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OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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Okay fellas I decided to get a widescreen display. I'm looking between 20'' and 22'', but after doing some reading I find out there is a lot ot know. First of all there are three types of LCD panels (IPS, VA, TN) and apparently it makes a pretty big difference as to how good your display is.

 

What kinda monitors we got around here?

I'm looking at:

 

Samsung 216BW. 226CW (maybe)

Dell 2007PFW or whatever current 20 wide is.

HP w2007

svensk Senior Enthusiast

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I run the HP w19b and it is one hell of a sharp lcd. It's not as large as a 22, but the technology is very solid and it has low latency which is good for games.

Darkanion Senior Enthusiast

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I'm running a 1 yr+ old Dell 2405FPW and a 2 month old Samsung 245BW. I must say the Dell monitor has a much better angle of viewing and the colors seem more consistent across the overall screen. For most uses, you may not ever notice. But, I some times do photo editing, which - unfortunately - highlights some of the weaknesses of the Samsung monitor.

 

On the Dell monitor, the picture seems to look the same all over the screen. On the Samsung, 'blue' isn't quite the same shade in the middle vs. the corners of the screen. I can move myself around in front of the monitor and I can see the shading and tint change. That's no good when you're trying to fix the colors in a picture and you're not sure what d@mn color it's actually going to show-up as to everyone else.

 

I saved quite a bit of money by getting the Samsung to get my "dual 24's" setup running. But, I have to say I wish I had been a little more patient and spent the extra bucks and got another Dell 24 to go with it, instead of the Samsung. I'm not technically "disappointed" in the Samsung. It's just not as good as the year old monitor that's setting next to it, in my opinion...

 

I have no experience with the HP monitors. But, between the Samsung and the Dell, I'd probably lean towards the Dell, even if it means saving a little longer to get it... In the long-run, you'd probably be happier with it.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Go to Newegg.com and look at Viewsonic widescreen monitors.

 

I've had several Viewsonics and love em. (and currently use one) We have about 30 of them in our offices and no issues at all. Compared to our previous monitors, (Dell) they are hands down better quality. Awesome video too. I'd recommend a 22" at least if you want widescreen because smaller versions are not even as tall as a standard 17".

 

Here's a link for ya. NEWEGG.COM

 

I'm not knocking the Dells but we are MUCH happier with the Viewsonics.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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Yea, I'd heard LOTS of really good things about Viewsonic. I'm not a chick I swear, but I'm also looking for a good looking monitor. So far looks go to the Samsung, then the HP. Thanks a lot guys, I've eliminated the Samsung 226BW because of the whole 'A', 'B', 'C' panal thing. Way to much risk in getting something I'm unhappy with.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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For a second I thought you were going to put a widescreen LCD in your truck... I thought, "Well, that would be pretty cool."

 

haha, yea in a regular cab truck that would be something you'd see on Cribs.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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For a second I thought you were going to put a widescreen LCD in your truck... I thought, "Well, that would be pretty cool."

 

haha, yea in a regular cab truck that would be something you'd see on Cribs.

 

:thumbs: WOO HOO! Go Regular Cab Trucks! :tear:

 

(sorry.. just had to throw that in)

 

And now.... back to our topic.

ws6_guy Senior Enthusiast

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My desktop has the HP it came with, 17", I like it, be nice if it was bigger though, I use the laptop more than desktop though so it doesn't matter.

squeakysounds Enthusiast

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Yea, I'd heard LOTS of really good things about Viewsonic. I'm not a chick I swear, but I'm also looking for a good looking monitor. So far looks go to the Samsung, then the HP. Thanks a lot guys, I've eliminated the Samsung 226BW because of the whole 'A', 'B', 'C' panal thing. Way to much risk in getting something I'm unhappy with.

 

I have that monitor and its the "C" which is supposedly the worst quality of the three. I've had it for about 6 months now and I haven't had any problems with it. I watch movies and play games with it without any problems.

 

I use the Samsung 226BW, 22", 3000:1 dynamic, 2ms response time, love it. Great for gaming.

 

Yep, very good for gaming.

 

At work I run a 20" HP, LP2065. It's very good with handling colors but there is sort of an overall haze on the screen itself. Takes a bit to get used to.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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I use the Samsung 226BW, 22", 3000:1 dynamic, 2ms response time, love it. Great for gaming.

 

Which version do you have? Where you one of the lucky ones to snag an 'S' Panel? I'm curious to hear responses from people that ended up with the 'C' and 'A' panels because most of the reviews I've heard have been pretty poor. However, I did read about people with the knock off manufacture ones that worked out OK because people installed calibration software. Is that the boat you're in?

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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I use the Samsung 226BW, 22", 3000:1 dynamic, 2ms response time, love it. Great for gaming.

 

Which version do you have? Where you one of the lucky ones to snag an 'S' Panel? I'm curious to hear responses from people that ended up with the 'C' and 'A' panels because most of the reviews I've heard have been pretty poor. However, I did read about people with the knock off manufacture ones that worked out OK because people installed calibration software. Is that the boat you're in?

 

I have that monitor and its the "C" which is supposedly the worst quality of the three. I've had it for about 6 months now and I haven't had any problems with it. I watch movies and play games with it without any problems.

 

Very interesting. Did you install the calibration software? I was hoping that all the trouble was overblown. My buddy that works for HP tells me that ALL their displays are made buy outside contractors, two of which are makers of the 'A' and 'C' panel. So far I'm thinking the HP is the way to go though. I like the color reproduction better on it. I'd be sold on it already, if I could convince my friend to hook me up with the employee rate on it :cry:

 

Thanks a lot for the input fellas. Keep em comin'!

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