BenQ XL2420T Now available

is it possible for the monitor to change devices by pressing buttons 1 2 or 3 on remote control thing ie if i have my ps3 on hdmi 1 and my main rig on dvi then say a dload pc on vga i want to just swith between them any help really welcome
 
Most of the reviews I have read all says this is top of the range for motion gaming but the picture quality is very low end! Surely for such a costly monitor that this is not the case?
 
Evansd said:
Most of the reviews I have read all says this is top of the range for motion gaming but the picture quality is very low end! Surely for such a costly monitor that this is not the case?
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There is no way the picture quality isn't good on this! like i said already i've had a HP LP2475w for like 2 years or so which was brilliant yet this picture isn't far off....except for viewing angles which is obvious but that doesn't bother me at all as i am always straight ahead of it.

Not sure what reviews these are you've read but would be nice to see since ones i saw never slated it. :p
 
The picture quality for me is bright and vibrant. I don't exactly use any other screen to compare it to but watching films and playing games in the best settings, I'm very happy with this screen and not seen anyone else talk about a lack of quality.
 
Just google the make and read some of the comments such as "ideal monitor for gamers, but its image quality isn't as good as some of the latest budget IPS panels"

Don't know if I am looking for the bad things but when taking into account the cost without the 3d kit I just expect nothing but good comments :) Also might just be looking for reinforcement before I purchase.
 
Evansd said:
Just google the make and read some of the comments such as "ideal monitor for gamers, but its image quality isn't as good as some of the latest budget IPS panels"

Don't know if I am looking for the bad things but when taking into account the cost without the 3d kit I just expect nothing but good comments :) Also might just be looking for reinforcement before I purchase.
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I've done that in the past but just spend weeks going from one product to another becuase of one or two bad reviews. ;)
 
Evan look how many happy people in this thread says something?:p also PCM2 on here who reviews monitors has been very impressed by it and actual reviews will tell you it's very good overall even on picture quality....people must be mad if they think it isn't.(the quality loss vs the IPS will be colour but that's not that large at all with vibrancy adjustment and colours calibrated)

Also 3D is quite good, i've enjoyed all games i've played using it though some can be more strainful on the eyes than others but just adjust the depth to a suitable level you feel comfortable with then keep rising it whenever you wish.

If you going for an AMD card or using one then i would go this for sure : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-168-SA but if Nvidia card or buying one then the XL2420T is a great choice.
 
Evansd said:
Most of the reviews I have read all says this is top of the range for motion gaming but the picture quality is very low end! Surely for such a costly monitor that this is not the case?
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I agree with the other poster - imo top quality picture quality - have stated this several times before in this thread.
 
Image quality is very good. You could get better for the same price if you were buying solely for quality without all the gaming features+3D however, but for me this monitor is perfect.
 
You seem to be overinterpreting some 'knee jerk' opinions of websites such as 'expertreviews'.

I don't want to make any inflamatory comments here regarding that website but you have to analyse exactly what they are saying. You will then realise that everything they are saying revolves around specification and poorly thought out generalisations rather than informed subjective opinion.

Take this for example:

"The XL2420T's contrast is quite good for a TN panel, but it isn’t as good as the IPS panels we've reviewed recently, which have a wider colour palette".

People could interpret that literally, which would be incorrect. The XL2420T tends to have stronger contrast than most recent IPS panel monitors. This isn't what they are talking about, though, they are actually talking about colour reproduction. They incorrectly refer to a 'wider colour palette' which is technically incorrect as like the XL2420 the modern IPS panel monitors they refer to are 6-bits per subpixel with a similar colour gamut to the XL2420T! It is undeniable that modern IPS panels offer superior accuracy and can show distinct colour shades with greater precision but unless you qualify that or explain it properly you mislead people. I actually think they are referring to colour distinctions on the BenQ's notoriously bad presets but they make a sweeping and false generalisation there without mentioning important specifics. I could go on but I don't think that's necessary.

P.S. To everyone who found our review useful, I am very glad. I know a lot of people did and it was initially very easy to find on Google so it got the exposure it deserved. For some reason Google has decided to bury the review so deep into its results pages now that nobody can actually find it unless they know the address. I would really appreciate it if people who found the review helpful could search for 'BenQ XL2420T review' on Google and then click the 'give us feedback' link at the bottom and mention that to Google. It is frankly upsetting and insulting to see that people are directed to reviews such as the one mentioned above on the previous post to help formulate an opinion. That is poor advice, there isn't enough substance and that's why people have to come to forums like this to ask for further advice that the review should have given them in the first place. This forum is great by the way and a fantastic place for advice, but just remember that some of the advice in this thread comes from the massive amount of useful information in our review that Google has suddenly become allergic to.
 
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Had a brief look through the thread. Trying to decided between one of these, a Dell 2412M, or the Samsung 23" 3D monitor. I have a couple of questions.

Does the 3D only work on Nvidia cards? (I've got a 6950)
How is it for photo editing?

If the 3D is Nvidia only I'd probably got with the Samsung or just not have 3D at all (it isn't like I'll probably use it anyway). Was originally leaning towards the 2412M but if I can get a monitor with everything it has 3D for a little premium then it is tempting.
 
Can anyone confirm if they have the same thing happening to them or not? when I turn the computer on after Bios come and goes, windows Animation logo show up and right after it disappears monitors kinda looses signal for about 10 sec or so and i can hear the log in sound from windows then screen comes back on with the input information again.... please if someone can test this and let me know, I have the TX model but i would guess it should be the same with T model as well.
 
