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Designers, what LCD do you use?

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Arlichte

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Hello everyone.

I'm currently a graphic design student, and part time gamer. So in terms of design and gaming, what monter do you use. I'm trying not to go over 350 in my budget.

Also, I've looked at the shelves in stores, and really come to like the glossy screens. My laptop had one, and I think color really pops on them.

Any help from you all would be really helpful.

-Andrew
 
Arlichte said:
Hello everyone.

I'm currently a graphic design student, and part time gamer. So in terms of design and gaming, what monter do you use. I'm trying not to go over 350 in my budget.

Also, I've looked at the shelves in stores, and really come to like the glossy screens. My laptop had one, and I think color really pops on them.

Any help from you all would be really helpful.

-Andrew
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If you're a going to do graphics design then you're probably going to have to go well over $350 for an LCD.

I don't think gaming and graphics design really mix to well on the same LCD either, because you have to compromise between response time and color accuracy/clarity.
 
They dont, no sub $500 LCD should be even considered for "pro / serious " design / graphics work where colors are important.
 
that's true, from all i've read, you start seeing the true, professional monitors at 700+; the eizo 24" i think, is the one that is highly recommended but its close to 1200 i believe.
 
I second the 20wmgx2.

Although you're gonna sacrifice a lot of real estate, it'll provide accurate colors and provide a good gaming experience..
 
Still using my HP L2335 I bought 3 years ago for $1400.....but the SIPS panel is worth it...
 
20wmgx2, NEC tend to have rather good factory precalibration, but any mva/ips panel will be ok for not too critical work as long as you calibrate it properly... but the problem is even the smallest spyder will be a significant part of your budget..
 
I'm a Interactive Design major here at the Illinois Institute of Art, I've got (2) 22" 226BW Samsung's. :D Great monitors Got each for about $299
 
I guess you havent gotten back your project marks yet.. Might be interesting to see what mark you get when you realise how bad the colors on the samsung are :p
 
I'm a Interactive Design major here at the Illinois Insitute of Art, I've got (2) 22" 226BW Samsung's. Great monitors Got each for about $299
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mle said:
I guess you havent gotten back your project marks yet.. Might be interesting to see what mark you get when you realise how bad the colors on the samsung are :p
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Or when he spelled Institute wrong ;)
 
I think it really depends on size. If he can live with a smaller monitor he could probably get something at least around 400.Before I go a 2007wfp I used a 1704FPV and when it came out it was a pretty good monitor when things needed to be accurate. I believe the 1704fp was around $300 and the 1704FPV was over $400. So you just have to decide if you can sacrifice on size. But yes I agree that you probably will not at this time find a display that will game and do graphic design the way you want. The 1704FPV I was talking about had a 25ms response time when the 1704fp had I think an 8ms. Well anyway good luck!;)
 
mle said:
I guess you havent gotten back your project marks yet.. Might be interesting to see what mark you get when you realise how bad the colors on the samsung are :p
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Actually calibrating with the Spyder2Pro my colors are perfect. So I would keep your mouth shut :D

Plus...with my 2 two Samsung's being S Panels and from the looks of your old posts on them you seemed to have been a fan of them.
 
It really depends on how important color accuracy is to you.
Generally for web graphics, color isn't too important - unless you need to match certain corporate colors with the site.

For color critical work, there are NO lcd panels yet that's within the affordable range yet.

At home I don't do much color critical work. Mostly do website work and coding, and since they don't really require the color accuracy - my XHD3000 is more than enough.
But for all my color intensive projects, I use the Eizo CG241W in the office.

If you're truly serious about producing the most accurate colors, then either go for the Eizo graphic models (which go well above 2~3x the price of standard lcd of that same size) or purchase a nice CRT such as a used GDM-FW900.
 
TheSandman2236 said:
Actually calibrating with the Spyder2Pro my colors are perfect. So I would keep your mouth shut :D

Plus...with my 2 two Samsung's being S Panels and from the looks of your old posts on them you seemed to have been a fan of them.
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No.. Sorry to say, no matter how much you calibrate a monitor that just can't present accurate colors - you still end up with a calibrated monitor that still can't hold any weight against CRTs, high-end Eizos nor any other S-IPS panels.

And how do you figure your colors are perfect? By looking at the colors with your eyes and assuming that those are the right colors? Maybe you should try to get some pantone swatches and compare for instance. I'm pretty sure you'll see a night and day difference.

On the other hand, if you're into non-color critical work - then those monitors are fine.
 
**Perfect enough for my intership at Critical Mass** To what I've experianced, there hasn't been an issue with my color in my work. But I do admit you are right, but for the price point some people are looking for..it's worth it.
 
That 20wmgx2 seems like a great deal to me.
Couple other thoughts, I'd see what the computer lab at your college is using having the same thing at home will help with image consistency. Also, close colour is fine for a student - likely you will not be offset printing any projects. Colour laser prints are cheap and you can fiddle if you need to. Of course, this assumes your in a "Graphic Design" program rather that "Web or Media" - as posted previously web less of a concern. I've actually considered getting a TN panel, for proofing web projects - seems like that is being mass sold nowdays. Don't be afraid to go hunting for great used CRT's - they may not be sexy anymore - but many professionals would argue that they are the only option.

And last, um why don't you have an imac, thought they were at the top the book list for students?

Games - you won't have time if the Program is any good :D
 
Should've jumped on this deal

Scored 2x of them. These are $1200 monitors!

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http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...63&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378
 
LOL, I work in the marketing department as a web designer and we use not-so-expensive Dell monitors. Our print designers use 30 inch Apple monitors and after calibrating with something like a Spyder2Pro they work just fine. A lot of prominent successful marketing and design firms use LCDs and claim they work just fine.
 
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