Looking for a Good 24" non-TF Gaming Monitor

[SharpHawk]

Hi all. I've recently decided to upgrade from my (relatively) small 4:3 Hyundai monitor to a widescreen one. I've decided to go with a ratio of 16:10, for a resolution of 1920X1200, as this seems like a much better use of space for PC purposes.

I'll lay out my requirements in a simple and hopefully easy-to-read list:
- Must have a resolution of 1920X1200 (no more, no less)
- Must be around 24"
- Must have a low Response Time/Input Lag (for gaming)
- Must have a 1:1 pixel mapping option (in order to play PS3/360 games without stretching or cropping)
- Must have good picture quality
- Must have a "decent" viewing angle (for group movie-watching/console gaming)

I'm looking to spend around $500.

Also, I've tried looking for good reviews of recent monitors, but it seems like most good sites (the ones actually worth reading) have stopped writing reviews since 2008. Any websites I should check out that provide good information about specific monitors?

Thanks for your help!

 

[jerb]

Dell 2408 Ultra Sharp FTW!!

 

[jaguarskx]

HP LP2475w uses a H-IPS panel and sell for about $550 at newegg.com

Wait for the next sale for the Dell 2490WFP (revision A02). It was on sale for $500 about 2 -3 weeks ago.

 

[SharpHawk]

Unfortunately I've heard a lot of complaints about the LP2475 and other wide gamut monitors regarding oversaturation.

I couldn't find the Dell 2490WFP you mentioned. I was able to find a Dell 2409, but that's 16:9

 

[jaguarskx]

Whoops!!!

I must have been drinking too little or too much. The point is I seem not to have drunk the right amount.



I meant to type Dell 2408WFP. The following is a review for the first version (revision A00)

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_2408wfp.htm



From what I've read the revision A02 has lower input lag than revision A01 (which has lower input lag than A00) and is currently on sale for under $500:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=320-6272&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=27530&lid=627063

 

[cjl]

Wow - that is a good price. I snapped up mine (A01 revision) for $520, and I thought I got a good deal. It's an excellent monitor - I would highly recommend it.