Torn Between a few 24" LCDs

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Finalspirit

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I've been reading through the forums and several review sites for awhile now trying to research which 24" monitor was best for me. I've narrowed it down to a few choices and was wondering if anyone could add some additional input to help me choose.

I will mainly be using it for:
Gaming [PC, Wii (either vga box or component), 360 (VGA or Component only), 1:1 mapping is a must]
Movie Viewing (nice viewing angles)
Computer Algebra Systems (needs sharp/clean text performance)

Choices so far:
BenQ G2400WD - TN panel with respectable viewing angles and color performance. Has HDMI, DVI, and VGA, so I'd need to get a vga box for the wii and vga cable for the 360. The virtually 0 input lag is very nice.

BenQ FP241VW - can get a refurb for $450USD or a new one for $500USD from the BenQ store online, and it has all the connections I should need and seemingly low lag, with excellent viewing angles from the MVA panel type.

BenQ V2400W - Another TN panel with still great performance from what I can see. The slim form factor and low input lag are great.

Samsung T240HD (or T260HD) - designed to double as an HDTV as well as a WUXGA LCD, has the component inputs for the wii and 360. $500USD

Gateway FHD2400 - This was my original front runner thanks to all the inputs and glossy screen, but having read the mixed reviews I'm hesitant to buy this now.
 
Wait until next month, maybe?

The BenQ gets rereleased around 8/15 and DoubelSight rereleases its 24" s-pva monitor around the same time, the DS-245W
 
From these I'd mostl likely choose BenQ G2400WD. Or maybe V2400W.
 
I am in the exact same conundrum as you. The sad truth is that the 24" monitors suck hideously. The only S-IPS panels are very very old, and whatever you buy will be a compromise.

I havent convinced myself totally, but I expect to get a 26" Planar or DoubleSight (same unit, different monitor stands, i use VESA anyways). The DoubleSight is just over $700. Its an S-IPS panel with across the board good stats. I know theres a big mental gap between $500 and $700, but I could not justify spending money on a 24" panel that I knew would be crap (they all are).
 
myren said:
I am in the exact same conundrum as you. The sad truth is that the 24" monitors suck hideously. The only S-IPS panels are very very old, and whatever you buy will be a compromise.
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I've got a Soyo 24" P-MVA and it by no means sucks hideously. I would go as far as to say that it does not even suck feebly. No, this thing is pretty sweet.
 
The BenQ FP241W and he Dell 2407WFP rev 04 are good 24" (non-TN) displays
Unfortunately, the only place you can get them is on eBay...
 
Thanks for all the input so far guys. After reading a bit more, I'm leaning towards the BenQ G2400WD thanks to it's affordable price point ($280 NIB from a good seller on ebay after Microsoft cashback), and the ability to switch out the stand compared to the v2400w.

I still don't want to rule out the BenQ FP241VW however, since it seems to have very good performance and a ton of inputs. But the cheapest I can get it is $450 shipped as a refurb from BenQ's store or $500 new in August. So I'm debating if the price difference is actually worth it between the two.
 
BenQ's store or $500 new in August

You forgot the promo code - thankyou10 - can save you 10% on $499 which makes the final price $449! For the same price if I were you I would rather waite and get a NEW FP241VW!
 
bbi said:
BenQ's store or $500 new in August

You forgot the promo code - thankyou10 - can save you 10% on $499 which makes the final price $449! For the same price if I were you I would rather waite and get a NEW FP241VW!
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I added the 40 dollar shipping back on in my estimates. I wasn't really worried about the difference between the refurb and new prices (for 50 bucks I'd definitely prefer the new). I was comparing it against the 280 shipped price for the G2400WD.
 
Nothing wrong with the V2400W or G2400WD, though the G2400WD does have the VESA mount advantage, so if this is your choice, and you want the VESA mount for a desk arm, I'd give the nod to the G2400WD.

If you can get FP241W/VW new I'd go for that though due to VGA or component WII'ing or 360 which the FP does better. Apparently they are being built new and reintroduced again (???) As always, the disclaimer is, must be June 2007 or later build date :)

Or you can wait to see if Dell 2408WFP revision A01/whatever the hell it's called has lower input lag, as that might be useful, but I know they'll hike up the price the second the new rev. comes out. That's gonna be around middle to third week August though, so it might not be worth the wait.
 
10e said:
Or you can wait to see if Dell 2408WFP revision A01/whatever the hell it's called has lower input lag, as that might be useful, but I know they'll hike up the price the second the new rev. comes out. That's gonna be around middle to third week August though, so it might not be worth the wait.
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Is that their typical policy?
I'm getting tired of my pos monitor...and the ridiculous amt of research, that I might be wlling to jump on the bandwagon prematurely if thats the case. (even w/all the "new revision" silliness)
 
bbi said:
BenQ's store or $500 new in August

You forgot the promo code - thankyou10 - can save you 10% on $499 which makes the final price $449! For the same price if I were you I would rather waite and get a NEW FP241VW!
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When does this promo code expire? I might get this monitor when I return from vacation.
 
Benq had free shipping on July 4th so they might do it again on special weekends again.
 
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