Four LCD, which one do you recommend?

Son_of_Thunder · Dec 26, 2005, 07:51 AM

Which one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=20

TBH, the samsung 940b is too expensive. I really want to spend under 300 on it, but I know that may not work out.

350 is my max, and the samsung really pushes that limit. Also, I don't see any warranty info for it.

The Nu would be my second choice, but I've never head of them, so I'm thinking the BenQ. BenQ's tend to get good reviews, even if this one is a little pricey.

The other option is this monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001192

Necrosis · Dec 26, 2005, 09:32 AM

Hmm /w your budget I'm going for the Benq as well.

Just remember timing isn't the only important thing to worry about.

DV-I, Brightness, & Contrast.

Son_of_Thunder · Dec 26, 2005, 09:43 AM

I'm now also looking at this one now. Anandtech really liked it's older brother: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824138037

Vikingod · Dec 27, 2005, 05:40 AM

well, I've never heard of a ViewEra, so I can't comment (but that may be a sign within itself). Of the first three, I would definetely go with the Benq, they are supposed to be great monitors (a buddy of mine has one and loves it). I would avoid the Acer, I have one at work and its sheit. The last one, ove never heared of either. Don't pay too much attention to the responses at newegg either, they are very misleading. I would say, if you can fork the extra cash, go with the samsung. I LOVE mine, and the next monitor will be one as well. It is honestly the brightest, most colorful, most delightful monitor I have ever owned (even more than the last two dell's I had, that I liked too).

Son_of_Thunder · Dec 27, 2005, 06:56 AM

Does anyone know Samsung's dead pixel policy? On their website they say that it's 10 or more dead pixels, but the article is two years old.

Right now I'm looking at an even cheaper viewera, it's only 12ms, but it's non-dithered and has a 3 year warranty, 6 month no dead pixel warranty, but like you said, they aren't well known.

Anandtech has recommended viewera monitors for midrange pc's a few times, said they couldn't fault them for the price.

Nu is made by Sharp.

Acer, we have one at work and I don't like it.

The 940b is very expensive, dithered, and does not have a tilt adjust, those are all turn-offs for me, especially if their dead pixel guaruntee is 10+ pixels.

Here is that other viewera, and an hyundai i'm looking at:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824138032
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824179014

EDIT

Also, the Samsung does not come with a DVI cable, therefore I'd have to spend another 10-20 bucks to buy one.

transam · Dec 27, 2005, 07:20 AM

Take a look at this monitor it got pretty good reviews from what I have seen
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=236005

Edit: I just noticed it was only analog try this instead
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=236003
though is is $30 more expensive.

Edit: sorry I didn't notice you were already looking at that hyundai.

Son_of_Thunder · Dec 27, 2005, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transam

Take a look at this monitor it got pretty good reviews from what I have seen
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=236005

Thanks, but I'm really looking for a DVI monitor rather than the classical analog.

Son_of_Thunder · Dec 27, 2005, 09:38 AM

I just bought the Hyundai L90D+ for 319 dollars shipped.

I read the review of it on tom's, and a few other ones around the net, and they all really liked it. Also, I read that the panel was made by samsung, so it should be good.

What I was really looking for was something with no ghosting, a big picture, an adjustable stand, and true colors. This one, although a lighter color than I wanted, looks like it delivers.

GutterPunk · Dec 27, 2005, 05:52 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824221012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16824221012R

retail or OEM

I bought this about a month ago, no dead pixels and the warranty on this product is insane. it is clear and no ghosting. Swimtech is the 1 who recommended it to me

oh yeah $1 3 day shipping isnt bad either on the oem

Vikingod · Dec 27, 2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Son_of_Thunder

I just bought the Hyundai L90D+ for 319 dollars shipped.

I read the review of it on tom's, and a few other ones around the net, and they all really liked it. Also, I read that the panel was made by samsung, so it should be good.

