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I read that there are 3 versions of Samsung 226BW (S, A, C). The S versions is the best and actually made by Samsung. According to a review dated a few months ago, this 226BW-S was one of the best 22-inch monitor in the market.

Like I said, this review is a few months old and I am wondering if this is still the monitor of choice now.
 
You are right, the Dell UltraSharp 2208WFP.

I am currently using a 19-inch Dell Ultrasharp and it's great. However, based on the ghosting issues with 2407WFP-HC, I better wait for a review first.
 
Or you could get the HP W2207 with the samsung panel to hedge your bets :D
 
A similar LCD such as my Acer 22" widescreen AL2223W with HDCP can be had for about 200 or less on ebay. But make sure you look because theres one with HDCP and one with out. It's a pretty damn good monitor for the price.;)
 
mis3 said:
I read that there are 3 versions of Samsung 226BW (S, A, C). The S versions is the best and actually made by Samsung. According to a review dated a few months ago, this 226BW-S was one of the best 22-inch monitor in the market.

Like I said, this review is a few months old and I am wondering if this is still the monitor of choice now.
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Old news. Now all 226BW's seem to be shipping with the same display. However, you may wind up with a hold over from some vendor. If you do it won't matter cause it's been proven that the ONLY problem with them is that some have not been TWEAKED as a default setting. You have to do that yourself with Samsungs provider calibration software.

I 'm so satisfied with my first 226BW that I bought a 2nd. I got mine from Amazon. ;)
If your into gaming you'll be happy with it but the new Viewsonic is nice too. :)
 
Thanks for the clarification. Just to be sure, should I still look for the S-panel when shopping for 226BW?

How about the 225? Is this the same panel as 226 but with build-in speakers?
 
the 225 is a non TN panel lcd. It can be better, but many people complain of excessive lag on screen even when moving mouse on screen. It is also hard to find and far more expensive.

Even at high sales volume places, you might still get old stock of 226 that uses non-samsung panel. Best thing to do is to go to the large retailers so that you can do unconditional refund or exchanges.
 
So for the 226BW, I have to watch for the version (S, C, A) an dI should insist on a S version.

How about the 225BW? Do I have to check the version as welll?

Also, someone started a thread about a new Samsung, 227BW, is coming out in December. Let's see!
 
The latter is definitely a TN panel.. And here's hoping that the 2208wfp's the first step into the 22" va/ips market..
 
The behardware site has lots of info on the 226bw and the S/A/C panels, all were tested. The S is still preferable over the others.
 
Not sure if the 226BW is still the one ot get.

I learned from the other thread that 226CW is the newer model and all are S panels.
 
226CW has horrible delay though so although the colors might be a bit better 226bw is still the one to get or the 2232bw which is the same panel but in a dif casing.
 
Just received my Hanns-G HD216DPO 22" from Staples, $150 after MIR.

General impressions are good. HDMI>DVI performance is good. I'm finally beginning to see the grays and blues I was missing with my Hyundai L90D+.

Only things I've disliked so far is the poor OSD design, lack of adustable stand, and some backlight bleeding at the bottom. Other than that, a stellar monitor @ a great price.
 
that lenovo ThinkVision L220X looks hot. i'm definitely considering this one, as it has all i wanted in the 24", only it has a better panel type.. i really don't need the physical formfactor size of the 24", just the resolution :D
 
226BW has just been discontinued and the new model is the 2232BW. Exact same specs with newly designed casing and maybe slightly better contrast ratio.
 
mis3 said:
I read that there are 3 versions of Samsung 226BW (S, A, C). The S versions is the best and actually made by Samsung. According to a review dated a few months ago, this 226BW-S was one of the best 22-inch monitor in the market.

Like I said, this review is a few months old and I am wondering if this is still the monitor of choice now.
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:p Sorry to hijack your thread but I'm selling two of the 226BW's (S Panels) on my FS thread, check em out :D I can answer any questions for you
 
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