24" Glossy LCD

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 09:54

Hi everyone,

Really would muchly appreciate some help in chosing a new 24" monitor for my new Mac pro set up.

I am absolutely set on having a glossy monitor - those things look stunning, but I'm finding it hard (even on the manufacturers website!) to find out what finish the screens are that I'm looking at! A friend has the NEC MultiSync® 20WGX²Pro display which is absolutely amazing, but from reading threads on here I gather a 24" version isn't on the cards for the time being! Ah well!

I've looked at the 24" version of the NEC, obviously with the lesser panel, but also have taken a look at some Samsung monitors. I also like the BenQ 24" screens, but I gather they aren't glossy...

Oh and budget, well I can't go crazy and spend a grand, but £400/£500 would be OK! I'm willing to be swayed on budget the specs demand it.

Some of the threads on here have given me a few ideas, but any suggestions are really appreciated.

Cheers,

Jack

Andybtsn · 26 Jun 2008 at 09:57

Look for the SuperBright screens, they're the ones with the "glossy" screens..

philjohn · 26 Jun 2008 at 12:38

Look at the HP screens if you are after a glossy

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 13:21

Have to say, I'm really struggling to find which monitors are actually glossy, and which monitors have glossy stands etc. It's so confusing... I'm actually pretty stuck now as to which monitor screens are actually glossy, and which stands/edges are glossy! :s

reflux · 26 Jun 2008 at 13:37

I also share your love of glossy screens. I have a 24'' HP w2408h, and it's hands down the best screen I've ever seen. I love it to bits. Got it from a well-known PC shop as OCUK don't sell it; cost me £300.

It also swivels to portrait mode, which delights and amazes my friends although I can see no practical use for it whatsoever.

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 13:46

Haha! Well to be honest, I've been sat at my laptop since 8am (aside from getting a bacon buttie!!) and can only find on the net about 4 glossy screens...! Yours being one of them!

Argh it's totally not clear on any of the manufacturers websites what finish the screens are... And even then the 'glossy' finish is called alsorts of different manufactuer-specific names.... BrightView... Opticlear... Blah! Do you know of any other 24" glossy options? I am struggling to find any to be honest!!

How would your HP look with dual screens? The edges look quite thick on that model...

Cheers!

Jack

reflux · 26 Jun 2008 at 14:00

I can't understand why glossy screens are so rare; you buy more than a basic laptop and you'll get one as standard so what's the deal with desktop screens?! I saw the 2408 in the shop and immediately knew I had to have it; because there are so few on the market I didn't want to miss the opportunity!

I know that there are various glossy displays floating about branded as Philips or Xerox, but I'm not sure they go to 24''.

The edges are quite thick though. I can measure the bezel when I get home if you want? I don't think it's really designed to be used in a dual screen configuration. It's also predominantly black, which means it might clash with your Mac.

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 14:32

Thanks very much! That would be great if that's alright?

In terms of the blackness... I'm not bothered - my monitors (the speaker kind) will be black so the screen being black isn't a worry.

To be honest, I can't really see anything better than the Hyundai 240D PVA at the moment (HDMI, DVI, glossy - I think, but can't find a concrete answer - and also 24"...) Can anyone confirm if this screen is actually glossy or not?

This is the only screen I can actually find which is:
a) 24"
b) glossy
c) dvi, hdmi, and good old vga

Unless anyone else knows any different?

Cheers,

Jack

Rob N · 26 Jun 2008 at 17:00

Acer P243W has their Crystalbrite display with DVI and HDMI input but is a TN panel

philjohn · 26 Jun 2008 at 19:28

Most glossy screens are TN panels, the glossyness helps make things look more "vivid" and covers up some of the drawbacks of the technology.

The only glossy non TN screen I know of is the one on the new iMac 24"!

helmutcheese · 26 Jun 2008 at 19:34

Downside is glare from lights or windows.

Craig321 · 26 Jun 2008 at 19:35

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Kalpsn2000 · 26 Jun 2008 at 20:03

helmutcheese said:
Downside is glare from lights or windows.

Definetly. My mate's got a glossy screen on his HP laptop and it does look very nice but the glare from lights can be very annoying.

reflux · 26 Jun 2008 at 20:32

jackgnic, I just measured the bezel on my screen and it's 3.4cm wide at the edge

philjohn · 26 Jun 2008 at 20:39

I've just had a thought, you could always get a non-glossy screen and apply some sticky back plastic, that's pretty glossy isn't it?

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 22:40

reflux, thanks very much for checking that out for me!

So basically, I'm flogging a dead horse in wanting to get a 24" GLOSSY widescreen monitor, without a TN panel, and with DVI (and hopefully HDMI and VGA)... With my only option - literally - being the HP w2408h?

Cheers!

elevenseventysix · 26 Jun 2008 at 22:46

philjohn said:
I've just had a thought, you could always get a non-glossy screen and apply some sticky back plastic, that's pretty glossy isn't it?

lol I hope someone searching the forum in, say, 6 months time doing their research doesn't read that and actually take it as serious advice...!

RaiderX · 26 Jun 2008 at 23:18

the HP screens are probably the best, brother has the 19" one and it has a very sharp image and is bright.

philjohn · 27 Jun 2008 at 11:03

jackgnic said:
lol I hope someone searching the forum in, say, 6 months time doing their research doesn't read that and actually take it as serious advice...!

Hence why I went overboard with smilies!

ajf · 27 Jun 2008 at 20:58

Not sure if I can post this or not, but if you have a quidco account you can currently get the HP for £270 and get the cashback on top of it.