Need help on new monitor 24"+ purchase!

[gkozi23]

Hi All,

First my apologies if this is in the wrong section - I saw the LCD Screen thread so assuming this is the right place to post this - if not please let me know where this should go

Looking at changing my monitor to a newer 24"+ screen

This monitor will be a general use monitor - internet, office work, emails, some gaming - I know IPS models are better suited for color reproduction etc. for digital imaging but this will almost never be done - but unless someone can give me a great reason not too - I think a TN panel will do

Have the following models in mind

Asus VE276Q
Asus VE278Q
Asus VK246H
Asus VW266H

LG W2442PA-BF
LG E2340T-PN (prefer 24" + but interested in LED comments as well)

Philips 240B1CB

Samsung BX2440X
Samsung P2570
Samsung P2770H

I know Asus on motherboards but how are they on monitors?

Trying not too break the bank on this - looking at spending about $350 Canadian on the monitor

Any thoughts, suggestions, recommendations etc would be greatly appreciated

Currently/Temporarely working on a Samsung Syncmaster 750s and would like to move up

Thanks for the help!

 

[Melanie]

i love my Asus VW266H wish i have 1 more for dual set up

 

[Vdubchaos]

Pick any of the ones you listed, just check warranty period (longer the better).

with 24" TN panel, it really doesn't matter which brand you pick. Go for it.

 

[mbeleni]

The last 24" monitor I bought was the SyncMaster T240HD, it was going for 300 bucks.

It's a TN panel but has the added bonus of an internal digital tv tuner, remote and everything, it's pretty nice to have access to cable tv on your desktop.

I think it has been phased on in favor of the newer Samsung P2570HD, though that's around 350 bucks now it's probably a better screen.

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=029074

 

[Kuzi]

I know you said 24" and over, but you might want to check out the Samsung PX2370. It's a 23" TN based LED monitor with 2ms response, great brightness/colors and almost zero input lag. I don't think you will find many TN panel LCDs with better color reproduction than this one. It's slightly pricey at $300, but I think you get what you pay for.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-414-_-Product

 

[Puffnstuff]

I'd check dell deals before you jump on anything. Every once in a while they drop the prices on their ips and va monitors and you might be able to catch one.

 

[sandorski]

The Asus Monitor in my sig is only a 23" LED and my experience with LCD Monitors is very limited but I'm very pleased with it.

Not much help I know, actually viewing the various monitors at a store(hopefully they will have done some decent setup) would be a good way to compare the specific Models you are interested in.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I wouldn't use a TN panel if someone gave it to me. I am way too anal about those viewing angles. This of course is just a personal preference.

 

[gkozi23]

Hi All,

Thank you everybody for the feedback!

Went to a few stores - Best Buy, Future Shop, Staples, Tiger Direct, etc and they all kind of look the same to me but I narrowed it down to either the LG, Samsung or Asus

I agree that the IPS panels are better for color reproduction, viewing angles etc but this will be a general use monitor and will be looking at it straight on for most of the time - also going with the bigger size as they arent that expensive like they used to be - though I keep checking Dell's site daily for any specials they might have on there ultrasharp's

Also all of them come with a three year warranty so pretty much covered there

I did check out the LED monitors as well but couldnt really see a difference between them and the regular LCD

Has anyone heard any horror stories on the models above? Hard to find good reviews on any of them

 

[nOOky]

Google Asus VW266H review you'll find all sorts of reviews. It's what I'd get.

 

[tynopik]

the I-Inc ih-282HPB is only $250 but it's 28" and more importantly 1920x1200 instead of 1080

to me, for office work, resolution is THE most important thing to look at

 

[Karl Agathon]

I wouldn't use a TN panel if someone gave it to me. I am way too anal about those viewing angles. This of course is just a personal preference.

I have been looking at some IPS flats but they all seem so damned costly.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I have been looking at some IPS flats but they all seem so damned costly.

IPS panels are the pricier of them all. The ZR24W can be had under $400. There was a time you couldn't even get close to that price. Heck my Benq FP241W was a PVA and almost $800 back in the days.

 

[crucibelle]

I wouldn't use a TN panel if someone gave it to me. I am way too anal about those viewing angles. This of course is just a personal preference.

Same here. TN's are just awful, even if you aren't doing image/photo editing. My first LCD was a PVA panel, so I got spoiled.

 

[Creig]

Another vote for the Asus VW266H. I recently picked one up to temporarily replace my GDM-FW900 24" CRT while I give it a tuneup. For the price, I'm pleased with it. 25.5" screen, 1920x1200 resolution, more inputs than you can shake a stick at, no stuck pixels (yay!) and between the instant rebate, coupon code, mail-in rebate and free shipping, it came to only $225 at Newegg. Oh, and it has a 3 year warranty to boot.

It may not have an IPS panel, but it doesn't have an IPS panel's pricetag, either.

 

[Un4given01]

What about the Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED? It's available from amazon for $200 with free shipping, its HD, but it's 5 ms response time. Seriously thought, it's an LED monitor with awesome reviews, and it's really inexpensive (It's normally priced at $370).

 

[Karl Agathon]

For those in this discussion, would you say that a TN flatty would be ok for general everyday use? For example, I would use one for general stuff like web surfing, watching youtube videos and casual gaming.

 

[sandorski]

For those in this discussion, would you say that a TN flatty would be ok for general everyday use? For example, I would use one for general stuff like web surfing, watching youtube videos and casual gaming.

Yes. Especially if Cost is an issue.

 

[Karl Agathon]

^^^Thanks. I was browsing some TNs at newegg the other day and was actually suprised that they had a few 23 and 24 inch models for around (or a little more) then the $200 threshhold. I didnt realize that they had become so relatively cheap.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

^^^Thanks. I was browsing some TNs at newegg the other day and was actually suprised that they had a few 23 and 24 inch models for around (or a little more) then the $200 threshhold. I didnt realize that they had become so relatively cheap.

TN panels are all about cheap, that's why they dominate the market.

 

[RaiderJ]

Love my 23" NEC IPS monitor ($300). Both of them. Wouldn't trade them for 3 TN panels. Still, can't beat TN for price.

 

[Karl Agathon]

Love my 23" NEC IPS monitor ($300). Both of them. Wouldn't trade them for 3 TN panels. Still, can't beat TN for price.

What is its rated 'ms' if you dont mind me asking?