I have recently bought an HP LP2475w but can't get used to its black. It is too bright even when brightness set to ca. 20, it changes rapidly with different angles and there is visible blacklight bleeding from all corners of the screen.
So i've spent the last couple of weeks bouncing between this thread and the displays forum at HardOCP and i'm seemingly as stuck as ever. I'm in the market for a new monitor since my trusty 20WMGX2 seems to be going (has a weird faded black chevron shaped line going across the top, no idea if that's fixable and it's long since out of warranty).
The general consensus seems to be that there is no direct upgrade from this masterpiece of a gamer's monitor and any of the new monitors seems to be pretty lacking in any reviews beyond Newegg and Amazon reviews (which may be hit or miss).
There seems to be some cult support for monitors with 1920x1200 reso but there's few that seem to be true gaming monitors. Is it really worth the extra cost if all i'm really doing is gaming? I'd love to have the option of hopping into a store and seeing these thing firsthand but apparently I live in the blackhole for monitors and none of the models that people are pulling the triggers on are actually options at any of the brick and mortar stores in my area.
I've been eyeing some of the 120hz monitors but there seems to be relatively little noise about them in this thread and little feedback on them over at HardOCP outside of some of the new ones that have yet to hit the market. The Samsung 2233RZ seems to be the reviewer favorite but it's only 1680x1050, is that good enough anymore?
I want to say my budget is ~300-400USD. I was looking at the Acer G245Hbmid but maybe there's better?
There seems to be some cult support for monitors with 1920x1200 reso but there's few that seem to be true gaming monitors. Is it really worth the extra cost if all i'm really doing is gaming? I'd love to have the option of hopping into a store and seeing these thing firsthand but apparently I live in the blackhole for monitors and none of the models that people are pulling the triggers on are actually options at any of the brick and mortar stores in my area.
[edit] after many hours of online research, I ended up picking up a LG W2442PA from a B&M store. Prad.de seem to like it.
Greetings, all - I'm shopping for a new monitor and getting very frustrated. My tastes are apparently way out of the mainstream, as I love high-PPI panels. I've built myself a new "chair side" PC to replace the laptop (ThinkPad T40) I've been using in my easy chair, and the only piece left is the monitor, which will be installed on an arm. As the display will be quite close up, I don't want something enormous - but I refuse to back down in resolution from the 1400x1050 display I have on the T40 - especially in terms of vertical resolution.
Given this use, a VESA mount is absolutely essential, and I would really prefer an HDMI interface; the PC has VGA, DVI and HDMI - but HDMI cables are less bulky and remove the need for a separate audio cable. For cable bulk reasons, I'd prefer an external power brick to a direct AC connection. Speakers in the monitor would be a plus, but I can live without them. I'd prefer LED illumination, but I'll tolerate CCFL. I prefer 16:10 displays, but under the circumstances will grit my teeth and accept a 1920x1080 if all the other features are right. IPS is preferred, TN is a no-go. Oh yes - and I'm a matte/anti-glare person... I really can't stand glossy.
I really, REALLY wish I could get a 17" IPS 1920x1200 for this purpose, if that gives you an idea where my preferences are.
Any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
i am thinking you need less than you think
what gives you the idea you know what i need? I see no reason to take a step down from what i currently have. It's called upgrading for a reason!
That said, i'd actually be pretty happy with 1680x1050 - same vertical resolution as i have now - but all the ones i've found have been tn panels and the same size or minimally smaller than the smallest 1920x1080 monitors... So i don't really see a reason not to go for the 1920x.
What gives you the idea you know what I need? I see no reason to take a step DOWN from what I currently have. It's called UPgrading for a reason!
Sorry if I wasn't clear that I do understand my ideal in terms of size isn't really attainable without going custom. I was trying to give a fuller idea of what appeals to me to anyone who might have a suggestion. I want to do the best I can with the other features while going no bigger than, say, 22-23" and to make sure that I'm not discovering something better shortly after I buy something else...The combination of your "wants" (i.e. HDMI, non-TN panel, high resolution, small size and VESA mount) is rare for a reason - there's little demand for it. Your best bet is to get a laptop, or jury rig a laptop screen into a custom housing.
BTW, I was watching the special features of an HD movie about how the movie was made. It is interesting to note that in the movie editing rooms, none of the technicians use (nor could there be found) a 16:9 monitor. Everybody used either 4:3 or more common 16:10 to get the work done!