[Retired] The LCD Thread

[mallik]

I did a search but couldn't find an answer for this, is there a difference between the LG L226WTY and L226WTX?

I have both right now and want to get rid of one but I'm undecided on which one. On one newegg-type website I saw the WTX was a little more expensive than the WTY but I couldn't find a reason why in terms of specs.

 

[WeelWraith]

Hellow, I'm new here and come seeking advice...
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Computer: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz / 2 GB RAM Video Adapter: EVGA 512-P3-N971-TR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card. OS: Windows XP Pro
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Usage:
I have a 19" Septre LCD monitor that I bought about 2 to 3 years ago and have no idea what panel type is in it.
I'm now interested in upgrading to a 24" LCD monitor.
My primary use is watching movies, videos and TV. Perhaps, I might get into some mild gaming [RPG or MMORPG]. Not high-end shoot-em-up but I still would want good, realistic graphics.
Other than that, I web surf and Microsoft Office work.
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That said, I've read all about the differences in the fist pages and it seems that the TN panel monitors are not suitable for movie/TV watching. The S-PVA or S-IPS monitors are better for that. Is that still true with TN panel 24" monitors with 1920 X 1200 resolution?
Am I wrong about the TN panel monitors?
If it's to be a S-PVA of S-IPS, then for my budget it would have to bee either the DELL Ultrasharp 2408WFP or the HP LP2475W. The NEC (I'm in the U.S.) are over $1K. Apple is not a 24" and is almost a thousand. It seems that monitor makers make some models only for Asia and Europe and are not available in the U.S. Example: NEC 24" gaming monitor that is god for movies as well. I can't remember the model.
So, what would be the recommendation for my usage and available in the U.S.?
Thanks

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: you2
How is the dell 2007F. I see a couple of references in this thread but nothing in 9 months and it is not on the list of recommended monitors. Is there an issue with this monitor ?

The Dell 2007FP is not recommended because the HP LP2065 is just as good, cheaper, and comes with a higher likelihood of receiving an IPS panel (to my knowledge). The 2007FP, yet, is still a viable choice. I suppose it could be recommended under the LP2065. As you may have heard, I'm currently in the process of revamping the list and format.

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: djblurr
Hi guys, skimmed through about 250 pages of this thread, couldnt find anything specific to what im looking at.

I'm tossing up between the Acer P244WB and Benq G2400WD.

I did notice quite a bit of info about the Benq in this thread, but what are your opinions on this Acer? I am using this for pc, tv, and xbox 360, but the most important thing to me is the xbox 360.

The I believe the main difference is that the acer is a 16:9 monitor, but i know the benq does pixel mapping.

What are your thoughts?

I'd recommend the BenQ. That's simply because I have no info on the P244. Sorry. But I can tell you this: it's highly unlikely the P244 will exceed the G2400WD in terms of overall features and quality.

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: leglez

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: leglez
Is this even remotely possible? Currently I have an 8800GT and I am running a Dell 2408WFP and HDMI to my TV. I am wanting to get 2 19" monitors and turn them vertically and put one on each side of the 2408 and then hook them both up to my PC. I don't do any gaming, I do lots of video editing though. I am running OS X also so the best card I can really use is a 9800GTX+. Is there anyway to hook up 4 devices to 1 card? Maybe with 2 of these: http://www.monoprice.com/produ...id=2518&seq=1&format=2

Also is 19" the best choice? I am wanting them to be about the same height as the dell. Also are there any 19" monitors that offer the ability to turn onto their side? Or would I need to buy a replacement stand?

Splitters are for duplicating the image. They definitely won't work for this.

There's no way to hook up 4 monitors to one card as far as I know. Matrox has some TripleHead2Go device for 3 monitors... http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/

Not sure how it works with 3D or different resolutions. I think Widescreen Gaming Forum reviewed it so check that out.

Yeah, 19" standard goes pretty well with 24" widescreen. I've heard of people doing that before.

