Monitor

Lolcb · 14 Oct 2006 at 12:40

Hi, I am thinking of buying a new monitor, help me see which one is better pls.

- Viewsonic VX2235wm 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black (MO-060-VS)
- Samsung SM-215TW 21" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black (MO-044-SA)
- NEC MultiSync® LCD20WGX2 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black/Silver (MO-009-NE)

- Acer AL2216W 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black (MO-029-AC)

Thanks.

fobose · 14 Oct 2006 at 13:10

Out of the lot I would say the Nec. Although I have 2x Dell 2007WFP's.

Lolcb · 14 Oct 2006 at 13:51

Thanks, well I gave dell a thought but... had bad expriences with them so... yea pretty much explains all. NEC eh, why do you prefer nec over the other 3?

UKTopGun · 14 Oct 2006 at 13:54

NEC because of the image quality + gloss.

Some of them also use TN panels which can be good but if your budget can afford better (like the NEC) I'd get one.

fobose · 14 Oct 2006 at 13:55

I think it looks the best out of the 3 and there are lots of good comments about them on here.

shine · 14 Oct 2006 at 14:02

I have the NEC and I althought its a little more expensive than the others it is worth every penny.

Baddass · 14 Oct 2006 at 14:08

for what uses? any preference in designs or features at all?

Lolcb · 14 Oct 2006 at 14:15

The monitor will be used for mainly gaming. I have no preference in design as long as it isn't ugly. And features, the monitors offered in OcUk is pretty much the same. And the ones that caught my eye is pretty much those aboves. it seems that NEC is popular. What is TN panel btw?

Lolcb · 14 Oct 2006 at 15:25

I read the forum made by Gibbo. I might add this up to one of the choices,
Belinea 2225S1W 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black/Silver (MO-006-BE).

Baddass · 14 Oct 2006 at 16:07

Lolcb said:
The monitor will be used for mainly gaming. I have no preference in design as long as it isn't ugly. And features, the monitors offered in OcUk is pretty much the same. And the ones that caught my eye is pretty much those aboves. it seems that NEC is popular. What is TN panel btw?

It's important to be aware of the varying technologies used in TFT's today. Take a look at the details about TN Film, S-IPS, PVA and MVA here. This article might also help you decide between some of the more popular 20"WS models and help you understand where each will offer it's pros and cons. The NEC LCD20WGX2 is an excellent screen adn arguably one of the best for gaming in the market. It would be a good choice certainly.

Lolcb · 14 Oct 2006 at 16:28

Thanks mate! I will think about it, prolly come with a decision soon enough.

mrgubby · 14 Oct 2006 at 16:47

Had the Samsung 215TW for close to a week now , extensive use for gaming / office programs & it's lovely . I bought it based on the viewing angle, extensive I/O & the 90 degree pivot into portrait mode