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    Any non-TN 24'' LCD good for gaming?

    I will agree with that. I have played COD 2, HL2 w/Ep1 & Ep2 and Rome Total War. I couldn't be more pleased. Like Buck, I see no ghosting, smearing or input lag. Plus the NEC 2470 is great for my photo/video work. The perfect all around monitor. I'm surprised it does not get more kudos in the forum.
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    "use driver cleaner"

    OK, I think I understand the good and bad of a driver cleaner. My question is: Is there a recommended/reliable driver cleaner to download? I hate the idea of installing something that will cause more trouble than it cures. Thanks,
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    Another "please advise" plea: 24" gaming LCD

    I have mentioned this before in this forum and have seen little in support but I highly recommend the monitor I use: NEC 2470. Crisp/clear letters when reading documents, excellent color balance, multiple easy settings for different uses, eg, movies, games, text, photos. Great warranty/support...
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    Is There Any Hope In Choosing A LCD

    I know the challenge of selecting the right monitor. I read the forums for many months before buying my 24 incher, an NEC2470. I was agonizing between a Dell and an LG but went w/the NEC. I know, it cost $800 (at least did when I bought it a few months ago) but I was put off by the continuing...
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    Capture Card

    I have been searching also and have found that almost none will translate analog video to DV if you are running Vista. So be sure to check on compatability.
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    Video card to transfer VHS to DVD

    Thanks for the info. I sent a note to LifeView to verify their Vista compatability especially for their FlyTV MCE, a cheap capture card, this was their response: "FlyTV MCE is not support Vista. Here is the list of the products that support Vista...
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    Dell 2405FPW not powering back on with s3 standby mode

    I have a similar problem w/my NEC 2470 and 8800GTX video card. I checked the driver notes for the video card and it said that there is a problem w/the driver when the computer is coming out of sleep mode and the monitor may not turn back on. You might want to check to see if you have a similar...
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    Video card to transfer VHS to DVD

    I'm seeking the same kind of answer regarding a video capture device but with the limitation that I'm running Vista Ultimate 32. My searches for such a device have found that they are not Vista compatible. Any recommendations for Skaiwalker that include Vista compatability would be greatly...
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    The absolute best 24" LCD monitor.

    I notice that there are rarely comments about the NEC 2470 on the forums. I bought one last month and could not be happier. I play FPS games and video performance is great, no blurring or tearing. Images are clear and sharp, color appears well balanced. When in MS Office apps the text is sharp...
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    EVGA 8800 GTS blackscreen

    I have similar problems w/my 8800GTX but happens coming out of sleep mode. the driver notes say it is a known defect but I wasn't looking for info on startup. You might want to check which driver version you're running and look to see if it might be a limitation of the driver.
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    How are the 8800 Series Vista Drivers?

    I'm running Ultimate 32 bit with the 8800GTX. I installed the latest driver for the card last week and all seems to be good. One wrinkle however, when I restart the computer out of sleep mode more often than not I will get a blank, black screen on my monitor. Not a biggy, I just turn off the...
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    24" Monitor Recommendations

    I got the NEC 2470 last month and could not be happier with it. Great color, wide viewing angles, no need for calibration it is set to go straight out of the box. My favorite games are FPSs and I have not seen any blur/smearing in the fast moving scenes. Text is sharp and clear. This is my first...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I agree w/xtknight re getting a 24" LCD. He doesn't know it but he talked me into one after I inquired about possibly moving up to a 22" rather than buy a 20" wide screen. I have had the 24" for a couple of weeks and it is amazing. Re using it for office/documents this is the perfect size. I...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    xtknight, many on this thread speak well of your tech knowledge to which I strongly agree but few have remarked on how lucid and deconstructed are your responses to questions. I truly appreciate your rare talent. Thanks for your generous sharing.
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    PLEASE stop the truncation

    Especially for the casual user who isn't hitting the forum every day the truncation is very annoying and discourages cruising thru the various categories. It also makes Anandtech look a little unpolished in their execution.
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I just got the NEC LCD2470WNX. I'm just messing with the controls and settings right now b/c I'm waiting for my new computer to come in next week before I get serious about the optimal monitor settings. I did run the tests xtknight recommends for a new monitor and it checks out great. Now my...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Re adamsleath statement above regarding the panel used by the Dell 2407WFP-HC, that info is not currently reported as best I know. The model number quoted is for the current 2407WFP with a color gamut of 72%. This can be verified on the Samsung site...
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    Question re the new Dell 2407WFP-HC

    Something might be happening at Dell, they just reduced the price of the 2407WFP down to $579 and they dropped the price on the 30" WFP-HC down to $1269 which is below the price of the 27" which is priced at $1299.
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    Question re the new Dell 2407WFP-HC

    Thanks BernardP for doing legwork on my Dell HC question. So the Dell panel is a mystery. One of my main concerns was whether the new panel might be a TN. I hope not. But with the viewing angle being 178 degrees both horizontal & vertical I suspect it will be a PVA type. I do appreciate your...
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    Question re the new Dell 2407WFP-HC

