03-23-2010, 11:38 AM

I'm looking for another monitor for school that rotates 90 degrees which I could use in the vertical position for typing documents. I'm looking for one that is as cheap as possible. Can anyone recommend one?

03-23-2010, 12:41 PM

HP w2408h.

03-23-2010, 03:28 PM

Holy moly that's expensive. That definitively can't be the cheapest one out there.

03-23-2010, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by mknabster

Holy moly that's expensive. That definitively can't be the cheapest one out there.

I got mine for $200 over a year ago...so prices have most likely gotten lower since then. And you might b able to find a used w2408w on e-Bay or Craig's List.

You never really stated what size monitor you're looking for (in a rotating monitor)...and you never mentioned what your budget is.

If you think you're going to get a 90 degree rotating monitor for $50 bucks...forget about it!

- Nick

03-23-2010, 04:18 PM

$200 I can do, Amazon listed it for $425, which is why I said that. The largest monitor size I am looking for is 20in, I don't need larger than that. I know i won't be getting it for 50, but 150 would be nice if possible.

03-23-2010, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by mknabster

$200 I can do, Amazon listed it for $425, which is why I said that. The largest monitor size I am looking for is 20in, I don't need larger than that. I know i won't be getting it for 50, but 150 would be nice if possible.

The 24" monitor I suggested is what I'm familiar with. I think that HP is one of the few companies that make a rotating monitor. HP may or may not make a 20" or smaller monitor that rotates...so maybe doing some of your own research of HP monitors will uncover additional options.

This HP w2408h monitor comes in a "rebranded version" sold on e-Bay. All HP names/identifier's are removed...and it is sold as "rebranded" or "refurbished"...and should be selling for around $200 or less.

Good luck,

- Nick

03-25-2010, 09:11 PM

Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA. Fantastic 22 inch IPS display with the capability to rotate. They currently have a $120.00 instant rebate on their website which makes it very worthwile.

03-25-2010, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Tripped

Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA. Fantastic 22 inch IPS display with the capability to rotate. They currently have a $120.00 instant rebate on their website which makes it very worthwile.

This would seem like a pretty good deal...but at $309 minus the $120 rebate...it's still almost $190 bucks.

DELL UltraSharp 2209WA 22-inch Black Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor : Monitors | Dell

I also couldn't find the $120 instant rebate.

- Nick

03-25-2010, 10:27 PM

Heh, you guys are about 20 years too late really. I had a rotating monitor back in the early 90s!

03-26-2010, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by chas_m

Heh, you guys are about 20 years too late really. I had a rotating monitor back in the early 90s!

Not exactly. I'm very familiar with the rotating CRT monitors from Radius.

- Nick

03-26-2010, 02:07 AM

Ah ******, rebate was up just the other day, guess it's already done with. But honestly, I'm not really sure hoe little you're looking to spend on a moniter. This particular one has excellent picture quality for the price, evenwithout the rebate.

03-26-2010, 03:27 PM

Yea, it's mainly for use in my dorm room, since I don't want to bring my good monitor to school, even thought it is 2 years old now. Are there stands out there that could turn a normal monitor into a rotating one without hanging a VESA mount off a wall?