LCD vs LED
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LED is LCD. The LED part is just the backlight - it will still use an LCD panel.
LED is a newer backlight technology, CCFL is what is more traditionally used. There isn't much of an image quality benefit with current edge-lit LED backlight technology - the main benefit is that they are more "green" since they use less power to generate the same brightness.
To be honest I wouldn't suggest picking a monitor whether it is LED backlit or not, go for one that is a good all-round monitor.
Out of interest, what is your monitor budget and what do you plan to use it for mainly?
LED is a newer backlight technology, CCFL is what is more traditionally used. There isn't much of an image quality benefit with current edge-lit LED backlight technology - the main benefit is that they are more "green" since they use less power to generate the same brightness.
To be honest I wouldn't suggest picking a monitor whether it is LED backlit or not, go for one that is a good all-round monitor.
Out of interest, what is your monitor budget and what do you plan to use it for mainly?
thnx for your reply.
i'm getting P2450 LCD for around $220 where LED with cost around $ 310 (forgot to get LED model and shop is now close)
mainly use will be gaming and movies.
honestly, i got P2450 and its with me but if you think LED is better than LCD then i can replace it without any charges. (only need to pay extra price for LED)
i'm getting P2450 LCD for around $220 where LED with cost around $ 310 (forgot to get LED model and shop is now close)
mainly use will be gaming and movies.
honestly, i got P2450 and its with me but if you think LED is better than LCD then i can replace it without any charges. (only need to pay extra price for LED)
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What is the model number of the other monitor?
From what I have read, the P2450 is a pretty average monitor, though this is mainly to do with the panel, not the backlight.
What do you reckon you will be using the monitor for, out of interest?
If you want a real step up from the P2450 (in terms of image quality and viewing angles), you may want to check out IPS panel monitors.
From what I have read, the P2450 is a pretty average monitor, though this is mainly to do with the panel, not the backlight.
What do you reckon you will be using the monitor for, out of interest?
If you want a real step up from the P2450 (in terms of image quality and viewing angles), you may want to check out IPS panel monitors.
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Aye, it is a different panel technology, the P2450 uses a TN panel.
This article explains the differences in the technology quite well.
This monitor is a good example of an IPS screen, this one uses an E-IPS panel that is rather good for gaming (as well as many other things). Here is an in-depth review.
ok thnx for updating me.
now short and simple reply
shall i go for LED for LCD is ok.
what diff i can see is, LED is having more brightness and sharp colour & less power. clear black colour etc...
thnx
Go for the IPS Panel that was mentioned above , if you watch dvd or games its far better than the TNT panels
this got Response Time: 8ms and what i can understand is less Response Time is always good!!!
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ok thnx for updating me.
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shall i go for LED for LCD is ok.
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean.
Is this your experience or what you think the difference is?
As for higher brightness, it can be true but higher maximum brightness is not really a feature. Most modern monitors can hit 300cd/m^2 or more, however you would be mad to run them at this brightness all the time or your eyes will bleed. Instead, you run them at a fraction of this 100-200 cd/m^2.
Yes, they do indeed use less power. So expect a monitor with an LED backlight to use less power (=money) and be cooler in operation.
Clear blacks? Well not really in my experience, the dynamic contrast ratios are a bit of a joke - so this is usually just as good as CCFL versions in terms of black level since monitors use EDge-lit LED backlights not the more advanced "Full Array" LED backlights seen in some upcoming TVs.
For fast paced gaming anything under 10ms is fine and anything less than this is usually imperceptible to the human eye.
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I'm still using a Acer 19" monitor i got back last year when I got my new rig. I paid £139 for it, but now that i look at the selection offered now, i got scammed. i could have got a 22" and really used my 4850. Well, i won't make that mistake twice.
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LED is LCD. Its just a different type of backlight. The current version of LED backlights (edge-lit) does not make the picture look any better, it just saves power and allows the monitor to be thinner.
LED is LCD. Its just a different type of backlight. The current version of LED backlights (edge-lit) does not make the picture look any better, it just saves power and allows the monitor to be thinner.
As i said in a thread before the 2450 is a great monitor , does what it says on the tin and more
As i said in a thread before the 2450 is a great monitor , does what it says on the tin and more
thnx