500:1 contrast ratio for 20" lcd?

Newegg buyers give it good reviews. Your video card needs to be able to display the monitors native @ 1400x1050.
 
500:1 contrast ratio should be more than adequate for trading / charting apps. However, this monitor's max resolution is subpar for its size (which might explain the low, for BB, $230 sale price out the door). Generally, you want 1600 x 1200 in a 20" LCD - a large, noticeable step up from the 19" standard of 1280 x 1024 - rather than the "in-between" 1400 x 1050.

If, however, you know that you don't want / need 1600 x 1200, then a 19" would probably be a better option, for less.
 
Quote from lilboy716:

"... pay up for a samsung 204b...

Saw this at MicroCenter this past weekend for the same price as Newegg, $299 AR... a very good price for this monitor.
 
thanks alot for the info. i wasnt sure about resolution.i guess thats why its cheap(er) than others. i'll have to check the video card also.thanks:D
 
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