I now have my benq xl2420t and doesn't seem to have any dead pixels but it has a bit of back light bleed across the bottom of screen Its not that bad!!

should I be getting it replaced ? I'm not sure I should as I may end up with another one which could have more issues?
 
PCM2 said:
You seem to be overinterpreting some 'knee jerk' opinions of websites such as 'expertreviews'.

I don't want to make any inflamatory comments here regarding that website but you have to analyse exactly what they are saying. You will then realise that everything they are saying revolves around specification and poorly thought out generalisations rather than informed subjective opinion.

Take this for example:

"The XL2420T's contrast is quite good for a TN panel, but it isn’t as good as the IPS panels we've reviewed recently, which have a wider colour palette".

People could interpret that literally, which would be incorrect. The XL2420T tends to have stronger contrast than most recent IPS panel monitors. This isn't what they are talking about, though, they are actually talking about colour reproduction. They incorrectly refer to a 'wider colour palette' which is technically incorrect as like the XL2420 the modern IPS panel monitors they refer to are 6-bits per subpixel with a similar colour gamut to the XL2420T! It is undeniable that modern IPS panels offer superior accuracy and can show distinct colour shades with greater precision but unless you qualify that or explain it properly you mislead people. I actually think they are referring to colour distinctions on the BenQ's notoriously bad presets but they make a sweeping and false generalisation there without mentioning important specifics. I could go on but I don't think that's necessary.

P.S. To everyone who found our review useful, I am very glad. I know a lot of people did and it was initially very easy to find on Google so it got the exposure it deserved. For some reason Google has decided to bury the review so deep into its results pages now that nobody can actually find it unless they know the address. I would really appreciate it if people who found the review helpful could search for 'BenQ XL2420T review' on Google and then click the 'give us feedback' link at the bottom and mention that to Google. It is frankly upsetting and insulting to see that people are directed to reviews such as the one mentioned above on the previous post to help formulate an opinion. That is poor advice, there isn't enough substance and that's why people have to come to forums like this to ask for further advice that the review should have given them in the first place. This forum is great by the way and a fantastic place for advice, but just remember that some of the advice in this thread comes from the massive amount of useful information in our review that Google has suddenly become allergic to.
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yes the pcmonitors.org review's hard to find. Have sent feedback
 
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shuffle said:
yes the pcmonitors.org review's hard to find. Have sent feedback
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Thanks I appreciate it. I think lots of people were linking to it from forums and stuff and Google got confused and thought people were somehow spamming the link. Great huh? :eek:
 
Can someone who has this monitor please check and see if this is happening to them or not? i just wanna know if I have a defective unit, when I turn the computer on after Bios come and goes, windows Animation logo show up and right after it disappears monitors kinda looses signal for about 10 sec or so and i can hear the log in sound from windows then screen comes back on with the input information again.
 
PCM2 said:
You seem to be overinterpreting some 'knee jerk' opinions of websites such as 'expertreviews'.

I don't want to make any inflamatory comments here regarding that website but you have to analyse exactly what they are saying. You will then realise that everything they are saying revolves around specification and poorly thought out generalisations rather than informed subjective opinion.

Take this for example:

"The XL2420T's contrast is quite good for a TN panel, but it isn’t as good as the IPS panels we've reviewed recently, which have a wider colour palette".

People could interpret that literally, which would be incorrect. The XL2420T tends to have stronger contrast than most recent IPS panel monitors. This isn't what they are talking about, though, they are actually talking about colour reproduction. They incorrectly refer to a 'wider colour palette' which is technically incorrect as like the XL2420 the modern IPS panel monitors they refer to are 6-bits per subpixel with a similar colour gamut to the XL2420T! It is undeniable that modern IPS panels offer superior accuracy and can show distinct colour shades with greater precision but unless you qualify that or explain it properly you mislead people. I actually think they are referring to colour distinctions on the BenQ's notoriously bad presets but they make a sweeping and false generalisation there without mentioning important specifics. I could go on but I don't think that's necessary.

P.S. To everyone who found our review useful, I am very glad. I know a lot of people did and it was initially very easy to find on Google so it got the exposure it deserved. For some reason Google has decided to bury the review so deep into its results pages now that nobody can actually find it unless they know the address. I would really appreciate it if people who found the review helpful could search for 'BenQ XL2420T review' on Google and then click the 'give us feedback' link at the bottom and mention that to Google. It is frankly upsetting and insulting to see that people are directed to reviews such as the one mentioned above on the previous post to help formulate an opinion. That is poor advice, there isn't enough substance and that's why people have to come to forums like this to ask for further advice that the review should have given them in the first place. This forum is great by the way and a fantastic place for advice, but just remember that some of the advice in this thread comes from the massive amount of useful information in our review that Google has suddenly become allergic to.
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I can understand what you mean but regardless of what sort of review or however reliable, I would always want recommendations from long term users. Opinions change over time and longtivity is important.

Sometimes I don't want to read stress tests I just want to know what it looks like to the naked eye because that's what matters.

Good review though and have left feedback :)
 
Appreciate it. :)

And yes I think the more feedback you can gather (several review site reviews and as many user reviews as possible) the better. I know that many people here who are providing great feedback came across our review when it was highly visible and it really helped push them to purchase. I don't like Google depriving others of the same opportunity so thanks again. :)
 
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