PC monitor for work and xbox

I am moving to a flat with a bigger desk and I am considering getting an additional monitor both for dual screen use with my laptop and also to play my 360 on. I have 2.1 computer speakers too which I would like to use, how easy is this?
Here are two monitors i was considering (i have no brand loyalty these are just LG by chance)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-E2251VR-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBTG/ref=de_a_smtd

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-IPS225V-Advanced-Performance-Widescreen/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBRI/ref=de_a_smtd

Also is there any advantage to using IPS over standard TP monitors?

I also have these speakers (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audioengine-multimedia-speakers-Total-high-gloss/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1334245676&sr=1-1), how easy will it be to get these to run with my hdmi xbox 360 as well as my laptop.

I am moving to a flat with a bigger desk and I am considering getting an additional monitor both for dual screen use with my laptop and also to play my 360 on. I have 2.1 computer speakers too which I would like to use, how easy is this?
Here are two monitors i was considering (i have no brand loyalty these are just LG by chance)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-E2251VR-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBTG/ref=de_a_smtd

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-IPS225V-Advanced-Performance-Widescreen/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBRI/ref=de_a_smtd

Also is there any advantage to using IPS over standard TP monitors?

I also have these speakers (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audioengine-multimedia-speakers-Total-high-gloss/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1334245676&sr=1-1), how easy will it be to get these to run with my hdmi xbox 360 as well as my laptop.

AlCapwnUK

Monitors will provide you with a better - lag free- gaming panel than most TV's out there, so you're good in that respect.

IPS vs TN - well the price tag is difference number one, specially after you go above 22" or so. IPS will give excellent color, contrast ratio and viewing angles. TN will give you better response times typically so almost 0 input lag.

I would go with a TN panel and save yourself some bucks, unless you pla on using the monitor to do graphics design, or viewing angles/image quality are otherwise very important to you.

I'm running a 27" IPS panel, but I do a lot of graphics and programming on my PC (as well as gaming) so I really needed the extra desktop space (2560x1440 vs 1080p), as well the superior image quality.

90% of gamers out there will be fine with a TN panel though.

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I am moving to a flat with a bigger desk and I am considering getting an additional monitor both for dual screen use with my laptop and also to play my 360 on. I have 2.1 computer speakers too which I would like to use, how easy is this?
Here are two monitors i was considering (i have no brand loyalty these are just LG by chance)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-E2251VR-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBTG/ref=de_a_smtd

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-IPS225V-Advanced-Performance-Widescreen/dp/tech-data/B0060LCBRI/ref=de_a_smtd

Also is there any advantage to using IPS over standard TP monitors?

I also have these speakers (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audioengine-multimedia-speakers-Total-high-gloss/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1334245676&sr=1-1), how easy will it be to get these to run with my hdmi xbox 360 as well as my laptop.

Kinthalis

Monitors will provide you with a better - lag free- gaming panel than most TV's out there, so you're good in that respect.

IPS vs TN - well the price tag is difference number one, specially after you go above 22" or so. IPS will give excellent color, contrast ratio and viewing angles. TN will give you better response times typically so almost 0 input lag.

I would go with a TN panel and save yourself some bucks, unless you pla on using the monitor to do graphics design, or viewing angles/image quality are otherwise very important to you.

I'm running a 27" IPS panel, but I do a lot of graphics and programming on my PC (as well as gaming) so I really needed the extra desktop space (2560x1440 vs 1080p), as well the superior image quality.

90% of gamers out there will be fine with a TN panel though.

Ok well my work isn't really graphics based so it sounds like I should be fine with the TN panel, with regards to the speakers is this an easy set-up?

From snooping around on techradar this seems like a good monitor, it also made me lean further towards IPS. VGA for xbox 360 and DVI for laptop.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ViewSonic-VP2365-LED-LCD-display-TFT/dp/B0053YKE72/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1334259802&sr=1-1

With an old fat 360, the new official vga cable will be fine right?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Definition-VGA-Cable-Xbox/dp/B003VD56JS/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1334262539&sr=1-1
One of the comments says that without the optical outputs sound is an issue. Will this be true if i am using computer speakers? my speakers have 3.5mm headphone jack in the back of them so I think they should be fine.

I have a 22" benq i use with ps3 and pc. Most monitors with hdmi will have built in speakers that are bad, but also a 3.5mm audio output that you can connect to your speakers. That's what i do.