LG L246WP-BN

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warhen

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Dear Guys,
I'm a new member w/ a first post. Hello all! I appreciate the expertise here. I'm a semi-pro astrophotographer. My photos are available at www.billionsandbillions.com, please enjoy. I spend a ton of time in Photoshop and am still processing 3032 x 2016 ppi APS images on a 16" CRT- Helllup! :(

You've been dealing with this for some time. I'm new to LCD shopping and I can't believe the deceptive market with dreaded panel lotteries! An LG rep stopped corresponding when I asked tougher questions.

I've lost hours of precious time shopping and I'd really like to end the madness and order, and I'd like your help. Please post a timely reply if you can, or feel free to write privately. I've searched the archives, but new developments/model designations force me to ask for current confirmation. I really like the FOV of a 24" over a 22"

Please comment on observations if you would.

1. It appears to me that there are virtually no S-IPS available over 22" under $1k and only Apple and NEC ostensibly guaranteed to be, is that correct?

2. I'd like to spend $600- $700.

4. I've seen some very good reviews of MVAs and feel confident that I'll be satisfied if I get a good unit. I saw a Samsung 245 at a BB and thought it looked nice. Apple's don't necessarily get top reviews despite S-IPS and I see that often top-rated Eizo uses MVA.

5. I was ready to bite the bullet today for an LG L245 or L246 WP, when the
L246WP-BN appeared! The BN doesn't appear on the Flatron site, but does appear on the regular LG site and nowhere does it state MVA. It continues with the 178 degree viewing angle and I'd assume it must be, but it doesn't state it. Can anyone confirm that the BN is an MVA and not a TN as were the other WPs?

6. Any current comments about it, or the best price :) w/b appreciated. Comp USA at $599 and free shipping looks to be it at the moment.

Thanks a ton. Looking forward to hearing from you so I can get some sleep!

Truly, Warren
 
Heh, I love the name of your site, it doesn't load, but great name and what a great man he was.

Anyway, I don't know about the specific model, but the WH model uses TN panel. Have you checked the German and the Canadian sites? They usualy are the more regularly updated.
 
I have the -BN and it's definitely a P-MVA panel. I'm very happy with the monitor, but you'll want to invest in a color calibrator if you dont' have one already. Monitor looks awesome to me in sRGB mode calibrated with a Huey Pro.

The plus with the MVA panel over S-IPS is that it's also very fast and great for gaming too.

That Samsung 245 you saw actually has a TN panel, the worst of the three as far as viewing angles and color reproduction...
 
Hey BlueMak, Thanks. You're as dyslexic as I was last night ;) I corrected the spelling of the link for you so check it out. I think I had 'biliions' duh. The guys at the planetary Society were very impressed and jealous over that url.

Tabs, thanks- Neil at LG actually did write back today and says the BN is merely the case color 'Black'. Can you confirm? This is the same guy who states today that the L226WT 'appears' to be a S-IPS when their site and other sources state it's a TN! So I am safe brothers- the L246WP-BN is a fine P-MVA?

And yes Tabs, I would do calibration. The Spider is perhaps not the best but is down to $70! One more confirmation and I'm ready to try it!

Thanks much, Warren
 
Dear list friends,
I can't thank you all enough for posting information and your personal attention in helping me choose this monitor. It was perfect out of the box with no dead pixels, bands or uneven illumination. I believe it will be a real asset to my astrophoto processing. The price and my dealings with CompUSA were very satisfactory. I purchased the 3- yr service plan in hopes it would get me better treatment if problems arise down the road. Thanks again friends. From my initial observations this is a winner MAV panel.

Truly, Warren
 
warhen said:
Dear list friends,
I can't thank you all enough for posting information and your personal attention in helping me choose this monitor. It was perfect out of the box with no dead pixels, bands or uneven illumination. I believe it will be a real asset to my astrophoto processing. The price and my dealings with CompUSA were very satisfactory. I purchased the 3- yr service plan in hopes it would get me better treatment if problems arise down the road. Thanks again friends. From my initial observations this is a winner MAV panel.

Truly, Warren
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Is this the monitor you were talking aboot?
http://http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=344641
 
That link appears dead today, but it is the LG L246WP-BN and I continue to be impressed.

Thanks, WK
 
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