[Dan0512]

Hi guys, I'm going to replace my old 17" CRT shortly, and I'm contemplating widescreen monitors.

I've narrowed it down to 20"-21", the size is just right, and my hardware should put up with the resolution.

I want to get a monitor that doesn't have a TN panel, I want the best color quality possible.

I've only found one monitor so far that matches my criteria, the Samsung 215TW.

Do you have any other alternatives/suggestions or input on the 215TW? I'd also like to keep the price under $500.

I mostly do gaming and surfing the web.

dan

[Gautam]

2005/2007FPW?

[Dan0512]

Originally Posted by Gautam

2005/2007FPW?

Those have 16ms response time, right? How do they stack up when it comes to gaming?


dan

[Dan0512]

Do you know if the Acer al2224w has a PVA panel? Some sources say it's TN, other PVA.

dan

[Thund3rball]

Originally Posted by Dan0512

Those have 16ms response time, right? How do they stack up when it comes to gaming?


dan

No doubt the 215tw is a quality S-PVA panel. I have the 2007WFP S-IPS panel As far as bang for buck goes I would go for the 2007WFP. It currently comes in 2 flavours as Dell is switching from S-IPS to S-PVA (or LG - Samsung).

The 16ms response time is gray-gray and probably one of the most honest reported times out there. As long as you are using a DVI cable (thanks thideras) you will not get any ghosting on this monitor. I game all the time as well as do lots of design work (why I went for the S-IPS).

Any 22" panel is TN almost without any question. The al2223w is TN, not familiar with the 2224 but I would say TN.

[Dan0512]

Originally Posted by Thund3rball

No doubt the 215tw is a quality S-PVA panel. I have the 2007WFP S-IPS panel As far as bang for buck goes I would go for the 2007WFP. It currently comes in 2 flavours as Dell is switching from S-IPS to S-PVA (or LG - Samsung).

Too bad the 2007WFP is too expensive here .

dan

[Thund3rball]

Originally Posted by Dan0512

Too bad the 2007WFP is too expensive here .

dan

Really.. wow!? In Canada the 215tw is $480 on sale ($104 off). The Dell 2007wfp is $399 regular and ~$350 on sale :\

[Dan0512]

Originally Posted by Thund3rball

Really.. wow!? In Canada the 215tw is $480 on sale ($104 off). The Dell 2007wfp is $399 regular and ~$350 on sale :\

Yeah, Dell is really overpriced here. The 2007wfp costs ~$60 more than the 215tw.

dan