07-20-2010, 03:41 AM
deckeda wrote:
I don't know the differences in monitor panels.
Here is some good info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TFT_LCD
If you look at the majority of LCD monitors at the store and you slowly move to the side, you know how the pictures darkens quickly and the colors shift? That is a TN panel. Now you know how if you look at a flatscreen LCD TV (and your current monitor) you can move to the side and the colors don't shift and the screen stays bright? That is a MVA, PVA, or IPS (the best) LCD screen.
If you are going to always view the monitor from one angle and the color shift doesn't bother you, then buy the less expensive monitor you can get. Once I started using an MVA monitor, I can't go back to TN. My current monitor uses an S-IPS panel (the same panels Apple uses). If you are content with the TN panel, then save the money. But I'd recommend getting a 19", 21", or 23" tv. You will get a great picture and you have the tuner if you want it.