Hello all, can't decide!

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neogumbercules

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I've read through BOTH of the mega topics for the 226BW and the LG L226WT and they both look like great contenders. People in both topics love their choice, and rightfully so, they both seem like great monitors. I've also seen that translated chinese write up. Through the boggling Google translation I gathered that they liked the 226BW the most, but also gave high marks and an "editors choice" award to the LG. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is the 226BW an 8-bit panel?

However, there are some things that have still not been cleared up in the topic for the LG (since I last looked at it). Is it a true 8-bit TN panel? Does it have 1:1 mapping? These two effect my decision. I plan on using my PC primarily but I will also use my Xbox360 on the monitor. Even if it doesn't have 1:1 mapping I'm not too worried about. It'll still look better than my older 480i Sony TV. Perhaps someday MS will send out an update for the 360 to support 1680x1050 since that resolution is becoming more and more popular among gamers. If you go to the tech section of the Xbox forums I bet money you will see at least 5 topics of people asking for it.

The stats for both of these monitors are so close I doubt I could go wrong either way. It appears the people posting here staunchly defend their position about true 8-bit monitors looking 100% better than 6-bit with dithering. If this is actually true (and I have no reason to believe it isn't) then I'd choose the LG for that reason. I could pick up the 226BW at CC for about 20 bucks cheaper than the 226WT

So can any of you guys out there help me with my final decision?
 
Hey cmoon, you just registered today. Do a little searching before posting. There is a million and one similar threads.
 
I read though both topics for the 226BW and the LG, all of them. 40 pages of posts. Both seem like great monitors. I mentioned this in my first post, so why are you telling me to go read the board more? I had some specific questions and was looking for someones honest opinion on which one to get.
 
neogumbercules said:
I read though both topics for the 226BW and the LG, all of them. 40 pages of posts. Both seem like great monitors. I mentioned this in my first post, so why are you telling me to go read the board more? I had some specific questions and was looking for someones honest opinion on which one to get.
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Don't replies like this (the last 2) just drive you crazy! We become members to a forum for a few reasons: (1) of which are to make topics regarding question that you have in mind, and (2) to HELP others in need of it. Now I cant help this guy with his question (concern) but I can say that by everyone sayig "this has already been asked just use the search function." SO WHAT Then replying to the question shouldn't take long, cause the answer has already been said;) I hope I dont start a war in this persons thread, but It seems as though lately that a lot of people here are getting REALLY COCKY! I joined this Forum several years ago, and then it was a great place to gain knowledge and read up on new cool things, but now it seems to be getting BLOATED with people saying "use google, use the search funtion" After many posts i've made that had answers like this, I did use google, and found myself over at xs fourms:D . I think [H] was a GREAT place with lots of cool people, but times are changin.....

Anywoo, back on topic now.........
 
Thanks for standing up for me newls1. I do understand why people who frequent the forum would be upset over seeing the same topics pop up all the though, but allow me to restate my position.

While I was waiting for my account to be activated I spent several hours reading this forum. I read both of those massive threads about the two monitors I mentioned. Other than people saying they liked their monitors, there was no direct comparisons made in either of those topics to the LG or Sammy. Basically in those topics it was the same questions popping up against and again, and with no concrete answers given.

I decided to use the search to try to find what I was looking for. Perhaps my search-fu isn't quite up to snuff, but I could not find a single topic that discussed any kind of direct comparison between these two monitors, nor could I find a topic that specifically answered my questions. I did find a lot of useful information though. That chinese website review of those monitors was helpful. I also found discussion about good places to buy these monitors for good prices that I wouldn't have considered. Overall the forum has been very helpful, but I still had these specific questions that I was hoping one of the more knowledgable formites here could help me for making my final choice on which one to buy.

I also read the stickies and found the one about TFT technology very helpful.

I hope that clears everything up and this topic can be saved from going down in flames.
 
Actually, you know what? You can completely disregard my questions. I slept on it and decided that both of those monitors offer extra features at an extra price. Features I probably will not be using. I think I'm gonna go down to Costco and grab a VX2235WM. The topic on that monitor here seems to be universal: it's fantastic. It also grabbed 3rd place on that chinese website behind the 226BW and the L226WT. I'll take third place if it means saving 100 dollars.
 
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