MikeWill Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 LCD Monitor Buying Advice My current 19" LG LCD monitor (not wide screen) is slowly breaking down (flickering for a couple of minutes on startup), and I'm looking for replacement. Probably some 22-24" LCD panel, general purpose monitor for some graphics design, movie watching, and surfing the Web. I went to Macro and found there a wide screen 23" TFT/TN 'Samsung 2333SW Plus' at THB 5,990. Specs: Pixel Pltch : 0.282 mm Brightnese : 300cd/m2 Contrast : DC 50000:1 (1000:1) Viewing Angle : 170x160 Vewing Angle(HV) Response Time : 5ms Resolution : Max 1920x1080 interface : Analog + DVI + D-SUB Color : Glossy Black Is it a good buy? Are there better general purpose panels on the market at around THB 6,000 or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallyrd Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I think only you can decide if this is a good buy or not. Given that the price falls within your stated requirements then cost wise it seems to be a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Color = Glossy Black, is the the actual screen, if so i avoid these due to bad reflections from room lighting/sun light etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWill Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 "Glossy Black" is the color of the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd be looking for a 1920x1200 monitor myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd be looking for a 1920x1200 monitor myself. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd be looking for a 1920x1200 monitor myself. 1900 x 1200 would be nice, dunno if you will get one at the 6k price point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esbkk Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I am very impressed with the Samsung SyncMaster P2070, which I just bought at IT City Pantip Plaza at Baht 5,790. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd be looking for a 1920x1200 monitor myself. Why? 16:9 is fine for watching movies on a larger TV but when you are closer the extra width feels more comfortable for using a PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nio Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You need to find a monitor with HDMI input If you want high definition and the best picture you can possibly get I have a HP W2408h with HDMI This really is better than my IMAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 16:9 is fine for watching movies on a larger TV but when you are closer the extra width feels more comfortable for using a PC. This, i dont understand. My 23' acer is @ 1900 x 1080....it is full screen, what 'extra width' would i gain @ 1900 x 1200 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Its a wider monitor 16:10, instead of 16:9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Its a wider monitor 16:10, instead of 16:9 Sorry Benjie, but it is a taller monitor - the vertical height is more which is my choice also as I don't use it to watch movies. Ratios are width:height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 About two weeks ago, I bought the very monitor you are looking at (Samsung, glossy black frame, 2333SW Plus). I love it. I bought it for about 5,100B at a local computer shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 sorry yes, taller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWill Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Its a wider monitor 16:10, instead of 16:9 Sorry Benjie, but it is a taller monitor - the vertical height is more which is my choice also as I don't use it to watch movies. Ratios are width:height. Is it a significant difference? If I understand correctly the 16:9 ratio is better for viewing movies. My VGA card is ASUS eXtreme Nvidia GeForce N6600GT 128MB DDR3. Is it enough? toptuan, What OS and what graphics card are you using? Have you tried watching movies? It comes with a 3-year warranty, isn't it. --- Edited January 14, 2010 by Condo_bk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd be looking for a 1920x1200 monitor myself. Why? 16:9 is fine for watching movies on a larger TV but when you are closer the extra width feels more comfortable for using a PC. Thank you. I'd use it for movies. Samsung P2350....... Worth an extra 600bt? Toptuan You got a bargain, name of shop & town? Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The best looking ones that I've see are the ones from Eizo, but they might be over budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 My VGA card is ASUS eXtreme Nvidia GeForce N6600GT 128MB DDR3. Is it enough? Dayum, that fooker was released 5 yrs ago, whats the rest of your PC specs ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 VGA card is enough for day to day tasks and video, I used to have one of these and it was quite a nice card. modern games probably won't run that well unless you turn settings down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderpuff Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Lots of good info here. I agree about the higher rez screens - that's what I buy too. 1920 x 1200. Agree Samsung all the way. Agree HDMI interface. There's a specialist Samsung dealer floor 2 of Pantip - near the escalator - the one going up. I usually buy the 12,000 baht kind. Pro series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The best looking ones that I've see are the ones from Eizo, but they might be over budget. Significantly over actually at that screen size (50k+ Baht. I've been looking for an IPS (S or H) lcd monitor as I don't think I would be happy with a TN panel at that large of a screen. Eizo are excellent but outside my budget. Trying to find a DELL U2410 but having no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Myself think Dell is the best, they have come down in price since I bought mine it was 12,600baht but notice about 5-6 months ago they were around 7,500baht...... 1920 x 1200. HDMI interface..... I do have a Nvidia GeForce 9800GT 1GB DDR3 Graphics Card. Friend has the Samsung, another has a Acer, the picture on my Dell is far better, no idea what Graphics Cards they have.. Bought mine at IT Seer Ransit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWill Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 ignis, what is the model number of your Dell monitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtronbom Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) The monitor you are looking at is fine. The price is good too. Unless you are specializing in graphics, it should be more than enough - your VGA card will let you down before the monitor will - and I bought a Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW for 8500 baht just over a year ago which is very good(I am into graphics, games, movies and run all 3 @ 1680x1050), now looked at the SyncMaster 2333HD DMI which has even better specs for the same price today, but can see very little difference between them(apart from HDMI) in either graphics quality or HD Movie quality. With the 3 year warranty, I will stick with what I have for another year. Go with what you are looking at if you are happy with it. In the end, why bother with all the specs drama if it does what you want.....thebom PS: I have 2x ATI Radeon 4850HD GPUs - DDR3 1x GB each@ Crossfired with HDMI outputs. Edited January 15, 2010 by newtronbom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunk Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ignis, what is the model number of your Dell monitor? Did u buy the U2410? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ignis, what is the model number of your Dell monitor? Dell 2407WFP 24-inch LCD monitor 12,600 baht at Seer Ransit back in November 2007, the brand new model now is a lot cheaper.. My old 19" LCD monitor I bought in the UK in 2000 a X10 made in China, colour not good, came to Thailand with it in 2003, and changed it for the Dell after 7 years [another friend had it and to this day is still working......... Yes made in China and still working coming up to 10yrs old]] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ignis, what is the model number of your Dell monitor? Dell 2407WFP 24-inch LCD monitor 12,600 baht at Seer Ransit back in November 2007, the brand new model now is a lot cheaper.. Cheaper?Hi, does it still carry the same model number? If so, it's still $400 on Amazon, or am I barking up the wrong tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ignis, what is the model number of your Dell monitor? Dell 2407WFP 24-inch LCD monitor 12,600 baht at Seer Ransit back in November 2007, the brand new model now is a lot cheaper.. Cheaper?Hi, does it still carry the same model number? If so, it's still $400 on Amazon, or am I barking up the wrong tree? As I said a newer model at Seer Ransit 5 moths or so ago was 7,500 baht Here online http://www.invadeit.co.th/product.aspx?pid...3e-cb9347b40ff4 is a newer model and far cheaper than what I paid at the end of 2007........ So NO it is not the same model No it is 2 models newer. Sorry I live in Thailand, so the cost of something in the USA or for that matter in the UK has no interest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ^^^^ Thanks for making that a lot clearer. Sorry I live in Thailand, so the cost of something in the USA or for that matter in the UK has no interest to me. So do I. Did you put your underpants on back to front today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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