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bryan
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 May 22 2007, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(ianho @ May 22 2007, 12:35 AM) I reckon buy monitor 1st is always better. U can still enjoy ur movies n surfing on a much bigger screen. Then after u haf the monitor u can gauge what ur requirements r for gaming n buy an appropriate card for ur budget. Buying a super gfx card 1st n using it on a small monitor just doesnt make sense. I was going to disagree with this - but I think it's a matter of priority. If you're primarily a gamer, go for the graphics card. (Though personally I've decided that I will wait for the second generation of DX10.) However if you watch movies and tv shows a lot, the monitor will be the better investment. Also don't forget that your monitor is a much more long term investment than the graphics card. Therefore to me it's always worth it to spend more money on your monitor rather than your graphics card. |
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bryan
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May 22 2007, 07:38 PM
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singung, any info on this 226MS? Haven't heard even a whisper of that model! I'm intrigued.
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bryan
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May 22 2007, 10:01 PM
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The 226bw is superior to that, unless I've missed something.
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bryan
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May 23 2007, 12:32 AM
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No it doesn't support 1:1 pixel mapping.
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bryan
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May 23 2007, 03:08 PM
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That same thread also says: QUOTE The strange backlighting issue on the 2407 is just a characteristic that has been "accepted" as normal, unfortunately. Unless you really look for, you don't notice most of the time.
Mine is A02, so I cannot do 1:1 in DVI or VGA
Added on May 23, 2007, 3:20 pmI would advice you, seeing as how there's so little information on the net, that you email LG directly and ask them if it supports pixel mapping or not. This post has been edited by bryan: May 23 2007, 03:20 PM |
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bryan
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May 23 2007, 04:49 PM
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300 plus not a big difference when the average price of each item is about 1000? That's 30%!
If money is no problem get the Sammy.
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bryan
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May 23 2007, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(ariesto @ May 23 2007, 05:21 PM) Model: Samsung 2232 GWSize: 22" Wide Color support: 16.7M Pixel Pitch: 0.282mm Brightness: 300cd/m2 Contrast: 4000:1Viewing angle: 170/160 Response time: 2ms Signal Input: D-Sub, DVI-DHDCP, HDCP [attachmentid=236151] [attachmentid=236152] Oh thanks for the info. Seen some pics before but did not know it was supposed to have a higher contrast ratio. Of course that must be with MagicBright? Any info on what the contrast ratio is without MagicBright? Also, the back of that monitor is fugly, and doesn't look VESA compatible. |
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bryan
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May 23 2007, 11:07 PM
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Huh don't get your reasoning, first you say design fail, but right after you say they are great looking?
Seems that Samsung is the premier LCD vendor now?
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bryan
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May 25 2007, 11:29 AM
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People take note, judging from what I've read no panels can do 2ms without some tricks. Specifically this is called Overdrive, which is, IIRC, ramping up the voltages to achieve the faster response time. Both LG and Samsung employ overdrive to get their stated 2ms response time.
It seems that Samsung's implementation of overdrive (MagicSpeed) is superior to LG's.
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bryan
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May 25 2007, 12:18 PM
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No MagicSpeed is a feature on their 226bw so they employ overdrive on all panels, their own included. edit: It's called RTA QUOTE It was interesting to note that without RTA, the A and S were no better than the 225BW. They all become equally slow when deactivating this function and the 2 ms appears to be a 5 ms with an optimised overdrive. This post has been edited by bryan: May 25 2007, 12:21 PM |
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bryan
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May 29 2007, 06:30 PM
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Actually you'll find that HD IS 1920 x 1080
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bryan
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Jun 6 2007, 03:02 PM
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Sorry I might have missed it but which monitor is which, kianwee? The one on the left is the Samsung?
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bryan
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Jun 6 2007, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(kianwee @ Jun 6 2007, 03:05 PM) That is not a comparison between Samsung 226BW and 2007WFP. That is just an example, the monitor on the left is Viewsonic 2012WB. Oh you showing the difference between TN and what panel? S-IPS? |
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bryan
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Jun 6 2007, 04:03 PM
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Any idea if they're gonna come up with a S-IPS 22 inch?
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bryan
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Jun 12 2007, 09:54 AM
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There are some programs that you can run that can unstuck the pixel. Google for it.
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bryan
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Jun 13 2007, 03:38 PM
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I have to say this: Next time you make a large purchase like this, it's really totally up to you to look into the terms and conditions. Always check the return policy.
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bryan
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Jun 18 2007, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(BeHardware) You don't need a screwdriver, but rather an odd combination of keys displays the info via a hidden menu. In other words, this is something that no one could have guessed, and it was probably kindly disclosed by a Samsung technician. Here it is:
- Set contrast and brightness to 0
- Press the « Menu » button
- Press the « Source » button for 5 seconds (the second one on the right)
A hidden ''Service Function'' menu will appear including Panel Info on the bottom which clearly indicates the panel's origin and reference.
The series A screen is indeed an AU Optronics panel. For the « S », it's less clear. The listed reference is AMLCD 220M1, while the Samsungs are called LTM220M1. There is, however, more of a chance that they are related as other panel manufacturers AU (M220EW01), CMO (M220Z1) and LG-Philips (LM220WE1) didn't opt for the 220M1 suffix. Link here. |
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bryan
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Jun 19 2007, 09:00 AM
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Wow that really is so cheap - I'm tempted. The thing is, at that native resolution, you are gonna need to buy the high end cards every generation, and that isn't very palatable to me. Don't get a 24 inch if you're a gamer.
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bryan
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Jun 22 2007, 08:54 PM
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Ask for a refund, that's all you can do.
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bryan
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Jun 23 2007, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Thrust @ Jun 23 2007, 08:12 AM) Strange, I got mine on the 3rd days right after I ordered it via internet. Delivery is fast and efficient. Received the unit and condition is excellent without dead/stuck pixels.  When did you order your monitor? Probably before this sudden explosion in demand. |
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