Author Topic: Dream Monitor (Read 12550 times)

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #20 on:** September 14, 2009, 09:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Netizen1 on September 14, 2009, 09:11:25 AM

Hard O/C, where'd you get that 22"? Locally?

Interested in a LCD monitor upgrade myself, preferably before the Christmas blitz sets in (already convinced the accountant for us to get a 46" Sony Bravia @ $13K)

fixed - ah fine yuh getting permission brisk these last few months. yuh sure yuh in a recession?

Carigamers · « **Reply #20 on:** September 14, 2009, 09:26:47 AM »

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #21 on:** September 14, 2009, 08:35:56 PM »

lol @ accountant

for$13k I want nothing less than 52" of samsung input lag filled goodness. lol

I heard the LED powered ones are all the range nowadays.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2009, 02:47:57 PM »

Noob, found this HELL OF A TV on Amazon dread. 3 HDMI, 19x10 res...and its an IPS panel man. And the price is certainly not half bad. Hoss, if u order this, we can go halfsies on the shipping/duty costs, hopefully save a bit there, assuming that 2 tv's in one order wont = double cost for everything...

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #23 on:** September 20, 2009, 10:28:39 PM »

Pity I already ordered the 26" Asus for us$289

That TV looks damn good. Though 32" is definitely too big to put on my desk. 28" was already pushing the limit.

Verdict on input Lag and Build Quality? (I see one of the reviews on amazon citing bad pixels already and no mention of response time)

Usually IPS panels have horrible response times compared to the much cheaper TNs. Great for color reproduction and viewing angles but not so great for fast paced games. Takes the fastest IPS to avoid any ghosting and input lag issues.

Be warned, there is a serious banding issue on that LG with 1080 signals (from xbox 360 or ps3) causing banding.

It doesn't occur on this rival panasonic:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-L32S1-32-Inch-1080p/dp/B001U3YK48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253498945&sr=8-1-catcorr

The panasonic is US$100.00 more though. So if you're not going to use a console, you can save the $$.

If I had won lotto, this would be the 26" IPS panel immc.

http://www.amazon.com/Planar-PX2611W-26-Inch-Widescreen-Digital/dp/B000O7IIS0

US$700, but it's rated as the fastest gaming IPS screen on the planet. 8ms input lag, which is half a frame. Could live with that.

Pity FED died due to lack of funding and SED is aeons from market. We'll be stuck with less than ideal LCD tech for some years to come.

For the tech heads, an exceptional read on the various LCD technologies available as well as their pros and cons:

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_technologies.htm

Samsung has taught their monitor a new trick, pushing 120hz (true 120, not the interpolated version you see on big screen TVs).

It practically eliminates ghosting on LCDs. Not cheap. You'll pay $766 for a 22" with the tech.

Samsung SM2233RZ

Comprehensive review: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/samsung_2233rz.htm

http://www.electronicmegastore.com/samsung-sm2233rz-22-3d-gaming-tft-monitor-1680x1050-200001-300cdm2-3ms-120hz-dvidl-wall-mountable-gloss-black-3-years-warranty-3d-nvidia-glasses-p-4393.html?zenid=b2b4ffc14918350d1eca9f08aef7ea2f

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2009, 01:53:40 PM »

Not seeing those reviews about the bad pixels. Also, reading around where a couple people using it as a monitor with good results.

never mind. i saw what u were talking about.

Carigamers · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2009, 01:53:40 PM »

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #25 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:16:20 PM »

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/178685

oh would you look at that
the hans pree 28 inch monitor now has hd tuner built in
for 349
yum

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #26 on:** September 22, 2009, 04:39:50 PM »

Nice price but two things.

1) What is the input lag on that unit? Additional features (HDTV included) usually add towards input lag. Could be a deal breaker for gaming. As was the case with my dream samsung...boo.

2) HDTV = 15% VAT and DUTY iymc. 20% Duty to be exact. Not fun at all.

Keep that in mind if you plan to import a big screen. If the customs officer only smell TV, is lihixxxxxxxxxxxxx in yuh wallet mc.

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #27 on:** September 30, 2009, 01:28:58 PM »

thank goodness for this thread yes

i have a noob friend, SHE loves xbox and halo (rolls eyes) and just called me asking to check price of new 360 elite bundle, check it on eb, bundle actually looks great.
So she hears price and included stuff in bundle and goes yayyyy i want!!

and i just happen to be like oh i didnt realise u had an hdtv to play it on

an she is all like nah i goin an play it on my 17 inch sd tv....

i nearly had a coronary
and after spending half an hour explaining why doing such a thing would be a slight against Jesus himself, i convinced her to get a nice size lcd monitor instead.. why not a tv?? cause she is all liek 32 inch?? nah i have no space for that.... steups

zomgggggg noobs

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #28 on:** September 30, 2009, 01:39:47 PM »

lol @ 17" tv. Noob, you having input lag issues on the Touch of colour?

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #29 on:** September 30, 2009, 01:43:21 PM »

lol @ 17". lihixxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in dat girl mc.

Almost forgot to update this thread. Got delivery of the monitor.

The Asus is indeed one sweet piece of machinery. If you can convince her, she will not be disappointed with the spend.

Everyone in the house is in awe of it.

Console gaming on this beast is appreciably superior thanks to the full HD goodness and low dot pitch.

Very crisp. No ghosting, no latency. No input lag. (Tested with SF4 and Tekken 5 dr via HDMI)

One button switching of inputs via the front panel, very convenient.

Sigh, I feel like I've been missing out all my life. So many years wasted playing on sub par screens. lol

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #30 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:20:35 PM »

you using a seperate tv tuner for cable on it?

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #31 on:** December 19, 2009, 08:51:09 AM »

No cable TV on this screen. Strictly PC/Console/DVD action.

No HomeGarden and Food network for me thanks.

Strategically left that out to keep the women folk at bay (and away from the sweatage screen that is the Asus ASUS VW266H, lol)

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #32 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:00:48 AM »

ahahah niceeee

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #33 on:** December 19, 2009, 10:27:07 PM »

Notice he didnt say no lifetime or whatever its called now hmmm...

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #34 on:** December 19, 2009, 11:02:15 PM »

lol. Like food network take over lifetime yes. That's all they watching these days. 9/10 times is either some house remodeling or some hard core recipe on the telly.

mailman166 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 21, 2009, 11:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Wyatt on December 19, 2009, 11:02:15 PM

lol. Like food network take over lifetime yes. That's all they watching these days. 9/10 times is either some house remodeling or some hard core recipe on the telly.

My tv in the kitchen is permanently on HGTV, FINE or DIY and maybe @ 7pm tv6 news

Btw what about this beauty vs the 24" asus
http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2433wm-24-inch-WideScreen-Monitor/dp/B001O9EUSO/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:56:08 AM »

I had a scare this morning, thought my wonderful 28" bit the dust. Thank God it was ATI's stupid driver that crashed. What a time of year to do w/o this thing.

Made me start to consider its replacement seriously though for when it does fail. Pops brought down an HP 27" Monitor from the "Zon"

I was a bit sceptical about its lower resolution (1920x1080 as opposed to 1920x1200) but it looks great. Its big, bright and no visible ghosting like some have said.

Id still prefer at least a 19x12 res with that size of screen but its officially on the shortlist.

Carigamers · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:56:08 AM »

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