24" Rant

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logikx

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(I apologize in advance)

I might be missing something but the search for a nice 24" is bringing much pain. I've been researching on hardforum for about 4 months - it always seems like the answer is a few weeks away, but then never comes.

Is it so much to ask for a monitor with a nice looking bezel AND a decent panel? It's like everyday I decide on a new monitor. I'm like "OK, the HP LP2475w is it!"... but, the fucking stand is hideous and bezel is meh. So, then the next day "OK, I'll just spend a few extra bucks and get a refurb Apple 23". Then think about the 1 input, Windows compatibility issues - arg! OK - that Hazro is pretty sweet but not available in the US. Ok - fine, the Doublesight 24" actually looks pretty good! Oh - it's been sold out since the Spring - yipee!! Then there's the BenQ FP241VW's specs looks pretty nice - but the bezel looks like a TV?!

Like WTF? How can a dude get a decent monitor without spending $1K on a NEC?
 
Considering how mainland Europe doesn't have Hazro, Planar, DoubleSight or 24" NEC monitors, and even if it had, they would be much more expensive (sometimes even double what you'd have to pay) - please don't complain ;)
 
I have the LP2475w and don't find it particularly ugly, although the display is very thick. It mostly looks "professional" I guess, and the stand is fine really. I considered the Hazro, but rejected it for not having a very adjustable stand (though they are aesthetically better, yes).
 
Mithent said:
I have the LP2475w and don't find it particularly ugly, although the display is very thick. It mostly looks "professional" I guess, and the stand is fine really. I considered the Hazro, but rejected it for not having a very adjustable stand (though they are aesthetically better, yes).
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Nope me neither. The case of the HP looks nearly identical to my NEC 2490. Very industrial looking, but I like that. I would chose functionality over aesthetics on case design any day.
 
Function over aesthetics. Its not the stand nor bezel you stare, its the screen and thats what truly matters. I think HP looks good though. No nonsense functional look, very practical stand etc... Its not fashion model, its a monitor with one purpose.
 
logikx said:
(I apologize in advance)

I might be missing something but the search for a nice 24" is bringing much pain. I've been researching on hardforum for about 2 months - it always seems like the answer is a few weeks away, but then never comes.

Is it so much to ask for a monitor with a nice looking bezel AND a decent panel? It's like everyday I decide on a new monitor. I'm like "OK, the HP LP2475w is it!"... but, the fucking stand is hideous and bezel is meh. So, then the next day "OK, I'll just spend a few extra bucks and get a refurb Apple 23". Then think about the 1 input, Windows compatibility issues - arg! OK - that Hazro is pretty sweet but not available in the US. Ok - fine, the Doublesight 24" actually looks pretty good! Oh - it's been sold out since the Spring - yipee!! Then there's the BenQ FP241VW's specs looks pretty nice - but the bezel looks like a TV?!

Like WTF? How can a dude get a decent monitor without spending $1K on a NEC?
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I know how you feel.

I got the BenQ V2400W after months and months of research, and I couldn't be happier. My ony complaint is that the stand is a little wobbly, but it's partially my fault because I'm so heavy on my keyboard.
 
logikx said:
I'm like "OK, the HP LP2475w is it!"... but, the fucking stand is hideous and bezel is meh.
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Well, if you can put up with the Bezel you can always use and 100mm VESA compatible mount which would solve the ugly stand issue
 
Mithent said:
I considered the Hazro, but rejected it for not having a very adjustable stand (though they are aesthetically better, yes).
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I guess even that's in the eye of the beholder - personally I actually prefer the LP2475w's solid, industrial, "Battlestar Galactica" look to that of the Hazro, which IMHO looks effete and arty-farty (dare I say "Apple-esque") in comparison.

The stand doesn't look anywhere near as bad in real life as it does in photos, for some reason - in practice, you don't really pay much attention to it anyway, especially if you have the panel set low down. It also works very well, it's heavy and stable, and all the adjustments are smooth and precise. If it really upsets you, you could always get an Ergotron arm or what-have-you to replace it. :)
 
noobman said:
I got the BenQ V2400W after months and months of research, and I couldn't be happier.
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That is a sexy monitor, but I'm looking for a non TN

philjohn said:
Well, if you can put up with the Bezel you can always use and 100mm VESA compatible mount which would solve the ugly stand issue
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I've thought about this - I've been about a click away from getting the HP

HotdogStorm said:
Lower your standards.
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I may have to, but I'm not giving up yet! ;)
 
You know, the simple solution to this is:







..ready for it?






build your own! It's not that hard, just gotto learn about 1-2 years of stuff, then get the funds, and your on your way to creating the perfect lcd!
 
logikx said:
...Then there's the BenQ FP241VW's specs looks pretty nice - but the bezel looks like a TV?!
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I will probably follow 10e's lead and remove the frame from the FP241VW and attach it to an Ergotron. I haven't had the chance to see one up close yet, so that plan may change.
 
beezle said:
I will probably follow 10e's lead and remove the frame from the FP241VW and attach it to an Ergotron. I haven't had the chance to see one up close yet, so that plan may change.
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Is that really possible? The frame has a headphone jack, usb ports, and OSD buttons.
 
Yeah I'm kind of in the same position. I thought i found the monitor of my dreams the BenQ V2400W but then I foudn out that I wont be able to get full 1080i with my xbox 360's vga because there is a vga bug with the monitor or something. So then I was just going to get a different 24" but now since the 16:9 benq monitors are comming out I'm just going to save a $100-150 dollars and buy a 22" 16:9 montor.

I just hope vga will get 1080i on my xbox. I hate having the older non-hdmi one.
 
i got the nec 24 and it looks pretty cool.

mby your looking for a moniter for your buissness?

hp just released a ok designed professional 24inch lcd.

only 24 i think look gd are the nec, lacie, and samsung
 
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