New Monitor?

I'm considering buying a new monitor for my computer, but I'm not overly sure what to get.

I'm looking at spenidng maybe 250 max, (I'm in Canada btw)

The monitor I have now is a 17 (I think), how much difference would a new 20 or bigger monitor make? would it be worth it?

Thanks

it depends how much time you spend on it. I personally bought a 19" acer from staples a few years ago for like 197 with taxes; and i cant see myself needing anything bigger

Look into Samsung monitors, they're awesome. I have a 20" now and I love it.

I'm considering buying a new monitor for my computer, but I'm not overly sure what to get.

I'm looking at spenidng maybe 250 max, (I'm in Canada btw)

The monitor I have now is a 17 (I think), how much difference would a new 20 or bigger monitor make? would it be worth it?

Thanks

Get a 22" or a 20", where are you from in Canada? Yes, it's worth it.

Canada Computers will be your best deal if you live in SW Ontario...

Check this one:

http://canadacomputers.com/main.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=012402&cid=MT.258

I'd recommend either the Samsung or LG's at that price range. I know Future Shop has this one for sale as well:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10089669&catid=25074&logon=&langid=EN

I own two of them and love them.

I think I prefer a regular 19 or 20 inch monitor to a 20 inch widescreen. I don't know if it is an optical illusion but the 20 inch widescreen lacks enough height that it bothers me. I have a 19 inch regular at work and a 24 inch wide at home, and I've gotten used to both; put me in front of a 20 inch widescreen, and it takes some time adjusting for some reason.

If you go widescreen, I'd suggest going for the 22 inch, they are $265 to 350, depending on the model. The jump from 20 to 22 is not bad, the price difference is greater for the extra 2 inches from 22 to 24.

The 22 inch widescreens are at a good price point right now.

I think I prefer a regular 19 or 20 inch monitor to a 20 inch widescreen. I don't know if it is an optical illusion but the 20 inch widescreen lacks enough height that it bothers me. I have a 19 inch regular at work and a 24 inch wide at home, and I've gotten used to both; put me in front of a 20 inch widescreen, and it takes some time adjusting for some reason.

If you go widescreen, I'd suggest going for the 22 inch, they are $265 to 350, depending on the model. The jump from 20 to 22 is not bad, the price difference is greater for the extra 2 inches from 22 to 24.

The 22 inch widescreens are at a good price point right now.

I found once you go widescreen, it's weird to go back (and forth). I use widescreen monitors at work, and my laptop is widescreen as well, whereas my monitors at home are 5:4 and 4:3 - I wouldn't mind a nice 22" widescreen myself, in addition to the added resolution bump.

I don't what to make of Westinghouse, but I like their specs on this 24":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824255001

Acer monitors get good ratings on newegg as well.

I have this LCD and I can't complain (it was around $280 when I got it like 3 years ago, and I've also had the power inverter die, but their warranty support is good), but I would probably get an LG, Samsung, or Acer next to replace my 17" CRT):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824168005