Help deciding on a new PC monitor

[SHRED]

I have an old and outdated Samsung Syncmaster 216bw currently:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001236

I've tried adjusting/calibrating this montor over the years but have never been that happy with it. I am running it on an XFX Raedon HD4870 DVI video card currently but it's the same issues no matter what card:

A "washed out" look.
Whites to glaring in photos.
A dull picture to my eyes.
Not crisp enough.

My eyes need sharp and bright as I get older plus the added size of 23" might be helpful.

I like Costco due to their ease of return should I not like what I buy (plus they are a good company).
Anyway I have been looking at these two:

Viewsonic 23" Frameless LED Full HD IPS Monitor
http://www.costco.com/Viewsonic-23%22-Frameless-LED-Full-HD-IPS-Monitor.product.100036239.html

Dell 23" Full HD LED Monitor
http://www.costco.com/Dell-23%22-Full-HD-LED-Monitor-%5b1920-x-1080%5d--.product.100019103.html

Will I notice a big difference from what I currently have?
Are there any others in this range you'd suggest also?

I will be doing typical home computer stuff like looking at photos, editing videos from my GoPro, etc...not much gaming these days.

thanks!!

[ohheckyeah]

1. I have a

DELL UltraSharp U2212HM 21.5" Monitor. I bought this instead of a bigger one because I wanted one that would fit inside the opening of my hutch.

I notice a HUGE difference between the UltraSharp and other Dell monitors and my Acer monitor.

I do a lot of photo editing and freelance writing.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/sna.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~topic=ultrasharp_monitor

[SHRED]

2. Thanks...

... the Dell seems to better in the controls area rather than the Viewsonic according to the reviews.

[ohheckyeah]

4. You're welcome. I've had it about

a year and a half and it's still great.

[lastlib]

3. I had a Viewsonic that conked out after less than a year.....

...the store wouldn't honor the warranty (even with the receipt!), so I'm not a big fan of Viewsonic. I currently have a Samsung Syncmaster 2253 that's going strong after almost five years, and I'm pretty happy with it. But you might also look at a Vizio--they seem to have very good picture. Big thing with monitors is the refresh rate--higher is better. The faster it refreshes, the easier it will be on your eyes. My two cts.

[Pharaoh]

5. I love my view sonic

have had it for 5 years......no problems. I have a 23 inch, get it bigger if you can. I love the big screens as I watch a lot of netflix.