Need 22" LCD. 3Choices... which ?

[WhDemon]

samsung 2253BW 2MS 22"

LG 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor (W2252TQ)

theres other lg also but I dont know if they r good

damn thats 2 choices lol..

I need a monitor for Gaming and watching movies mostly.
So I think I need like 2-5 Ms for response.


anyone know if these are good monitor ? I can have them for cheap right now and I only have 1 hour to make my choice.

Thanks

 

[NKDietrich]

I like my Samsung 22", most of them are quite nice. A couple models have a panel lottery of sorts but the difference isn't as big as people make it out to be. All Samsung 22" are TN, and all but like three 22" overall are TN, so low input lag and good response times are expected, but with poor color reproduction.

 

[spicey]

Avoid the Sammy's. TN panels are not worth taking a dump on. Woeful vertical viewing angles, blacklight bleed, poor build quality and suspect 2ms response times.

 

[NKDietrich]

Avoid the Sammy's. TN panels are not worth taking a dump on. Woeful vertical viewing angles, blacklight bleed, poor build quality and suspect 2ms response times.

I'm assuming he's on a budget since he mentioned they were cheap. Unfortunately that means TN for his needs. Black crush and input lag of a cheapo S-PVA would be contrary to what he says he uses his monitor for, which is movies and gaming. And S-IPS is likely far outside of his price range.

 

[Unknown-One]

Woeful vertical viewing angles

Which doesn't really matter of your monitor is positioned correctly for your sitting hight and you don't plan on using it in portrait mode.

blacklight bleed

This problem is not specific to TN panels, I've seen plenty of IPS panels with backlight bleed as well (I remember Dell having issues with their 20" monitors). No matter what LCD you buy you're just going to have to take it out of the box and check to make sure there's no bleed.

poor build quality

Once again, this problem is not specific to TN panels. I can point you to some extremely well built TN monitors and some very poorly built IPS monitors.

2ms response times.

Hold up a second, this is utter nonsense. TN panels are known for being among the fastest of all LCD types.

 

[WhDemon]

I went to bb and bought the monitor @ 269 (was 60$ off).

Its fast, colors are good.

BUT

there is about one inch of white bleed at top. I always c it in HL2
there is about 2 inch of blue bleeding at the bottom but its not anoying like @ top
1/4Inch on side but idc.

Should I return it ? then if I do, which one I should get ? damn I h8 LCD XD

 

[Unknown-One]

Go back, tell them it's defective, exchange it for another of the same model.

Walk around the the help counter and have them plug it in and test it BEFORE you leave the store this time.

 

[WhDemon]

Go back, tell them it's defective, exchange it for another of the same model.

Walk around the the help counter and have them plug it in and test it BEFORE you leave the store this time.

so this is not normal for this monitor right ?

 

[Doolittle]

Love My Sammy 22". There is a bit of bleed, but the response time (if not actually 2ms) is pretty darn close.

 

[WhDemon]

Love My Sammy 22". There is a bit of bleed, but the response time (if not actually 2ms) is pretty darn close.

mb its just me lol ?

this damn thing is fast. Its fast like my old CRT.

The only thing I dont like is when I open google or w/e website with white page.. its just like a deadly light blast lol...

 

[neonfish]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I'm looking to buy a new LCD monitor (a moving company mishandled the box carrying my Gateway FPD2275W and the screen cracked). I'm considering purchasing the HP w2207, or repurchasing the the Gateway (although I found the contrast less-than-desirable).

The W2207 is currently listed at $250 @ tigerdirect.com... is this the best value? Any other monitors that I should look into?

I need a resolution of at least 1680x1050 (preferably 22") and my budget is ~$250-300. Thx <3

 

[neonfish]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I'm looking to buy a new LCD monitor (a moving company mishandled the box carrying my Gateway FPD2275W and the screen cracked). I'm considering purchasing the HP w2207, or repurchasing the the Gateway (although I found the contrast less-than-desirable).

The W2207 is currently listed at $250 @ tigerdirect.com... is this the best value? Any other monitors that I should look into?

I need a resolution of at least 1680x1050 (preferably 22") and my budget is ~$250-300. Thx <3

bump, since I'm hoping to buy the monitor Saturday morning

 

[WhDemon]

the ONLY good hp is the Rev. SMT001

thats why I didnt bought the refurb @ 239$ lol.

but this is not helping me right now lol

 

[spicey]

Which doesn't really matter of your monitor is positioned correctly for your sitting hight and you don't plan on using it in portrait mode.
This problem is not specific to TN panels, I've seen plenty of IPS panels with backlight bleed as well (I remember Dell having issues with their 20" monitors). No matter what LCD you buy you're just going to have to take it out of the box and check to make sure there's no bleed.
Once again, this problem is not specific to TN panels. I can point you to some extremely well built TN monitors and some very poorly built IPS monitors.
Hold up a second, this is utter nonsense. TN panels are known for being among the fastest of all LCD types.

Fair enough, as you may have been able to tell I've had 2 duff screens. Hence the negativity.The search continues for a decent monitor.

 

[alf4lyfe]

I just went to Best Buy and purchased the LG W2252TQ. I had some problems going from my Samsung Syncmaster 997DF to this because of drivers but I'm good now. It's really a really nice monitor for the price. Played some CS:Source and some nice FPS so yeah.

 

[PhlegmMaster]

I just went to Best Buy and purchased the LG W2252TQ. I had some problems going from my Samsung Syncmaster 997DF to this because of drivers but I'm good now. It's really a really nice monitor for the price. Played some CS:Source and some nice FPS so yeah.

How bad is the backlight bleeding? Is it glossy or matte? How are the viewing angles?