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How's The Dell 2209WA
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Great monitor, though it's a downgrade in resolution.
When you mean "24"" do you mean it's a 1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080? The focus in physical screen size that manufacturers would have you to believe could vary in the actual thing that matters - resolution, though most people focus on physical screen size.
When you mean "24"" do you mean it's a 1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080? The focus in physical screen size that manufacturers would have you to believe could vary in the actual thing that matters - resolution, though most people focus on physical screen size.
Your sig says VW266H, which IIRC is a 26" 1920x1200 monitor.
If you are not that short on cash, my advice is to get the 2209WA and hang on to the VW266H for a while. While e-IPS panels are quite nice, you may end up deciding that physical size and resolution are more important to you than viewing angles.
If you are not that short on cash, my advice is to get the 2209WA and hang on to the VW266H for a while. While e-IPS panels are quite nice, you may end up deciding that physical size and resolution are more important to you than viewing angles.
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Which is exactly why you need viewing angles which are better than what TN offers.
The Dell 2209WA remains unchallenged; there are no other 22" IPS panels of any sort, so it wins the 22" category for picture quality by default. It's not a perfect monitor; it does have its flaws, and has had quality control issues. But at its pricepoint of well under $300, you can't complain about those imperfections, especially in comparison to any TN's picture quality. The 2209WA is also as fast as any 60Hz TN panel, with no input lag, so there's no reason to consider any 22" 60Hz TN over the 2209WA.
The only real competitors are the Samsung 2233rz and Viewsonic VX2265wm, and that's only because they are the only true 120Hz LCD displays. That makes them the fastest LCD gaming monitors of any size. However, they are TNs with lower picture quality than the 2209WA, have other quirks and flaws, and are more expensive.
The only real competitors are the Samsung 2233rz and Viewsonic VX2265wm, and that's only because they are the only true 120Hz LCD displays. That makes them the fastest LCD gaming monitors of any size. However, they are TNs with lower picture quality than the 2209WA, have other quirks and flaws, and are more expensive.
If you're happy with the image stability on your current monitor then keep it. There won't be any other significant improvement in color for gaming.
The concern about off-angle stability is not chiefly about looking "from the side". TN in its worst forms actually causes different colours and gamma to be seen by each eye as you look around the screen off-center. I've experienced this and it's nasty.
If you don't care about viewing angles, then there really is no reason to buy the 2209WA. Compared to what you currently have, the 2209WA is a downgrade in almost every respect except viewing angles.
What I really care about is vibrant colors. Are the colors onmy TN Asus VW266H just as good? Is it worth it to get this LCD and sell my Asus VW266H
Oh so not worth it eh?
Well, TBH, the 2209WA's color reproduction will be better, but unless you're a super-picky Photoshop Master...
Hmm...... I cant decide! I already have a buyer for my Asus VW266H lined up at $200 shipped.
That and the build quality on the 2209WA is insane. I've used dozens of 22" monitors over the years and it's easily the nicest I've ever seen/used.
Shizdan, I'm feeling like you. I've been waiting forever for a monitor, and while I would like a 1920x1080 e-ips, I feel like even if Dell came out with one, how do we know it would automatically be as high quality as the 2209WA? So I'm thinking I'll just go for it and order today.
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As mentioned, different angles at different parts of the screen.
That said, if you don't notice it or aren't bothered by it, you're golden. If you do notice it, it'll drive you insane.
the S-PVA monitors are alright I think if you can tolerate the inherent input latency issue with it. Assuming if LGD can actually produce e-IPS in quantity, I think there will be a fight between e-IPS and S-PVA for dominance ultimately, while TN gets completely phased out.
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That's not going to happen unless e-IPS can develop the already-established economies of scale of TN panels.
As long as office TN panels continue to be produced cheaper than e-IPS panels that can also be used for office work, and is sold at prices below e-IPS panels, TN isn't going to go anywhere, unfortunately.
Don't get me wrong, I'd be the first one to celebrate the death of twisted nematic technology, but unfortunately, the levels of massive production that TN panels enjoy is going to be a very, very, very tough industry to crack with e-IPS.