Is this a good screen?

[wenqi]

hi guys, IDK if this is in the wrong section, so bear with me if it is, i am currently looking at a monitor for my computer, this is what i am looking at: W2343T-PF 23' LG @ http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=4000 IDK what to look for in a screen so please tell me if this isn't a good choice

Thanks in advance

 

[mosox]

Should be fine, it's a bit old. Here's two more, newer

http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7326

http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7974

 

[wenqi]

is there a difference in LCD and LED?

 

[henydiah]

Normal LCDs have a CCFL backlight to light up the screen. An LED monitor uses LEDs instead. LEDs are more energy efficient and last longer than a traditional CCFL-backlit LCD panel.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_LED_and_LCD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_display
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backlight

 

[wenqi]

okay, so then if i can, it is better to go LED?

 

[HEXiT]

im with heny. i do prefer the led backlight monitors after using 1 for a while. the black seems better with genraly better contrast.

 

[henydiah]

Follow advise from @Hexit for now led better than lcd

 

[wenqi]

anything else i need to think about? right now i am going for this one @ http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7326 as recommended by mosox, anything else i should take into account?

 

[henydiah]

Yep it's depend your budget, I like monitor 3:4 square than widescreen 16:9 , just suggest find best warranty and price

 

[wenqi]

wait, so this screen is 16:9 right? and is it HD? (sorry about these silly questions, i really have no idea)

 

[mosox]

Both are 16/9, the pic is distorted.

 

[wenqi]

okay, i have been doing a bit of research on my behalf, i thought 4:3 was old tech and the world was moving onto 16:9 and 16:10. i take it from the res it is HD? (1920x1080)