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Benq 24" (T241W) Monitor $299.00 from www.newegg.com

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mi1stormilst

Golden Member
This is my first Hot Deal!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824014169

I own one, got it last weekend for $329.00 I am satisfied!



SPECS!!!

Model T241W
Widescreen Yes
Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1200
Viewing Angle 160°(H) / 160°(V)
Pixel Pitch 0.282mm
Display Colors 16.7 Million
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Response Time 5ms
Connectors D-Sub, HDMI
Dimensions (W×H×D) 22.6" x 17.5" x 8.6"
Weight 18 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited



My review on www.newegg.com:

Reviewed By: mi1stormilst on 6/25/2008
Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg.com

Pros: I got this on special for $329.00! Screen is large, colors are bright, viewing angles acceptable, don't notice any response time issues with CSS or UT3. I am a happy camper. I think the base is acceptable.
Cons: Wish it had two HDMI or HDMI + DVI, used a DVI/HDMI converter plus XBOX 360 HDMI cable and screen looked terrible. Swapped it for a cheapo DVI to HDMI cable coming from HD 3870 looks great.
Other Thoughts: This is a really great monitor for a pretty fair price...I might have considered others if it was not for the $329.00! Others might be more picky about ghosting or viewing angles but after a few minor adjustments to brightness and contrast I am satisfied.
 
People need to stop looking for IPS+ panels for TN prices 😛

Good deal for a 24" TN or not I like BenQ. My old 17" BenQ was a champ.
 
NwEgg's LCD return/dead pixel policy is of more concern than it being a TN panel, though TN panels are absolutely horrible. I swear, anyone who thinks a TN panel is ok for any except gaming must never have used one more than a few minutes... They are a horrible, horrible, display technology... An honestly, there are true color LCDs that work just fine for gaming. Even for the price a TN panel is not worth it - I returned a 26" Soyo and got my Dad the Dell 2707 - best decision ever. There is no comparison...
 
TN's are perfectly fine for gaming and that's about it. That doesn't sound the kindest but I do mean it as an endorsement. That said, this is not a great monitor, even for the price.
 
A co-worker and I just got a pair of these last week for work...they are damn fine for work, i'm seriously considering picking one up for home...especially at this price
 
Originally posted by: jmunjr
I swear, anyone who thinks a TN panel is ok for any except gaming must never have used one more than a few minutes... They are a horrible, horrible, display technology... An honestly, there are true color LCDs that work just fine for gaming. Even for the price a TN panel is not worth it - I returned a 26" Soyo and got my Dad the Dell 2707 - best decision ever. There is no comparison...
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Elitist much?

TN represents like 90% of all LCD monitors. Most people would have no experience looking at anything other than a TN panel. Chances are most people couldn't tell the difference unless someone was there to show them what to look for.

TN is fine for any one doing anything other than publishing or editing where true color is absolutely necessary.
 
Originally posted by: texasfury
TN is fine for any one doing anything other than publishing or editing where true color is absolutely necessary.
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Don't you realize that apparently everyone here has important jobs doing color correction for the Ansel Adams estate, or manages the graphic department for National Geographic, that is whenever they have time off from working at Industrial Light & Magic?!?
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hah. i want to run a ps3 through this thing directly via hdmi cable. it'll work fine? i'll play happily ever after, despite naysayers telling me i'll go blind?
 
Originally posted by: texasfury
TN is fine for any one doing anything other than publishing or editing where true color is absolutely necessary.
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Don't you realize that apparently everyone here has important jobs doing color correction for the Ansel Adams estate, or manages the graphic department for National Geographic, that is whenever they have time off from working at Industrial Light & Magic?!?
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lol... well put.

I agree that most TN screens look a lot worse then the higher quality panels (ISP, etc), but to state that they aren't good for anything is a bit extreme. Everyone has their own preferences and tolerances. I use both a HannsG TN and a Dell S-IPS, not to mention once in a while a 30" Apple cinema display and when necessary, a hardware color calibrated, hooded, 21" CRT. While the difference is noticeable, the TN performs fine for the cost and understanding of what you are getting. Ambient conditions and calibration make an ENORMOUS DIFFERENCE here. Very good calibration and management of ambient light can really make or break any LCD, most especially a TN panel. Set it up to maximize the screen's potential and downplay it's deficiencies and most people will be satisfied. Spend your day staring at a poorly calibrated screen, harsh lighting, and heavy color sensitive graphical usage and you are asking to get the "crappy TN" you paid for.

If you are a new consumer and the quality issue concerns you, I recommend going to a store and seeing the difference for yourself. Most LCD's there are TN. A good, higher quality IPS is usually on the Apple cinema displays for comparison.
 
Originally posted by: Jakeisbest
Originally posted by: jmunjr
Elitist much?
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I guess so. I am one of those who researches a little. When I looked at TN vs the others it was pretty clear to me the difference. I have owned some really cheap LCDs(TN panels) and some nice true color ones(Dell 2007 and the cheap Soyo 24"). There is no comparison..at all. I think you hit it on the nose - people don't know the difference. They just want cheap. I'll fork out money for something that is important: shoes, bed, chair, eyes....
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The rest of us will be content with a good deal for a monitor that looks better than my Samsung 20" that still costs nearly as much...(-:
 
I use the 28" Hanns-G LCD at work everyday (TN) panel, and an S-PVA Soyo panel at home. The Soyo is a little better, but the TN panel at work is absolutely fine for getting "work" done. It looks great - TN panels are not all that bad...
 
I'm still using a 6 year old 19" Samsung SyncMaster 191T. Is that a TN, or something else?
I like it but want something in the 24 to 27" range. $600 is my upper limit and it needs to be able to handle Crysis.
 
I believe my viewsonic VX2025wm that I bought 2 years ago is TN. Granted I have noticed it isn't as nice looking as some new LCDs out there (I'm still drooling over the friend's Samsung 245BW...) but it still is a very nice LCD.
 
Originally posted by: Eric62
I'm still using a 6 year old 19" Samsung SyncMaster 191T. Is that a TN, or something else?
I like it but want something in the 24 to 27" range. $600 is my upper limit and it needs to be able to handle Crysis.
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I don't think you need to worry if your monitor can handle Crysis; instead you should worry if your video card can handle Crysis on a 27" monitor =)
 
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