Acer 22" P221WBD

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So my Sceptre 22" x22 gamer DVI port died. CostCo gave me a full refund, which came out to $365.

I was at Best Buy looking for my next display and this Acer seems awesome. The contrast ratio is 150% better than the Sceptre and it generally seems to look better. It is $299.

I just wanted to make sure there weren't any major flaws with it or if you guys would suggest anything else before I pull the trigger :D

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...=product&tab=2&id=1184768699093#productdetail
 
For $300 you can get a 24'. Unless you dont want the higher resolution I think it will be better bet.
 
Well I only have a 7900 GS as of now....I can't really handle 1900x1200.

Plus I didn't see a 24" at Circuit City or Best Buy that was in the $300 price range.
 
lixuelai said:
For $300 you can get a 24'. Unless you dont want the higher resolution I think it will be better bet.
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I personally wouldn't mind a 24 footer for $300, where is that deal going down?

@aeonrevolution - Black Friday will offer price drops such as a 24" SOYO at Office Max for $249, and then a 24" Samsung 245BW at Circuit City for $320.
 
Yeah thats nice and all, but I really don't have the video card to power that. I am content with 22" because any bigger and I start getting a headache since my monitor is only a foot and a half away or so. :D
 
Is there any way to tell if thats the model with the 800:1 contrast ratio or the 2500:1 ratio?

Wait nevermind it is the cheaper version. :(
 
You'd be better off getting a samsung or lg at BestBuy with that money. They'll only be $50-60 more, but you'll get a much nicer screen. If your BestBuy has the Samsung 2232cw, it's usually the same price as the 2232bw, but a much nicer panel inside...
Both are 2ms response, 3000:1 contrast, and ~300cd brightness.
 
Well yeah I noticed the Samsung, but what does this mean?

" 1000:1 contrast ratio (3000:1 dynamic)"

I just noticed that in the store and hopped over to the Acer with the 2500:1 :confused:


Thanks for the help so far too.
 
Ah my bad. I'll have to check and see if the one by me carries that monitor. I am pretty sure any of these will be a step up from the Sceptre. It had terrible banding problems when it came to shadows and black levels in game.


All the cheaper versions are going on sale damnit!



Say I do go with the Samsung 245BW. Would I still be able to run stuff in a scaled down reesolution? Sort of like how 1680x1050 can revert to 1440x900 to save on performance. 1900x1200 scares me :D because I don't have a 8800GT yet
 
So someone explain what the difference between these two Acer 22" panels are. The one with the better specs is priced about ten bucks cheaper :confused:

Display
Screen size (diagonal) ? 22"
Widescreen Yes
Maximum resolution ? 1680 x 1050
Brightness 300cd/m2
Contrast ratio ? 800:1
Response time 5-millisecond
Viewing angle width (degrees) 160 horizontal/vertical
Audio
Speakers included Yes
General features
DVI (Digital Video Interface) ? 1
UPC 099802722418
Manufacturer's part number AL2251W'


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Display
Screen size (diagonal) ? 22"
Widescreen Yes
Maximum resolution ? 1680 x 1050
Brightness 300cd/m2
Contrast ratio ? 2500:1
Response time 5-millisecond
Viewing angle width (degrees) 170 horizontal/160 vertical
Audio
Speakers included No
General features
DVI (Digital Video Interface) ? Info unavailable
UPC 099802102999
Manufacturer's part number P221W
 
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