Dual Monitors for 3D Modelling work

AFK_Matrix · 9 Feb 2009 at 17:11

Hi,

I currently have a Dell 2405 and a Dell E248 (think thats the name) and basically its starting to get on my nerves that the screens are different colours etc.

So I have been thinking about selling these 2 screens (what do you think I could get for them?) and getting 2 screens of the same exact type.

I am wondering though what screen to go for, I like the Dells but the 2408 is £450 each :eek:

I was hoping to not pay £900 for a pair of them!!! I have just seen a Samsung 305t in the office and it does look very nice and was wondering if there was a 24" version? So what would be a good screen for 3D modelling and gaming/general browsing etc?

Saltank · 9 Feb 2009 at 19:29

Just make sure you don't get a TN panel! I would recommend the HP LP2475w.

AFK_Matrix · 9 Feb 2009 at 21:50

Well if I could justify spending nearly £900 quid on 2 monitors then I would go for the HP LP2475's but that just isn't feesable. I was actually looking at the Samsung T240HD and a Normal T240 so that I could watch some freeview tv while working etc. But I don't like the looks of the frame of these screens, but if they are good quaility screens (ie non TN) then I may go for them.

darkstroke · 10 Feb 2009 at 08:12

I'd recommend 2x Benq FP241W's, as you can get one for not much more than £300 now, and you'd be hard pressed to find any negatives on them. I know I love mine to bits

AFK_Matrix · 10 Feb 2009 at 22:08

Thanks for the suggestion darkstroke, they look like nice monitors pitty the frame is silver. Really prefer black framed monitors but will keep them in mind.

Which out of these Samsung monitors have TN Panels:

Samsung SM2494HM 24"

Samsung T240 24"

darkstroke · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:22

Those both have TN panels.

AFK_Matrix · 11 Feb 2009 at 13:08

What a pain that all the screens in my price range are TN panels. I am thinking I am going to have to go for a TN panel as I can't find anything I like in my price range.

I don't think it will hopefully be too bad getting a TN panel as my E248 has one and I think that is an ok monitor.

ScarySquirrel · 11 Feb 2009 at 13:24

What is wrong with TN panels? Also, how can you tell if a panel is TN or not?

philjohn · 11 Feb 2009 at 13:32

Even if you get 2 identical monitors the colours on them will probably be slightly different due to manufacturing tolerances. You'll need to buy and use a calibration device that can work on dual screens - so budget an extra £80-£200 (depending on quality and feature set) on top of your dual screen purchase.

AFK_Matrix · 12 Feb 2009 at 16:34

Hi Phil,

Yeah I was thinking of getting a colour calibration device but I am unsure of which one to get, can you recommend me one that are around the £80 mark?

Oh and ScarySquirrel if you go to TFT Central - LCD Monitor Information, Reviews, Guides and News there is a panel searcher there that you can put your monitor into to see what panel it uses.

ScarySquirrel · 12 Feb 2009 at 17:50

AFK_Matrix said:
Hi Phil,

Yeah I was thinking of getting a colour calibration device but I am unsure of which one to get, can you recommend me one that are around the £80 mark?

Oh and ScarySquirrel if you go to TFT Central - LCD Monitor Information, Reviews, Guides and News there is a panel searcher there that you can put your monitor into to see what panel it uses.

Nice one, thanks for the link

HornyRhino · 12 Feb 2009 at 18:41

ScarySquirrel said:
What is wrong with TN panels? Also, how can you tell if a panel is TN or not?

TN screens will have in the specs : 160/160 or around there.
IPS/S-IPS/H-IPS/PVA/MVA type screens have 178/178.

thats their viewing angles which indicates the panel technology although you can sometimes go by the response times 2-5 is always TN

if you want a Cheap IPS ocuk have dells new E-IPS on pre-order although as i stated in another thread i havent heard whether its as good as pva or comes close to H-IPS.

Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor £195.49 inc VAT

Regards,

HRino"

AFK_Matrix · 13 Feb 2009 at 00:50

Right I am liking the Benq FP241W more and more and the price isn't bad either. One question though I have seen that there is the FP241WZ available also, what's the difference between the two?

Ben M · 13 Feb 2009 at 01:49

Why not sell one of your monitors, and buy one identical?

AFK_Matrix · 13 Feb 2009 at 10:24

Well Ben the Dell 2405 is an old model now so its quite hard to buy a new one. And the E248 is ok but I can notice the difference between this monitor and the 2405 which is a PVA panel and it is better. Plus the BenQ has a HDMI port so I could hook up a freeview box and watch tv as well.