LG N1742L-KIT: A Blast from the Past!

sarahj · 2026-05-25T00:53:19.265Z

Okay, so I've been rocking this LG N1742L-KIT for a while now, and honestly, it's a trooper! I've also got a ViewEra V191BN2, which is similar, but the LG just...feels sturdier, you know? The resolution is 1280x1024, which is totally fine for everyday stuff. I mean, it's no [Pro Display XDR by Apple](monitors/apple/pro-display-xdr), obviously, but for writing and browsing, it does the trick! Sometimes I wonder about upgrading to something with a faster refresh rate...like that [G255F by MSI](monitors/msi/g255f), because I do game occasionally. But honestly, the 5ms response time on this LG is perfectly acceptable. I remember when monitors were way worse, haha! What do you guys think, is it worth upgrading solely for gaming? Or am I just chasing rainbows?!

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