There is a Dell IN1930 18.5"W HD Monitor with LED (really suitable for notebook/laptop and certainly, doesn't mean it can't be paired with a desktop rig if on a tight budget) which would cost RM339 and do take the trouble to call up the marketing representative online and then ask for another 3% to 5% discount by just doing some uber bargain negotiation so be prepared to spend about 10 minutes or perhaps more, on the phone line.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 17 2011, 12:32 PM

Dell's UltraSharps are easy to recommend, but their cheaper stuff gets no love from me.

how about this ? http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/product...1676&redirect=1

although ppl here highly recommend dell but thats only valid for Dell's UltraSharp IPS line. other than that, you don't see much love for Dell's normal TN monitors.
I would recommend either LG or Samsung if u going for TN monitors since their produce their own panel and other company buy OEM from them

noted. thanks for the inputs

sorry to bump in here... but dont know where to post.. i wanted to use my LCD HDTV as my monitor via hdmi.. i though it's a plug and play thing but although i was able to actually use it as my monitor for my notebook, i find the picture color and contrast is a bit different from the one on display on my notebook screen..
any suggestions and comments on this.. can anyone show me the correct way so that i could have an exact match of picture quality on both of my monitors.. thanks!!!

To do that you should adjust your HDTV's screen color and contrast via its menu.

Wonder colorimeter works on those LCD TV, I haven heard/saw any on this, mostly on monitors.
Anyway, low-end IPS already become really affordable enough for everyone (remember those days 1200p TN cost a boom), which is why I still recommend low-end IPS to anyone looking for 1080p either for Movies or Casual FPS and normal gaming. Other than that, a 120Hz monitor much suitable for hardcore FPS gaming is definitely on the list for those who can afford.

His situation doesn't seem to require 100% accurate colors, so asking him to calibrate the HDTV by his eyes would be sufficient . He's also not asking for help to calibrate his TV to get the best colors but to get a similar match to his laptop's screen's setting so eye-based calibration would do.

+1, this response does answer Confession query and in addition, a matte widescreen LCD display would serve to be the better purchase so buy wisely so I hope (am not sure) that either one of those brands has it and can fit into your budget.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 17 2011, 05:43 PM

you mean the finish of the product ? matte rather than glossy ? may i know why ?

Matte actually produce much better viewing pleasure than glossy, glossy screen can reflect any ambient light and that's not good for dark environment movies and gaming in well lit room, you'll see your face right at the monitor just like mirror. And you'll notice there's always some light shines from sides (especially bottom side), that's side lit backlight and very obvious on dark screen, unfortunately most laptops come with glossy screen.

Glossy finish display screens are more susceptible to glare, reflecting light from windows and light bulbs which may possibly cause eye discomfort or strain quicker as compared to matte finish products while in a powered off state, fingerprints and smudges are more readily noticeable however there are certainly a few advantages to be had in using it as well.

...fast posted by the one and only wildwestgoh.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 17 2011, 06:01 PM

computer use 0-255 gradient while tv use 16-235 range
look around for that setting in your movie player software

can u xplain further? i dont really get it..

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The ultimate monitor arm of all time I personally need 3 of them. If there's enough interest, I could organize a bulk and have a bunch sent back by freight. If not, I'll have my friend bring 3 home for me end of the year. Dell Malaysia is selling them for RM900 each. Retail pricing in north america is about RM400 each.

This post has been edited by AlamakLor: Sep 18 2011, 01:01 PM

got my Dell IPS U2311H second hand unit today.

but how to calibrate this monitor? the color looks quite warm

Have you tried going through the preset modes? Standard has the best balance for me in my opinion. If you want to calibrate the monitor you can do so by using your eyes, but for accurate results you will want a colorimeter. You can access the calibration menu of the U2311H by pressing the first button on the right twice, and by selecting the Custom ( RGB ) option.

Good luck calibrating by eye

I want buy monitor.
I own a GTX 590. For now my budget is about RM 600-700 (firm)
What monitor should I get.

I saw U2312H (RM 649 at dell website) and another one from CEX LG IPS236V (RM 625)

Which one I should go? Or anyone got better option?