Help finding a 1920x1200 monitor (24" or 27")

Munimentum · 12 Nov 2012 at 13:37

Hi guys! My 24" samsung T240 literally JUST started doing the whole black screen after 2 seconds issue, and as I bought it back in April 2009 I don't think it's in warranty anymore so I'm in the market for a new monitor.

I've been looking around but it seems the only resolution monitors you can get now are 1920x1080 which is not ideal as love 16:10. I bought the Hanns G 27" from here a while back just to keep 16:10 but it seems ocuk don't sell that anymore either.

Does anyone know of any good alternatives, or even if you can ways to fix my Samsung if that's a better idea? I'll go with 1080 if it's generally a better price point but as I say my preference is 16:10 and 27" (or higher if that's better value) if possible.

Thank you!

AndyT · 12 Nov 2012 at 13:57

Exactly what I'm looking for too, I'd be interested to find out more on this.

setter · 12 Nov 2012 at 14:04

The only 16.10 aspect screen ive seen on ocuk is this.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-039-AS&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

24" though, 1920x1200 is pretty rare theese days. Something ill also miss when i have to replace my benq fp241w.

Saundie · 12 Nov 2012 at 14:08

Dell offer a couple of options, the U2412M & U2410. Both are 24" displays with a resolution of 1920 x 1200.

Munimentum · 12 Nov 2012 at 14:14

I'm surprised at the price of that U2412M. From what I remember Dell 24" monitors always landed in the >£300 range. Is there a reason for that price?

Saundie · 12 Nov 2012 at 14:30

The U2412M lacks the component and composite inputs, and it provides a lesser colour gamut than the U2410. If those features do not matter to you, then the U2412M is hard to beat in terms of value for money.

Munimentum · 12 Nov 2012 at 17:08

Hmm, I might go for that then, thanks.

Bear in mind this is for a secondary monitor, as I have a 27" monitor already so this is going to be primarily for movies and internet browsing. Would I be better off going with a cheaper alternative, even if it's 1920x1080? My reasoning being that I could probably get 2 24" monitors and run 3 concurrently for just a little more than I would be spending getting a good 1920x1200 monitor. Am I right in thinking this or am I better off with something along the lines of the U2412M?

RussD · 12 Nov 2012 at 17:55

What would one want with the "composite inputs" on a Monitor.
Dull thing to say "it lacks conponant & composite inputs" when you don't need them with DVI etc. Never seen a monitor with them on. EVER. TV's Yes.
The U2412M has an Excellent Black Point and is Very,Very Good once calibrated.

Munimentum · 12 Nov 2012 at 18:50

Does anyone know if the Achieva Shimian QH270 is worth the risk? I would be happy to run 16:9 if it was such a high res and it looks to be even better value than the Dell if you get a good one. I'm just wondering if the dead pixel rate is high or anything?