Samsung PX2370

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Hello,

I am looking for a good looking (picture quality as well as aesthetics) monitor for maximum £250.

The best compromise between the two I have found so far is Samsung's PX2370. Its aesthetics are just stunning and the picture quality seems to be decent for this price (I know there are monitors with better picture quality at the same price but they are just too ugly).

Does anyone have any other tips for other good looking monitors in this price range and are there any good reasons why not to get this Samsung?

Cheers.
 
I've hear ISP performs a lot better than TN but I have not found a ISP monitor for a decent price which looks any good. They all look super techy/office-like :(

Is there any good 1920x1200 monitors in this price range?
 
No - that's not a good gaming monitor (the NEC you just linked to) and it was never designed as such. How do you feel about the look of this? What are your intended uses, incidentally? I just kind of assumed you were looking at a gaming monitor since you were interested in the PX2370. We have a thorough review of the XL2370 which we found rather excellent and it is a similar panel to the PX2370.
 
I am looking for overall use but it is not for professional use (photo editing etc). However, I will not watch the monitor from the same angle at all times so I guess ISP would be beneficial.

The LG in your link looks really good! So you can recommend this one?

For the samsungs, is not the PX just the new version of the LX? PX looks better as well and has overall got better feedback from what I have seen.

Found this one as well... Maybe it is the same as for the NEC one (more for professional use)? http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=VM633AT#ABU
 
The 'better feedback' comes from the belief that the PX2370 is newer and therefore better than the XL2370. Whilst I'm not doubting it's a fantastic monitor and in some ways the image is perhaps a little better (default colours slightly superior) the XL2370 has a brighter and more powerful backlight and displays greyscale gradients better. It's not worth fussing over these details though - go for the one you prefer the look of if you are going for one of the two. The HP ZR24w you link to is an excellent monitor for the price but remember that it is standard gamut - if you want more vibrant colours you may want to look at the Dell U2410 which costs a little more.

The LG LED-backlit IPS monitors are not yet available so I'm unable to recommend them. I hope to review them when I can - keep an eye on my website and/or forums if you're interested in this model. What kind of angles will you be viewing from?
 
The monitor will be used as a gaming/general use monitor as well as a 2ndary TV for movies, while lying down in bed :). Hence, the viewing angle might vary.

With this in mind, a TN screen might not be preferred, right?

The LG ISP-backlit monitors are likely to be on a higher price-bracket, right? (baring in mind the price points of other backlit ISPs out there).
 
The LG IPS monitors are likely to be priced well within the range you are considering - nowhere near the Apple LED Cinema Display prices and with any luck much closer to the U2311H etc.
 
I really couldn't say. I wouldn't have thought it would be long now. I've contacted my LG PR representitive about it but I haven't had a response from him.
 
It is most likely similar to the ST2320L which, to be blunt, is the worst monitor I have used for a very long time. Don't let the the 'boring office-type' look fool you - the P2411H is in a different league to the U2311H... One several divisions below.
 
PCM2 said:
It is most likely similar to the ST2320L which, to be blunt, is the worst monitor I have used for a very long time. Don't let the the 'boring office-type' look fool you - the P2411H is in a different league to the U2311H... One several divisions below.
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Dell have categorised the monitor in question to be akin to the ST2320 at any rate. And yeah, it is a TN panel and I am of the firm belief that inasmuch as Dell might be the premier brand to go to for IPS, they are beaten both in price and performance when it comes to their TNs. Most review sites will confirm this when dealing with the entry level range Dells; both Samsung and BenQ offer a lot more at that price point.
 
Samsung don't produce any IPS monitors or panels, they produce *VA. Samsung's main competitor, LG, produce the competing IPS panels for most monitors. And what do you mean by superior to Dell? Dell have some of the best IPS monitors you'll find at their respective price points. What is your budget?
 
PCM2: I was referring to Porcelina's comment above...

I don't want to spend more than ~£250. I am concerned about the viewing angels of TN panels.

SO far, the only good candidate I've seen is Dell Ultrasharp U2311H but would be nice with a 24'' and a monitor which looks slightly less 'office'.
 
Ah right. Well let's see how LGs upcoming ones go. I am also hoping to review the EW2420 at some point as it almost seems to good to be true.
 
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