Monitor thread

2010-02-11 15:58:04

#1

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

No, not a monitor lizard..

I'm looking for a new monitor. 5:4 gaming is going out for me.

Requirements:

Well branded product, Samsung?
Would prefer 1920, but will settle for 1680.
Freeview/TV tuner
22-26"
No more than £250.
HDMI input

Plz&thnx.

Last edited by Finray (2010-02-11 15:59:03)

2010-02-11 16:18:33

#2

Yellowman03: Once Again, We Meet at Last; +108|6494|Texas

Samsung T240HD
1920x1600
TV tuner
24"
Around $270 U.S.
2 HDMI inputs

I love this monitor, but some drawbacks are it doesn't tilt and it's blacks are not that great, but that's what you get with a tv/monitor combo.

I think they discontinued this model, so you'll have to look for a t220hd ($229) or t260hd($329). The 220 isn't 1920.

Sorry for not posting links. I'm not good enough at this tech stuff to give foreign links.

2010-02-11 16:23:48

#3

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Yellowman03 wrote:
Samsung T240HD
1920x1600
TV tuner
24"
Around $270 U.S.
2 HDMI inputs

I love this monitor, but some drawbacks are it doesn't tilt and it's blacks are not that great, but that's what you get with a tv/monitor combo.

I think they discontinued this model, so you'll have to look for a t220hd ($229) or t260hd($329). The 220 isn't 1920.

Sorry for not posting links. I'm not good enough at this tech stuff to give foreign links.

US links would be good, just so I know what you're talking about, and so I can read specs. the T260HD is also discontinued I've heard, not sure if the whole T series are.

Tilt isn't really a problem, I'd either be sitting directly infront of it or on my couch, and I can see my untiltable Dell 17" alright from both places. I've heard the viewing angles on Samsungs are quite awesome, too.

2010-02-11 16:31:34

#4

Yellowman03: Once Again, We Meet at Last; +108|6494|Texas

Finray wrote:
US links would be good, just so I know what you're talking about, and so I can read specs. the T260HD is also discontinued I've heard, not sure if the whole T series are.

Tilt isn't really a problem, I'd either be sitting directly infront of it or on my couch, and I can see my untiltable Dell 17" alright from both places. I've heard the viewing angles on Samsungs are quite awesome, too.

O wow. I haven't been looking at monitors for like a year now, since i got the 240. But i think there are more samsung tv/monitor combos that i saw in black friday ads. the samsung viewing angles are pretty amazing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824001336
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824001335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824001341

These are all of the Samsung monitors on newegg with TV tuners >22"

2010-02-11 16:44:15

#5

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Yellowman03 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001336
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824001335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824001341

Second link - Free shipping, dya think they do UK?

I like what I see, I'll have a look at some sites in UK and see if they've got them here.

2010-02-11 16:50:03

#6

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MO-108-SA

How would this look at lower resolutions, 1680x1050, or 1280x800 for example? I highly doubt my 5770 would be able to do current gen games at 1920x1080 with the FPS I like

2010-02-11 17:02:47

#7

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6836

Finray wrote:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-108-SA

How would this look at lower resolutions, 1680x1050, or 1280x800 for example? I highly doubt my 5770 would be able to do current gen games at 1920x1080 with the FPS I like

LCD's look like crap outside of their native resolution. I'm not sure what your FPS requirements are but it should do pretty well @ 1920 x 1080 as my 8800GT still does 1680 x 1050 well. You may have to turn some settings down if your not happy with your FPS but that will still look better than running an LCD out of it's native res.

2010-02-12 04:59:02

#8

Rod Foxx: Warblgarbl; +78|6242|Perth, Australia

I'm running current gen games at 1920x1200 on my 512MB 8800gt. The only game that is causing me any fps problems is bfbc2 but i'm running it on medium settings and still getting above 40 fps for the most part.

I'd say the 5770 shouldn't have any problems with the resolution.

2010-02-12 05:01:00

#9

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6412|what

My advice, get a Samsung or an LG.

