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| Main - Computing - LCD Monitors | New thread | New reply |
| Jin Dogan |
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 Snifit Level: 38 Posts: 86/277 EXP: 364634 Next: 5813 Since: 03-14-07 Last post: 5798 days Last view: 4334 days |
Okay, guys. I have the option to return my monitor which was damaged on arrival(out of policy range) for an 85% partial refund. That means I get $156.50 back.
This is the one that I have now: Acer AL1916W 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor Which one to buy? Hanns·G HW-191APB Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers = $184.17 (After shipping, taxes, rebates) SAMSUNG 941BW Black 19" 4 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 500:1 = $169.95 (After shipping, taxes, rebates) SAMSUNG 920NW Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 = $163.95 (After shipping, taxes, rebates) ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q19wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers = $155.79 (After shipping, taxes, rebates) |
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Done. Level: 79 Posts: 664/1471 EXP: 4470689 Next: 108778 Since: 02-19-07 From: ??? Last post: 6089 days Last view: 6082 days |
I'm sure that the ViewSonic you have there is the same one that RadioShack carries (I have one there open-box for demo) and it isn't half bad model and looks and does the job nicely.
Still, I'd be tempted to look at that SAMSUNG 941BW. I'm not too sure about Hanns-G, I haven't heard a lot about them personally and I know SAMSUNG to usually be a good brand in terms of displays (in my experience, at least). |
| Jin Dogan |
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Snifit Level: 38 Posts: 87/277 EXP: 364634 Next: 5813 Since: 03-14-07 Last post: 5798 days Last view: 4334 days |
I was also wondering what is more important concerning monitors; contrast ratio or response time? If you look at the viewsonic, it has a higher response time than my original(5 ms vs. 8 ms) and a higher contrast ratio(700:1 vs. 500:1) whereas the samsung 941bw has the same contrast ratio as the acer al1916w but half the response time(4 ms vs. 8 ms). |
| Koitenshin -∞ |
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Happy Hour! Level: 81 Posts: 1178/1556 EXP: 4850543 Next: 142306 Since: 03-25-07 Last post: 2679 days Last view: 2677 days |
Actually there are more factors to take into effect. Such as the panel type itself. The panel I have is an AS-IPS (NEC 20WMGX2) So find out what panel types they have to determine as well.
I highly recommend going here to learn more. ____________________ 
What FF7: Advent Children Character Are You? |
| Jin Dogan |
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Snifit Level: 38 Posts: 89/277 EXP: 364634 Next: 5813 Since: 03-14-07 Last post: 5798 days Last view: 4334 days |
Yea but I mean I'm mainly just looking for a replacement, I'm not specifically looking for like the best one. I'm looking for something that fits in the refund range and is better than my old one. So in that respect, isn't the ViewSonic like the best buy? It's cheaper than the rest and is definitely better than the old one.
The 941BW has an a-si TFT/TN panel The Viewsonic Optiquest has a color TFT active matrix SXGA LCD panel The 920NW has an a-si TFT/TN panel The Hanns G has a TFT active matrix WXGA+ LCD panel Is there any real difference there? The site you provided doesn't list WXGA+ or SXGA tft active matrix panels. |
| BMF54123 |
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 Buzzy Beetle Level: 44 Posts: 247/375 EXP: 575446 Next: 35839 Since: 02-19-07 From: [citation needed] Last post: 6089 days Last view: 6089 days |
ViewSonic is a good brand (I have a VX2235wm...very tasty), though their OptiQuest line is pretty much the bottom of the barrel. I dunno exactly how that translates to product quality/reliability, but it's something to keep in mind.
Regarding contrast vs. response: it really depends on what you plan to do most with the monitor. If you plan on playing a lot of games (especially emulators), go for a low response time to avoid blurring/ghosting; if you're doing a lot of "static" work (i.e. Photoshop, Web surfing), go for a high contrast ratio; and if you're watching movies, try to strike a good balance between the two. ____________________ [citation needed] |
| Jin Dogan |
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Snifit Level: 38 Posts: 90/277 EXP: 364634 Next: 5813 Since: 03-14-07 Last post: 5798 days Last view: 4334 days |
Ugh, that makes it even harder, considering that I do a lot of movie watching and video game playing as well as more static activity. Let me put it this way; I was happy with my old monitor. Shouldn't one with better response time, contrast ratio, [and price] and everything else be good enough? I don't care if it's "bottom of the barrel" if its better than my old one especially knowing that some monitors go for thousands of dollars. |
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Happy Hour! Level: 81 Posts: 1197/1556 EXP: 4850543 Next: 142306 Since: 03-25-07 Last post: 2679 days Last view: 2677 days |
The only monitors that go for "thousands" of dollars as you put it are usually 30 inches or above. ____________________
What FF7: Advent Children Character Are You? |
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Buzzy Beetle Level: 44 Posts: 252/375 EXP: 575446 Next: 35839 Since: 02-19-07 From: [citation needed] Last post: 6089 days Last view: 6089 days |
Posted by Jinsei, benevolent starWell, if you were happy with your old monitor, pretty much any model with similar or better specs should be fine. 
Another important spec to look at is viewing angle, especially vertical (horizontal's not important unless you sit off to one side of the screen, or rotate it 90o). The bigger the angle, the more freedom you have in monitor placement/adjustment. Personally, I'd go for at least 160o (the two Samsungs or the Viewsonic). ____________________ [citation needed] |
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Snifit Level: 38 Posts: 91/277 EXP: 364634 Next: 5813 Since: 03-14-07 Last post: 5798 days Last view: 4334 days |
Thanks a lot, guys. Well, since the Viewsonic has a large angle, I guess that's another pro. Also, I've checked reviews and the verdict is that it's flawless as a budget monitor. |
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Level: 48 Posts: 251/458 EXP: 776694 Next: 46849 Since: 02-19-07 From: The Void Last post: 3033 days Last view: 3033 days |
Me, with my paycheck, is getting this monitor:
Samsung - 19" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV LN-T1953H 1440 x 900 resolution; HDMI input; PC input; Black cabinet; 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio |
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