Best LCD monitor? - Team-BHP

johy · 21st December 2006, 12:01

Hi folks,

Christmas time and the upgrade bug bites!

I am looking for a 19" wide screen LCD monitor to go along with my Antec SLK3000B.

Zeroed in on two models so far:

1. Samsung 940BW
2. ViewSonic 1912WB-3.

Also, I will be removing my XFX Geforce4 Mx440SE (4x -- 64 MB DDR) and replacing it with an 8x AGP card (with DVI + VGA out).

1. Which one in your opinion is the better of the two above-mentioned monitors.
2. Which AGP card to go with? I am looking for something entry-mid segment ( ~ Rs 3000/-) . I am not heavily into gaming.

Thanks in advance.

esteem_lover · 21st December 2006, 12:37

i think the viewsonic comes with in-built speakers too. the clarity & stuff are pretty much the same. the viewsonic is slightly cheaper than the samsung.

Nikhilb2008 · 21st December 2006, 13:28

The Viewsonic is better...the 940BW shows a bit of ghosting while playing games.

speedzak · 21st December 2006, 14:07

If you have zeroed in on these 2, then Viewsonic is better.

If you're still open to more options, then check out AOC! They're not a well known brand but makes good quality monitors and now it's cheap too. It was couple a times given BEST BUY awards from Chip etc..
I own a 19" wide LCD made by AOC. And I find it good VFM. Have'nt felt any ghosting as the response time is 8ms.

giri · 21st December 2006, 14:24

Check out the reviews here:
PC World India: Monitors

sujaylahiri · 21st December 2006, 15:50

I have the 940 BW. It's fricken awesome. Absolutely no ghosting. Excellent colours. The movies also look fantastic.
Go for a 20" widescreen if you can. It's a whole new world.

sujaylahiri · 21st December 2006, 15:56

Oh and before I forget, the 4 ms response time is grey to grey. The actual response time (black to black) is over 10 seconds.
But these days all manufacturers quote the grey to grey times. So it's a fair comparison.

lurker · 21st December 2006, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by johy

Hi folks,

Christmas time and the upgrade bug bites!

I am looking for a 19" wide screen LCD monitor to go along with my Antec SLK3000B.

Zeroed in on two models so far:

1. Samsung 940BW
2. ViewSonic 1912WB-3.

.

Go for monitors with LG-Philips S-IPS panels. They are by far the best. They give widest angles and better color reproductions. Though some of the lag a bit on response times. But all the latest models come with Industry standard 8 m/s.
Check out the NEC model with S-IPS
Or the Enzo
Or Apple

19" inch models.

low_bass_makker · 21st December 2006, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujaylahiri

The actual response time (black to black) is over 10 seconds.

is it 10 sec or 10 ms.........

johy · 21st December 2006, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

If you're still open to more options, then check out AOC! They're not a well known brand but makes good quality monitors and now it's cheap too. It was couple a times given BEST BUY awards from Chip etc..
I own a 19" wide LCD made by AOC. And I find it good VFM. Have'nt felt any ghosting as the response time is 8ms.

Sounds interesting, what are the prices like? How much did you get your monitor for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lurker

Go for monitors with LG-Philips S-IPS panels. They are by far the best. They give widest angles and better color reproductions. Though some of the lag a bit on response times. But all the latest models come with Industry standard 8 m/s.
Check out the NEC model with S-IPS
Or the Enzo
Or Apple

19" inch models.

Apple would burn a hole in my pocket. Can you tell me the approximate prices of the NEC, Enzo?

Also, has anyone use Point of View graphics card? I am getting pretty low quotes on them vis-a-vis the MSI cards eg 6200 256 MB (for Rs 3300) [The MSI comes for 3100 for the 128 version).

johy · 22nd December 2006, 18:27

Hi folks, I settled for an LG monitor in the end - a 17 inches one at that. It has 1600:1 contrast (and not 1400:1) as mentioned on the site and I sure am impressed. I felt the widescreen 19" monitor was an overkill for plain jane word processing , browsing, and the occassional gaming.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

- johy

black12rr · 7th January 2007, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by johy

Hi folks, I settled for an LG monitor in the end - a 17 inches one at that. It has 1600:1 contrast (and not 1400:1) as mentioned on the site and I sure am impressed. I felt the widescreen 19" monitor was an overkill for plain jane word processing , browsing, and the occassional gaming.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

- johy

Cost ? and warranty ,how many years ? ..a few pix on ur table would look help

Tool · 3rd April 2007, 06:25

hello everyone.. umm was wondering if anyone has any informaton to share on this? Benq , Dell , Hp , Viewsonic etc all make 24inch monitors so was wondering which one is best.
thanks in advance guys.
big boom

Rudra Sen · 3rd April 2007, 07:57

Mods note: Thread merged. Name changed. Continue your monitors related discussion here only.

vid6639 · 3rd April 2007, 08:10

View sonic 1912W. excellent monitor 19" wide screen costs Rs.11,800. you should try that.

