choosing a monitor for console gaming

[Gadgie]

Hi

 

I was thinking about getting a monitor for my console gaming since I dont often get the chance to play on the family TV. Firstly can someone confirm that a monitor is a better option than a small HD tv as some people say that monitors give far better pictures with no ghosting etc while others say that console graphics can look really terrible on a monitor.

 

Assuming a monitor is the best option I have a budget of around £150.

 

I was looking at the following:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2750HM-27-inch-Full-Monitor/dp/B0081VNB6K/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418682206&sr=1-10&keywords=monitor

 

but am confused as there are also the following similar models:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2760HM-27-inch-Multimedia-Monitor/dp/B00AQBWNXA/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418681780&sr=1-2&keywords=monitor

 

 

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GL2760H-27-inch-Monitor-1920/dp/B00HZF2ME0/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418682206&sr=1-1&keywords=monitor

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2760HS-Multimedia-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00BPL0558/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418682206&sr=1-3&keywords=monitor

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-EW2740L--inch-1920-Monitor/dp/B00FQ8B118/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418682206&sr=1-4&keywords=monitor

 

I have never bought a monitor so am a bit out of my depth. I would appreciate any advice to help me decide on the best option. I will also be watching dvd's / bluerays but gaming will be the main use.

 

Many thanks

[KenB]

Hi

 

As you have probably gathered ... the guys here are not gamers and the lack of response to your question is

not because we are ignoring you..... it is because we ( I for one ) have no idea what to advise.

 

I do know that a monitor, generally, gives a better picture quality.

 

I had a quick search .....this is a short thread but quite informative - click here

From what I have read ..

Monitors ( generally ) have faster "lag" times.

The picture quality is better

They give off less heat

They use less power

They are limited in size.

 

I wouldn't know which one to advise you to get though.

[Gadgie]

no problem, thanks for taking the time to post a reply its much appreciated. I will probably stick with my original choice rather than confuse myself any further, just thought I would seek out some other opinions just in case I had made a bad choice.

 

cheers