Looking for an LCD. Need advice.

[w3tw1lly]

I'm looking for an LCD ranging from $200-$300 Canadian. My friend has the Samsun 931BW and I like it, but I want further input from you guys. This monitor will be used for gaming so I don't want any sort of blur.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2881200&sku=S203-931WB CA

 

[w3tw1lly]

Anyone?

 

[clockdogg]

A little cheaper at NCIX: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21851&vpn=LS19MEWSF/XAA&manufacture=Samsung

And some good review links there too. For $226.00 it's a great little gaming monitor. Maybe the best 19"WS. It's French, they know gourmet: http://www.lesnumeriques.com/article-228-1625-36.html

Oh, crap, there is a panel lottery with this model too.

 

[w3tw1lly]

I'm guessing you mean that the screen is kinda taking a risk on whether it will be broken? Also, what about the 20 in model? Is that any better? I kinda like the sound of 3000:1.

 

[w3tw1lly]

Anyone?

 

[clockdogg]

I'm guessing you mean that the screen is kinda taking a risk on whether it will be broken? Also, what about the 20 in model? Is that any better? I kinda like the sound of 3000:1.

No, not broken, but different panels in the same model. Samsung makes their own panels, but with popular models they can't make enough themselves so they may use an AUO or CMO panel instead. But won't say explicitly say so. And, it seems the 'substitute' panels aren't as good in terms of color calibration, backlight bleed etc...Google Samsung panel lottery. The well regarded and infamous 22" 226BW uses four different panels in the same model.

The 20" 206BW is well reviewed, but is known to use at least two types of panels. Samsung is not the only brand to do this, HP and Dell play the panel lottery too.

Another 20" to consider is this LG
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26676&vpn=L206WTY-BF&manufacture=LG Electronics

All that said, it appears the 931BW may not be in the panel lottery. The CW version is.