Originally posted by: maax
I'm looking for a LCD with CRT like gaming performance.
My aim is a 1920x1200 24" screen.
I have bin looking at the Benq G2400WD.
But I don't know if a want to use TN again.
My current LCD is a Syncmaster 204B.
I really like my new LCD to be a upgrade in all aspects.
Originally posted by: legend4life
Looking for some advice on a unique monitor setup, this thread seems to be one of the most knowledgeable places on the net for monitor info. So I have 2 separate applications I need screens for.
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The first (and probably easier decision) is for my office, we only get laptops to work on, and I know I could be more productive with more screen real estate and using a larger screen in conjunction with my 15" laptop screen.
For a single screen, as multiple screens plus laptop would probably look too strange for the office, I would assume bigger is better here....but obviously price becomes an issue above 22" it seems, and I don't know much about quality. If it will be a better setup though I am not strongly opposed to doing multiple screens, but I think it may be overkill.
Primary use is Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, database queries, usually have 8-10+ programs running, and actively working with the same amount of Excel application instances. I have poor eyesight and my eyes often get over stressed (tired/sore/blurry/stressed to the point of getting styes/hordeolum, etc at times), so considering I will be looking at this screen from 8-5 everyday, something easy on the eyes would help and be worth it.
This seems to be the best deal on the net for value right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824236051 with mostly good reviews for a 22" 1080p at 160 shipped, and ($5 cheaper at ZZF but haven't dealt with them http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10009786 ), but I'm not sure how good these screens really are. I've bought a cheap 19" LCD before for $400 about 5 yrs ago, and it lasted 3 years or so. I don't think its worth spending money for the top of the line, as the prices continue to drop so fast on bigger and better screens, so I am looking for something that will suit me well, for a good deal so I won't waste so much money tossing it/upgrading in a few years. Any recommendations/suggestions/advice?
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The second application gets a bit more complicated and interesting=D. This is for my home office, I'm an FX (foreign exchange/currency) trader, and I need to be able to view at least 12+ charts at once, plus my execution platform, some chat windows, videos, and some other programs.
I will be spending a LOT of time in front of these screens, probably a solid 4-8 hours at home every day AFTER work, so anything that can help my poor eyes will be great. With all the stuff I want to be able to view, and maximize productivity, it sounds to me like multiple screens is the way to go here. I am thinking anywhere from 2-6 screens, ranging in size from 19s to 30s, whatever will give the maximum screen real estate, usability, comfort, productivity, and value. I don't need to buy them all at once, I can start with 1, 2, and build up from there.
Now I have seen that sometimes if using fewer large monitors it can be a pain to re-size all the windows you want to view on each one to all fit together how you want them, and you lose a lot of space between the borders of all the stacked windows on one screen. And it also may be easier to have more smaller screens for organiziation purposes as you can dedicate each screen for a specific task and maximize it, to quickly just look to that screen for what you want to do, without having to worry about re-sizing/stacking windows, etc.
19's are only $110 shipped now, so could pretty cheapy get 6-8 of them for the price of one or less than the price of 2 big 30" screens. Of course then the mounting and video card setups get a big more complex too though. The same 22" for $160 shipped above, in 2-4 seems like a good setup also. Please share your thoughts/advice/suggestions. Thanks!!
Originally posted by: maax
I'm looking for a LCD with CRT like gaming performance.
My aim is a 1920x1200 24" screen.
I have bin looking at the Benq G2400WD.
But I don't know if a want to use TN again.
My current LCD is a Syncmaster 204B.
I really like my new LCD to be a upgrade in all aspects.
Originally posted by: ChipT
Ok, so I'm building a new system because me current one just isn't cutting it. Ever since I began using Photoshop and Vegas Video, my system has been chugging. As long as I'm optimizing for photo and video editing, I figured I should get a monitor that would make it all worthwhile.
I would like some advice on what to look for in a quality monitor. In addition, do you have any specific suggestions? And what type of calibration tool would you recommend (or can I get by just using a site like this: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/)?
My budget is about $500 for both the monitor and the calibration tool (if needed), but the cheaper the better (within reason). I think that I'd prefer to avoid a wide-gamut display if possible. I'm slowly changing my allegiance to Google's Chrome, and Google's Picasa is already my main photo database. Both of these are not color managed.
Originally posted by: Machinus
My monitor resets the contrast setting every time I restart. How do I fix it?
Originally posted by: Reaph
Is there any info on when Samsung will release SyncMaster P2370L?
Last I checked it was Q1 2009 but we are in Q2 now..
Originally posted by: looper
This is the gaming computer for son and me...
