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1 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Samsung SyncMaster T260 - flat panel display - TFT - 25.5" Monitor
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$396.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from N/A, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a designer and work in cad & image/video editing applications.
  2. from woots, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars i am a graphic artist and all the colors look great and you get lots of color tweak flexibility with this lcd.
  3. from rambone, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: silly yuppies, i do professional graphic design and bought this.
  4. from mikewindspeed, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars pros: purchased t260 in lieu of t240 since, at the time, the price was pretty close with instant rebate and mail-in rebate.setup on my cad computer and i came home the next day and my boys had
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Positives: High Resolution, Fast Response, Excellent Clarity, Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
2 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Samsung 2333SW 23" Widescreen DVI LCD Monitor - Gloss Black (Simple Stand)
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$233.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from DCB, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: unless you are a professional photographer or graphic artist that will spend well over $1000.00 on a monitor just buy it you will not be sorry.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a graphic designer, so the monitor is one of my most important pieces of hardware, and the 2253lw definitely measured up.
  3. from N/A, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars i still gave it 5 eggs anyway, since this is not a major concern of mine, but if you are a graphic artist or anyone who needs uniform coloring on your screen, you might want to think about getting a
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Positives: High Resolution, Excellent Clarity, Nice Adjustability, Size: 23 inch
3 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Samsung Touch of Color T240HD 24 LCD HDTV - 1000:1, 1920 x 1200, 1080p, 5 ms, ATSC, HDMI, DVI, Rose/ Monitor
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$402.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from Erica, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars it's crisp and clear and the size of the 24" screen is amazing for everything from gaming to movie watching to graphic design.
  2. from ProgRocker, www.newegg.com
    4.0 Stars i would highly suggest this to anyone doing web design or photo work.
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Positives: High Resolution, Nice Adjustability, Good Clarity, Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
4 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Samsung SyncMaster 2433BW 24" wide format TFT Screen (5 ms) 5 ms, VGA, DVI (Black) Monitor
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$417.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from Jangles207, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars i do lots of graphic and web design when i need a lot of multiple windows open and this samsung is fantastic for all of it.
  2. from N/A, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: i use it for photo editing, graphic design and gaming.
  3. from procrasturbate, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars very good colors (not professional graphic design quality, but good for web surfing, programming, games), intuitive menu system, one-touch button to switch from dvi to vga inputs.
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Positives: High Resolution, Good Clarity, Easy To Set Up, Size: 24 inch
 
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If you work or dabble in graphic design, you should invest in a good monitor. High quality monitors are easier on the eyes and provide a more accurate representation of how your work will look in print or on the web. There are a couple of aspects to consider when investing in a monitor for graphic design: the size, the contrast ratio, and the quality of the picture, as determined by the resolution. Most monitors now are wide screen, but you can still get a traditional full screen if you prefer, usually in a smaller size. A 22 inchwide screen is a good size without being too big. A 28 inch screen might require more desk space, and you may not be able to comfortably view everything on the screen without stepping back.


For image quality and depth, consider contrast ratio, that is, the difference between the absolute lightest and darkest colors the monitor can display. Ratios range from 600:1 to 3000:1, with a median resolution of about 1000:1. The greater the difference, the more strikingly different the colors will appear on your monitor. Also, take a look at the resolution capability of the monitor. 1280 x 1024 is the best possible and will provide sharp images even for small desk top icons. Resolution is adjustable, so check picture quality at lower resolutions before you buy.



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