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Samsung 2494SW

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I recently purchased a Samsung 2494SW and a new desktop from Dell. It is a Christmas present to my parents who are using a 5-6 year old computer along with a small crt. The box had a pretty deep gash in it that also broke the styrofoam that was inside. I decided to test out the monitor to make sure it still works.

I realize that TN panels typically have some backlight bleed, but compared to the two other LCDs that I own, it is much more noticeable. I think it looks worse in person than it does in the pictures. Other than that, the monitor seems fine. Would you guys try to get a replacement in hopes of receiving a better one or am I just overreacting?

Below are a couple photos to compare the backlights of my Dell s2309wb with the newly purchased Samsung.

Samsung 2494SW (left) vs Dell s2309wb (right) both at 100 brightness
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Samsung at 100 brightness
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Samsung at 0 brightness
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Dell at 100 brightness
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Dell at 0 brightness
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thats because you posted TH links just remove the th and repost the link it should work
 
The Dell's back light looks really good especially considering the pic at 100 brightness. The Samsung looks about average and I doubt exchanging it will help, I have seen much worse.
 
Thanks for the input Doodies. I guess I have been lucky with past LCD purchases.
 
It appears from the glow surrounding the mouse cursor on the Samsung vs. the Dell that the Samsung is a lot brighter. Even if they are both "100%", each monitor likely has a different max brightness. It appears the Samsung is a lot brighter, which could explain the extra bleed. Manufacturers crank the brightness to exaggerate their contrast specs. You should try matching their brightness by eye'ing it (and ignore what the brightness number says) then compare bleed. Matching brightness this way is imperfect but still more accurate than going simply by the number.
 
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