To IPS or not to IPS...

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So I'm currently in the market for two new monitors. For years I've used a combination of LCD's, one 22" and one 15" and I think it's about time I spent some dosh in this area.

The main uses these days are book writing, coding, and occasionally gaming. The rough budget is £1-£200 per screen, and I'd like two.

The first option I've looked at is to go full hog Dell IPS with either the P2414H or even better, the U2414H. I like both, the IPS aspect interest me, and the adjustable stand is a must, but more important the quality of both from what I can find are great, once you've gotten over the IPS bleed.

The second option is to go for a normal LED, something like a Samsung S24C450BW, or basically just any LED (I've not done as much research here as I've always figured I "should" upgrade to IPS).

So my question is, first off is IPS right for me? And second, if it is, should I stick with the P2414H, or go for the U2414H at a cost of £25 per monitor (£50 total).

Thanks all :).
 
I'm currently using 3 Samsung S23C650D in an Eyefinity setup and been really impressed with them so far. Great picture quality and really good adjustable stands :)

They cost me about £150 each in October
 
Not really sure whether IPS is right for my type of work or not though, need to know that first before I can pick one I guess?
 
LED is just the type of backlight used. LED displays can be either TN, IPS or VA panels just like regular backlit displays. Its just that LEDs are much more energy efficient.
 
I find IPS great for that sort of work. I use it myself for coding/ graphic design. Much cleaner and notice I can spend a lot longer staring at the code before headache sets in.

I assume the greater contrast makes it much easier to read. As for backlight bleed mine seems sporadic. Darker screens are much more noticeable.

Gilval any chance of a pic of the three together? Been looking for a decent eyefinity setup and struggle with all the choices.
 
Mynight said:
I find IPS great for that sort of work. I use it myself for coding/ graphic design. Much cleaner and notice I can spend a lot longer staring at the code before headache sets in.

I assume the greater contrast makes it much easier to read. As for backlight bleed mine seems sporadic. Darker screens are much more noticeable.

Gilval any chance of a pic of the three together? Been looking for a decent eyefinity setup and struggle with all the choices.
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Yeah no worries, will take a snap tonight and post it tomorrow :) Currently got all three monitors in portrait mode which makes LotRO awesome (that and I need to work out how to fit all three in landscape mode and my PC on my desk :p )
 
Mynight said:
I find IPS great for that sort of work. I use it myself for coding/ graphic design. Much cleaner and notice I can spend a lot longer staring at the code before headache sets in.

I assume the greater contrast makes it much easier to read. As for backlight bleed mine seems sporadic. Darker screens are much more noticeable.

Gilval any chance of a pic of the three together? Been looking for a decent eyefinity setup and struggle with all the choices.
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Thanks, an interesting take on it :)

Clov!s said:
Either two of these
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-064-DE&tool=3

or one of these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-003-DG&groupid=17&catid=1120
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Sadly I think a 27" wouldn't work due to the layout of the desk :( The Studio is an interesting option though, I'd probably want it in 24" (Which sadly OcUK don't sell :( ) But will have a look and see how it stacks up, cheers :)
 
My original DGM brick also went bang, within a few weeks of purchase, but DGM sent a replacement out within the week and I've still got the same one over a year later.
The monitor is also superb for picture quality
:)
 
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