I got the Soyo 24" and like it. Having 1920x1200 gives me that extra little bit of screen real estate. I picked it up at OfficeMax for $400. Then I got home, went to clipfire.com and saw that the week earlier, they were selling it for $300, so I went back and asked for the difference credited to my card... and they did it! I also tried the Acer 24" but I liked the quality of the Soyo better for text, and as a trader, Hi-def graphics isn't what it's about, simple charts and easily readable text is what matters and the Soyo does a better job at it. Here is the Officemax link for it: http://www.officemax.com/omax/catalog/sku.jsp?skuId=21361009 Cash
The Dell 22" are hard to beat imo for the price at $239 or $275 for the ultrasharp w/adjustable stand. I know some people don't like Dell but I've never had any problems.
Could you give a few examples or post a link of a monitor that you are talking about... On the specs page, I dont see these different types you are talking about...how do you know what they are?
Check out these reviews http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/lcd-guide-f2007.html To understand the different between the monitor panels look at this http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_technologies.htm Personally, I have two Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP-HC, and they are S-PVA panels.
You will need to do the research to find out what kind of panels. I used to check forums and reviews on the monitors that I was interested in. Also, the type of panel depends on what you are using the monitor for.
thanks addias. i will be using these monitors for trading purposes only. i will check out those links...
Officemax currently have a sale for Soyo 8 bit PVA panel 24 inch LCD monitor for $299. I think it's called Topaz.
LaCie makes monitors for photographers, personally I'm looking at their stuff first next time I upgrade, seems more likely they would vet stuff for quality than Dell/typical schlockers... besides you can calibrate it for rendition and photoshop with it!!