The 19" HP LP1965 allows portrait mode natively.

Here is some measurements of screen active area, height if you are curious:

Height:

301.1mm (19" standard)
324.0mm (24" widescreen)
306.0mm (20.1" standard)
324.0mm (21.3" standard)

Ok thanks! So the only real way to do it would be to go SLI/Crossfire?

You don't need SLI/Crossfire, you just need multiple graphics cards.

In fact, SLI may not work with dual monitors. I'm not sure.

Originally posted by: you2
Doesn't anyone still use 20 inch monitors

20" standard maybe... HP LP2065, Dell 2007FP. But for widescreen, 22" is simply a better choice because of text size. Working with a 20.1" widescreen can be a bit harder (for me). I know switching from the 20WMGX2 to L227WTG.

Originally posted by: freejrs
OK I decided not to bother with the ex display HP W2408H. Thinking about it, the monitor would have probably been on display for anything up to a year and it would have been on for at least 8 hours a day for that time. On top of that HP only offer a years warranty. It may have been fine but I didnt want to risk it. The height adjustment really was awesome though.

So that just leaves the BenQ G2400WD. It looks like a fantastic monitor but could someone please clear up the issues with the flickering borders?? Is it really noticable, ie is it going to distract me from playing XBOX??? Or does it only happen occasionally??

As I said before I found one for £230 delivered from PLAY.com, is that a good price for this monitor?????

After doing what seems like endless hours of research (Wish id found this thread earlier!!) it seems like this is the best monitor in my price range, if it wasnt for the flickering issue id have one already. I almost bought a B grade Acer G24 from Overclockers.co.uk for £230 but, eventhough it is a fantastic monitor, it is a bit orange.....Someone else bought it anyway.

I think I may wait until the new year to get the monitor anyway, hopefully I may save some cash this way.

Cheers.

Hmmm....well I can't help you on the flickering thing since I don't own it. Sorry.

Originally posted by: UpstartXT
I recently came across digitalversus.com for monitor reviews.

I was under the impression that for hardcore gaming, 22" was the optimal size as going larger was just too big and hard to find absolutely crazy response times without input lag. I noticed in the list that your number one choice is this monitor, the LG L227T: http://www.digitalversus.com/article-358-3278-35.html

However, I also saw a review for the LG L226WU, here: http://www.digitalversus.com/article-358-3984-35.html

The website gives the latter monitor (the 226) a much better score for having better picture. They recognize the 227 has awesome reactivity for gaming, but not great picture quality. It sounds like the 226 is the best of both worlds. I was a little skeptical so I went and did their face-off thing where you can compare two monitors against each other for things like game rendering and response compared to a CRT. I was unable to see a real difference between the two in terms of reactivity, yet the 226 has better picture quality. Shouldn't it be at the top of the list for the hard core gamer (the application I am looking for) since it has the same reactivity as the 227 yet better picture?

Yea, this has certainly come up before. But DigitalVersus tends to be the exception rather than the rule, not me.

If you look at PRAD's review, they love it. And I love the L227 I have. Numerous people have praised it, even in this thread. I've heard gripes only about its viewing angles, which all TNs have issues with.

It's also a regional thing. They give it points off for a ghosting issue the US model doesn't have. And in the US no monitor actually says in print that it has a 0 dead pixel policy, at least that I know of.

The contrast on this panel is amazing, don't know what they're talking about there either. Maybe their colorimeter didn't cooperate with the glossy panel, but mine read about 0.20 nits, not 0.60. Every model has a higher announced contrast they never really meet like 3000:1 and 5000:1. That doesn't make this one special.

The only thing they're a bit correct about is wide gamut. It can be a problem, but mainly if you edit photos. Otherwise it's not that noticeable.

This means the L227 deviates a lot from sRGB. Does that make it bad in color fidelity? Hardly. It has more fidelity, because it can paint a wider gamut. And it's accurate in the Adobe RGB 1998 space as other monitors are in the sRGB space.

