Two monitors (Contrast Ratio question)

[tangokilla]

I'm deciding between two monitors at the moment. This monitor will serve for gaming and casual use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009156

and the famed

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001268

The only big difference I notice is the contrast ratio, which leads me to my question: How important is contrast ratio when comparing those two? I chose to link the Ferrari Acer one because I happen to be a Ferrari fan but at this moment, I'm thinking the price is higher because of contrast ratio AND because its Ferrari brand.

Anyone enlighten/correct me further?

 

[FMX]

Contrast ratios are very misleading... I am not the one to tell you what the diff is...

That 20,000:1 is probably DC, just like the Samsung is 8000:1. They don't tell you it's DC (idk why). Then again, I don't see how the Acer could have twice the amount anyhow... I would like for someone to chime in as well because my LG has 10,000 DFC:1 (whatever that is), and im tryin to compare it to other monitors.

 

[Sathsayin]

out of those 2 ferrari is better specs but you never know. don't base your conclusion off of dc settings. i don't know enough about either to comment. When looking for a monitor

make sure it scales good.
has 1:1 pixel mapping.
is hdcp complient(wheather it has hdmi are just dvi doesn't matter)if it is it will hook to the console good.
if tn make sure that the horizonatl is at least 170 always and at least 160 vertical (170 is better) If you have a lot of contrast it will shift faster. (since 20000:1 is more than 10000:1 than the fake contrast will just sift faster for no reason).
check manufacturer replacement plan.
check viewing angle personnaly. other stuff is choice this is a must if you want any kind of quality.

 

[tangokilla]

out of those 2 ferrari is better specs but you never know. don't base your conclusion off of dc settings. i don't know enough about either to comment. When looking for a monitor

make sure it scales good.
has 1:1 pixel mapping.
is hdcp complient(wheather it has hdmi are just dvi doesn't matter)if it is it will hook to the console good.
if tn make sure that the horizonatl is at least 170 always and at least 160 vertical (170 is better) If you have a lot of contrast it will shift faster. (since 20000:1 is more than 10000:1 than the fake contrast will just sift faster for no reason).
check manufacturer replacement plan.
check viewing angle personnaly. other stuff is choice this is a must if you want any kind of quality.

If you (or anyone else who would know) were to suggest the best monitor for around $300 (preferably after rebates), which one would you recommend? I'm leaning more towards 22" rather than 24"

From some other threads I noticed http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005109

was a good choice.

 

[SH1]

Yeah, dynamic contrast is not a good basis of comparison. (Might be one of the first things you turn off actually as the image fluctations can be annoying.)

Try to find some professional reviews where they have measured native contrast. And also how deep the black level can be set, because many monitors these days have backlights, which are way too bright for comfortable viewing. (So you end up having to put up with poor blacks and a reduction in the contrast to establish a comfortable white point...)