PC Monitor...Suggestions

Vambeer · July 25th, 2008, 11:11 AM

I actually didn't know where to post this thread so i put it here and hope for the best. I need your help guys. I Finally got my computer to work and i am in search of a new monitor. 22" for sure, not more not less. I don't have any (professional) needs from the monitor, i am not a designer or anything. Just everyday use with the occasional game and movie. After hours online i finaly came down to three! Samsung T220 (omg what a design...but is it any good?), Samsung 2232BW (known quality) and LG Flatron 227WT (they say it is a very good monitor but untested.) I'd apreciate you inpur in this. Any opinions?

matt2000 · July 25th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Well, as a Samsung fanboy I would obviously suggest you have on of those. I looked at the 2232BW when getting my 226CW. In the UK, the 2232 is the cheapest and the T220 is the most expensive, with the 226CW in between.

The T220 looks gorgeous, and the 2232 isn't bad, but I've heard that the 2232 is very unstable on that stand, which is why I avoided it. Personally I would recommend the 226CW instead of any of those. I've had mine for about 4 months, and it really is brilliant. There are no problems with the screen (CW's are only built with the top quality screens), and it's a pretty nice looking monitor.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...Glossy%20Black

I don't know anything about the LG, and I've never seen a T220 in shops, so that's all I can say. images/smilies/smile.gif

fluke667 · July 25th, 2008, 12:16 PM

I'm very happy with my iiyama E2403WS (24"). Unlike a 22" Monitor you get the full HD resolution and it's only slightly more expensive (available for 310€ here).

Vambeer · July 25th, 2008, 12:38 PM

I don't want 24". I think it's too much.that's why i said 22".i know the difference is not chaotic but thats what i think and i won't change my mind. Matt2000 i saw the one you are talking about...it's not bad, not bad at all!

Viper007Bond · July 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM

24" is a huge price jump over 22". The advantage is you get 1080p rather than 1680x1050 and often the screens are better (i.e. not shit TFT like most 22").

Worth it for me, but not if you're trying to save money.

Vambeer · July 25th, 2008, 1:01 PM

The normaly priced 24" (normal i categorise up to 400-450 €) have the same panel (TN) as the 22". Yes if you go to 600€ you will get a better panel(PVA or for more money IPS). But if i were to spend so much money i would get a TV and not a monitor. That's why i don't want 24". I think 22" are a nice compromise of size , cost , and quality.

Viper007Bond · July 25th, 2008, 1:14 PM

WTF? Why so much? A 24" MVA is $400 here.

GT - R · July 25th, 2008, 1:59 PM

I got a Asus VW222S and i am perfectly satisfied with it. I use it with my 360 and PC and it wasnt very expensive ( 199.50 € )
( Outside portugal should be even cheaper)

PICS:

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/07/25/HPIM2450.JPG

Aston Martin · July 25th, 2008, 3:47 PM

Is it only me that hates TFT's?

LurkerPatrol · July 25th, 2008, 6:28 PM

I put my vote in for the samsung. My old roommate bought one recently and it's brilliant. Great colors, great response time. When he plays games it actually looks far superior to my 20" widescreen from Dell images/smilies/dry.gif

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Viper007Bond · July 26th, 2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aston Martin

Is it only me that hates TFT's?

Nope, but they're cheap. My main monitor is a MVA and I'm considering getting a small TFT (cheap!) to replace my fucking dark/retarded CRT (it's a normal CRT, it's just horrible compared to my high quality LCD).

Vambeer · July 28th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Of course you are not the only one TFT hater...This TFT is actually my first after a long period of CRT-using.I used to hate them too but what can one do man? CRTs are HUGE (a 22"CRT would take too much space) and let's not forget that they are the future. If i had the money i would get myself a LED TV screen and not worry for anything...but i can't afford it so i have to buy one of these!

ahpadt · July 28th, 2008, 4:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aston Martin

Is it only me that hates TFT's?

I also used to be a TFT hater untill I bought a Enzo FlexScan S2000. The picture quality is simple stunning and you dont get a lot of weaving like you get on most cheap TFT's.

cvrefugee · July 28th, 2008, 6:12 PM

Don't you guys mean TN panels, not TFT?

Crazyjeeper · July 29th, 2008, 1:28 AM

I have a TN panel, a samsung 216BW and I really don't get the hate. It looks brilliant to me.

Vambeer · July 29th, 2008, 7:02 AM

Let's be realistic fellows...90% of the people won't notice the difference between a good TN panel and any other (mva, pva, s-ips). The other 10% are professionals and NEED that kind of small difference for their work. Getting a more expensive monitor (aka with another panel) didn't even cross my mind. Waste of money (for me)

July 25th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#1
Vambeer Joined: Mar 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 319 Car: FIAT Punto Sporting 95HP Rep Power: 17	PC Monitor...Suggestions I actually didn't know where to post this thread so i put it here and hope for the best. I need your help guys. I Finally got my computer to work and i am in search of a new monitor. 22" for sure, not more not less. I don't have any (professional) needs from the monitor, i am not a designer or anything. Just everyday use with the occasional game and movie. After hours online i finaly came down to three! Samsung T220 (omg what a design...but is it any good?), Samsung 2232BW (known quality) and LG Flatron 227WT (they say it is a very good monitor but untested.) I'd apreciate you inpur in this. Any opinions? __________________ Revving matters...