If you want a standard gamut screen as good as the L227, look at the LG L226WTQ/L226WTX/L226WTY (all same thing).

The WU is a lot more expensive than the L226WTQ and I have no clue why. I think the L226WTQ may be discontinued though, unfortunately. Newegg still has some stock of it.

I suppose I could recommend the L226WU now that the WTQ is near gone. I just haven't heard that much about it, actually. I guess I'll trust DigitalVersus on this one.

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: mallik
I did a search but couldn't find an answer for this, is there a difference between the LG L226WTY and L226WTX?

I have both right now and want to get rid of one but I'm undecided on which one. On one newegg-type website I saw the WTX was a little more expensive than the WTY but I couldn't find a reason why in terms of specs.

Nope, these are the same model. Different numbers were used for promotions and rebates AFAIK.

Originally posted by: WeelWraith
Hellow, I'm new here and come seeking advice...
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Computer: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz / 2 GB RAM Video Adapter: EVGA 512-P3-N971-TR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card. OS: Windows XP Pro
_________________________________________
Usage:
I have a 19" Septre LCD monitor that I bought about 2 to 3 years ago and have no idea what panel type is in it.
I'm now interested in upgrading to a 24" LCD monitor.
My primary use is watching movies, videos and TV. Perhaps, I might get into some mild gaming [RPG or MMORPG]. Not high-end shoot-em-up but I still would want good, realistic graphics.
Other than that, I web surf and Microsoft Office work.
_____________________________________________
That said, I've read all about the differences in the fist pages and it seems that the TN panel monitors are not suitable for movie/TV watching. The S-PVA or S-IPS monitors are better for that. Is that still true with TN panel 24" monitors with 1920 X 1200 resolution?
Am I wrong about the TN panel monitors?

TN panels are not unsuitable for it. They're just not the best, because they hide details more than other types, especially at different angles. It gets more annoying when you get a bigger TN panel.

If it's to be a S-PVA of S-IPS, then for my budget it would have to bee either the DELL Ultrasharp 2408WFP or the HP LP2475W. The NEC (I'm in the U.S.) are over $1K. Apple is not a 24" and is almost a thousand. It seems that monitor makers make some models only for Asia and Europe and are not available in the U.S. Example: NEC 24" gaming monitor that is god for movies as well. I can't remember the model.

Hmmm 24WMGX3? Should be in the US soon AFAIK. The LCD2490WUXi has always been available in the US...

So, what would be the recommendation for my usage and available in the U.S.?
Thanks

HP LP2475w I'd say. S-IPS panels are very nice for watching movies.

 

[UpstartXT]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Yea, this has certainly come up before. But DigitalVersus tends to be the exception rather than the rule, not me.

If you look at PRAD's review, they love it. And I love the L227 I have. Numerous people have praised it, even in this thread. I've heard gripes only about its viewing angles, which all TNs have issues with.

It's also a regional thing. They give it points off for a ghosting issue the US model doesn't have. And in the US no monitor actually says in print that it has a 0 dead pixel policy, at least that I know of.

The contrast on this panel is amazing, don't know what they're talking about there either. Maybe their colorimeter didn't cooperate with the glossy panel, but mine read about 0.20 nits, not 0.60. Every model has a higher announced contrast they never really meet like 3000:1 and 5000:1. That doesn't make this one special.

The only thing they're a bit correct about is wide gamut. It can be a problem, but mainly if you edit photos. Otherwise it's not that noticeable.

This means the L227 deviates a lot from sRGB. Does that make it bad in color fidelity? Hardly. It has more fidelity, because it can paint a wider gamut. And it's accurate in the Adobe RGB 1998 space as other monitors are in the sRGB space.

If you want a standard gamut screen as good as the L227, look at the LG L226WTQ/L226WTX/L226WTY (all same thing).

The WU is a lot more expensive than the L226WTQ and I have no clue why. I think the L226WTQ may be discontinued though, unfortunately. Newegg still has some stock of it.

