24in Monitor Query

chrisgt · 19 Jul 2010 at 23:30

Hi guys,

Looking to buy a 24' monitor mainly for gaming but some Photoshop and general PC use (watching HD movies, browsing etc etc).

Looking at these two at the minute:

BenQ G2420HDBL

Samsung B2430H

There is about £1 differen between the two; what would people reccommend? From my understanding the BenQ is quite "old" in that its been around a long time! But its also got 47 rave reviews! Any help on deciding guys?

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 08:00

Anyone?

MOOGLEYS · 20 Jul 2010 at 10:20

I,m considering buying the samsung for Xbox 360 use. I would also like some info on the Benq and samsung which would be best etc..

The samsung has HDMi with audio pass through and the Benq only has Dvi. Would a HDMi to DVi lead work ok with the 360..?

HW91 · 20 Jul 2010 at 16:49

I'd get the samsung, although since you're using photoshop I'm inclined to say save up and buy a Dell U series monitor

sandeep · 20 Jul 2010 at 16:54

HW91 said:
I'd get the samsung, although since you're using photoshop I'm inclined to say save up and buy a Dell U series monitor

^ seconded, if you do a lot of graphic design save up and get a Dell U2410 Monitor

MOOGLEYS · 20 Jul 2010 at 16:56

I,m hovering over the buy button for the samsung read a few good reviews and think the HDMi swerves it for me.

sandeep · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:08

MOOGLEYS said:
I,m hovering over the buy button for the samsung read a few good reviews and think the HDMi swerves it for me.

Out of the two it would defo be the Samsung, the only Monitors/TVs I buy are Samsung/Sony

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:12

I use PS rarely. The main emphasis would be on gaming - is there really a massive difference between 5ms and 2ms response times, as both of these are 5ms?

sandeep · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:13

chrisgt said:
I use PS rarely. The main emphasis would be on gaming - is there really a massive difference between 5ms and 2ms response times, as both of these are 5ms?

It's not a noticeable, mines a 5ms response time and games play perfect on it, not stutters or slow motion jerking.

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:18

Ahhh what about this Iiyama ProLite 22"?! So confused as I'm struggling to find any good reviews out there!!

MOOGLEYS · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:25

chrisgt said:
Ahhh what about this Iiyama ProLite 22"?! So confused as I'm struggling to find any good reviews out there!!

That looks a bargain to me... I,m also considering this one 22" is perefect for my needs and it has HDMi for £130....

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:25

It does indeed...2ms response time and HDMI. Shall we double team it and both buy one? lol

MOOGLEYS · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:28

chrisgt said:
It does indeed...2ms response time and HDMI. Shall we double team it and both buy one? lol

I think so mate. I,m sold on that one shame the one review mentions a dead pixel....

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:30

I am being tempted by the 24' Samsung tbh! Grrr...too indecisive!

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:33

That's it. Ordered the Samsung! lol

PCM2 · 20 Jul 2010 at 18:33

Good man

chrisgt · 20 Jul 2010 at 18:53

Had to make the decision! Seems the Samsung > Liyama. But theres not a huge amount of information out there on both! Should be better than this 5 year old Belinea 19" TFT regardless! lol

Reality|Bites · 21 Jul 2010 at 00:16

Are dell going to make a U2411 monitor or are they just going for 23" models now?

Bint Box · 21 Jul 2010 at 16:21

Reality|Bites said:
Are dell going to make a U2411 monitor or are they just going for 23" models now?

I think they need to sort out the tinting issues that have plagued the U2410 before they push another model onto customers.

Rgds
Binty

Eggman · 21 Jul 2010 at 18:11

Get one of these or future proof it with and extra £50 and get a 120Hz model?