Your favorite LCD for RAMPS (5 replies)

I’m considering a new RepRap build and think I want to add an LCD/SD card reader this time. I used a Printrboard before, but nowadays it looks like RAMPS can be had for a bit less.

So for LCDs with RAMPS, there seem to be a few different options:

Cheapest is the ‘Smart 2004’ text-only:
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For 13 bucks more I can get the ‘Smart controller 12864’ graphical display:
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And there are other options out there, like the ‘Panelolu’:
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Does the graphic display offer any advantages besides pretty pictures? Do you have a favorite LCD? If so, what makes it best?

-Matt