21st December 2006, 12:01	#1 (permalink)
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 374 View My Garage	Widescreen LCD monitor and graphics to match. Hi folks, Christmas time and the upgrade bug bites! I am looking for a 19" wide screen LCD monitor to go along with my Antec SLK3000B. Zeroed in on two models so far: 1. Samsung 940BW 2. ViewSonic 1912WB-3. Also, I will be removing my XFX Geforce4 Mx440SE (4x -- 64 MB DDR) and replacing it with an 8x AGP card (with DVI + VGA out). 1. Which one in your opinion is the better of the two above-mentioned monitors. 2. Which AGP card to go with? I am looking for something entry-mid segment ( ~ Rs 3000/-) . I am not heavily into gaming. Thanks in advance.

21st December 2006, 12:37	#2 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,945 View My Garage	i think the viewsonic comes with in-built speakers too. the clarity & stuff are pretty much the same. the viewsonic is slightly cheaper than the samsung. __________________ "can't you hear me? What, do you have bubble gum in your ears ? like Mr.Bean ?" The Bean effect on my 4 year old

21st December 2006, 13:28	#3 (permalink)
Nikhilb2008 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 818	The Viewsonic is better...the 940BW shows a bit of ghosting while playing games. __________________ Long Live Schumacher !! The greatest there ever was or there ever will be !! Exams suck !!

21st December 2006, 14:07	#4 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cochin today, Bangalore tomorrow! Posts: 3,412 View My Garage	If you have zeroed in on these 2, then Viewsonic is better. If you're still open to more options, then check out AOC! They're not a well known brand but makes good quality monitors and now it's cheap too. It was couple a times given BEST BUY awards from Chip etc.. I own a 19" wide LCD made by AOC. And I find it good VFM. Have'nt felt any ghosting as the response time is 8ms. __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

21st December 2006, 15:50	#6 (permalink)
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 668	I have the 940 BW. It's fricken awesome. Absolutely no ghosting. Excellent colours. The movies also look fantastic. Go for a 20" widescreen if you can. It's a whole new world. __________________ I'm Mr. Brightside.

21st December 2006, 14:24	#5 (permalink)
giri Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 33	Check out the reviews here: PC World India: Monitors

21st December 2006, 15:56	#7 (permalink)
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 668	Oh and before I forget, the 4 ms response time is grey to grey. The actual response time (black to black) is over 10 seconds. But these days all manufacturers quote the grey to grey times. So it's a fair comparison. __________________ I'm Mr. Brightside.

22nd December 2006, 18:27	#11 (permalink)
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 374 View My Garage	Hi folks, I settled for an LG monitor in the end - a 17 inches one at that. It has 1600:1 contrast (and not 1400:1) as mentioned on the site and I sure am impressed. I felt the widescreen 19" monitor was an overkill for plain jane word processing , browsing, and the occassional gaming. Thanks again for your suggestions. - johy

3rd April 2007, 06:25	#13 (permalink)
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 337 View My Garage	Best LCD monitor? hello everyone.. umm was wondering if anyone has any informaton to share on this? Benq , Dell , Hp , Viewsonic etc all make 24inch monitors so was wondering which one is best. thanks in advance guys. big boom __________________ Why Drink And Drive When You Can Smoke And Fly ??. Front Wheel Drive Is The Work Of Satan !!!

3rd April 2007, 07:57	#14 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,681 View My Garage	Mods note: Thread merged. Name changed. Continue your monitors related discussion here only. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 3rd April 2007 at 08:00.

3rd April 2007, 08:10	#15 (permalink)
vid6639 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,336 View My Garage	View sonic 1912W. excellent monitor 19" wide screen costs Rs.11,800. you should try that. __________________ \ / ][ \|) `/ [_] "!" (\./) (o.o) ( X ) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him achieve world domination.

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