Which WS TFT?

[Admiral Huddy]

.. would you recommend out these:


Asus PW201 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black/Silver (MO-001-AS)

- 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8ms Response Time
- 350 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input
- One Analogue Input

Belinea 102035W 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black/Silver (MO-003-BE)

- 1680 x 1050 (WUXGA) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input
- One Analogue Input
- VESA mounting compatible / Security slot : Yes (100mm) / Yes
- Integrated powered USB 2.0 hub : 4 downstream / 1 upstream ports
- Integrated Speakers

BenQ FP202W 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black (MO-014-BQ)

- 1680 x 1050 (WUXGA) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 600:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input
- One Analogue Input
- Height adjustable stand (100mm travel)
- VESA mounting compatible / Security slot : Yes (100mm) / Yes
- Warranty : 3 year on-site warranty supplied by Manufacturer


Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFP 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Midnight Grey (MO-011-DE)

- 1680 x 1050 Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 16ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input w/HDCP Support
- One Analogue Input
- One S-Video Input
- One Composite Input
- Height adjustable stand (100mm travel)
- VESA mounting compatible / Security slot : Yes (100mm) / Yes
- Integrated powered USB 2.0 hub : 4 downstream / 1 upstream ports


NEC MultiSync® LCD20WGX2 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black/Silver (MO-009-NE)

- 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA) Optimum Resolution AS-IPS display with OptiClear DVM
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 700:1 (1600:1 with advanced DVM) Contrast Ratio
- 6ms Response Time
- 470 cd/m2 Brightness
- One Analogue Input
- One DVI Input
- VESA mounting compatible
- 4-port USB hub 2.0
- Warranty : 3 years onsite supplied by Manufacturer

Philips 200W6CS 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver (MO-015-PH)

- 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One Analogue Input
- One DVI Input
- Built-In Speakers
- Height adjustable stand
- VESA mounting compatible
- Warranty : 3 years onsite supplied by Manufacturer

Viewsonic VX2025wm 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black (MO-052-VS)

- 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8ms Response Time
- 300 cd/m2 Brightness
- One Analogue Input
- One DVI Input
- Built-In Rear Speakers
- VESA mounting compatible


All seem pretty much different and all under £400 which is my budget.


I'm not quite sure what the contrast ratio is. i.e is hiigher better?

Also, what is know as ghosting.

Cheers

Huddy

 

[div0]

I've heard good things about the NEC and the Dell ones that you list.

Reckon the NEC will probably come out on top - it seems to be very popular.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

might have something to do with the 6ms response time. Pretty impressive.

 

[squiffy]

Belinea 102035W- doesn't have 1:1 native mode on the panel. The Philips has the following

Full-screen
Native mode
Fill with Aspect

 

[Admiral Huddy]

Belinea 102035W- doesn't have 1:1 native mode on the panel. The Philips has the following

Full-screen
Native mode
Fill with Aspect

does the NEC?

 

[fobose]

Dell 2007WFP 20" for the win!

 

[Baddass]

have a look at this article written for people in exactly your position. Should help explain the pros and cons of each as well as help you to understand the differences between the technologies each of those uses Give me a shout if you like on emails too mate

 

[DAVEM]

.. snip

I have the 19" version of the ViewSonic (well three of them to be precise), and they are excellent, claer, not ghosting, good colour depth, generally very good,

 

[Kreeeee]

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[Massive Attack]

just wondering if you are interested in the LG one as it has a 5ms response and 2000:1 contrast ratio this is the one i am going to buy it can be had for a little over £200 too

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/newscontent.htm#l204wt

 

[fobose]

That LG one looks good, 2000:1 contrast :O

 

[Massive Attack]

That LG one looks good, 2000:1 contrast :O

yeah i know but its a bit light on connectors imo would have been nice to have svideo and all that like the old dell 24" widescreen did but i spose you cant have it all for that price

 

[fobose]

Does it just have DVI and VGA?

 

[Massive Attack]

Does it just have DVI and VGA?

yes

 

[Ozzie Dave]

Obviously I'm gonna say the NEC since I'm a happy owner of one, but it really is a lovely monitor. Its jam packed feature-wise, excellent response times and colour reproduction....best 20" widescreen on the market right now imho

 

[Gommsta]

NEC ***!

lol always wanted to do that.

 

[Marmotta]

The Gateway FPD2185W. It's 21", has DVI-D, VGA, component, composite and s-video inputs and a whole array of features including HDCP-compliancy and DCDi. Specs are 1000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time and 300cd/m2. It's also cheaper than most of the others mentioned.

Of those though, I'd say the Dell.

 

[iMacMart]

Another vote from an NEC user!!!

Colours are rich and vibrant, gaming with this monitor is a pleasure!!!

Went from a 20" CRT to an NEC and it still makes my smile to use it after 6 months....

You won't be sorry if you purchased one imo

 

[Admiral Huddy]

looks like the NEC for the win then.. You all use it for gaming though yeah..

Thanks Baddass.. I might take you up on that if I have any questions... and thanks for the link btw

 

[NeilF]

looks like the NEC for the win then.. You all use it for gaming though yeah..

Thanks Baddass.. I might take you up on that if I have any questions... and thanks for the link btw

But it's sooooo expensive:-
- It's almost three times the price of say a Belinea 1925 19".
- Two hundred pounds more than a Hyundai ImageQuest N91W 19".
- And over £100 more than a Belinea 102035W 20.1".