G2420HDBL or v2410 ECO?

ArnZee · 20 Apr 2010 at 16:18

I'm looking to get a new monitor next month, looking at the specs of both the monitors, they look well....the same?

What are the main differences between them??

Cheers for any help!
Arran

Troezar · 20 Apr 2010 at 18:39

Good question, I've been deliberating between the two of them!

VeNT · 20 Apr 2010 at 18:46

I like my 2420HDBL but I've not seen the ECO.
tbh the HDBL is uber and cheaper!

The Running Man · 20 Apr 2010 at 18:53

more expensive one has hdmi both look to be made from the same panel though

ArnZee · 20 Apr 2010 at 18:56

So really the only difference is 1 has a dvi slot and 1 has a hdmi?
Using it for PC use and no console really wont make the slightest bit of difference in pic quality between, them will it?

Troezar · 20 Apr 2010 at 19:41

If that is the only difference the G2420 sounds a better bet.

ArnZee · 20 Apr 2010 at 19:55

That was my thought...

I'm quite excited by the thought of a new monitor, been using this Viewsonic VX922 for too long now...hated it from the start!!!

Persecuter · 21 Apr 2010 at 11:26

i had that dilema earlier this week.

Brought the G2420HDBL, the only difference i could really see was the HDMI over DVI input, but then found out picture quality is same, the HDMI carries sound, and i have a decent set of speakers, so G2420HDBL all the way.

Had this beauty for a day now, and ive not regretted it.

Culinia · 21 Apr 2010 at 23:13

Persecuter said:
i had that dilema earlier this week.

Brought the G2420HDBL, the only difference i could really see was the HDMI over DVI input, but then found out picture quality is same, the HDMI carries sound, and i have a decent set of speakers, so G2420HDBL all the way.

Had this beauty for a day now, and ive not regretted it.

I guess only useful if connecting xbox or freeview box to monitor and using the VGA for pc...pff got a tv for that anyway

The monitor colour fairy consistent? At the top is same brightness and colour than the rest of the screen (try looking at different points) on a same colour background.

Reason I ask is because the monitor I have now is becoming very noticeable and is begining to annoy me!

PCM2 · 22 Apr 2010 at 08:20

It's a TN panel, so there will be a slight difference in shade for a given colour at the top vs. bottom of the screen. From what people have said it is at the level expected of a TN panel - I realise some are particularly bad and this effect as very noticeable. What is your current monitor?

Persecuter · 22 Apr 2010 at 22:33

ive not noticed any difference with colours from top to bottom personally, and ive had a look for it being as u mentioned it. Colour seems ok, but then i dont normally look for this sort of thing. now on my thrid night with this, still enjoying it.

Culinia · 23 Apr 2010 at 00:11

PCM2 said:
It's a TN panel, so there will be a slight difference in shade for a given colour at the top vs. bottom of the screen. From what people have said it is at the level expected of a TN panel - I realise some are particularly bad and this effect as very noticeable. What is your current monitor?

Fujitsu-Siemens L22W-5, must be going wrong (back light or something?) because I never noticed it _this_ bad before...even on windows desktop it noticeable.

Thanks Persecuter

I'd say this: http://www.strathycruise.com/pics/vignette.jpg is better then the monitor I got now by quite a noticeable difference...would post pic but when I do it comes out fuzzy and you can't really see it.

ArnZee · 24 Apr 2010 at 13:48

I think I will get the G2420HDBL! Ordering next week woop!

PCM2 · 24 Apr 2010 at 14:46

Persecuter said:
ive not noticed any difference with colours from top to bottom personally, and ive had a look for it being as u mentioned it. Colour seems ok, but then i dont normally look for this sort of thing. now on my thrid night with this, still enjoying it.

This should help you out.