LCD Monitor Thread v11.00 (FYI: LCD MONITOR ≠LCD TV)


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This post has been edited by kianwee: Sep 21 2012, 04:44 PM

Use this image to test your LCD's color and to detect gradient banding.
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Link to v10.00 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1645151
Link to v9.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1421464
Link to v8.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1220049
Link to v7.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1068719
Link to v6.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/950068
Link to v5.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/832727
Link to v4.00 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/724890
Link to v3.10 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/374456

This post has been edited by kianwee: Aug 28 2011, 10:52 AM

New Samsung 40" LCD TV just arriving today. Just want to ask if anyone ever experienced connecting it to pc & I plan to use my unused computer parts to make HTPC.Intel C2D6300 @1.86 Ghz should be fine right?
Maybe also other tips using LCD TV with HTPC?

Hi!
Dell monitors!




This post has been edited by GeneSkill: Aug 28 2011, 02:23 PM

I have similar spec with yours

but with 4GB ram, and a low profile grapghic card (Just a low end 1 with HDMI connection)
BTW I use VGA to connect instead, digital connection did not work out for me (not sure why)

You sweet *******!

Did you have to calibrate the colours or were they just fine out of the box?

They were good for me right out of the box

in my opinion these dells are perfect for gaming + photo editing

the xtra resolution really helps

Bro can share the wallpaper? 1920x1200

i use this wallpaper
http://www.goodfon.com/image/153854-4000x2000.jpg

from goodfon.com < alot of other high res wallpapers

That's very nice. Thanks GeneSkill.

buy lcd 15" inchi..area code to meet ampang kajang and cheras

anyone looking for cheapest ever mini DP to full DP cable for RM21.40 plus shipping to Malaysia.

Get it here at Ebay: Mini Displayport to Full Displayport Cable

Hehe another member for the eyefinity group....

GeneSkill, i would recommend to put the side monitor slight turn inwards to get the gaps (blakc bar) between monitor minimized.

Yea putting the side monitors turned inwards would cover part of those ugly bezels
Got some repositioning to do =P

only LCD? not LED monitors?

cuz i think no true LED monitors launch yet??

LED Monitors = LCD with LED back-lighting.

just to share on Dell Monitor, if you have time, try to lurk around the online chat at Dell.com.my during the morning, write them what you want, they will send you a quotation via e-mail, which I got is cheaper than the online buying.

The Sales Consultant will also leave a phone contact as well inside the e-mail. Thanks.

FYI guys, Dell U2711 is now priced at RM1,999.
Immediately purchased one.

Tried before not that cheap.. how much u got and wat model?

U2412M, just saying that, it is cheaper a bit than after applying coupon with 5 years warranty, but need to bargain over the phone.

review of Dell2412M:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2412m.htm

Damn... should have waited for this instead rushing for the U2412M @ RM899. Lesson learnt the hard way, always wait for price drop before purchasing when it is near Hari Raya

Got my U2412M yesterday..... zero bright/dead pixels...

Congrats.

I have to dim down the brightness to 40% cos my eyes are not used to its Ultrabright!

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Added on August 30, 2011, 2:46 pmAwesome find. Thanks.

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Aug 30 2011, 02:46 PM

Honestly, I think the U2412M is a better deal than the U2711. It is a lot cheaper to buy more of the monitors if you want to do 3x1 display gaming. Three of them would only cost you RM2,247 (3 x RM749), which is only a little more expensive than the RM1,999 or cheaper than its regular price. Also, the U2412M, according to that TFT Central review is better for gaming than the U2711.

This post has been edited by everling: Aug 30 2011, 04:11 PM

Mine was at 37 to get about 120cd/m2 brightness.. too bright my eyes also pain >_<

Don't exactly game much nowadays... more for watching movie, bigger is better since I can sit on my bed , bout 2 meter away from my monitor.. not to mention I like the extra working space when working on photoshop .

Oh well, 2412 is nice... but next time shall go for bigger ones .

