I now have a shiny new BenQ G2220HD monitor. The resolution is 1920×1080, which means it can draw 1080p movies at their native resolution. I tried Big Buck Bunny on it, and it looks fabulous!
After a few minutes of use, a pixel on the right hand side went bright red, and stayed like that for a few minutes. Fortunately, pressing on it lightly made it go away. Here’s hoping it stays that way, as MSY Computers apparently tries to make it as hard as possible for you to return the device after seven days (regardless of legal requirements).
Perhaps the main reason for me getting the monitor is so I can pass my existing 17-inch HP L1740 on to Alec, who until now was stuck with a crappy Digital CRT monitor that only supports 1024×768 at 60hz, has become blurry with age, and the screen flickers off and on every few minutes.
Not only that, but multitasking will be made more awesome. At Campbelltown TAFE last year, I got to use the computers in the web design room, which were also widescreen monitors. I noticed I was far more productive being able to have a code editor and web browser on the screen at the same time, not overlapping, and at readable widths.
I have a similar model monitor, and yes the widescreen aspect makes it feel like you have dual monitors.
1920 x 1080 resolution is great.
Benq monitors are very good too, I have an old analog LCD that must be well over 5 years old and still going strong.