Originally posted by: j0j081
I would get the Samsung 226bw or 2232bw despite the panel lottery. The 2232bws are calibrated pretty nicely no matter what version you get but there is a bit more input lag than the 226bw. the 226bw is soon going to be replaced by the 2253bw though so you might want to wait for that. it should be out any time now. all the Samsung's I mentioned are just about the best tns for gaming.
Sorry, but from what I can tell this simply isn't true.
They have equal response time, but the CMO panel has quite a distinct blue color cast and lower color accuracy (and, so far the AUO North America model has not been tested).
To make response time the same they actually slowed down the S panel! I think the RTC errors are gone on the C panel, though.
Whether or not with the blue cast the CMO 2232BW is superior to other 22"s, I don't really know. But the 2232BW panels are still very different color-wise. I believe the 2232BW is AUO in North America and this hasn't been tested as stated earlier so it's anyone's guess as to how it performs.
I'm really waiting for more solid reviews of this LCD (the CMO/AUO panels) before I put it on my list. Hopefully the 2253BW will be better and S-panel only, but no one knows. Till then I'll be sticking with the trusty ViewSonic VX2255wmb.
My list would be full of Samsungs if only they'd stick with the S panels. The 226BW and 2232BW S panels are easily best in industry in almost every aspect, it's just a shame they have to ruin it for everyone else who gets a CMO.