24" IPS recommedation

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Hi,
I am looking to buy a new monitor for work. I am currently using a 22" tn display but also have dell 2209WAf and the ips glow is just terrible.
Which one of these monitors would you say (or any other) has the smallest chance of isp glow?
Dell u2410
HP lp2475w
or HP zr24w?
Or should i just go with cheaper TN display with larger size (e.g. samsung p2770h(d))?
Thank you for any input.
 
ZR24w is the one to get, in my book. I bought the 2475w for my wife's HTPC as the ZR24w wasn't out yet and I didn't even know of it's existence.

The ZR24w has fewer inputs and isn't wide gamut, so it's cheaper. The normal gamut is a plus as your colors won't be off (not that you'll really notice, but my wife oddly did as she usually doesn't. She claims she can't tell the difference between HD on SD tv broadcasts). The loss of inputs won't matter if you are only hooking it up to your computer as it still has DVI and display port. And the ZR24w is $174 cheaper (on the HP website. YMMV with real-world prices).

I'm not certain if I'm getting IPS glow on my screens, but if I am it's only at times it doesn't matter, like when the screen is completely black. I've never seen any anomalies when I'm actually doing something.
 
Is the U2410 worth the extra money? It's about $500 and the ZR24w is $400. What do you get for the extra money?
 
Looks like mostly the wider gamut, and maybe a newer panel. Not sure when the ZR24w was released, it might use an older panel.

Now the wide gamuts thing kinda depends on if you like it or not. Some people like wide gamuts (I'm one of them). Others hate them so much you'd think a wide gamut killed their dog or something.

With the U2410, you have a choice to a large degree as it has a large native gamut, but pretty good sRGB and aRGB emulation modes. It clamps its gamut down to try and match those, and does a pretty good job.

Another, somewhat more minor, thing is the U2410 has more inputs, including a component input. Only really relevant for non-computer use, but there you go.

If I were buying, I'd probably get the Dell because I like wide gamut displays and you've got a good range of options with it. Also I like to get displays with the most current panels since they tend to improve, and I'm not sure on the ZR24w.
 
I think you better read it yourself:

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hp_zr24w.htm
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2410.htm

ZR24W should be a less headache achieving normal sRGB colours and it has less grainy anti-glare coating. On the other hadn u2410 is able to achieve lower luminance without touching the contrast control.

If budget is your constrain I'd be afraid to choose the HP. It also strongly depends on the local support, current price and zero dead pixel policy.

And definitely rule LP2475w out.
 
I think you better read it yourself:

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hp_zr24w.htm
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2410.htm

ZR24W should be a less headache achieving normal sRGB colours and it has less grainy anti-glare coating. On the other hadn u2410 is able to achieve lower luminance without touching the contrast control.

If budget is your constrain I'd be afraid to choose the HP. It also strongly depends on the local support, current price and zero dead pixel policy.

And definitely rule LP2475w out.

Wide gamut measurements of units like the U2410 at TFTCentral and FPHD are false. In cases like these, rely only on the PRAD review measurements.
 
ZR24W should be a less headache achieving normal sRGB colours and it has less grainy anti-glare coating.

I think a healthy skepticism is needed on the AG coating. I have seen another review which stated they are the same and since they are both LG panels of similar vintage, I would tend to think they are the same.
 

So you assume that LaCie Blue Eye Pro calibration/measurement software does not include such corrections? The same software that LaCie supplies with their professional monitors.

Even "generic" correction in iColor worked well for prad.de:

"The generic "Wide-Gamut S-IPS" correction in iColor Display can thus act very well on the Dell U2410 as long as the DTP94 is used."

I think a healthy skepticism is needed on the AG coating. I have seen another review which stated they are the same and since they are both LG panels of similar vintage, I would tend to think they are the same.

I got this information from the tftcentral review:

"The panel itself uses a matte anti-glare coating as opposed to any glossy solution. This is a little less 'grainy' than the Dell U2410 / U2711 models upon very close inspection."

Both monitors were reviewed by the same person.

But as always, there is nothing better than personally checking the monitor :)
 
So you assume that LaCie Blue Eye Pro calibration/measurement software does not include such corrections? The same software that LaCie supplies with their professional monitors.

Even "generic" correction in iColor worked well for prad.de:

"The generic "Wide-Gamut S-IPS" correction in iColor Display can thus act very well on the Dell U2410 as long as the DTP94 is used."

LaCie may bundle their Blue Eye Pro devices with their monitors. NEC and EIZO factory correct their bundled colorimeters to accurately measure WCG displays. LaCie must do this as well to achieve proper reading of its WCG displays. Generic colorimeters must have software correction, and to my knowledge the Quato IColor software is the only one that supports this.
 
I got this information from the tftcentral review:
"The panel itself uses a matte anti-glare coating as opposed to any glossy solution. This is a little less 'grainy' than the Dell U2410 / U2711 models upon very close inspection."

Does he actually have them. I think he has to send them back after review?

Counter:
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/review.php?subaction=showfull&id=1272354232

The IPS panels in ZR24W has the same crystallized surface from the color filters and coating like most IPS based monitors and the shimmering effect is very similar to Dell U2410 that I have next to the ZR24W on the test bench.

Given how you really notice AG based on the color behind it, differences in brightness, color temp, etc can all make it look slightly different. I am betting it is the same coating. Maybe other aspects such as wider gamut affect the pixels making it more annoying. I remember all the complaints about red glare on the wide gamut LP2475W.
 
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Sorry to interrupt the argument.
First I decided to buy ho zr24w but then i saw this video from a guy who is from the same country as myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc1Jqx_6ih0
Is this common with this panel? I have the same glow with dell 2209WAf.
So what to buy, u2410? Thanks
 
Sorry to interrupt the argument.
First I decided to buy ho zr24w but then i saw this video from a guy who is from the same country as myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc1Jqx_6ih0
Is this common with this panel? I have the same glow with dell 2209WAf.
So what to buy, u2410? Thanks

All current IPS panels have this glow. TN panels glow too BTW.

The only glow free IPS are the older high end models with A-TW treatment, like my NEC 2490 (on Left, TN panel to right).

planettiltsmallmb0.jpg

More angles:
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/2071/planettiltao7.jpg
 
The decision is made.
I'm gonna buy hp zr24w and let you guys how it goes. :)
Thank you for all your help.
 
The decision is made.
I'm gonna buy hp zr24w and let you guys how it goes. :)
Thank you for all your help.

Its hard to beat this monitor for the price, I hope you plan to also use a colorimeter, makes a noticeable difference.
 
I would like to do that but I don't know anyone who has one.
Which one is the most cheapest? :D
 
I would like to do that but I don't know anyone who has one.
Which one is the most cheapest? :D

I think the Huey. I used a Spyder 3 Express, $97 ish out the door. I know you can probably save buying online.
 
they say the hp is just like the u2410... big BS. the u2410 is far better.
 
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