Definitely do not get a BenQ.

2010-02-14 07:51:22

#10

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

So I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179478

All apposed say I.

2010-02-14 08:14:39

#11

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7102|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Looks nice.

I'm saving up for a T260

2010-02-14 08:17:21

#12

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

Finray wrote:
So I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179478

All apposed say I.

I

You spelt 'opposed' wrong

2010-02-14 08:23:02

#13

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

CammRobb wrote:
Finray wrote:
So I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179478

All apposed say I.
I

You spelt 'opposed' wrong

I know, but I cba editing

Only thing is it's 16:9, not 16:10, much difference?

2010-02-14 08:28:31

#14

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

Finray wrote:
CammRobb wrote:
Finray wrote:
So I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179478

All apposed say I.
I

You spelt 'opposed' wrong
I know, but I cba editing

Only thing is it's 16:9, not 16:10, much difference?

Depends what you're gonna be doing dunnit? 16:9 is better for watching movies AFAIK. My Lappy is 16:9 and stuff looks good on that. (When the screen is clean)

2010-02-14 08:29:39

#15

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

CammRobb wrote:
Finray wrote:
CammRobb wrote:

I

You spelt 'opposed' wrong
I know, but I cba editing

Only thing is it's 16:9, not 16:10, much difference?
Depends what you're gonna be doing dunnit? 16:9 is better for watching movies AFAIK. My Lappy is 16:9 and stuff looks good on that. (When the screen is clean)

As a general rule I don't accept advice from you

2010-02-14 08:37:51

#16

Bevo: Nah; +718|6780|Austin, Texas

Is that a TV/monitor? If so, I.

2010-02-14 08:51:54

#17

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6879|Mhz

TV/monitors generally are poorer than a proper monitor. Just get a proper decent screen and USB DVB tuner for a tenner.

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2010-02-14 08:52:07)

2010-02-14 09:01:24

#18

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6880|London, England

My advice is don't go for a monitor which your video card can't handle (gaming wise)

I say it time and time again. You want 1920 monitor you should have a high end card. Otherwise don't bitch if you can't play games on its native res. And yes, shit sucks on anything but the native res. Don't fall for the people who will convince you to buy a 1920 monitor, it means more money in the long run being wasted. You don't even need that large of a monitor.

2010-02-14 09:07:24

#19

Bevo: Nah; +718|6780|Austin, Texas

for comparison's sake I can run BF:BC2 just fine all medium smooth on 1920x1200 with a 9800GTX.

2010-02-14 09:12:07

#20

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Mekstizzle wrote:
My advice is don't go for a monitor which your video card can't handle (gaming wise)

I say it time and time again. You want 1920 monitor you should have a high end card. Otherwise don't bitch if you can't play games on its native res. And yes, shit sucks on anything but the native res. Don't fall for the people who will convince you to buy a 1920 monitor, it means more money in the long run being wasted. You don't even need that large of a monitor.

Hi

I have a 5770.

2010-02-14 09:22:29

#21

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

If you have simply changed your mind about any item ordered and you wish to return it, then in line with the Distance Selling Regulations (DSR) you can do so provided you inform us of your decision within 10 days of receipt.

I can send it back if it sucks, so I think I might go for it.

2010-02-14 11:01:28

#22

jay_courage: Alive in a sea of mediocre; +131|6218|Carnoustie

Finray wrote:
CammRobb wrote:
Finray wrote:

I know, but I cba editing

Only thing is it's 16:9, not 16:10, much difference?
Depends what you're gonna be doing dunnit? 16:9 is better for watching movies AFAIK. My Lappy is 16:9 and stuff looks good on that. (When the screen is clean)
As a general rule I don't accept advice from you

ouch, harsh much?

I Friggin Love The Nhs

2010-02-17 09:06:24

#23

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Scrap that.. rushed into it. Canceled the order.

Last edited by Finray (2010-02-17 09:32:21)

2010-02-17 10:03:52

#24

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

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