22" for parents

John24 · 25 Mar 2011 at 20:47

Need a 22" monitor for my parents and can't decide between these

Iiyama ProLite E2208HDD
BenQ G2222HDL

Really want a true 22" pannel but the BenQ looks better, is LED backlight and although the price of either isn't a problem the BenQ is also cheaper.

They will be using it for office, browsing, email and my brother will probably game on it, GTA, the sims, stuff like that.

How much more screen space does the 22" offer over the 21.5"?

Surveyor · 26 Mar 2011 at 01:34

John24 said:
How much more screen space does the 22" offer over the 21.5"?

About half an inch?

The screen resolutions are the same so you'll see exactly the same amount on each screen.

Here's a comparison of how the sizes compare:

http://www.displaywars.com/21,5-inch-16x9-vs-22-inch-16x9

John24 · 26 Mar 2011 at 02:18

Surveyor said:
About half an inch?

No, 4%

Surveyor said:
Here's a comparison of how the sizes compare:

http://www.displaywars.com/21,5-inch-16x9-vs-22-inch-16x9

That's helpfull, think I will go with the Iiyama.

Troezar · 26 Mar 2011 at 06:49

Just upgraded my parents pc with the Iiyama, seems great for the money. Also got them an i3 2100, they were pretty impressed going from a 3500+ and a 15" crt

John24 · 26 Mar 2011 at 16:35

Thanks Troezar, hehe I've moving them from a 17" LCD and 3000+ to my old athlon 620 and probably the Iiyama.

Going to order the Iiyama within the next few days latest unless anyone can convince me otherwise.

John24 · 30 Mar 2011 at 20:44

Got the Iiyama today, one dead pixel, which is ok because it's not noticable during use. However there is also a stuck green pixel, this one is very noticable.

I've tried the software and pressure methods but it's not budging. Anything else i can try before RMA? Pixeltuneup claims to fix stuck pixels but I'm sceptical.

It's a lot more obvious than in the picture, cannot live with it.

Troezar · 30 Mar 2011 at 21:31

That's unlucky, not spotted any on my old folks monitor. They are certainly pretty happy. Can you dsr it?

John24 · 30 Mar 2011 at 21:37

Yeah my luck finally ran out, previous 3 LCD's have no dead/stuck pixels.

Can DSR but want to avoid that if possible.

It's just a shame because it seems like a really good monitor.

Troezar · 30 Mar 2011 at 22:01

That's unlucky, not spotted any on my old folks monitor. They are certainly pretty happy. Can you dsr it?

Zaim · 30 Mar 2011 at 22:06

Hi mate, I'd go for the BenQ, its a Excellent monitor for the price, i have the same one and i can't find anything to fault it on, the picture quality is great, everything looks nice and clear, no ghosting etc.

Edit: just noticed you've already bought the iiyama, don't think 1 dead pixel is enough for rma tho.

John24 · 30 Mar 2011 at 22:13

Zaim said:
Edit: just noticed you've already bought the iiyama, don't think 1 dead pixel is enough for rma tho.

I agree, but that's not the reason for RMA mate, have another read.

Zaim · 30 Mar 2011 at 22:14

John24 said:
I agree, but that's not the reason for RMA mate, have another read.

lol sry mate, i guess 3 hours of sleep and 12 hours of college doesn't help

John24 · 5 Apr 2011 at 17:28

Well OcUK have dicked me about for 6 days only to say sorry we can't help. Not happy to say the least, full of rage infact.

I'll post the full support fail when my rage has subsided slightly to avoid me smashing my PC up in the proccess.