July 25th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#2
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Meerkat Harborough, UK Age: 19 Posts: 5,616 Car: 1977 lol sprung Land Rover shed LFS Status: Rep Power: 101	Well, as a Samsung fanboy I would obviously suggest you have on of those. I looked at the 2232BW when getting my 226CW. In the UK, the 2232 is the cheapest and the T220 is the most expensive, with the 226CW in between. The T220 looks gorgeous, and the 2232 isn't bad, but I've heard that the 2232 is very unstable on that stand, which is why I avoided it. Personally I would recommend the 226CW instead of any of those. I've had mine for about 4 months, and it really is brilliant. There are no problems with the screen (CW's are only built with the top quality screens), and it's a pretty nice looking monitor. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...Glossy%20Black I don't know anything about the LG, and I've never seen a T220 in shops, so that's all I can say. __________________ Forza 3 Owners Club

July 25th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#4
Vambeer Joined: Mar 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 319 Car: FIAT Punto Sporting 95HP Rep Power: 17	I don't want 24". I think it's too much.that's why i said 22".i know the difference is not chaotic but thats what i think and i won't change my mind. Matt2000 i saw the one you are talking about...it's not bad, not bad at all! __________________ Revving matters...

July 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#5
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	24" is a huge price jump over 22". The advantage is you get 1080p rather than 1680x1050 and often the screens are better (i.e. not shit TFT like most 22"). Worth it for me, but not if you're trying to save money. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 25th, 2008, 1:01 PM	#6
Vambeer Joined: Mar 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 319 Car: FIAT Punto Sporting 95HP Rep Power: 17	The normaly priced 24" (normal i categorise up to 400-450 €) have the same panel (TN) as the 22". Yes if you go to 600€ you will get a better panel(PVA or for more money IPS). But if i were to spend so much money i would get a TV and not a monitor. That's why i don't want 24". I think 22" are a nice compromise of size , cost , and quality. __________________ Revving matters...

July 25th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#3
fluke667 Joined: Nov 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Stuttgart - Germany Age: 35 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 62	I'm very happy with my iiyama E2403WS (24"). Unlike a 22" Monitor you get the full HD resolution and it's only slightly more expensive (available for 310€ here).

July 25th, 2008, 1:14 PM	#7
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	WTF? Why so much? A 24" MVA is $400 here. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 25th, 2008, 1:59 PM	#8
GT - R Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Seia , Portugal Posts: 291 Car: Skyline GTR (Someday) Rep Power: 17	I got a Asus VW222S and i am perfectly satisfied with it. I use it with my 360 and PC and it wasnt very expensive ( 199.50 € ) ( Outside portugal should be even cheaper) PICS: __________________

July 25th, 2008, 3:47 PM	#9
Aston Martin Wirelees noob Joined: Sep 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hull, England Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 0	Is it only me that hates TFT's? __________________ "The last really fast car I drove was Ferrari’s 599 GTB Fiorano. Hardly a slouch, the 599 reaches 62mph in 3.7 seconds and 124mph in 11 seconds. But drive the Ferrari 599 past a stationary Veyron at 62mph during its 11 second 124mph sprint and the Bugatti will catch up by the time the Italian reaches 124mph." "I wish it would be Gumball every day."

July 25th, 2008, 6:28 PM	#10
LurkerPatrol Come see me eat nipples.. Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 7:05 AM Location: San Diego, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,280 Car: Lamborgotti Fasterossa Rep Power: 259	I put my vote in for the samsung. My old roommate bought one recently and it's brilliant. Great colors, great response time. When he plays games it actually looks far superior to my 20" widescreen from Dell . __________________ Warning: Age of poster not necessarily an indicator of maturity level. Differentiate twice before breakfast - my professor

July 28th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#12
Vambeer Joined: Mar 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 319 Car: FIAT Punto Sporting 95HP Rep Power: 17	Of course you are not the only one TFT hater...This TFT is actually my first after a long period of CRT-using.I used to hate them too but what can one do man? CRTs are HUGE (a 22"CRT would take too much space) and let's not forget that they are the future. If i had the money i would get myself a LED TV screen and not worry for anything...but i can't afford it so i have to buy one of these! __________________ Revving matters...

July 28th, 2008, 6:12 PM	#14
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,761 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 86	Don't you guys mean TN panels, not TFT?

July 29th, 2008, 1:28 AM	#15
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	I have a TN panel, a samsung 216BW and I really don't get the hate. It looks brilliant to me. __________________

July 29th, 2008, 7:02 AM	#16
Vambeer Joined: Mar 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 319 Car: FIAT Punto Sporting 95HP Rep Power: 17	Let's be realistic fellows...90% of the people won't notice the difference between a good TN panel and any other (mva, pva, s-ips). The other 10% are professionals and NEED that kind of small difference for their work. Getting a more expensive monitor (aka with another panel) didn't even cross my mind. Waste of money (for me) __________________ Revving matters...

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