Return the Acer X241W?

[Garret Jax]

Hello.

I cannot decide: should I return the Acer x241W and buy the Viewsonic L246WP-BN, or keep the Acer???

I 've been in the market for a 24" LCD - I need it for (1) FPS gaming, (2) DVDs/iTunes Shows, and (3) EXTENSIVE (php) programming. Money is NOT the biggest factor here.

Here's the dilemma - last month I bought the Westinghouse 24" L2410NM monitor from BB. The picture quality and brightness were muy excellente!!! Sadly, the monitor didn't power down in HDMI mode when I turned off my PC (connected via DVI->HDMI converter) so I had to return it. I always forgot to turn it off, so my computer room was always glowing blue

I bought the Acer and it's pretty good, but it is definitely inferior to the Westinghouse. I keep thinking, "I don't care about the extra $100 - $200, I want a great monitor."

I refuse to buy a monitor from any vendor that won't let me return it, so places like BB and Circuit City are my only options.

I am open to all suggesstions... PLEASE ADVISE!

Thanks,
-Garret

 

[LostStorm]

Viewsonic L246WP-BN? Isnt the L246WP made by LG
http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/computer%20products_lcd%20monitors_windows%20vista%20certified_L246WP-BN.jhtml
First as many members will tell you there is no perfect lcd monitor(yes a major let down), So no matter what monitor you choose, there will be stuff you wont like. But I remember decent size thread of Nec monitor (S-ISP Panel), that seem to be good monitor for games and movies You might want to consider that one. But if you can live with Acers flaws, you might want to hang on to it. If I find Nec thread i will post the link

 

[Garret Jax]

Sorry, that's the ViewSonic 24" (at Circuit City - model is VX2435WM.) Not the LG

The problem is just that I've seen the overwhelming beauty of the Westinghouse I originally purchased - so bright, so pretty. DAMN THAT GLOWING BLUE SCREEN!!!

 

[Garret Jax]

<whining>
Maybe if I tweak the Acer I'll like it more. But given how cheap it is ($499), and the experience I've had, I feel like I've purchased a good deal on a mediocre monitor.

I just wish I knew which 24" LCD to buy - I hate feeling like I'm getting a mediocre product when I'm willing to spend more $$$. I'm not rich (unless you consider massive student loans "rich" ;-) but I use my LCD about 12 hours a day! What happened to the good old days when more $$$ meant better quality? Now it's so hit or miss. Poop.

</whining>