I suppose I could recommend the L226WU now that the WTQ is near gone. I just haven't heard that much about it, actually. I guess I'll trust DigitalVersus on this one.

Awesome reply man! Well I am going to go by your list then and go for the L227 since FPS multiplayer gaming is my #1 priority, as long as you think I won't get more kills going with the 24 incher! Weird how they are so off about the L227 though, I did see the prad.de review and it was like they were looking at a totally different monitor.

 

[bardos]

hi, my comp uses a geforce 7600 video card. will this card function with a 24 inch monitor (TFT)? or do i need an upgrade?

thx.

 

[you2]

Is there a big difference between the dell 2007fp and 2008fp ?

My concern with the HP LP2065 is some of the recent reviews on newegg were a bit negative towards both the screen (one claim it was tn) and against HP. I'm not a huge fan of dell either after all I need a new monitor because my 4 year old 2001FP has developed bad memory and (imho) has a sucky panel. I saw some good reviews on viewsonic (you don't list them either) but upon checking the company it seems to be having a bit of a problem the past 20 months. Hum. I didn't think it would be this difficult to find a 20 inch panel but it does seem that 24/22 wide screen are the 'in' thing and no one is making 20 inch panel.

Btw when will your list be updated (per note below) ? I'm not sure how long I have until my current monitor currently fails but maybe another month is possible...

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: you2
How is the dell 2007F. I see a couple of references in this thread but nothing in 9 months and it is not on the list of recommended monitors. Is there an issue with this monitor ?

The Dell 2007FP is not recommended because the HP LP2065 is just as good, cheaper, and comes with a higher likelihood of receiving an IPS panel (to my knowledge). The 2007FP, yet, is still a viable choice. I suppose it could be recommended under the LP2065. As you may have heard, I'm currently in the process of revamping the list and format.

 

[WeelWraith]

If it's to be a S-PVA of S-IPS, then for my budget it would have to bee either the DELL Ultrasharp 2408WFP or the HP LP2475W. The NEC (I'm in the U.S.) are over $1K. Apple is not a 24" and is almost a thousand. It seems that monitor makers make some models only for Asia and Europe and are not available in the U.S. Example: NEC 24" gaming monitor that is god for movies as well. I can't remember the model.

Hmmm 24WMGX3? Should be in the US soon AFAIK. The LCD2490WUXi has always been available in the US...

Yes, the NEC 24WMG3! That seem like a great monitor if it comes out in the U.S.
Do you happen to know the type panel in that monitor?
It's the NEC LCD2490WUXI that runs $1,099.00 +/- depending on where you can find one. I like NEC brand, but their price has always been up there even from the CRT days. Professionals, I suppose prefer them.

So, what would be the recommendation for my usage and available in the U.S.?
Thanks

HP LP2475w I'd say. S-IPS panels are very nice for watching movies.[/quote]
I like the HP LP2475W as well. I really need to (or would like to) actually see one physically at a store operate as opposed to just purchasing one online.

However, that NEC 24WMGX3 is worth a look if it has the right panel type and price range versus their other "professional model"

Thank you, you really are able to help me/us sort this LCD monitor business out. It's not easy... I've been a 21" CRT user with a fondness for the Sonty Trinitron (apatuer grill) monitors from the first.
Now, it's: LCD with 1.) 120 Hz? which have that? and will it make a difference with only 60Hz running into it? 2.) TN, S-PVA, S-IPS... 3.) LED & OLED coming soon to monitors or way down the road? 4.) Glossy versus matt? 5.) Are the S-IPS and S-PVA being phazed out? If so, what will replace them for people like me? A non-gamer that watches movies, video and TV, BUT might game some...
You see, so much to sort out and all the information can at time confust rather than clarify.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: coolcolin09
The VW224U is truly amazing. I've played Counter-Strike Source a little bit, as well as FSX, and evreything is so vivid. Even if I zoom out in the cockpit (when playing FSX) and all the letters, etc on the panel become tiny, I can still read them. Very crisp! On CS:S everything is clear and vivid as well; I don't see any ghosting or artifacts, either. I'm coming from a 5-6 year-old IBM 17", lol, so everything is dramatically better. But yes, for $200 ($180 after MIR), I don't see how this couldn't be recommended. Once I get ASCR working I'll report back to see if there is much of a difference with an extra 3000:1 contrast ratio. But yes, please do recommend this model.

