@Faint & Onion-KiD
Thanks for the replies. Score is draw.

Still confuse. actually prefer the AOC since it's bigger & read previous posts saying that when using HDMI, the quality is fine compare to using VGA. problem is my GC don't have HDMI port (9800GTX).

but e-ips also tempting & quite important since I also do photo editing.

anyone have a suggestion e-ips/ips panel 24" LCD that have 'acceptable' price below RM1200?

thanks!

@Onion-KiD:
what do you mean by "I think e-IPS panel was good for me since I'm no watch bluray movie"?
ips panel not good in playing BD movie?

IPS Panel Technology
S-IPS/H-IPS (In Plane Switching) panels are generally considered the best overall LCD technology for image quality, color accuracy and viewing angles, but this comes at a price. They are well suited for graphics design and other applications which require accurate and consistent color reproduction. S-IPS panels offer the best viewing angles of any current LCD technology, with wide viewing angles up to 178 degress. The response time of S-IPS is adequate, ranging from 6ms to 16ms with current panels. This is only slightly slower than TN panels. However, gamers should take this into consideration. Fast paced games may suffer from motion blur or ghosting with S-IPS panels that have a response time higher than 8ms.

S-IPS panels can be identified buy a slight purple hue on blacks when viewed from a wide angle. There are currently few manufacturers using S-IPS panels in comparison to the other panels types making choices limited and they often carry a premium price tag. H-IPS is a newer variation of S-IPS with a different pixel structure that improves contrast ratios and lowers pixel pitch to provide better picture quality.

VA Panel Technology
VA (Vertical Alignment) technology such as S-PVA/MVA are middle of the road LCD panels. They offer better color reproduction and wider viewing angles than TN panels, but have slower response times. They are very similar to S-IPS on paper. They also offer large viewing angles and good color reproduction, though not as good as S-IPS. The response times are generally worse than TN or S-IPS panels and there have been reports of a few panels that suffer from input lag, so VA technology may not be the best choice for fast paced gaming.

VA panels have the advantage of higher contrast ratios compared to other panel types, which leads to better black levels. The biggest disadvantage of VA based panels is color shifting. Color shifting is when the image viewed from one angle changes or "shifts" when viewed from a slightly different angle, making various uneven brightness levels across the display. This bothers many users to the point they will not even consider buying a VA based panel, while other users don't notice/aren't bothered by the color shifting. Color shifts also cause a loss of shadow detail in dark scenes when viewed directly from the center. VA panels are much easier to find compared to IPS because so many manufacturers use them. They offer better image quality than TN at lower price than IPS based panels.

TN Panel Technology
TN (Twisted Nematic) panels are the most widely used panel type as they are cheap and offer excellent response times, making them perfect for fast paced gaming. The response times of current TN panels range from 2ms to 5ms. However, color reproduction, viewing angles and contrast ratios of TN panels are the worst of any LCD panel technology. Unlike most 8-bit S-IPS/S-PVA/MVA panels, TN panels are only 6-bit and unable to display the full 16.7 million colors available in 24-bit true color. They can mimick the 16.7 million colors of 8-bit panels using a technique called dithering, but the results are unimpressive.

TN panels have become popular with the average user because they are very inexpensive. They are also the only panels currently being used in 22" widescreen monitors, a very popular size. Many of these 22" TN panels are around the same price or cheaper than other 20" monitors with different panel types, so it is easy to see how how they gained popularity. Afterall, the average user buys a monitor based on price and size.

Sadly, I tried that x( But out of luck  Any suggestions tho?

Blu-ray movie requast resolution at least 1920x1080.
Dell 2209WA max resolution is 1680x1050(22"). Since you mention 2209WA... if resolution 1920x1080 or above no problem watch Blu-ray movie 

Extra: Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24" VA panel. But the price over your budget...

guyz??

samsung p2350 n samsung 2333sw..which one should i take??

Still confuse. actually prefer the AOC since it's bigger & read previous posts saying that when using HDMI, the quality is fine compare to using VGA. problem is my GC don't have HDMI port (9800GTX).

Any users using Chimei lcd? Need some feedback.

i nvr heard tat brand.....

Any users using Chimei lcd? Need some feedback.