the best value monitor is a 22" Widescreen, which you can grab for about 200 pounds. 20" widescreen isn't worth it because they're only 30-20 pounds less, might as well go for another 2 inches. 24" would be going into the 300 pound territory apart from this Acer which hits about 250 pounds but lacks DVI input. If you don't want to go widescreen (huge mistake) then let me know and I can dig up some more ideas. LG and Samsung make the best monitors, I'm going to go ahead and recommend this one: LG L226WTQ, it's slightly cheaper than the Samsung equivalent and has an awesome contrast ratio. The best price for this one is 190 from MicroDirect (decent site) http://microdirect.co.uk/(17293)22-LG-Monitor-L226WTQ-Widescreen-TFT-DVI.aspx
McPhee Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.asp?CatID=27&Category=Monitors&ThumbNails=Yes&FilterKeywords=&FilterMinPrice=&FilterMaxPrice=&FilterCategories=337&FilterManufacturers=80&OrderBy=1 Those 3 all have built in TV tuners too. Not sure how good they are though, not read much about them This has composite: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114797 Theres the Samsung 215TW too, composite, component, s-video, VGA and DVI. It's one of the highest rated monitors around, prices just over £200
Sanchez Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Oh yeah, i should have mentioned. If you're going to get one of the monitors I recommended you'd need a tv-tuner or component to vga converter. That's where mchpee's would be better.
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 7, 2007 Author Posted September 7, 2007 Oh yeah, i should have mentioned. If you're going to get one of the monitors I recommended you'd need a tv-tuner or component to vga converter. That's where mchpee's would be better. So if I got the first one you recommended, would I be able to play my Wii on it?
Choze Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 At 22" widescreen the best are Samsung and LG.
McPhee Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 So if I got the first one you recommended, would I be able to play my Wii on it? Not without a signal converter (i.e. hassle and more expense)
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 8, 2007 Author Posted September 8, 2007 To hell with additional hassle and expense. That Ebuyer one j00 linked [site's being a dick at the moment] would be best then, in a simple plug in and play sense?
Strider Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I've got http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/1093999/Hanns-G-HC194-19-TFT-Monitor/Product.html Really good monitor i think.
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 I've got http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/1093999/Hanns-G-HC194-19-TFT-Monitor/Product.html Really good monitor i think. Everyone? .
Eddage Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I've got http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/1093999/Hanns-G-HC194-19-TFT-Monitor/Product.html Really good monitor i think. I've got a Hanns G as well, but mine is this one, which is widescreen and has slightly better specs than the one Strider posted. Really good monitor me thinks.
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 So is VGA an input I'm looking for or composite to connect my Wii? Or are they the same. I don't want it if it won't lemme hook it up. Could someone just break it down for me in monkey terms, because all the spec shizzle is going right over my head. EDIT: http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 This would kinda negate the use for a specialised monitor no?
Eddage Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Ah right, sorry didn't read the first post. This doesn't have composite so you wouldn't be able to hook your Wii up to it, although I think I remember someone posting about the first VGA adaptor for the Wii, which may work. Sadly the forum search seems to be screwed (apparently no-one has ever written "vga" in any post, despite the fact it's used in the one above this) so I can't find it!
DCK Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 VGA would be much better than composite. There's a Wii VGA cable you can order from VDigi.com (all the way from China), but I dunno about the quality. I have one on order but it'll be two to three weeks before I can give you impressions.
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 VGA would be much better than composite. There's a Wii VGA cable you can order from VDigi.com (all the way from China), but I dunno about the quality. I have one on order but it'll be two to three weeks before I can give you impressions. That thing I linked above? I've been looking at it, but based on that diagram it looks like I would have to buy another cable to connect it to my speakers.
Cube Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I've got a Samsung 19" LCD TV/Monitor. The case isn't the best, but I never look at the case when I'm using it, anyway. 1440x900 resolution, and it has Composite, Scart, S-Video, Component, DVI and PC inputs. I've had a problem with a few problems appearing towards the left of the screen, but a press of the auto button solved that. Just avoid if you are thinking of getting a PS3 or Blu-Ray player.
DCK Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 That thing I linked above? I've been looking at it, but based on that diagram it looks like I would have to buy another cable to connect it to my speakers.What do you mean? The cable seperates two RCA cables for left and right sound, the same way the standard Wii composite cable works. You should be able to connect your speakers just fine. All you need is a converter plug which should cost you three pounds maximum.
Strider Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I've got a Samsung 19" LCD TV/Monitor. The case isn't the best, but I never look at the case when I'm using it, anyway. 1440x900 resolution, and it has Composite, Scart, S-Video, Component, DVI and PC inputs. I've had a problem with a few problems appearing towards the left of the screen, but a press of the auto button solved that. Just avoid if you are thinking of getting a PS3 or Blu-Ray player. Ooo yeh thats good too (Infact i'm using it now) It has most inputs on it, Component = Wii in 480p / xbox 360 / ps3 Composite = Wii / dvd players and what not DVI = PC VGA = PC / Xbox Tv input And Scart = Dvds, freeview box etc.
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 What do you mean? Just mean this here. Although this Samsung which has been linked seems most appealing. Unless it's cheaper elsewhere it seems a nice purchase.
McPhee Posted September 10, 2007 Posted September 10, 2007 If it was my money i'd go for one of these 3: http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3362511/LG-22LS4R-22-Widescreen-LCD-Monitor-With-TV-Tuner-And-HDMI/Product.html?dpr=4545 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=622466 or the Samsung 215TW (no good prices on this right now, most are around the £240 mark but i've seen it as low as £200). If i was going to buy today i'd order the 22" LG from Play.com A little on the pricey side but it beats the competition hands down it terms of range of features. If you can get a hold of a Wii VGA cable though then ignore all that and buy a regular monitor. Should save you a fair bit of cash
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 11, 2007 Author Posted September 11, 2007 I think I'm gonna go with this bad boy: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5291883.htm We have some satisfied customers here. I tried to find it in the actual catalogue, to save on time and delivery etc. but it's there for £229.99. Swindling gits.
McPhee Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Cheaper here: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=118990&_LOC=UK
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