HI , may i know how to determine current my monitor are showing Full HD,
is that check on screen resolution ? its show 1280x1080 ..

and when i watch youtube 1080p and 720p , seem like no difference ...

hey guys,

i cant really make up my mind..

i jz sold off my Dell SP2208WFP and Acer S243HL monitors..

planning to go for an upgrade..was tinking of buying a 3d led monitor..but the choices are quite limited and i duno if it's worth it..can any1 recommend me any?

budget is at around rm1.4k or less..main purpose is to connect it to my laptop and to my xbox/ps3 to play games..

http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/sna.asp..._monitor&~ck=mn

spotted Dell UltraSharp U2312HM

23" Monitor with LED Dell U2412M

Please Call 1800-88-0301 for Latest Price

Online Price ...RM 864

This post has been edited by chaos86: Aug 31 2011, 02:10 AM

Just posted only mah

I'm still waiting discount for U2311H *stock clearance*

might as well get U2412M if the price stay.

Yup, cos price difference is RM35 only. And if wait a little, sure have discount and further coupon discount!
Dell doesn't reward early bird.

good idea is to wait for discount coupon.
it could go down to RM864 - 20% = ~ RM691

Make sure you are running on native resolution, and if you're talking about youtube make sure you stream 1080p and use full screen.

Good stuffs goes to those that waits for Dell =/

Any discount for the u2311h, lets say 550myr?

can sum1 recommend me a monitor? T_T


seems like a lot of u here really loves dell monitor huh O.O

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Added on August 31, 2011, 10:55 amjust saw..the U2412M got promotion

"Get Additional RM150 cash off. Coupon Code:JFDLCN701KHK0S"

That would be RM899 - 150 = 749 O.O

This post has been edited by viruz019: Aug 31 2011, 10:55 AM

Dell pros is next business day advance replacement. Cons, you can't usually get it from the day you order, or see the demo unit.

The model that I'm talking is the ViewSonic VX2268wm.

When I'm searching for ViewSonic LCD 120Hz model, and I found this:

Hong Kong ViewSonic website stated Frequency Fh: 65~185KHz, Fv:60~120Hz


Well, from Malaysia ViewSonic website, it stated Frequency Fh: 24~82KHz, Fv: 50~75Hz


A little confuse here, ViewSonic in Malaysia can't go for 120Hz refresh rate in 2D monitor view while Hong Kong can? Or it is ViewSonic website self false information?

I'm looking for 120Hz refresh rate LCD monitor in 2D mode anyway, for games. I don't really care about 3D but as long as it run 120Hz refresh rate compare to normal LCD which running 60Hz refresh rate, I'll happy with that.

So far I've target this one, the LG W2363D, 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD at all time. Got this LCD model from overclocker forum. Any comment?

I tried to post at Hardware question section, but no one reply....
Any sifu here can help me??

Dear all forumers...

Currently I got a project which required to connect the 2 LCD and the LCD ONLY have the DVI connector.
The length of the slave LCD about 20 meter long and I also require 1 DVI splitter to connect the LCD....
I had tried to search the 20m DVI cable and DVI splitter, but cant get it at most of the store.

My questions are below:

1. Is anyone can advise where can buy the long DVI cable and DVI splitter?

2. If the 1st question is NO, then is it possible to buy the DVI to HDMI cable (from source) and use the HDMI splitter to connect 2 HDMI to DVI cables (to both LCD)? rclxub.gif

If not, any other comment about this?

Thank You~~~~

Long DVI cables are rare... but not HDMI.... I believe I bought a 20m HDMI around RM100 (or less, cannot recall).

DVI splitter unlike VGA spitter, are rare and expensive, example:
http://sewelldirect.com/gefendvisplitter.asp

It's much cheaper to run 2 (20m) HDMI cables from a dual DVI/HDMI graphics card and clone the display outputs.

This post has been edited by BeastX: Sep 1 2011, 09:18 AM

Thanks for reply...

Based on your suggestion, I can't mod the hardware, It only provide DVI output.
So, do you think my second question on top is possible to work out?
Means, use DVI to HDMI cable and connect it to HDMI switch, then split 2 HDMI cable and convert to DVI for LCD.

anyone knows how to reply the lcd monitor power button got stuck?

