[Help]Monitor Questions

[XcvcX]

I want to buy a monitor for my 360 which I will be buying. The monitor is going to be used for duel screening with my laptop and switching to the xbox when I want to play.

I was thinking of getting a 22 inch monitor but I don't know what specs are good for a monitor used to play xbox 360 games?

Am i supposed to be looking for something like Contrast: 8000:1?

I was thinking of getting this

Samsung SyncMaster 2253BW

Model
Brand SAMSUNG
Model 2253BW
Cabinet Color Black
Display
Screen Size 22"
Widescreen Yes. 5:4(4:3) Enable with Aspect Ratio Control
Recommended Resolution 1680 x 1050
Viewing Angle 170

 

[Enter Name]

Sounds good. Nice contrast radio. Make sure you plug in the HDMI or u want get 720p.

 

[Cruvenium]

You should get the 24".

 

[XcvcX]

Why? 24 is usually a couple hundred more. What good reasons lol?

 

[Enter Name]

22" has a resolution of about 1680x1050
and 24" about 1920x1200.

 

[buzzfizz]

Aye, the bigger the res, the better. Also, try buying a monitor that has a VGA input and buy the VGA cable. It actually looks HD.

 

[Alfons]

Aye, the bigger the res, the better. Also, try buying a monitor that has a VGA input and buy the VGA cable. It actually looks HD.

Stop talking bullshit, VGA is nowhere near HD quality.

 

[buzzfizz]

Oh, wait. Nevermind, I got my HDMI cable lulz.

 

[Enter Name]

HDMI or DVI. Both are digital and i think DVI is HD, not too sure. Well DVI works in 2560x1600 so yea must be, all HD really is, is higher res.

 

[linklink88]

HDMI and DVI doesn't matter really. And 24" are nowhere 22" when it comes to "bang for the buck". And sure full-HD but how often do you use it? And "only" 1680*1050 is pretty okey to.

And that Samsung got recommended in alot of reviews. I'd buy it!

 

[theRAGE]

I recommend the Samsung 2493HM if you can afford it. I plan on getting that or the 2693HM (26" model) once I get my next paycheque.

Built-in speakers and HDMI input.

 

[Ramuthra]

i've got a 42" samsung (1080p) it looks good and they're a realiable brand. only problem is you might get lines on your screen if you only ever put it on standby, way too solve this is unplug it for a couple of minutes and it will be fine.