And whether I get the... HP2475w, the BenQ G2400WD, the Dell 2408WFP, or the Samsung 2493HM, will I be able to do the 1900x1200 if we have a EVGA nVidia GTX280 video card? See rest of rig specs below...
Thx...
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
I just wanted to make readers of this thread aware that Xbitlabs colorimeter is not capable of accurately measuring wide gamut displays. This is mainly true in the green portion of their measurements. The green point measured shows these displays never covering the yellow-green potions of the color gamut. This is not true and is unfortunately an inaccurate measurement likely due to their sensor not being capable of measuring these new displays.
I can confirm for you that this point, at least on most of these monitors, covers all of sRGB and sometimes even a bit more.
Just thought everyone here should be aware.
What kind of uniformity problems? I don?t get it. Seems to be something I did missed out.Originally posted by: xtknight
You should look at benchmarks for game performance readings but I'd say you're fine with most modern games. I highly suggest the HP2475w due to its IPS panel although as I'm sure you may have heard, you run a risk of having uniformity problems with it.
Originally posted by: Saiyajin
What kind of uniformity problems? I don?t get it. Seems to be something I did missed out.Originally posted by: xtknight
You should look at benchmarks for game performance readings but I'd say you're fine with most modern games. I highly suggest the HP2475w due to its IPS panel although as I'm sure you may have heard, you run a risk of having uniformity problems with it.
Originally posted by: 1ManArmY
yikes, how long have you had HP W2207h? I was just looking at 24' HP's for an upgrade.
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am still struggling here, mainly between the DELL 2408 WFP for $480.00 or the HP L2475W for $550.00.
Unless something newer and better has come out in the past few weeks that I don't know about?
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am still struggling here, mainly between the DELL 2408 WFP for $480.00 or the HP L2475W for $550.00.
Unless something newer and better has come out in the past few weeks that I don't know about?
Are you going to be calibrating the monitor? If so with what device and software?
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am still struggling here, mainly between the DELL 2408 WFP for $480.00 or the HP L2475W for $550.00.
Unless something newer and better has come out in the past few weeks that I don't know about?
Are you going to be calibrating the monitor? If so with what device and software?
I have a Spyder2Pro that I can use.
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am still struggling here, mainly between the DELL 2408 WFP for $480.00 or the HP L2475W for $550.00.
Unless something newer and better has come out in the past few weeks that I don't know about?
Are you going to be calibrating the monitor? If so with what device and software?
I have a Spyder2Pro that I can use.
Do you care about wide gamut color space of these monitors?
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am still struggling here, mainly between the DELL 2408 WFP for $480.00 or the HP L2475W for $550.00.
Unless something newer and better has come out in the past few weeks that I don't know about?
Are you going to be calibrating the monitor? If so with what device and software?
I have a Spyder2Pro that I can use.
Do you care about wide gamut color space of these monitors?
I am into photo editing. So I want something accurate in the end.
Originally posted by: xtknight
1.
The BenQ G2400WD is quite easy on the eyes.
I'm not sure LCDs are evolving much at this point. I would suggest plopping down the money for something that you like now instead of reserving money for something that may not exist in the future.
2.
For this I'm thinking maybe a bunch of 20" screens like the LP2065. But you could go for maybe three cheap 24" panels as well? I'm not sure how big your charts are.
Originally posted by: legend4life
Originally posted by: xtknight
1.
The BenQ G2400WD is quite easy on the eyes.
I'm not sure LCDs are evolving much at this point. I would suggest plopping down the money for something that you like now instead of reserving money for something that may not exist in the future.
What is it about the G2400WD that makes it easy on the eyes? I would love to hear the detailed reasoning behind your suggestion. This item seems to be deactivated at Newegg, is it an older/discontinued model? Where would I find a new one/with warranty/support or something comparable?
I was thinkin an IPS based screen may be easier on the eyes, but you would probably know much better than me.
I think two or three 20-22s would be enough for me for now, and possibly add two or three more later if needed. I heard TN based viewing angle may not work well in a multi screen setup so was thinking IPS based again. I have the same questions as above again here, if you could explain the reasoning behind your selection, why the item seems to be deactivated, and where can I find one comparable. Also for both of these setups, I would prefer not to get something that is a bait and switch panel/bs lottery game.
Thanks!
Originally posted by: chilledinsanity
Hey I found some more user reviews on monitors:
http://wiki.dandascalescu.com/reviews/displays
Looks like this guy had the exact same color problems that I did with the HP LP2475w. I'm amazed this monitor is recommended so highly in light of this.