20-22" Best Choice?

[MarkusSelv]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a decent monitor (in the UK) either 20.1" or 22" WS. It's going to be paired in a dual monitor setup with a non-WS 19".

It's going to be used for game development, gaming but also some web design so it needs to be able to produce reasonably accurate colours, my main choices were probably:

Dell 2007WFP (Guaranteed S-IPS A04):
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Pros - True 8Bit, Portrait Mode
Cons - Since it's being paired with a non-WS 19" it might seem very small in height. Plus the lower dot pitch might make text a little harder to read?

HP w2207
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Pros - Cheaper, Almost exactly the same height and dot pitch as the 19", can also go portrait, glossy (this might be a con, not pro, undecided)
Cons - 6Bit Panel, + all the other nasties that go along with a TN Panel?


Which would you go for? Are there any better alternatives around the same price (£250 max). I'd appreciate any opinions.

Thanks!

 

[CodeRed]

Out of those two, the Dell.. S-IPS >>>> TN

 

[DerekMecca]

I searched the Dell because I too am looking for a monitor around 20-22". I came up with this, citing bad default settings. I also noticed on the right it listed various retailers selling the monitor for almost $400. Didn't you say you were looking in the $250 price range? Where exactly do you see this thing for that cheep? I am looking for a monitor in the US.

Anyway, here is the review.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125925-page,1-c,monitors/article.html

 

[RWalker2]

250 pounds, not dollars.

I'd go with the 2007WFP and be done with it. Can't go wrong if you get an S-IPS.