19" Widescreen LCD, DVI, 5ms, $189.99 shipped, NewEgg

[OCNewbie]

Mostly stolen from FW

There's actually 2, I believe they use the same panel. One uses slightly different built in speakers and they have slightly different dimensions.

Specs are same such as 700:1 Contrast Ratio, 5ms response time, etc.

One taken from FW - Link1

One I found searching NewEgg - Link2

 

[starwars7]

I've never heard of this brand, can anyone confirm that its good?

How would it perform for gaming?

 

[Spartacus]

Dont forget the Non Widescreen version for about $130 AR.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

Originally posted by: Spartacus
Dont forget the Non Widescreen version for about $130 AR.

I probably will forget it since you didnt give a link :roll:

 

[starwars7]

Originally posted by: Spartacus
Dont forget the Non Widescreen version for about $130 AR.

that one doesn't seem to be at new egg

 

[Morpheux]

Originally posted by: OCNewbie
Mostly stolen from FW

There's actually 2, I believe they use the same panel. One uses slightly different built in speakers and they have slightly different dimensions.

Specs are same such as 700:1 Contrast Ratio, 5ms response time, etc.

One taken from FW - Link1

One I found searching NewEgg - Link2

They have the Hanns·G HW-191DPB and Hanns·G JW-199DPB on Newegg's site. But, the Hanns·G JW-199DPB isn't listed on Hanns·G's site.

I've been watching LCDs for two weeks now and this has also been onsale at Chiefvalue for the same price all week. If I bite, I'll post an opinion next week.

 

[starwars7]

your chiefvalue link didn't work

any idea's about how this guy performs for gaming?

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: starwars7
any idea's about how this guy performs for gaming?

The 5ms response time is really low, so I believe it should be quite good for gaming. The reviews on NewEgg seem to suggest that gaming performance is good, but I realize those reviews aren't likely to be very reliable.

There's a couple new customer reviews on NewEgg's site for both monitors now, both positive, and they talk about it's impressive gaming performance.

 

[crimson117]

Okay, this sounds too good to be true, so what's the catch?

 

[OCNewbie]

I think they manufacture their own LCD's (read that somewhere on FW I think), and since they're also a relatively unknown brand, at least here in the states, they're able (and probably required, to be competitive) to sell them at lower price points than other more familiar manufacturers. Mine should arrive Monday I presume, so I'll be able to report back on my impressions. I will say that I've not owned or had much experience working with LCD's though so my opinion won't be a well versed one perhaps.

 

[Morpheux]

Originally posted by: starwars7
your chiefvalue link didn't work

It was fine when I put it there.... forum must have changed it.

Doesn't matter though, CV removed the Hanns·G items from their website.

Ordered one from Newegg

 

[Blazin Trav]

Probably another brand from china trying to undercut competitors. That would be my guess. Seems like a steal to me. Quad monitors anyone?

 

[The Pentium Guy]

For $20 or $30 (original price = 280, deducted to 210 or 220) more I got a Westinghouse 19" LCD from BestBuy -- then again newegg has 3day free shipping. 8ms response time, but no ghosting in games.

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: crimson117
Okay, this sounds too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Say the thing comes with 5 glaring red or green stuck pixels in the center of the screen. You keep the monitor and explain to your friends how stupid you are for buying an LCD from newegg...and add that you saved $50, that'll impress 'em.

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: Greg04

Originally posted by: crimson117
Okay, this sounds too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Say the thing comes with 5 glaring red or green stuck pixels in the center of the screen. You keep the monitor and explain to your friends how stupid you are for buying an LCD from newegg...and add that you saved $50, that'll impress 'em.

Yes, that would suck, but the odds of that happening aren't good I wouldn't think, so most likely this will be an excellent deal, but yes, because it's NewEgg, and you have to have a total of 8 or more dead pixels to return the item, there is a slim chance you could be disappointed somewhat.

 

[z42]

Originally posted by: Greg04

Originally posted by: crimson117
Okay, this sounds too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Say the thing comes with 5 glaring red or green stuck pixels in the center of the screen. You keep the monitor and explain to your friends how stupid you are for buying an LCD from newegg...and add that you saved $50, that'll impress 'em.

If any of the pixels are within 1" of each other it is covered under warranty. Honestly, if there were a reasonably priced LCD with 0 stuck pixels guaranteed wouldn't everyone buy one? The panels that Hanns-G uses are bought from the same manufacturer that has been supplying LCD panels to companies like Sony, toshiba, sharp, panasonic, etc. You will face the same risks as buying any LCD online, but I don't think the quality is any worse than other manufacturers.

 

[inthell]

why do some lcds like this one say 16.2 Million colors but other lcds say 16.7 Million. is that how they get RT down to 5ms ?

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: z42

Originally posted by: Greg04

Originally posted by: crimson117
Okay, this sounds too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Say the thing comes with 5 glaring red or green stuck pixels in the center of the screen. You keep the monitor and explain to your friends how stupid you are for buying an LCD from newegg...and add that you saved $50, that'll impress 'em.

If any of the pixels are within 1" of each other it is covered under warranty. Honestly, if there were a reasonably priced LCD with 0 stuck pixels guaranteed wouldn't everyone buy one? The panels that Hanns-G uses are bought from the same manufacturer that has been supplying LCD panels to companies like Sony, toshiba, sharp, panasonic, etc. You will face the same risks as buying any LCD online, but I don't think the quality is any worse than other manufacturers.

I'm not saying one s better than another, or that your risk of getting a bad Hanns-G panel is better or worse. My point was that newegg is awesome for 99% of products, and I buy all of parts (except LCDs) from them. But, I would never buy an LCD there becuase of their policy. There are simply too many other "no questions asked" return policy places (like Amazon, costco, and dell) that have decent enough deals.

For me, one stuck or dead pixel out of the box is not satifactory. I'd feel like a punked monkey if I had to stare a red pixel all day for a year because I saved $50-75. This is one area where I spend the extra cash. But I do agree - the risk is fairly low, but for me, $200 is a big risk when I am as picky as I am.

 

[Nick5324]

Originally posted by: inthell
why do some lcds like this one say 16.2 Million colors but other lcds say 16.7 Million. is that how they get RT down to 5ms ?

6 bit Vs. 8 bit

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: Nick5324

Originally posted by: inthell
why do some lcds like this one say 16.2 Million colors but other lcds say 16.7 Million. is that how they get RT down to 5ms ?

6 bit Vs. 8 bit

Thanks for the link, educated myself a bit about LCD's =)

 

[Eeezee]

Both links are $199.99 shipped right now. That's still pretty sweet and very tempting. Is it worth replacing a really nice 19" CRT though?

 

[Eeezee]

marked this post for later, you guys who bought this thing better come back and give your impressions!

 

[OCNewbie]

For around $230 you can get this monitor from Directron, including shipping and a no bad pixel guarantee. It's $198 for monitor, $19 for guarantee, and was $13 to ship to the Orlando FL area.

 

[starwars7]

Originally posted by: OCNewbie
For around $230 you can get this monitor from Directron, including shipping and a no bad pixel guarantee. It's $198 for monitor, $19 for guarantee, and was $13 to ship to the Orlando FL area.

Hummm, that is tempting.

 

[VanTheMan]

I bought a Haans-G HU196D from PC Connection and I'm very happy with it. No problem pixels anywhere and it looks great for games. I've played FarCry, Counter-Strike, Fable, and Morrowind on it and they all look swell.