Best LCD monitor for chess?

[notyetagm]

I am going to buy a new computer system soon, for analyzing chess, playing online, and solving puzzles.

What is the best LCD monitor for this task, in your opinion? I am looking for something around 24 inches,
like the HP zr24w or the Samsung Syncmaster BX2450. I would prefer something new, like the Samsung,
if it is substantially better.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm ... 01131.html
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/moni ... 4B5HVFH/ZA

Thanks

[Sean Evans]

I am going to buy a new computer system soon, for analyzing chess, playing online, and solving puzzles.

What is the best LCD monitor for this task, in your opinion? I am looking for something around 24 inches,
like the HP zr24w or the Samsung Syncmaster BX2450. I would prefer something new, like the Samsung,
if it is substantially better.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm ... 01131.html
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/moni ... 4B5HVFH/ZA

Thanks

Chess is typically played in two dimensions, so any monitor can be used with any video card. This being the case a larger monitor would be best as it is easier on the eyes. It is not the same as asking what monitor works best for gaming!

Cordially,

Sean

[Jeremy Bernstein]

Unless you are doing millisecond-rate blitzing, where the refresh rate might prove decisive.

[Gerold]

Unless you are doing millisecond-rate blitzing, where the refresh rate might prove decisive.

Samsung Syncmaster P2770H 27" LCD 2ms- 70000:1 contrast ratio.
I think it was 365 bucks at Pricegrabbers.

Looks good. But i have the hp and have no complaints with it.

Best,
Gerold.