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wahooman63

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Ok I know there has probably been a million threads like this on here....but here goes anyway.

I have been looking and looking at 24" LCD's not for over a month trying to figure out what to buy. This my first LCD purchase so I am just really confused. :confused: I don't play a ton of PC games but would not mind being able to play my 360 on it once in a while.

I want something that can play DVD's or other videos on and it will look good. Would also like to be able to use it as a TV but that is not really a deal breaker.

All this stuff about TN vs MVA vs IPS has me pulling out my hair.

I was originally looking at the Samsung 245BW and the 2493HM, then the Westy 2410NM. I see the thread here on the DS-236N but that may be too big for my needs and my desk for that matter. The Soyo DLYM24D6 thread caught my eye but I know nothing about SOYO LCD's...as a matter of fact I didnt't know they had any until I saw that thread.

I just want a good looking good performing 24" LCD that is not going to break the bank!!!

Someone please suggest something I may have missed or tell me if I am not even on the right track here.

Thanks in advance!!!
 
If you said you've read all the 24 incher threads, you wouldn't have made this thread. Or you would have it like some other posts, where you list 2-4 panels with their pros and cons asking for first hand experience if someone has had two or more of those.

Pretty much you're asking us to decide for you, and no specifications (TN or IPS or MVA, price range, what type of connections, HDCP compatible, etc).

I can't seem to make myself buy a 24 inch monitor, even though I want to. I'm too picky, and there's still too many flaws out there on all of them. I have the bank for the higher end monitors but I'd still like to game.
 
What sucks is, the best (new) monitors are all 26"+ right now, with the exception of the $1K+ NEC 2490wuxi. The DS would be your best bet, if you can afford it and don't mind the risk of possibly having to return it, the desk space won't really be an issue unless you are in a closet or something (it's really 25.5" diagonal).
 
wahooman63 said:
Ok I know there has probably been a million threads like this on here....but here goes anyway.

I have been looking and looking at 24" LCD's not for over a month trying to figure out what to buy. This my first LCD purchase so I am just really confused. :confused: I don't play a ton of PC games but would not mind being able to play my 360 on it once in a while.

I want something that can play DVD's or other videos on and it will look good. Would also like to be able to use it as a TV but that is not really a deal breaker.

All this stuff about TN vs MVA vs IPS has me pulling out my hair.

I was originally looking at the Samsung 245BW and the 2493HM, then the Westy 2410NM. I see the thread here on the DS-236N but that may be too big for my needs and my desk for that matter. The Soyo DLYM24D6 thread caught my eye but I know nothing about SOYO LCD's...as a matter of fact I didnt't know they had any until I saw that thread.

I just want a good looking good performing 24" LCD that is not going to break the bank!!!

Someone please suggest something I may have missed or tell me if I am not even on the right track here.

Thanks in advance!!!
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Read this now (first page): http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2049206&enterthread=y
 
veritas7 said:
If you said you've read all the 24 incher threads, you wouldn't have made this thread. Or you would have it like some other posts, where you list 2-4 panels with their pros and cons asking for first hand experience if someone has had two or more of those.

Pretty much you're asking us to decide for you, and no specifications (TN or IPS or MVA, price range, what type of connections, HDCP compatible, etc).

I can't seem to make myself buy a 24 inch monitor, even though I want to. I'm too picky, and there's still too many flaws out there on all of them. I have the bank for the higher end monitors but I'd still like to game.
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I did read all the 24" threads....most of them anyway!

The flaws seem to be the problems. It looks as if there is no perfect 24" LCD out there!!!

Like I said I just want something that looks and performs well. Price wise I'd like to stay under $700.
 
Here's a quickie list:

If you are using it primarily as PC monitor and secondarily as Xbox monitor over VGA or component here are some good ones:

1) Westinghouse L2410NM - Has a bit of buzz at 97 brightness and lower, but VGA and component work flawlessly with 360, and HDMI port works well with any graphics card of the last year and a half or two years. Just make sure to extend the warranty. Can be found (for a little while longer) at Best Buy.

2) LG L245WP/L246WP - If you can find it. Same as above with slightly nicer screen, but it's been discontinued, so it may be tough to find. Not to be confused with the TN based L246WH-BN. Not sure where to find it.

3) BenQ FP241VW/W - Great monitor. The W has been discontinued in North America but brought back temporarily. If you can get it, get it. If not, find a December 2007 build date or later of the FP241VW. Only issue with these is using an ATI 2x00 or 38x0 causes issues with the HDMI port being used concurrently with DVI.