The only thing I'm not all that impressed with is the glossy bevel. I would have rather had the VW222U's exterior, as I'm just not a big fan of the glossy; it attracts a lot of finger prints. It so beautiful, though

Cool. I'll replace the VW222U with the VW224U then. As soon as I get done with revamping my list. That may be awhile. (Hoping subconsciously saying that will make me do it faster.)

The screen itself is anti-glare matte, right?

I see that the vw222u is back at Newegg for $200 AR compared to the vw224u for $170 AR. Is there any reason to go with the 222 over the 224?

 

[Awake928]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: Diocles
I finally bought the HP 2475W a few days ago, and after a few days of use, I'm already thinking about replacing it.

As for whether it supports 75Hz @ 1920x1200, I had to find the answer myself, as HP didn't care to reply. Now I can see why: it doesn't support 75Hz at all, not even in lower resolutions. Not on any inputs (DP,HDMI,DVI,DSUB). To be more accurate, it accepts it, then drops every 5th frame... So I had to stick with 60Hz, but I just couldn't get used to it. (Neither could I to the variable input lag.)

Anyway, how can you watch movies @60Hz? Seeing one frame for 2*1/60 ms and the other for 3*1/60 ms + the variable input lag just plain hurts my eyes.

I'm not sure how exactly the input lag works although my observation is that it just happens in the first frame of many that need to be updated, so it's not cumulative. I think that's the only explanation, otherwise it would look like a disaster.

My LCD2690 handles 75 Hz the same way: unbearable.

So I wonder if there is a monitor in existence that natively supports 75Hz at 1920x1200... :S

I don't think there is an LCD out there that can do that. But maybe a TN.

Originally posted by: Awake928
Hello!

First of all big respect to creator of this topic. You are doing outstanding job. Since I am not that much into lcd technologies I have few questions for experts on this site (xtknight) in particular

I am proudly owner of 17" LG CRT monitor, however the time has come to (possibly) change to lcd monitor. Mostly because of health resons. The choices on the market are large and confusing.

Reading through this topic revealed mostly information about larger monitors, but what is with 17 and 19"? Are there any good choices for gamers? I had opportunity to see Dell 19 lcd" (5:4) but it is too large (would prefer WS) 17" and 19" are only limited to TN technology right? One of the reason why I am skeptic about buying larger monitor (20"+) is that most likely I would need killer pc to run games on such a large resolutions. (1280x1024 would be perfect )

As I have neglected 17-19" monitors, the market and reviews have too. This is because you can get a 22" widescreen for under the price of a 19" now. Although, it's perfectly understandable many people still want a good 19" screen. They are definitely still out there, but not many really good ones. The HP LP1965 is an exception. The others are probably fine for other things, but not up to the expectations I hold for bigger LCDs.

I haven't seen reviews on 17" monitors for a very long time.

17/19" standard aren't completely limited to TN; the Dell 1907FPV and 1707FPV are VA technology. NEC has a few 19" VA or IPS monitors. Samsung has 17/19" non-TNs in some countries, I think. 17/19" widescreen are limited to TN.

Most of the time in front of computer I spend on gaming (70%) / browsing the Internet. If you could please give me few quality choices for 17" or 19ws". How do you see future development of 17 and 19" monitors? What would you recommend, maybe it would be better to buy 20"?

Any advices are more than welcome. Greetings from Croatia.

