I use my computer for my work as a Music Copyist, so needed a monitor that was within budget (approx. £150), could give me the clarity on screen that I required, look good and take up far less room than my old, fat monitor.
After shopping around both shops and the internet, I came across a review for Hanns-G computer products. The review told me that whilst Hanns-G made top-spec equipment, they sold for a much lower price than their main competitors due to them being a new company who were new to the competition, and therefore wanted to create their own foothold.
Hanns-G it is then! That's what I decided, as it certainly narrowed down my search (so many monitors!!).
As well as an excellent screen display, looks were important to me in my new monitor - as it's something that I will be keeping (hopefully) for years, until I need to upgrade.
So, I was looking specifically for a Hanns-G monitor, that looked good, and was in my price range when I found the Hanns-G HU196D. "That looks a bit smart" I thought, so I shopped around on t'internet and found a great price for that exact model - £120 including delivery on eBay (I believe they can be found a bit cheaper now).
I have the silver and black model, but it can also be purchased in sleek all-black. The design is simple and un-fussy, with slightly rounded edges that give it a sleek feel.
You can view all the spec's here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/HannsG-Monitor-Speakers-1280x1024-Resolution/dp/tech-data/B000FTFZRY/ref=de_a_smtd/203-2427160-0882353
I'm not much of a techy, but as long as it works well and looks good I'm happy!
I'm very pleased with this monitor, it gives an excellent quality picture, and is great for my music work. The speakers are a bit pants, but due to the nature of my work, I use high quality seperate speakers with my computer.
The angle of the monitor is also adjustable, you can tilt it to the angle that suits, but it has no height adjustment option. It sits very nicely on my desk, and takes up hardly any room which was another important factor for me - space-saving.
In all it has an excellent price, great looks, brill screen quality and doesn't take up too much room (a nice change from the old-style monsters!). Possibly not great for super-techies though, lol.
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