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OcUK Value Hanns-G HW191D 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver (MO-017-OK)
The OcUK Value HW191D has an industry leading ultra-fast 5ms response time making it perfect for blur-free video and gaming. With it's 700:1 contrast ratio and excellent viewing angle there is no other TFT/LCD that can match the quality, value or performance.

- 1440 x 900 (WXGA) Optimum Resolution
- 16.2 Million Colours
- 700:1 Contrast Ratio
- 5ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input
- One Analogue Input
- 3 Years Manufacturer On-Site Warranty (Call Manufacturer direct on )




Price: £107.95 (£126.84 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Tempted to buy one of these, is it a lot bigger than a 17" normal LCD. I'm not sure about the widescreen, is widescreen good for games?

Also, for such a cheap monitor I thought it was a bit of a bold statement to say it is the highest quality and best performing LCD/TFT. Is it really better than a dell equivalent?

Lastly, is 24" a lot bigger than a 19" widescreen and are the bigger screens worth the much higher price tag.

Thanks.
 
Tempted to buy one of these, is it a lot bigger than a 17" normal LCD. I'm not sure about the widescreen, is widescreen good for games?
Depends which games, some are natively supported, some are stretched and it tends to be an acquired taste. Your best off trying one or having a browse of the screenshots on the widescreengamingforum site. It isn't massively bigger than a 17", both are a pretty decent size but subjectively offers better immersion in movies and games.

Also, for such a cheap monitor I thought it was a bit of a bold statement to say it is the highest quality and best performing LCD/TFT. Is it really better than a dell equivalent?
If you look on the box of an FX5200 apparently it offers amazing 3D graphics quality with unrivalled picture quality, sense of immersion blah blah. Hah. Run Oblivion on that Mr Marketing. I think one of the best value, performance, quality ratios for the money/kind of screen would be a better way of looking at it ;) (The spec is quite competitive on paper too, 5ms, DVI + VGA...) but ultimately you do get what you pay for and that statement can't be taken literally word for word.

Lastly, is 24" a lot bigger than a 19" widescreen and are the bigger screens worth the much higher price tag.
It is a lot bigger imo, whether it is worth it, entirely depends on your requirements, availability of moolah and how demanding you are. For example on a 1440 x 900 screen two A4 documents only just fit side by side, it'd be a lot easier with that extra width. You also lose a fair bit of vertical height which a big screen would not (well except in comparison to normal ratio screens of the same size obviously ;) ). Another thing to consider is would it make your life a lot easier in programs such as Photoshop or would a screen that big be total overkill and more of a hassle. I mean as crazy as it sounds to be considering it there is only so much our field of vision can take in games :p There are also differences in technology when you look at higher price ranges, that are more important if things like movies or image quality are a big issue for you.
 
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Tetras said:
Tempted to buy one of these, is it a lot bigger than a 17" normal LCD. I'm not sure about the widescreen, is widescreen good for games?
Depends which games, some are natively supported, some are stretched and it tends to be an acquired taste. Your best off trying one or having a browse of the screenshots on the widescreengamingforum site. It isn't massively bigger than a 17", both are a pretty decent size but subjectively offers better immersion in movies and games.

Also, for such a cheap monitor I thought it was a bit of a bold statement to say it is the highest quality and best performing LCD/TFT. Is it really better than a dell equivalent?
If you look on the box of an FX5200 apparently it offers amazing 3D graphics quality with unrivalled picture quality, sense of immersion blah blah. Hah. Run Oblivion on that Mr Marketing. I think one of the best value, performance, quality ratios for the money/kind of screen would be a better way of looking at it ;) (The spec is quite competitive on paper too, 5ms, DVI + VGA...) but ultimately you do get what you pay for and that statement can't be taken literally word for word.

Lastly, is 24" a lot bigger than a 19" widescreen and are the bigger screens worth the much higher price tag.
It is a lot bigger imo, whether it is worth it, entirely depends on your requirements, availability of moolah and how demanding you are. For example on a 1440 x 900 screen two A4 documents only just fit side by side, it'd be a lot easier with that extra width. You also lose a fair bit of vertical height which a big screen would not (well except in comparison to normal ratio screens of the same size obviously ;) ). Another thing to consider is would it make your life a lot easier in programs such as Photoshop or would a screen that big be total overkill and more of a hassle. I mean as crazy as it sounds to be considering it there is only so much our field of vision can take in games :p There are also differences in technology when you look at higher price ranges, that are more important if things like movies or image quality are a big issue for you.
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Excellent post, thanks a lot man :)

I think I'll save up and try and get the Acer 24" widescreen monitor, cheaper than the dell and MAHOOSIVE :D
 
With it's 700:1 contrast ratio and excellent viewing angle there is no other TFT/LCD that can match the quality, value or performance.
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Just marketting talk plain and simple :)

The value is undeniable at £128. The quality I wouldn't like to comment on not having used one, but I suspect it's no better or worse than your average TN panel TFT. The performance, it's clearly slower than a 2ms panel, has worse viewing angles than a 178/178 panel, has a lower contrast ratio than a 1000:1 screen and renders less colours than a 16.7M true colour panel (MVA, PVA, IPS). Also the black depth will be typically TN.

I guess what they mean is you won't get better performance and quality for the money which would be a fair enough statement for the 19" widescreen sector.
 
Something to think of, is that you can get 2 monitors for around 350. This means you get oddles of screen space.

I have 2x 20" monitors and have to admit I love them, dual screens are awesome :)
 
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