TFT for movies!

Secret_Window · 7 Feb 2007 at 14:24

Hi guys, at this point in time I am using a Hyundai TFT (8ms 700:1 contrast), which is fine for most things like web surfing, the odd game, and maybe DVD's depending on film. But now I am beginning to get fed up of the annoying video noise showing up in films like fifth element and star wars, that it is making me think that a new screen may be in order.

I have looked through the TFT section on OCUK and I have seen some good deals, but are they too good to be true? So I need some help (your opinions) on what deals/monitors you think are best to suit my needs for watching movies.

I also like to add, I am a big fan of watching HD-DVD's, and if I am going to purchase a screen, I would like it to be future proof enough for HD content.

Budget £270

Thanks guys

Secret_Window · 7 Feb 2007 at 16:03

pleeeeeeeeasee welp me

Van Diemen · 7 Feb 2007 at 22:21

This is a good all round screen, I cant say much with regards to performance as Im still waiting for mine to arrive

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-004-AS

Chris Tomki · 8 Feb 2007 at 02:20

some of these have had over drive issues. if its on you get negative ghosting its fine when off though. apparently there has been a fix now but the one i got was an October 06 model and has ghosting. im going to RMA it when i get a reply

setter · 8 Feb 2007 at 02:28

i have the viewsonic 2025,good all rounder,for movies and games. but if u want more options as far as connectivity u might be better of with a dell 2007 wfp

Van Diemen · 8 Feb 2007 at 09:03

Chris Tomki said:
some of these have had over drive issues. if its on you get negative ghosting its fine when off though. apparently there has been a fix now but the one i got was an October 06 model and has ghosting. im going to RMA it when i get a reply

Do you have any idea with regard to what manufacture date the good ones came in?

Secret_Window · 8 Feb 2007 at 14:11

I've just read that viewsonic gets some weird bleeding problem around the screen. :confused:

The Asus apparently suffers from ghosting after a certain amount of time :confused:

Secret_Window · 9 Feb 2007 at 13:54

So back to topic. What TFT's are best for fluid movie playback similar to that of a CRT? Does it depend on the response? The type of panel? TN, IPS?

Baddass · 10 Feb 2007 at 17:25

Secret_Window said:
So back to topic. What TFT's are best for fluid movie playback similar to that of a CRT? Does it depend on the response? The type of panel? TN, IPS?

in the modern market MVA based screens offer the smoothest movie playback when it comes to noise / twinkling etc. Response time is adequate on most modern screens, so things to consider more are viewing angles, black depth and panel uniformity i would say.

Secret_Window · 10 Feb 2007 at 17:27

Okay MVA, EM VEE AY! I need to find a MVA screen :cool: