Monitor recommendation?

Blackdog_kt · #1 06-01-2011, 05:23 PM

I can vouch for the IPS panels by Dell. I have one from the previous series, the 2209WA. It's 22", 16:10 and runs at 1680x1050 (i wanted the extra vertical space for flight simming and i also wanted a low-ish resolution so that i won't need to upgrade my GPU soon).

The input lag is minimal and the only way to force ghosting through change of images is to use trackIR/freetrack and move your head left-right so fast that your neck hurts.

In other words, it's perfectly capable of displaying all those fast gaming effects like explosions and the like without any ghosting at all.

Their premium range also comes with a 3 year warranty with on-site replacement policy for the slightest pixel defect.
Many brands claim zero pixel warranty but if you look at the fine print they specify "stuck pixels are pixels stuck to white or black" or something equally silly, which means that if your stuck pixel is the wrong color you don't get a replacement. Well, not with Dell, they cover any kind of defect on the premium models.

The colours and viewing angles are no contest for TN panel monitors also. The only problem IPS panels have is that black is not as black as it should be, but the rest of the advantages really make up for it.

icetbag · #2 06-01-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackdog_kt

I can vouch for the IPS panels byDell. I have one from the previous series, the 2209WA. It's 22", 16:10 and runs at 1680x1050 (i wanted the extra vertical space for flight simming and i also wanted a low-ish resolution so that i won't need to upgrade my GPU soon)...

Ditto, I have the same monitor and whilst it it quite costly compared to other low response time TN panels, its very good value for money.

IPS panels have better viewing angles also, if you dont go for a Dell, atleast opt for an IPS panel over a TN one.

Ataros · #3 06-02-2011, 07:18 AM

IMO nowadays it is worth looking at 3D-stereoscopic compatible monitors already which are 120 or 240 Hz iirc. In 2-4 years it will be a must.

Untamo · #4 06-02-2011, 07:31 AM

I've had this 30" LG W3000H for a couple of years now and still can't find anything wrong with it. If you have the money, I suggest you go 30". The 2560x1600 resolution really is something else. Makes anti-aliasing quite unnecessary. And zooming out to 120 degrees FOV also looks great and increases your SA +billion percent

About spotting dots:
In old IL-2 the full resolution makes you blind, so I use 75% of the native (1920x1200), I can see everything further away than a squadmate with 24" screen.

In CloD the native resolution works good and I can spot the dots when they appear.

-Untamo

SsSsSsSsSnake · #5 06-02-2011, 07:45 AM

another Vote for the Dell,whatever size you want but i cant go back to a TN panel now,lovely colours and crisp displays.

adonys · #6 06-02-2011, 09:21 AM

I have a Samsung 3D Gaming LCD 2233RZ 22 inch 5ms 120 Hz LCD, and atm there's none better when it comes about (3D) gaming

Doc_uk · #7 06-02-2011, 06:34 PM

Theres only one great flat screen to go for, and thats mine

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sams...t-1080p/839420

Samsung XL2370 1080p full HD

xnomad · #8 06-03-2011, 12:42 AM

Thanks again guys,

I've never owned anything LG, we've got 1 or 2 at work. From what I understand almost all IPS panels on the market are LG manufactured?

The reason I'm interested in the LG is that they are IPS and LED backlit, the contrast ratio is crazily high and the response time, also due to LED's, is low for an IPS ( 5ms Gray to Gray).

http://www.lg.com/au/it-products/mon...IPS226V-PN.jsp

Plus nice pixel/dot pitch. Hmmmmmmm what to do? The only thing the Dell appears to have over it in specs on paper, is that it's Dell. However, Dell in my circles doesn't have the best name either when it comes to consumer grade products.
I'm really happy with Dell when it comes to enterprise servers though.

Yeah specs on paper are just that. I might pop over to Harvey Norman across the road at lunch time to give me an idea what things look like in reality.

That Asus link T}{OR posted looks great too but it's 3 times more expensive. I'd rather get it wrong at $200 than at $600

T}{OR · #9 06-06-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xnomad

That Asus link T}{OR posted looks great too but it's 3 times more expensive. I'd rather get it wrong at $200 than at $600

Then go with either Dell U2311H or HP ZR24w, both monitors are excellent.

You won't find (albeit very very hard) 16:10 TN panel nowadays, and the next best thing with 16:10 is that HP ZR24w. So, if the budget doesn't allow it - go with U2311H, you most certainly won't regret it. It blows any TN out of the picture, anywhere - every time.

No need to go with LED back lit monitors as well.