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If you have a widescreen monitor why and what size? I am thinking about a 22" Samsung. Any recommendations?

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Good points from the thread so far — weighing options and noting how quickly people get used to widescreens. A few practical things to weigh that don't depend on brand or a single sale price.

First, pick the right resolution for the screen size and your use. For desktop work and crisp text, higher pixel density matters; a 22" at 1920x1080 lands around 100 PPI, which keeps text and UI elements sharp. For photo/video work, prefer IPS or VA panels for color and contrast; for fast gaming a low-latency TN or a high-refresh IPS is better. Read about resolutions and panel tech before you buy (Display resolution, Liquid-crystal display).

Second, check ergonomics and inputs. A stand with height and tilt, or a VESA mount, matters more than most shoppers expect. Make sure the monitor has a digital input (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort) that supports the panel's native resolution and refresh rate. On arrival, run a dead-pixel/backlight test, confirm true resolution at native scaling, and update GPU drivers if colors or scaling look off.

Quick checklist before ordering: decide primary use (productivity, photo/video, movies, gaming), pick panel type and resolution that match that use, confirm inputs/stand/VESA, and verify return policy and warranty. These steps avoid buyer's remorse and help match the feelings describes to the right hardware for how you work.

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I have a Acer 19" Widescreen and I love it to death. I didn't really care for it at first, but not it I'm spoiled on it. You won't look at other monitors the same way. Trust me. It's great for movies also. A 22'' is kind of expensive, but the 19" is just fine and affordable.

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Samsung has one for $379 and free shipping at Newegg. I think that is pretty good for a 22".

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