Which 24" Monitor

Usama · 17 Nov 2008 at 17:19

I will be using it for normal stuff like internet, and gaming. Dont really watch movies on my PC.

Which one out of these would be the best or is there any others around thoes prices?

Acer G24

1920x1200 Resolution
50,000:1 Contrast Ratio
2ms Response Time
400 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp... Widescreen Gaming LCD Monitor - Orange/Black

BenQ G2400W

1920x1200 Resolution
1000:1 Contrast Ratio
5ms Response Time
250 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-024-BQ&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=BenQ%20G2400W%2024"%20Widescreen%20HDMI/HDCP%20LCD%20HD%20Monitor%20-%20Black

BenQ V2400W

1920x1200 Resolution
4000:1 Contrast Ratio
2ms Response Time
250 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-027-BQ&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=BenQ%20V2400W%2024"%20Widescreen%20HDMI/HDCP%20LCD%20HD%20Monitor%20-%20Black/Silver

Dell S2409W

1920x1080 Resolution
1000:1 Contrast Ratio
5ms Response Time
300 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-029-DE&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=Dell%20S2409W%2024"%20Widescreen%20True%20HD%20LCD%20Monitor%20-%20Black

Samsung SM-2443BW

1920x1200 Resolution
20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
5ms Response Time
300 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-100-SA&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=Samsung%20SM-2443BW%2024"%20Widescreen%20LCD%20Monitor%20-%20Black

Samsung SM-2493HM

1920x1200 Resolution
10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
5ms Response Time
400 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-071-SA&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=Samsung%20SM-2493HM%2024"%20Widescreen%20LCD%20Monitor%20-%20Black

HP LP2275W

1680x1050 Resolution
1000:1 Contrast Ratio
6ms G2G Response Time
300 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hp_lp2275w.htm

These 2 are not out yet, but I am thinking of getting 1 of them.

Samsung SM-2343BW

2048x1152 Resolution
20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
5ms Response Time
300 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-101-SA&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510&name=Samsung%20SM-2343BW%2023"%20Widescreen%20LCD%20Monitor%20-%20Black

Dell SP2309W

2048 x 1152 Resolution
2ms Response Time
300 cd/m2 Brightness

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/15.htm#dell_sp2309w

rapid64k · 17 Nov 2008 at 18:21

The Samsung sm-2443BW you know it makes sence.

mysticsniper · 17 Nov 2008 at 18:31

I would either go for the Acer G24, or the Samsung SM-2493HM.

Usama · 17 Nov 2008 at 21:10

mysticsniper said:
I would either go for the Acer G24, or the Samsung SM-2493HM.

Which one would you say is better? The Acer does not look very nice.

Usama · 17 Nov 2008 at 21:11

rapid64k said:
The Samsung sm-2443BW you know it makes sence.

What about the Samsung SM-2493HM?

rapid64k · 17 Nov 2008 at 21:26

if you can use the 16:9 ratio and can handle the 2048X1152 the i would go for it.

MumboJumbo · 17 Nov 2008 at 21:44

how can a screen that cheap at that bigger size, let alone the huge resolution, be any good. You get what you pay for. Remeber that.

Kobrakai · 17 Nov 2008 at 21:51

ewww ...don't go with 2048X1152, get the SM-2493HM.

Viewing angles aren't the best but what can you expect from a 24" TN panel?

rapid64k · 17 Nov 2008 at 22:15

Kobrakai said:
ewww ...don't go with 2048X1152, get the SM-2493HM.

Viewing angles aren't the best but what can you expect from a 24" TN panel?

Samsung are making more screens the same way as this model as well as Dell!

philjohn · 17 Nov 2008 at 22:54

rapid64k said:
Samsung are making more screens the same way as this model as well as Dell!

When was the last time you saw a PC game that supported the strange resolution? I'm sure they'll come in the future, but for now any monitor with that res will be a liability and nothing else.

Usama · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:28

Kobrakai said:
ewww ...don't go with 2048X1152, get the SM-2493HM.

Viewing angles aren't the best but what can you expect from a 24" TN panel?

Viewing angles dont really matter to me, because I am only going to look straight at it.

Usama · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:42

rapid64k said:
if you can use the 16:9 ratio and can handle the 2048X1152 the i would go for it.

Here is my PC's spec.

Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 overclocked to 3.4GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler
Asus P5Q Deluxe Motherboard
4GB DDR2 Ram
Nvidia Geforce GTX 280
500GB HDD
Thermaltake High Performance 850W PSU
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit

j3ff3 · 18 Nov 2008 at 14:28

usama - i thought you'd already purchased the 2409 and your mate had the benq? was it not you that did the side by side comparison with transformers?

Dr_Fartypants · 18 Nov 2008 at 14:45

Usama said:
Viewing angles dont really matter to me, because I am only going to look straight at it.

I thought the same, but in dark game scenes you'd be surprised how much difference a small change in vertical height will make. If you sit close to your screen, you may see significant differences between the top and bottom of the screen, with a TN panel.

Just something to bear in mind. I went for the Iiyama 2403WS, which I've been pretty happy with. My next monitor won't be a TN panel though.

Usama · 18 Nov 2008 at 16:47

j3ff3 said:
usama - i thought you'd already purchased the 2409 and your mate had the benq? was it not you that did the side by side comparison with transformers?

I did but im thinking is there any thing better for a bit more.

rapid64k · 18 Nov 2008 at 19:21

philjohn said:
When was the last time you saw a PC game that supported the strange resolution? I'm sure they'll come in the future, but for now any monitor with that res will be a liability and nothing else.

Please check my sig you will find that i have the Samsung 2443BW 1920X1200.
I was only saying that more TFT are coming out at that res.