Considering a V2400W

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Tosan

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Since my CRT seems to be on its way out, I'm reluctantly considering buying a BenQ V2400W or G2400WD. The G2400WD is currently out of stock and the V2400W has free shipping, so I'm leaning towards that at the moment. A TN panel wasn't exactly my first choice, but I think I've ruled everything else out. All of the current H-IPS screens are either wide gamut, too bright, or have too much input lag (or all of the above), and I don't want anything VA based.

I'd mainly be using it for some gaming and general desktop work such as web browsing and programming. I'm looking for something with very low input lag, sRGB, low brightness, good response time, and sharp text. The BenQs seem to fit those requirements, but I have a few questions about them that I was hoping someone who owns one could answer.

First off, I'm a bit confused by the conflicting information I've read about this monitor's input lag. The tests that digitalversus.com did show it having significantly higher input lag than the older G2400W, as do prad.de's (and they even went so far as to say that the input lag might be a problem for games). However, the user reviews of the V2400W on this forum invariably showed little to no input lag, and I've seen no complaints about it from anyone that owns one. Even a "small" amount of input lag is a deal breaker for me, so I'm not sure what to make of what I've read so far.

Second, will the viewing angles on a 24" TN be a problem for what I plan on using it for? The only LCDs I've used on my main computer before have been older S-IPS panels (NEC 20WMGX2, and the IPS versions of the 2007WFP and LP2065), so I'm not quite sure what to expect from this. Some people seem to regard the viewing angles on larger TNs as being completely unacceptable, and others say the problems with them are exaggerated.

Finally, is the overdrive option on the BenQ useful at all, or do most people leave it off due to the "inverse ghosting" problem? If it has to be left off, how would the response time compare with say, a 2007WFP? I found ghosting on the overdrive-less 2007WFP to be quite noticeable and irritating compared to the overdriven NEC 20WMGX2, where it was hard to notice it at all. Those are both much older and slower IPS panels however, so I don't know how they compare.

Thanks for reading and any help you can offer!
 
I think the TN will fit your purpose just fine. Friend of mine has the G2400W and really likes its.
 
I have owned V2400W for more than 3 months. I did not notice any input lag but since I don't have a 2007WFP so I can not tell you how they compare. All I can say is I couldn't be happier with the
V2400W. My brother has a FP241W, I have to agree that the viewing angle is noticeably better than
V2400W when they are placed next to each other, but when I use it alone, it does not bother me at all. As for a TN, I would think this is the best I can get.
 
don't forget the "thankyou10" 10% coupon code if u are buying it from benq.com
 
Thanks for the opinions. I'm aware of the coupon code, and it's part of why I'm considering buying now.

Does anyone else have any thoughts? I'm still a little concerned about some of the other things I mentioned, like input lag.
 
Tosan said:
Thanks for the opinions. I'm aware of the coupon code, and it's part of why I'm considering buying now.

Does anyone else have any thoughts? I'm still a little concerned about some of the other things I mentioned, like input lag.
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according to digitalversus (a very reputable test site) the v2400w has one of the lowest input lag times recorded especially for a 24 inch. it even beats most 22s.

http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=6&ma1=48&ma2=36&mo2=370&p2=3448&ph=8
 
the free shipping could end on 9/30 (not 100% sure though) so you might want to grab this before it expires. This thing is big!
 
I also got my V2400W a few months ago and I must say It's one of the best if not THE best thing I've ever bought for my setup.

There is virtually no input lag (had a Samsung Syncmaster 959NF before), at least I don't notice any while playing FPS games etc. Sure the viewing angles could be better but if you sit in front of your screen instead of the sides, you're fine. I'm not an expert on picture quality but it looks very nice when compared to my old CRT.

If you're still wondering whether you should buy it or not, here's one more recommendation :)

PS: Don't let the asymmetric stand scare you. You won't pay attention to it after the first hour :) At least I didn't.
 
Okay, I've pretty much settled on trying either this or the G2400WD. Thanks for the opinions!

Are there really any reasons to pick the G2400WD over the V2400W (or vice versa) other than the stand? I'm not really sure what to think of the V2400W's design -- I thought it looked fairly hideous at first but after seeing a few more pictures it doesn't seem that bad. No idea how I'll feel once I see it in person, though. I'm not sure how much difference there is in the thickness of the frames, but the thinner frame on the V2400W might actually be an advantage for me since I plan to have a 21" CRT next to it on a rather small desk.

Would it be worth waiting for the G2400WD to come back in stock? It's rumored to be coming back on October 20th, but no one seems to be able to confirm that thus far. I don't know if I want to chance losing the free shipping/coupons on the V2400W at the BenQ store.
 
No one is really sure when G2400WD will be back to inventory. I don't think you would regret if you grab the V2400W when it is free shipping.
 
My V2400W works perfext with xbox 360 HDMI 1080p. Great picture quality and no lag issue.
 
Thanks shepvyne and ELA1968 for your information, i will buy this monitor this week so i just wanted to know the job of the xbox 360 hdmi over 1080p in this monitor, thanks a lot guys.

Regards
 
Just gonna throw my own quick question in here rather than create a new thread:

How does this monitor compare to a Dell 2405? All the specs and reviews just make me googly eyed, does anyone who has seen both side by side prefer the V2400 hugely over the Dell? The only thing I use it for is
a)WoW
b)Surfing
c)Downloaded TV/movies

edit: The free shipping only applies to USA sales? BenQ Canada only looked to offer $90 Next Day S&H (screw that imo)
 
I decided to give it a shot. I guess I'll only have to pay for return shipping if it doesn't work out -- BenQ's return policy looks pretty generous.

Unfortunately, an hour after placing my order I received an email from them stating that it was backordered and that they "don't have an estimate when more stock will be available". Oddly enough, their website still hasn't been updated yet and the V2400W shows as being in stock. Not too encouraging...

While I'm waiting, does anyone know where to get a decent price on a DVI cable? I normally get them from monoprice, but they seem to be charging more for them now than the last time I ordered one. Pretty ridiculous that a monitor with a $500 MSRP doesn't come with a DVI cable.
 
Dell 2405 is PVA panel -
Pros:better color reproduction and viewing angle
Cons: Slower response time and some input lag. No HDMI. More expensive.

V2400W TN Panel -
Pros:faster response time; HDMI; less expensive; very slim; no input lag; 1080P compatible
Cons: Not as good color reproduction and viewing angle as VA panels

I don't have the Dell but I just purchsed V2400W and this is my best guess.
 
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