What is the best, inexpensive on-set monitor now?

[Jason Ing]

So with HDTV prices dropping, are LCD monitors still the best inexpensive option for an on-set monitor? I remember some monitors that were around two to three hundred dollars. But they offered the ability to view the menus.

What are people using or have their eyes on now?

And can someone remind me what those cheap lcd options were? I remember seeing one on Red Day but I forgot the brand. And Jarred was recommending another one. I couldn't find the threads.

And what kind of cable and connector/adaptor will I need?

Thanks!

 

[Frank Weeks]

I'm not sure that Best and cheap match up very well but ...
I am happy with the 17 inch Hanns-G. It was recommended a while back by Jarred and others. I believe I payed a little over $200. DVI input.

 

[Jason Ing]

Well, this time, "best" means most inexpensive but it won't fall apart if you touch it too hard. Not highest quality.

What adapter do I need for the DVI input?

 

[Vigen Vartanov]

DeckLink HD link , is best and cheaper solution . Get apple Cinema display + Hd link .

 

[Frank Weeks]

Well, this time, "best" means most inexpensive but it won't fall apart if you touch it too hard. Not highest quality.

What adapter do I need for the DVI input?

I just use an HDMI to DVI cable.

 

[Jason Ing]

DeckLink HD link , is best and cheaper solution . Get apple Cinema display + Hd link .

Do you know if the non-pro version works with the 30" Apple or Dell?

But what I don't understand is what function the hd link serves that isn't already easily available? I can play the qt from the computer or directly hook up an lcd to the R1. I can see if you have some sort of separate deck player that you want to hook up to a monitor.

 

[Jason Ing]

I just use an HDMI to DVI cable.

Oh, right.

Is there a length limit? I've heard 25' but also heard 50' wasn't a problem. And there's no difference in quality between inexpensive and very expensive.

Thanks!