thinking of getting this monitor... good or bad choice?

positivenote

hi guys, as posted before i looking for a decent monitor. saw this
http://www.lidl.ie/IE/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20090730.p.22inch_Widescreen_LCD_Monitor

what are your opinions?

duffman85

While its cheap and might be ok for general use. If its for photography specifically you're buying it for I'd have a look at http://www.tftcentral.co.uk.

Especially the FAQ

From the specs on Lidls website, the monitor only has an analogue VGA not the more modern, digital and usually higher quality DVI connection. The viewing angles are 170 degrees horizontally and 160 vertically. This usually indicates that a cheaper technology is being used (called a TN panel see tftcentral for a good explanation) in the LCD Panel.

This means the colours displayed will not be very accurate. This will affect your photos. It may not be by much but may be just noticeable. While you don't have to splash out on the most colour accurate money can buy. A little research could get you a much better monitor for only a little more money.

On the other hand Lidl have a 28 day money back guarantee, so maybe buy it try it out and see if you're happy with it.

I hoped that helped more than confused.:D

positivenote

hi thanks for the info... i'll be swerving it by the looks of things.

if anyone has any recommendations for a decent monitor i the same ballpark price please feel free tio post..
thanks

trishw78

I'm trying to decide if this would be better in computer type forum???

Tallon

There are way nicer ones online, http://www.komplett.ie/k/kc.aspx?bn=10392

This ones on sale ATM
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=477043

Paulw

I got myself a pair of HP LP2065 monitors, from laptopsdirect. Great price and very good quality monitors. They're S-IPS monitors.

Tallon

Just got this in an email

http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=MME865P122

€109.35 Incl VAT