MBP as desktop or move on?

recently 2007 mpb suffered torn screen ribbon. works fine connected external monitor, i'm thinking investing few hundred dollars create decent desktop (new monitor, keyboard , mouse). don't care losing portability, questioning whether it's worth money create desktop out of older machine.

i'm concerned how non-apple external monitors work mbps. while i'm not looking same clarity mbp monitor, i'd relatively close. and, i'd able inexpensive monitor. once "desktop" gets above $300, think makes more sense @ newer used imac.

stories lack of sharpness external monitors exception or rule? short of hooking mbp bunch of monitors @ big box store, i'm not sure how can figure out monitors work well.

thoughts?

 

lack of "sharpness" vs. mbp screen? that's new 1 me... haven't run don't mess around budget displays either...

i'm switching imacs mbps , external displays. don't care imac "glassy" display , lack of ergonomic adjustments. external displays can purchased of better quality stock imac displays comparable price. don't require power of imac or power mac , idea of having "all in one" mac both desktop , portable computer.

1 route can take increase budget , display can use portable mac when upgrade. 1 area don't scrimp display, spend of day on macs , image editing, needs may different yours. new imac costs substantially more $300, why not consider spending little more money since figure must include new input devices?

prefer nec displays high quality, reliability , 4 year warranty. ldc displays start @ $300 msrp; there thirty ccfl backlit models led backlit.

other people have suggestions less expensive displays. monitors photography web site asus display less $300: http://monitorsforphotography.com/reviews/asus-pa238q-23-review-best-value-monitor-for-photography. don't have personal experience asus displays , if considering @ other review web sites before making decision.

 

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