I think most video cards today can handle 1680x1050 or 1600x1200 (20" resolutions) without too much trouble, as long as you're not playing horribly intensive games like Crysis.

What kind of video card do you have?

Thank you for your reply. Currently I have ati 3850 512 mb.

 

[imported_jabberjaw]

Hey XTKnight, went with your advice and ordered a Dell 3007WFP-HC from their outlet. Lucked out and got a 10% discount so in the end I paid $876 for it. I'll let you all know how it goes once I get it tomorrow. Thanks again and wish me luck.

 

[NotoriousJTC]

Originally posted by: xtknight

I suppose I could recommend the L226WU now that the WTQ is near gone. I just haven't heard that much about it, actually. I guess I'll trust DigitalVersus on this one.

I've been eying the L226WU myself, mainly due to the extremely favorable review from DigitalVersus. The price is however a little perplexing, with it's significant premium other it's L226 line counterparts...



Does anybody have info on the LG W2284F? (http://ca.lge.com/en/products/...nitors_w2284fpf.jhtml) .

Can't find any reviews on the net, just press related info. I think it's a new model. I have seen it in person at Futureshop and it's an interesting design, with it's large shell-like base and water-drop-like touch sensitive on/off switch... The specs read well, but im hoping someone can get a review out sometime.

 

[skyking]

Tomorrow is the last day of a $217 price for the Dell 2208WFP. Linkage.
It is a TN panel, I don't know much else.
I don't game, mostly general office usage. My old LCD is an original ultrasharp 1900. Anybody have this panel here or have a recommendation?

 

[Tremulant]

So, I'm planning on purchasing a BenQ G2400WD, but I'm unsure where to buy from. I haven't read this entire thread, so this may have been discussed already, but what is the recommended place to purchase LCD monitors from?

 

[francischabot156]

Hi!

I would like some help to buy a new monitor.

I bought a Samsung 226BW last year and returned it. The default colors was out of the box ugly and the backlight was visible while playing games with bright colors like WoW. I bought last week a Samsung T220 because Digital Versus review was positive about it but again i was dissapointed. There's too much blue in the colors out of the box and the backlight again is visible while playing WoW and other games like Oblivion and The Witcher. It is not as bad as the 226BW i bought last year but still my old BenQ FP71E beats it by a good margin using the default settings. I don't have the tools to adjust the colors of my monitor.

Samsung for me is now not an option.

I'm looking for a 22" widescreen monitor to play games and watch movies. I would like one with an adjustable stand but it's not a must have feature (it's a big plus thought). I dislike black piano finish but i can deal with it if the monitor is really good. I'm looking for a monitor between 200 and 350$ CAD. I do not use dynamic contrast. I'm not too found on 5 MS monitor sold as 2 MS. Most engine used to emulate a 2 MS monitor produce artifacts in games so i will likely disable it. The Samsung T220 with RTA enabled produce some artifacts in the sky while playing WoW and quickly turning the camera. Not a big deal but still i don't see the advantage of 2Ms over 5 MS since the later is far enough for me i'm not a pro gamer. I want if possible good colors out of the box. I can deal with adjusting the contrast and brightness but i don't want to go further in the settings. I'm not a pro who will complain if the monitor is 2.3 or whatever. I don't even know what it means. But if i can tell out of the box that the white are blueish (Samsung T220 i bought) or the yellow are white (The Samsung 226BW i bought) then it's bad for me. I don't want to buy words on a box or a piano sold as a monitor i want to buy a straight monitor with good colors (not too warm, not too cold), no major input lag, no backlight visible when displaying bright colors and an adjustable stand if possible.

Right now i'm looking for these monitors :

BenQ G2200WT and BenQ G2200W : Anyone know the difference between both model ? Are they good monitor for gaming and movies ?

