Which 24"???

mikka84 · 27 Aug 2007 at 11:13

cant decide since all reviews i read say that they are both good monitors and i could not find a comparison review. so the big question is should i go for the cheaper samsung or spend a bit more and get dell?
Dell:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-009-DE&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
Samsung
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-054-SA&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
thanx

oldbag · 27 Aug 2007 at 11:22

I would go for dell - purely because we have some at work and they are very nice.

chaparral · 27 Aug 2007 at 14:29

Dell for sure....because of the much better viewing angles on it...Plus it's a great monitor...

Zefan · 27 Aug 2007 at 14:30

I've got an earlier revision of the Dell, and it is really lovely.

I haven't used the Samsung so I can't really comment.

Yesam · 27 Aug 2007 at 14:49

Same decision as i faced when going for a 24". The samsungs cheap price is very tempting coupled with their reputation for great screens. But as its a TN panel the viewing angles are not great, compared with the dell.

The other reason why i opted for the dell was the wide range of inputs on it, and also the swivelling on the screen / USB ports, so i don't have to deal with plugging into the tower that much.

I (personally) thought the dell was worth the extra, and don't regret my purchase. Lets not forget that dells warranty and dead pixel policy is second to none.

Firegod · 27 Aug 2007 at 17:54

Sorry to throw a spanner into the works, but what about the BenQ 24" screen. Would people still go with the Dell then?

Darren1987 · 27 Aug 2007 at 18:15

get the samsung if you sit straight on to the monitor.. other than that i see no reason not to buy it..

toxic · 27 Aug 2007 at 19:24

Firegod said:
Sorry to throw a spanner into the works, but what about the BenQ 24" screen. Would people still go with the Dell then?

I got a benQ 241W..amnd while i didnt like it at first...i think its the dogs danglies now!

Firegod · 27 Aug 2007 at 19:24

toxic said:
I got a benQ 241W..amnd while i didnt like it at first...i think its the dogs danglies now!

How come you didn't like it at first?

toxic · 27 Aug 2007 at 19:25

Darren1987 said:
get the samsung if you sit straight on to the monitor.. other than that i see no reason not to buy it..

Colours really arent as good with a TN panel. thats where this slightly more expensive panels come to light.

snarloas1982 · 27 Aug 2007 at 20:05

dell for me, very happy and no ghosting like some others

toxic · 27 Aug 2007 at 21:04

Firegod said:
How come you didn't like it at first?

desktop wise...briliant....FPS gaming...i thought I was getting some ghosting. But I tried back in my old monitor...at that was the same..sortof. Just that the size of the screen makes things a lot more visual. Now...when i go back to my old 20" widecreen...its pathetic compared to the BenQ. Id recommned the BenQ. Its basically the same panel as the dell 24" ers anyway...but all the reviews I read before buying said that the Benq had a better image quality.

Firegod · 27 Aug 2007 at 21:22

toxic said:
desktop wise...briliant....FPS gaming...i thought I was getting some ghosting. But I tried back in my old monitor...at that was the same..sortof. Just that the size of the screen makes things a lot more visual. Now...when i go back to my old 20" widecreen...its pathetic compared to the BenQ. Id recommned the BenQ. Its basically the same panel as the dell 24" ers anyway...but all the reviews I read before buying said that the Benq had a better image quality.

Cheers for the reply.

fonzio · 27 Aug 2007 at 21:52

Firegod said:
Cheers for the reply.

had the same thoughts, had sleepless nights trying to decide on a 24"

opted for the dell as it has no banding issues etc compared to earlier models

what swung it eventually tho is the dell has less input lag which is nice

mikka84 · 27 Aug 2007 at 22:33

ok ill go for dell, thanx guys

Darren1987 · 28 Aug 2007 at 00:10

toxic said:
Colours really arent as good with a TN panel. thats where this slightly more expensive panels come to light.

yep, thats correct, but unless you use photoshop and stuff i dont see why it matters as much.

for gaming id probably prefer the samsung, as the viewing angles dont matter to me personally.

mikka84 · 28 Aug 2007 at 20:29

nope no photoshop. use it for gaming and watching movies, thats pretty much it, used to be a programmer but since career change dont get into it lately...