I have always heard G sync is the shit but any monitor with it adds about 100 dollars to the price tag just because of g sync. Which to me isn't really worth it but once again, I have never tried g sync
I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!
I always had good luck with Dell monitors. If you go for one of their ultrasharp ones (a bit more expensive) - your eyes will thank you. For example - the following is available for less than $300 and it has the 16:10 aspect ration which is a bit better than the normal 1080p 16:9 one. http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell...12m/apd/210-agss/monitors-monitor-accessories If you want to spend less you can, but even at this point, I suggest getting an IPS screen instead of a TN screen.
Samsung CF398 Series Curved 27-Inch FHD Monitor (C27F398) (Amazon.com) 27" is a nice large size for a monitor and having the gentle curve in the screen brings the corners in and makes the space feel more useful. This one is currently $80 off and something I would recommend to my parents who use their computers much in the same way you have described (reading and browsing). I would echo @andalusian 's comment that Dell is consistently highly rated for everyday monitors.
Should also say it's definitely worth testing your monitor with another device like a digital cable box or another computer first.
I bought a Dell 34" ultrawide about 6 months ago (I work from home part of the week doing GIS/mapping stuff). Its not quite a 4k monitor (3440x1440), but it's phenomenal for color reproduction and video and is fine with most games I've tried. The best part is that I don't need a dual-monitor setup anymore to do my work.
I've seen a lot of nice Asus monitors on Amazon for not that much that has that anti eye glare technology that is better for your eyes.
Has anyone used a curved monitor before? i'm curious to see what that would be like https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2RY4YW9173&cm_re=CFG70-_-24-022-485-_-Product
Talk about overlooking what is right in front of my nose, literally. I am a technical writer. I spend all day looking at a computer monitor. I have repetitive stress injuries and often hurt, but very rarely get headaches/eyestrain. So I ordered the same monitor I use at work. Dell P2210.
I own this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260239&cm_re=dell_34"-_-24-260-239-_-Product Best monitor I've ever owned. EDIT: To answer your question: "What it's like" I can't say what it would be like if it was flat, but you don't really notice the curvature when you sit and work at the thing. I'm guessing my eyes are about 2.5'-3' away while I'm working on it and it is very much like my old dual-monitor setup, but without the black bar running down the middle of your field of view. It's comfortable to use and yields a similar amount of screen real-estate as two 1080p 24" monitors. It's not cheap and if you need it primarily for gaming with high refresh rates, then look for a gaming monitor. If on the other hand you do any kind of work with images, graphics or mapping applications, and need the extra surface area and good color reproduction with good, deep blacks, I've been very happy with it.
I ended up getting the 1440p Dell g sync monitor. I've only played free to play games like Dirty Bomb as well as the Witcher 2 for just a second on it but they look amazing, can't wait for Battlefront 2. I can already tell I'll have to upgrade my card in a couple of years though.
Due to a recent drop in price and Memory Express agreeing to match and beat the price listed on Amazon I was able to pull the trigger on a Predator X34. I saw people complaining online about backlight bleed and dead/stuck pixels but I must've lucked out because my panel is perfect.
For what its worth, I picked this up a few months ago and have loved it. https://jet.com/product/detail/8ddd...&clickid=16f36b2d-1f46-495f-ac76-eb0bafc8c6b5