For Emphasis: A HDMI switch ... switches from one output to another, it does not split (clone) the signal for 2 LCDs, one LCD will get the signal @ any given time.

As mentioned: Digital spliters are expensive.

HDMI/DVI switches are available from RM50 to 80.

A Switch is not a Spliter.... Do you want a Switch or Spliter?

SL-DVI and HDMI is essentially the same you just need adapters (analogy USB and mini-USB, DP and Mini-DP).

This post has been edited by BeastX: Sep 1 2011, 07:57 PM

Opps.. Sorry, my mistake.
What I mean is HDMI splitter.
So, I can try the method i posted?

Thank You!

Hi..my netbook is acer ao522 with reso 1280x720.. Recently the monitor damaged.. My lappy have hdmi output.. My question is if i wanna buy external lcd monitor,, do i need to buy the 1 that have hdmi input also or just a usual lcd monitor??
I mean does the quality of using dvicable the same as using hdmi cable?? Sory for noob q..thnx guys..

For now, comparing those 2 (U2312HM & U2412M), with an extra RM35, u could get U2312M which is a good bargain but,
I'm still waiting for U2312HM discount coupon

buy now sure whine when dell drop some discount coupon later lol

waiting and waiting..6XX is a good price

Yeap, for Dell new LCD it is wise to wait for discounts. Early worm gets eaten by the bird unfortunately in this case.

Yes... but far more economical to run 2 cables instead... SL-DVI or HDMI is just adapter differences.

It's out. Price at RM649

It's instant cash redemption... we are waiting for coupons

Can we expect U2311H's prices to drop/get discounts with the release of the XX12M series?

I love 24", but as I intend to get a triple-monitor set-up down the road, the cost savings > extra dimension.

Oh ya, it was an Instant Cash Redemption, I tot it was a Discount Coupon.
Too excited to share, overlook it

RM649 is alright..just wait for some review 1st

whats the difference instant cash redemption to discount coupon?

further discount lah..

Instant cash redemption will be there for almost all products at all time, according to Dell it's a price reduction you get buy purchasing online (Can you actually buy through other mediums?)...

Coupons are seasonal special codes for you to enter so that you get further discount when you check out...

By the way, if the price falls below that of RM550, I'll make my purchase

Instant cash redemption will be there for almost all products at all time, according to Dell it's a price reduction you get buy purchasing online (Can you actually buy through other mediums?)...

Coupons are seasonal special codes for you to enter so that you get further discount when you check out...

By the way, if the price falls below that of RM550, I'll make my purchase

Edit: Flood control not working

This post has been edited by JustForFun: Sep 2 2011, 07:51 PM

something is wrong with Dell Malaysia site
The Dell UltraSharp U2312HM is listed as RM864 for Home and RM649 for Small & Medium Business!

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Sep 2 2011, 08:39 PM

Can we update Firmware(or whatever it called really) for LCD TV? I'll update model later, its Samsung.

time to buy, ALL IN!

This post has been edited by Alpha_Tay: Sep 2 2011, 10:37 PM

Yeah... thanks for your comment, will get the real stuff to to try out.
Thanks...

where i can find dual lcd stand for 20' lcd in lowyat?

Samsung SyncMaster S23A950D, 120Hz refresh rate in 2D mode? Need somebody clarify on this. Is the package of this monitor come with dual link DVI cable?

im quite interested in the S23A950D as well, but the price im not sure if its worth it

have my eyes on dell but then most of them doesn't come with HDMI input..cant connect my ps3 to it unless i get a dvi->hdmi ..

love the new S2330MX.looks so thin

I'm curious... the U2412M is also LED but looks so fat compared to the S2330MX... wonder why cannot make it thinner

probably because of those additonal Pluses that can be found in U2412 compare to S2330MX, if u ask me, U2412 is more for professional usage like those photographers.

But the latter's using TN panel no? Maybe the panel type has certain restrictions on how slim it can be. Just a thought.

hey all, Im having a problem with my monitor ... Its a Samsung B2430 24'' LCD monitor. Erm, certain games (usually warcraft), when I alt+tab, then the monitor backouts and doesnt show anything. I have to turn it on and off a few times then it will only show the image.

