why not just use the given DVI?
For HDMI cables,just pick the cheapest.Don't be conned paying hundreds for a Monster HDMI cable or some shit.
They make no difference.

Yes,it's the exact same thing.Good thing you didn't buy the RM259 HDMI cable.

it's not that bad imo,just the same as most other desktop LCDs.However compared to certain laptops' antiglare coating it is a bit rougher


bro,do you want to go into the screen?
it's the antiglare coating.

Never realized/encountered that before.

BTW bro,last time you said that you've used a 20" Phillips LCD at work at you said it's good.How good is it actually compared to the U2311H?What's the exact model?
I'm looking for a 20" now and the ones i've seen are .....

what are your needs and your budget?

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Added on March 23, 2011, 2:04 pmimo these are two LCDs worthy of attention
Dell U2311H RM599 [The best LCD below RM700]
LG W2343T-PF RM469 [second to the U2311H only,beats other LCDs below other than the U2311H hands down]

This post has been edited by Racerx: Mar 23 2011, 02:04 PM

The LG is really good,at least the unit i've seen la.Definitely worth the money.However it's viewing angles aren't that good enough for your usage imo.
The U2311H fits your bill perfectly.

U2311H use eIPS,U2410 use H-IPS,eIPS is lowest end IPS,H-IPS is mid end IPS.
The U2410 is also factory calibrated.
The discounts are always there.Besides,garage sales traders have better offers for the U2311H

H-IPS,factory calibrated,much bigger size and resolution than the U2410

Really hope it'll be sold here.
Since last year there BenQ and LG have launched multiple cheap VA and IPS panel LCDs [with WLED backlight no less] but none of them got here except for Dell and AOC...

Have you tried gaming on a LCD before?If you have then what's the exact model?The reason i'm asking is because older TN panel LCDs are as 'slow' as today's cheap IPS and VA variants found on TVs.Non-TN panel LCDs/TVs have better colours and viewing angles so it'll be more enjoyable if you watch movies/videos on it.
Anyway here's some LCDs that i personally recommend
LG W2343T-PF 23" RM469 [Quite accurate colours,good contrast ratio,cheap]
Dell U2311H 23" RM599 [eIPS panel so accurate and nicely saturated colours,large vertical viewing angles,fast for an IPS,good contrast ratio]

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Added on March 27, 2011, 3:32 pmI've never seen non-ARB units go below RM3000 before so i think that price is normal for it.

This post has been edited by Racerx: Mar 27 2011, 03:32 PM

if it's resolution is 1920x1080 and it's size is 24" then nope.If it's something like a 37" then it'll be much larger

IMO the 'best' 21.5" LCD is the Dell ST2220T at RM759,it has a glossy coating [so higher contrast ratio] and it uses an IPS panel.It is also multitouch capable
For best value,it's the Dell U2311H,23" eIPS LCD,RM599,great colour reproduction,relatively fast,good contrast ratio.
Can't comment on those two since i can't find any reviews nor have i seen them before.

Most TN 23" are around RM5XX and they aren't good in terms of colours and viewing angles except for one model i've seen before namely the LG W2343T-PF at RM469,it's colours are relatively accurate and the contrast ratio is good.Viewing angles aren't bad but it's still TN so don't put your hopes too high.

Didn't notice any ghosting with it.I doubt most people can too
You can also ask other forumers about it,there's quite a number of U2311H users here.

there's the HP ZR24W,it's around RM1299 at HP's website,or you can get IPS/VA panel TVs [they aren't calibrated for accuracy though most of the time,and their aspect ratio is 16:9]

If you want quality,go with the U2311H,if you want size go with the ST2420L.But seriously though,since the size difference is just one inch imo go with the U2311H instead.

First week using a 23",it feels like the LCD is damn large
After that,damn i want something larger

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Added on April 5, 2011, 12:15 pmnot to mention higher res too

This post has been edited by Racerx: Apr 5 2011, 12:15 PM

How many Blu Ray titles are in 3d exactly?Plus are you willing to shell out for those discs?

Why do you need HDMI exactly?For console?
Even DVI has has HDCP support so you can play protected contents on Blu Rays and such,you just need a HDMI to DVI converter.Also,there's a few of non Acer LCDs below RM400 that can do this such as LG E2050T,Samsung E2020X etc etc.

Why do you need HDMI exactly?
Anyway,the Dell U2311H is highly recommended,it's usually RM599 from the garage sales section
There's also the LG W2343T-PF ,it's RM469 from Czone.It's not as good as the U2311H but not bad either.
Both don't have HDMI.