What's your budget?

Wouldn't a 25" 1980x1020 LCD lose image sharpness? Lower pixel density and all that...

No, it's not that. Pixel density is usually measured in pixels per inch. The smaller the screen, i.e. a 22" with full HD native resolution, the higher the density. Meaning a sharper image compared to a 25" screen which will have a less dense pixel spread.

Not necessarily. There are other factors that come into play with bigger LCDs. Pixel density or picture sharpness is one of them. But I suppose it is negligible enough to be ignored.

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Naturally the answer will be the same. The more you pay, the better quality you get. So, your question should have been rephrased with a budget so that we can recommend the best possible LCD for that particular budget.

Dell has a cheaper 24" LED monitor, the G2410 at RM899. By the way, if I was paying over RM1k for a LCD monitor, I'd be looking for something with a IPS panel instead.

Well, as the others have already stated, Dell is currently offering some decent deals on their LCDs. Slightly lower than normal prices.

IIRC before this it was RM760 or thereabouts. Meaning it is currently on a 50 quid discount. You can call Dell to try and push down the price even further.

Well, I have gotten discounts on laptops and other monitors before. I don't see why it should be any different for you.

Just call and inquire. Different SAs will offer different discounts.

By the way, this is getting off topic.

There have been problems with color tinting in Dell's U2410 reported here before. But if you are confident that it wont affect your unit, then the U2410 will naturally be the better pick. The price gap should tell you which is the superior monitor. Not only does it have a absolute plethora of connectivity options, it is also using an IPS panel which allows for better color and picture quality as opposed to the TN panel being used in the ST2410.

I know. It is good value for the money. But the U2410 is even better. Gonna be getting my very own unit next week. I'll post feedback then

No LCD TV can come close to a good quality monitor in terms of image sharpness. The reason you don't notice this s because you don't generally sit a couple of feet away from a LCD TV

Also, your argument on IPS panels is flawed slightly. The E-IPS or Enhanced-IPS is actually a better quality panel than its predecessor. So, I don't see how that can be considered as cutting cost.

I may be wrong, but isn't there also your good ol' IPS panel. As in IPS without any prefixes. If so, it stands to reason that an E-IPS panel would be better than the stock IPS and thus wouldn't constitute as cost cutting. Also bear in mind that monitors using the standard IPS panels are awfully cheap now compared to a couple of years ago. That is a plus in my book.

Interesting. Because according to Dell's technical service department, the U2410 I am currently using is based on a normal IPS panel. Misinformation on their behalf perhaps? Wouldn't be the first time.

Panel, connectivity options, brightness level and to a certain extent, warranty.

I've said this before, and I'll say this again. Call Dell to place your order. Depending on your bargaining skills, you should be able to shave some moolah off the list price.

Definitely the Dell. Nothing quite beats an IPS panel.

Based on personal experience, yes. LED products cant quite yield the same color gamut that an IPS panel affords. Not to mention the better viewing angles.

Using the Dell U2410 currently. Saw the Samsung on display at BestBuy right beside a Dell S2209WA. Saw enough to make me pick the IPS over the LED backlights.

The Dell U2410 should be using the H-IPS panel. But in truth, it doesn't really matter. Any IPS based product would still outperform the usual TN ones.

This post has been edited by Loki[D.d.G]: Dec 18 2009, 01:59 AM