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Monitor Opinions Requested, Please

Oct 29, 2009 4:16AM PDT

Hello,

Will be getting a new PC, and going thru the "agony" of trying to decide what monitor to get.

Have narrowed it down to a 20" Samsung, and between these two monitors.
Hard to decide, as the local Best Buy, or anyone else, only had the 2033 model, which I liked very much. Couldn't see the other one I mention below.

The specs are similar, but different enough to ask for your opinions and help:

a. Samsung P2070 20"
$200
2 ms response time, which I guess is very good.
250 cd/sq m
and a very good contrast ratio of 50,000:1

Or, a Samsung 2033SW 20"
$170
and a 5 ms response time.
a bit brighter at 300 cd/sq m
poorer contrast ratio of 15,000:1

Will be using it mainly for text, and the internet of course.
Minimal game playing, but a fair amout of videos.

Any and all opinions would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

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