What's the best IPS monitor for ~$350?

[rcfant89]

The title pretty much says it all. I watch a ton of movies/tv shows on my computer and play BF3. I know IPS isn't the BEST for gaming but I care more about the picture quality than having a slightly higher amount of ghosting. I want something good for my eyes since I spend so much time looking at my current old monitor. Obviously though, I would want the least amount of lag/ghosting as possible though but it needs to be IPS for the wider viewing angles and better picture.

I've been looking at the Dell 2412M monitor: Dell Product site link


So what do you think? Do you have one of these monitors and can recommend it from experience? Or something better? Thanks.

 

[MagicPants]

I'd vote for the u2412m. It's really the only one at that price.

 

[rcfant89]

I wouldn't be averse to spending less though... That's pretty much just my maximum budget.

Nice system btw

 

[MagicPants]

Pretty much anything in that price range is going to be e-ips. You could get a little cheaper going 23" with a u2312hm, or an LG panel (they make a lot of 23" ips panels for some reason.)

Dell is a good brand, the only reason you might try something else is if you don't like their AR coating, or if you need HDMI (the e-ips Dells only have DVI).

 

[skaz]

I agree with MagicPants.

I have had my eye on the u2412m for awhile myself. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I game often and still wasn't positive that I should go with an IPS panel over a TN.

But I can't find anything else comparable. 24", 16:10 ratio (1920x1200), good response time for a IPS, LED back lit.

 

[rcfant89]

So no other good options?

 

[MagicPants]

There's the Hp zr24w. It's similar.

 

[rcfant89]

I bought the U2412M. I read a bunch of reviews and Tomshardware gave it a favorable review and said "tom's hardware approved" which is good enough for me. I hope it doesn't disappoint...