Why is this so ?? Hope someone can help me. Thanks

I presume... being thick that it's not edge lit and you can have localised dimming... It (U2412M) very light though and saves energy. May get 2 more for 6 multi-monitors...

Panel type restricts the thickness? Hmm, but the iPad which is a TN also can be quite thin ma. Don't think that is the reason.

This one sounds logical. This could be it, but so far didn't noticed the dimming yet or maybe need to run in certain mode. My old samsung LCD if set to dynamic contrast it will dim according to what is displayed, but is whole screen dim thought not localized.

My god, I've been calibrating my monitors for 2 days already Gotta calibrate it at night, then verify in the morning, and calibrate again

o_O, how did you calibrate?

Spyder 2 + Spyder2 pro + HCFR.

Just ordered the i1 display 2, will recalibrate when it comes in

Alamak, why take so long then? Outcome not accurate enough?

Well, you need to match the brightness, gamma, RGB chart, color temperature, then run the software. It's not that easy unless you have a very capable monitor. My Dell U3011 was a lot easier to calibrate. I'm working on my other two monitors and getting everything to align is very difficult.

There's usually a pre cal to set for color temp, and brightness before running right? As in for example D65 (6500K) and 120cd/m2 for white target.

That's useless. Monitors are calibrated in different environment and all monitors' output would drift over time.

Is monitor need to like calibrate in timely fashion? Is those displayport cable easy to acquire? Just world like to know for a dual U2412 setup. VGA and DVI will work right? Or better stick with DP and DVI? Thanks.

Does any1 know which shop sells the DP->VGA connector in lowyat? I want to experience eyefinity on the cheap side.

^Ebay... active converters for @ around RM30 with shipping usually from HK.

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Added on September 4, 2011, 8:45 pmGo digital whenever possible

This post has been edited by BeastX: Sep 4 2011, 08:45 PM

My dell U2412M monitor just arrived today..
here is some picture of it..

hahaha.. congrats, akhirnya..

This post has been edited by Norazam: Sep 4 2011, 10:44 PM

guyz,need ur opinon,i am doing graphic design,need correct color fot photo produce,any recommend for dell monitor,i saw dell come out many promotion and new product wif led technology,but its led suitable for ips ?

How accurate you want it to be?
How much budget you willing to spend on single monitor?
LED for IPS is just matter of personal preference I guess, some prefer CCFL due to gamut coverage? (correct this)
U2410 and higher end IPS still using CCFL except for Apple Cinema is an exception.

erm,mostly i editing my photos wif lightrooms and adobe photoshop,then after that need to print out the enlargement and photo album by kedai foto which got own laboratory
hope what i see the color on my new monitor screen,is almost the same photo after print out .

budget is below 1k.

so LED just an extra bonus feature for nowadays monitor ? hehe
do it increase the peformance ?

ccfl ?don know
U2412M, U2410, U2311H,U2312HM hav it?
i think hav to learn from u again. Its related to sRGB and Adobe RGB?

My monitors. 54" in total, Dell 2007FP / Dell U3011 / Dell 2007FP. 4960 x 1600

EDIT: Corrected actual screen size

This post has been edited by AlamakLor: Sep 6 2011, 01:25 AM


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White LEDs; Longer and more stable Back-light life span............... Less colour coverage/range

Just got my Samsung SyncMaster S23A950D. I mean, for gamer out there, this monitor you will never go wrong with it. It support 120Hz refresh rate in 2D gaming, every game graphic become awesome!

correction: total is 52"

o really? I just summed them up Tried to hack them to run eyefinity today but doesn't look like many games can do it

i'm using Pythagorean Theorem bro


This post has been edited by owikh84: Sep 5 2011, 10:10 PM

placed an order for 2412m...hope it will be a blast

nice setup

and owikh84 is right, its roughly 52" as it is counted based on the diagonal viewpoint of the screen

but is monitor inch size still relevant these days for pc monitor? since what we usually care about is the total pixel resolution. *my opinion*