LG 227WTG-PF, LG 226WU-PF, L226WTQ-SF and L226WTY-BF : I'm lost here what is the difference between all LG 226 models ? I already know that the 227WTG-PF comes with a glossy screen but do the 226WU-PF come with a glossy screen too ? I've never used a glossy screen is it as bad as people tell ? There's not much light where my PC is and i mostly use it at night. What is the advantage and the disavantage of a gloosy screen ? Are they good monitor for gaming and movies ?

Without considering Samsung monitors is there any other good monitors in the 200-350$ CAD price range with the features i want to play games and watch movies ?

 

[casedawg]

I'm looking to pickup a cheaper 22" widescreen display. I was going to grab another Acer AL2216Wbd, but it seems like they have been discontinued (at least Newegg and Amazon no longer carry them). What's equivalent to the AL2216Wbd in terms of price and performance these days? Acer has a lot of 22" widescreen displays available...are any of these a newer version of the AL2216Wbd?


On an unrelated note, what's the deal with the BenQ E2400HD and how does it compare to the G2400HD? The E2400HD is 1920x1080 and the G2400HD is 1920x1200. Is the 120 vertical pixels the only difference, or are there quality differences as well?

 

[imported_jabberjaw]

I just set up my 3007wfp-HC and I am floored! Holy shit is this monitor amazing! How could anyone want a smaller panel than this?!

With the drool out of the way, it definitely needs to be calibrated, reds are a little hot but not as bad as other people seem to say. Also I seem to have lucked out and gotten a dead pixel free panel with no backlighting problems at all! I can't believe how amazing my photos look in lightroom and in photoshop, just the size of them alone makes this size panel worth it. I will write up a review as soon as I have some real quality time with the panel/ calibrate it etc, so far I am ecstatic!

 

[Exclusive]

Originally posted by: francischabot156
Hi!

I would like some help to buy a new monitor.

I bought a Samsung 226BW last year and returned it. The default colors was out of the box ugly and the backlight was visible while playing games with bright colors like WoW. I bought last week a Samsung T220 because Digital Versus review was positive about it but again i was dissapointed. There's too much blue in the colors out of the box and the backlight again is visible while playing WoW and other games like Oblivion and The Witcher. It is not as bad as the 226BW i bought last year but still my old BenQ FP71E beats it by a good margin using the default settings. I don't have the tools to adjust the colors of my monitor.

Samsung for me is now not an option.

I'm looking for a 22" widescreen monitor to play games and watch movies. I would like one with an adjustable stand but it's not a must have feature (it's a big plus thought). I dislike black piano finish but i can deal with it if the monitor is really good. I'm looking for a monitor between 200 and 350$ CAD. I do not use dynamic contrast. I'm not too found on 5 MS monitor sold as 2 MS. Most engine used to emulate a 2 MS monitor produce artifacts in games so i will likely disable it. The Samsung T220 with RTA enabled produce some artifacts in the sky while playing WoW and quickly turning the camera. Not a big deal but still i don't see the advantage of 2Ms over 5 MS since the later is far enough for me i'm not a pro gamer. I want if possible good colors out of the box. I can deal with adjusting the contrast and brightness but i don't want to go further in the settings. I'm not a pro who will complain if the monitor is 2.3 or whatever. I don't even know what it means. But if i can tell out of the box that the white are blueish (Samsung T220 i bought) or the yellow are white (The Samsung 226BW i bought) then it's bad for me. I don't want to buy words on a box or a piano sold as a monitor i want to buy a straight monitor with good colors (not too warm, not too cold), no major input lag, no backlight visible when displaying bright colors and an adjustable stand if possible.

Right now i'm looking for these monitors :

BenQ G2200WT and BenQ G2200W : Anyone know the difference between both model ? Are they good monitor for gaming and movies ?

LG 227WTG-PF, LG 226WU-PF, L226WTQ-SF and L226WTY-BF : I'm lost here what is the difference between all LG 226 models ? I already know that the 227WTG-PF comes with a glossy screen but do the 226WU-PF come with a glossy screen too ? I've never used a glossy screen is it as bad as people tell ? There's not much light where my PC is and i mostly use it at night. What is the advantage and the disavantage of a gloosy screen ? Are they good monitor for gaming and movies ?