What I was really looking for was something with no ghosting, a big picture, an adjustable stand, and true colors. This one, although a lighter color than I wanted, looks like it delivers.

Let me know how it works out for you. I'm building systems for three people and need some feedback on LCD monitors. Hope its what you expect.

Dec 26, 2005, 07:51 AM	#1
Son_of_Thunder HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,441 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Four LCD, which one do you recommend? Which one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=20 TBH, the samsung 940b is too expensive. I really want to spend under 300 on it, but I know that may not work out. 350 is my max, and the samsung really pushes that limit. Also, I don't see any warranty info for it. The Nu would be my second choice, but I've never head of them, so I'm thinking the BenQ. BenQ's tend to get good reviews, even if this one is a little pricey. The other option is this monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001192 __________________

Dec 26, 2005, 09:43 AM	Thread Starter #3
Son_of_Thunder HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,441 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I'm now also looking at this one now. Anandtech really liked it's older brother: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824138037 __________________

Dec 27, 2005, 06:56 AM	Thread Starter #5
Son_of_Thunder HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,441 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Does anyone know Samsung's dead pixel policy? On their website they say that it's 10 or more dead pixels, but the article is two years old. Right now I'm looking at an even cheaper viewera, it's only 12ms, but it's non-dithered and has a 3 year warranty, 6 month no dead pixel warranty, but like you said, they aren't well known. Anandtech has recommended viewera monitors for midrange pc's a few times, said they couldn't fault them for the price. Nu is made by Sharp. Acer, we have one at work and I don't like it. The 940b is very expensive, dithered, and does not have a tilt adjust, those are all turn-offs for me, especially if their dead pixel guaruntee is 10+ pixels. Here is that other viewera, and an hyundai i'm looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824138032 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824179014 EDIT Also, the Samsung does not come with a DVI cable, therefore I'd have to spend another 10-20 bucks to buy one. __________________ Last edited by Son_of_Thunder; Dec 27, 2005 at 07:05 AM.

Dec 27, 2005, 07:20 AM	#6
transam DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	Take a look at this monitor it got pretty good reviews from what I have seen http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=236005 Edit: I just noticed it was only analog try this instead http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=236003 though is is $30 more expensive. Edit: sorry I didn't notice you were already looking at that hyundai. __________________ 2.8GHz P4 Northwood @ 3.4GHz : Thermal Take Big water Gigabyte 8IPE1000Pro 2 GIG GeIL DDR 500 Sapphire X800XT @ (520/560) : Thermal Take Aquarius II VGA Water Block Last edited by transam; Dec 27, 2005 at 08:18 AM.

Dec 27, 2005, 09:38 AM	Thread Starter #8
Son_of_Thunder HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,441 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I just bought the Hyundai L90D+ for 319 dollars shipped. I read the review of it on tom's, and a few other ones around the net, and they all really liked it. Also, I read that the panel was made by samsung, so it should be good. What I was really looking for was something with no ghosting, a big picture, an adjustable stand, and true colors. This one, although a lighter color than I wanted, looks like it delivers. __________________

Dec 26, 2005, 09:32 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Hmm /w your budget I'm going for the Benq as well. Just remember timing isn't the only important thing to worry about. DV-I, Brightness, & Contrast.

Dec 27, 2005, 05:40 AM	#4
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	well, I've never heard of a ViewEra, so I can't comment (but that may be a sign within itself). Of the first three, I would definetely go with the Benq, they are supposed to be great monitors (a buddy of mine has one and loves it). I would avoid the Acer, I have one at work and its sheit. The last one, ove never heared of either. Don't pay too much attention to the responses at newegg either, they are very misleading. I would say, if you can fork the extra cash, go with the samsung. I LOVE mine, and the next monitor will be one as well. It is honestly the brightest, most colorful, most delightful monitor I have ever owned (even more than the last two dell's I had, that I liked too).

Dec 27, 2005, 05:52 PM	#9
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