If you are using the 360 over HDMI:

1) BenQ G2400W - Good TN monitor with good color calibration and very fast in general as a PC or console monitor. The VGA port does not do proper 1920x1080 resolution (it stretches it to 16:10 > 1920x1200) but the DVI and HDMI ports work very very well, and the viewing angles are usable, even as a TV monitor. Just try not to view it from too far beneath (ie. an UP angle). Still has the most consistent vertical viewing angles of any TN display I've seen.

2) FP241W/VW - Same as above, just make sure you are not using an ATI 2x00 or 38x0 card.

3) Samsung 2493HM/2693HM - May be decent. There is a thread about this started by BDBToys. Not sure how well they size Xbox 360 or PS3 over VGA or HDMI. Otherwise seems like a decent monitor, just a bit overpriced, so try to find it on sale if you can.

4) Gateway FHD2400 - Might be good. Just turn the brightness down to ZERO the second you boot it up or you will get back light bleeding galore.

The Westy, LG, and FP241W/VW monitors are VA based, and the G2400W, 2493HM/2693HM, and FHD2400 are TN based.

Regards, and good luck,

10e
wahooman63 said:
Ok I know there has probably been a million threads like this on here....but here goes anyway.

I have been looking and looking at 24" LCD's not for over a month trying to figure out what to buy. This my first LCD purchase so I am just really confused. :confused: I don't play a ton of PC games but would not mind being able to play my 360 on it once in a while.

I want something that can play DVD's or other videos on and it will look good. Would also like to be able to use it as a TV but that is not really a deal breaker.

All this stuff about TN vs MVA vs IPS has me pulling out my hair.

I was originally looking at the Samsung 245BW and the 2493HM, then the Westy 2410NM. I see the thread here on the DS-236N but that may be too big for my needs and my desk for that matter. The Soyo DLYM24D6 thread caught my eye but I know nothing about SOYO LCD's...as a matter of fact I didnt't know they had any until I saw that thread.

I just want a good looking good performing 24" LCD that is not going to break the bank!!!

Someone please suggest something I may have missed or tell me if I am not even on the right track here.

Thanks in advance!!!
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Thanks a ton!!!

I will try to see what I can come up with from this list. I know I can get the Westy at my local BB and CompUSA stores. I just don't want to buy online if I can avoid it. I would hate to have to ship something back!!!


10e said:
Here's a quickie list:

If you are using it primarily as PC monitor and secondarily as Xbox monitor over VGA or component here are some good ones:

1) Westinghouse L2410NM - Has a bit of buzz at 97 brightness and lower, but VGA and component work flawlessly with 360, and HDMI port works well with any graphics card of the last year and a half or two years. Just make sure to extend the warranty. Can be found (for a little while longer) at Best Buy.

2) LG L245WP/L246WP - If you can find it. Same as above with slightly nicer screen, but it's been discontinued, so it may be tough to find. Not to be confused with the TN based L246WH-BN. Not sure where to find it.

3) BenQ FP241VW/W - Great monitor. The W has been discontinued in North America but brought back temporarily. If you can get it, get it. If not, find a December 2007 build date or later of the FP241VW. Only issue with these is using an ATI 2x00 or 38x0 causes issues with the HDMI port being used concurrently with DVI.

If you are using the 360 over HDMI:

1) BenQ G2400W - Good TN monitor with good color calibration and very fast in general as a PC or console monitor. The VGA port does not do proper 1920x1080 resolution (it stretches it to 16:10 > 1920x1200) but the DVI and HDMI ports work very very well, and the viewing angles are usable, even as a TV monitor. Just try not to view it from too far beneath (ie. an UP angle). Still has the most consistent vertical viewing angles of any TN display I've seen.

2) FP241W/VW - Same as above, just make sure you are not using an ATI 2x00 or 38x0 card.

3) Samsung 2493HM/2693HM - May be decent. There is a thread about this started by BDBToys. Not sure how well they size Xbox 360 or PS3 over VGA or HDMI. Otherwise seems like a decent monitor, just a bit overpriced, so try to find it on sale if you can.

4) Gateway FHD2400 - Might be good. Just turn the brightness down to ZERO the second you boot it up or you will get back light bleeding galore.

The Westy, LG, and FP241W/VW monitors are VA based, and the G2400W, 2493HM/2693HM, and FHD2400 are TN based.

Regards, and good luck,

10e
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