Without considering Samsung monitors is there any other good monitors in the 200-350$ CAD price range with the features i want to play games and watch movies ?

BenQ E2200HD?

 

[bricecubed]

I am in the market for recommended monitor(s) suitable for programming, web graphics / design, Internet browsing / news reading, and system administration(shells / "dos prompts").

The *KEY FEATURE* I am looking for is low eye strain and clarity. Glossy coatings are not allowed! I am behind the screen for 12 hours a day.

After much reasearch and many roads travelled (thanks largely to this thread), I have been leaning towards the NEC LCD2190UXp -- preferably two in a dual-monitor setup. I like the LARGE SURFACE/Resolution (21.3" as opposed to 20" @ 1600x1200). Seems that fonts and icons will be bigger and easier to read on this monitor. I also like the auto brightness feature (I don't want to fry my eyes in the dark). It is also sleek looking, has a thin bezel, and supports an EXTREMELY accurate panel.

Here are my concerns;

1. Price overkill? The LCD2190UXp is not cheap. Especially considering the purchase of two.
2. Dated Monitor? The LCD2190UXp came out in late 2006, and I have not seen any recent reviews or roundups covering this monitor. Is it still a contender? Are there new [LED backlit?], higher performing, and cheaper LCDs available?
3. Is the LCD2190UXp suitable for my job?
4. Is there a more suitable monitor available?

Many thanks for your input. This thread, is truly an invaluable resource!

 

[Blackfirevatsal]

i plan to use my old CRT monitor & a new LCD with my soon to buy motherboard, so can yo tell me what thing should i see in motherboard so that i don't get compatibility issue.since i plan to use them side by side.

 

[csnplt]

While, Blackfirevatsal, you don't really need to get a specific motherboard for a specific screen, unless you are using integrated graphics. Otherwise, if you are getting a dedicated card, just make sure that it has dvi or vga to hook to your monitor. DVI is the best, so look for a card with this connection, and a lcd with this connection. Then, you can hook up your crt to a vga port on the graphics card, via adaptor from dvi.

Here is my question:

I am also looking for a 22 inch monitor. The LG L227WTG-PF looks like the best option to me, and I don't care about the glossy finish. However, I just came across the Dell SP2208WFP, which is also glossy, but has a built in webcam and mic. Which is better? I am going to be gaming and doing multimedia.

 

[noire]

Very Nice Job...This thread is very helpfull and informative....well done!!!

I am interested in HP 2475W ...but it seems that many of them have that temperature uniformity issue (green/pink from side to side).....I m starting to think that ALL the LP2475W eventually have THAT problem....is that so?

I live in Greece and I dont have the option to see them to have a personal opinion...thus
Can someone tell me if ALL models have that issue. ???


Also I m interesting in another model ?P 2442hc, its a TN panel but less expensive and if am going to give more money for HP 2475W and have that green/pink from side to side that I see here http://forums.overclockers.co....12864055&postcount=659 I will be disapointed.

Finally, my questions are All HP LP2475 suffer from this problem?
or there is a possibility to find a good one?

And what your opinion about the HP 2442hc ? If it is even better than 2408h. I think is a good option and I can find it 200? less than the LP2475. The glossy panel doesnt bother me.


Greetings from Greece...keep going the nice job!

 

[Hyper Ion]

I'd like to say that this is an amazing thread and I thank the original poster for all his hard work in creating it and keeping it updated.

I have a question for anyone who might have a response. I live in Canada and I use my computer mainly for gaming. I am looking to buy a new LCD monitor, so I looked in the gaming recommendations and I saw that the L227WTG-PF is the most recommended. However, after searching the internet, I do not think these are being sold in Canada. Does anyone know of any L227WTG-PF monitors being sold in Canada that I can purchase? Or even a monitor that is similar to it that is being sold in Canada? Thanks.