    A question re the new Dell 2407WFP-HC: I'm concerned whether Dell is using the same SPVA panel with the improved high gamut backlight or will the HC have all new hardware. I think it has been mentioned before in this forum that the owner's manual for the HC is online although the monitor is not...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Question for xtknight: I see the new Dell 2407WFP-HC might be coming out next week. The owner's manual is already online. The manual says that the backlight is "6 CCFLs U-type backlight, 92% wide color gamut." Since the earlier, 2407WFP, is an SPVA panel and the current limited specs shown for...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Re the NEC LCD2470WNX, first comments from a new buyer just appeared this morning on HardForum. Sounds good so far. http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1030962086&postcount=25 Unfortunately, there are no comments re game play yet. BTW, TFT Central describes this monitor as part of...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Well, it's here. The Nec 2470WNX is on sale at Dell for $815. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod...spx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A1127124 From the few specs shown I can't tell whether this will be a great gaming monitor or not. I was going to buy the LG L246 monitor this week but now...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    I have been researching 24" wides for the past week. One of the post helpful postings I have seen is the following: http://www.bexox.com/showdown.htm It does a side by side comparison of the BenQ FP241WZ vs. Dell 2407WFP-A04 vs. LG L246WP. Personally, I'm leaning towards the LG b/c I can...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    Thanks Bootstrap for such a clear answer to the question. I appreciate the help.
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    My question regarding 24 in WPs may partially answer Mucks question: The LG L245WP, distributed in Europe, uses the PMVA AOU panel model M24OUW01 V0 which is the same panel as used in the BenQ FP241W. Does anyone know if the LG L246WP, the USA model, has the same panel or is it the newer AMVA...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    I'm not sure where you are getting the BenQ and LG are superior just based on that chart. Just looking at the specs show that the panels are identical in their specs. I'm not saying that the BenQ and LG aren't superior panels, but I think that other factors probably attribute to this more than...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    I hate to get into disputes in forums b/c I'm not the most informed guy. But I looked up the panel specs for the Dell 2407, LG L246wp and BenQ FP241WQ. the Dell is a PVA panel from Samsung, model LTM240M2, the LG is a PMVA AOU panel, model M24OUW01 V0 and the BenQ is an AMVA panel from AOU...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    I am blown away by all the helpful responses to my question re the best 24 in monitor. Thanks to all. It is greatly appreciated. I used the info and tracked down other reviews and impressions and have decided that my first choice is the BenQ FP241WZ (I know, net delivered cost will be $800...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    It was today's Sunday paper, 4/15/07, Comp USA announcing that they now carry LG monitors. The price is $639.99 Sounds like a heck of a price.
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Sorry, I posted in the wrong forum. Here is my question again. I was ready to buy the NEC 20WMGX2 based on xtknight's advice when a friend raved about his Dell 2407wfp last nite. I began to look over reviews and forums re the Dell and it looks good. But then I noticed a flyer in the newspaper...
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    looking for best 24 inch wide screen monitor

    I was ready to buy the NEC 20WMGX2 based on xtknight's advice when a friend raved about his Dell 2407wfp last nite. I began to look over reviews and forums re the Dell and it looks good. But then I noticed a flyer in the newspaper this morning that advertised the LG L246wp. This looks brand new...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    I planned to buy a new PC 6 mos ago after Vista was released. Finally the time is near. I have been following this wonderful topic for a long time to make sure I got the best LCD monitor for my needs. (Great thanks and appreciation to xtnight and the other regulars who have made my research so...
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    Need help with Adaptec DuoConnect USB2/Firewire card

    I installed the Duo card a couple of years ago to provide USB2 connectivity for my computer. Recently it seems that data transfers via USB2 have been very slow. I thought maybe I needed to reinstall my DuoConnect driver. However when I went to Device Manager to access the Adaptec controller and...
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    Problem w/password access to Windows XP

    My granddaughter dropped her laptop and totalled it. She had about 1500 songs stored in itunes on the hard disk. I pulled the HD and installed it in an external enclosure and am able to access the files on the HD when I plug it into a USB port on my computer. The problem is that she and her...
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    20 inch vs 21 inch wide screen LCD

    I have decided that I want a wide screen LCD monitor. I'm looking at 20" and 21" sizes. Both have the same number of pixels, 1680x1050. Does that mean that both sizes require the same CPU and video card potency? If so, why would anyone select down to a 20" when they can get more visual real...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Yikes, you're right. I saw the 16.7mil and immediately thought 8 bit and believed that we finally had some true test data re the 970P. Sorry about that. BTW I think you do a great job of maintaining this topic. I have learned alot from it although it has caused me to not buy an LCD monitor yet...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    I have been following this topic for some time and decided I needed to throw in my 2 cents for xtknight. THG just posted their review of the latest 19" LCD monitors today. They review the 970P amoungst others and report that it has an 8 bit color panel, not 6 bit. I watched the claims of the...