It lags in games. I just picked one up. Going to return it back to best buy. I think the only (heard) lcd that doesnt lag fps or atleast has the least amount of lag is the view sonic vx922.
After using a 19" Sony Trinitron since 2002, I was a little scared going to an LCD. I had tried a few through the years, but always went back to the Trinitron. I finally decided it was time and picked up the 226BW from Office Depot. I knew about the panel issues. In fact, their display model was an older 'C' and it had a terrible blue hue. I took a chance and got a newer 'A' model made in October 2007 with (MStar scaler instead of Genesis) and couldn't be happier. No color issues, lag, or problems with backlight bleeding.
Very disappointing (to me at least). If you are planning on still giving it a shot go to a brick and mortar store where you can return it. I have heard that best buy and office max have 14 day no restocking fee return policies. I am not entirely sure on that though.
Yes Best Buy and Office Depot have 14 day no restocking fee returns. In fact, if you get one from Best Buy you have until Jan 31st to return it, at least in my area you do. I still have the samsung 226cw but I plan on returning it to Best Buy and getting the 2232bw I think. They loved it at www.digitalversus.com . I could go get the 226bw at office depot for about the same price though. I haven't decided yet. Good thing I have until Jan 31st to decide. I don't know why anybody would order a monitor online. Being able to return it right to the store is too useful. Also, I already have one dead pixel on the 226cw. I would hate to send it away and just wait.
BTW, any way to test input lag on a monitor? The tests on www.digitalversus.com show the 226bw being better with input lag than the 2232bw but that test was done a while ago I'm sure. If I get the 2232bw or the 226bw I would like a way to test the input lag on them. Also, are these monitors good for playing Xbox 360 and PS3?