Price will remain at RM650+ until it phases out at the end of the year or something in Q1 2010. It could drop slightly more, but don't expect anything more than RM10-RM20 from its original MSRP.
And yes there is audio out on the monitor.

Yes RM650 is about as low as you can get now.

Price increase for Acer H233H is coming for the oncoming weeks. Most shops will hike it to RM670-RM700. Average around RM690 mark.

These are new stocks.
Most shops now are selling around RM650, can go lower if you haggle abit more. So for those who want the H233H, go ahead and get it now to save yourself a possible RM50 or maybe even more.

Theres a SHARP 19" HDTV which goes for around RM1.1k.
While it is the cheapest, its not worth it.

You're better off getting a Full HD monitor.


The same still stays today.
720p for games, 1080p for Blu-Ray movies.

By contrast, if you're just going to play games then just head for a HD Ready TV.

I've not really seen the BenQ G2411HD in action myself.
Quite interested in it, however from some response I've heard so far the G2411HD is a decent monitor. Pretty lousy scaling though....

Not so sure on this.
As to how to output sound, its in the PS3 Beginners thread and has been answered a thousand times over in this thread itself. Look back.


A VGA box is your bet.


Haha no.
Because so many PS3 games are locked in 720p, playing it on a 1080p TV will force your TV to upscale the game's resolution to your TV's native.
Many TVs has poor scalers, some higher-end TVs are decent at best. Projector is a whole different story however.

In short, PS3 games does not look better in 1080p if it is locked in 720p.
Only about a dozen or more PSN games are done in full 1080p resolution, that on a different scale does look better on a Full HD panel.

LCD TVs and Plasma TVs cannot have its native resolution changed.
Its called native for a reason, this isn't plastic surgery.

The best setting is the setting that looks best to your eyes.

Your budget is only RM900, you can forget about HDTVs.
However with that money, you can get some very good 24" (or 23.6/1) "HD" monitors.

And no you do not need to spend another RM200 on a VGA box, majority of these "HD" monitors already have HDMI input. Just plug and play.

Some good models that I'd suggest:
Asus VH242 - RM720-RM750.
Best of the bunch, this monitor's color accuracy and gamut is awesome for a TN panel. Black levels however, a little not so good but not a big deal. No input lag, which is the most critical feature.

Viewsonic VX2433wm - RM680-RM700
Absolutely no input lag, the black levels is the best of the bunch. The blacks are just deep, hands down. Colors on the other hand, is far from as good as the Asus, it is still "good" though. A little bit of backlight bleeding too, but isn't too much of a deal.

AOC 2434pw - RM690
Supposedly to have the best contrast ratio of this pack, however it is only dynamic. The colors are better than the Viewsonic but no where near the Asus yet. Very good black levels too. This monitor is a good pick up, although it only has HDMI and VGA inputs. If you're not going to run a PC (or don't mind connecting it to a VGA), this monitor is a fine choice.

Other choices that you can look out for:
Samsung 2494HS - RM780-RM800
Acer H233H - RM650
Acer P244W - RM800

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Oct 13 2009, 06:29 PM

Far from an ultra gamer.... only 8 platinums, that pales in comparison to many other forumers here, and of course a joke to those who has like what... 40+ platinums?

I've got 2 setups.
In my office I'm using a fairly old inFocus IN76, taking up a 60" space. Shared by all my colleagues.

At home in my room, I'm just using the Viewsonic VX2433wm.
Using a 4.2 speaker setup, 4 satelites and 2 woofers. Space is a big issue in my room.... so gotta make do with this at the moment, but I'm very happy with it.

50" perhaps can look at Samsung LEDs?

No problem, good luck with your selection.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Oct 13 2009, 10:35 PM

Yes it's possible.
But obviously you can view both at the same time.

You'd need to switch inputs on the fly and also considering the monitor has atleast both HDMI and VGA inputs of course.

Rhadykall just answered your question on the first one.
As for the input lag, all the models that I've recommended has none of them, rest assured as I've personally test them all.

Characters looking bloated, it is simply because they're playing on a 16:10 aspect ratio. Image will be stretched to fit the entire screen.
Some monitors has the option to go for 1:1 pixel mapping (these are usually the high-end 24-inchers though) or has a 16:9 zoomed in view so that the image don't distort.

Tak perlu guna Monster Cable.
Tapi kalau beli HDMI cap ayam, beli yang baik sikit daripada pasar malam.

Lots of HDMI cable are made with shoddy quality now a days.
Atleast 24AWG HDMI cable will be good enough.

You can use PC speakers.

For more info, just check this thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1118828


It'll answer most of your questions.

I doubt getting a better made cable would do much of a difference.
I suggest you go back and change the cable instead, just to make sure it isn't defective.

You can also try to turn on RGB Full Range under the Display Settings to run your monitor at 0-255 Full Dynamic Range for perhaps, a more vibrant color fill.


I'm not so sure on this model.
General rule of the thumb is if the monitor has atleast DVI and is HDCP compliant, the PS3 should work on in it fine.


Yes.
Though Full HD is just a market monicker.

Because when you think about it, 720p would simply mean what..? Half HD?


Where did you see it?
It simply takes a 120hz capable panel to display 3D. However you're going to need superman eyes to actually see them...
Which is why we have 3D glasses still.

We aren't at an age where 3D can be displayed as holographic videos yet (don't tell me about prototypes now, ).

Your remarks pointing to who then?
Me?

Simple, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable.
Problem solved.

You answered your own question.
S-video cable.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Nov 16 2009, 12:50 PM

Uhmm... the cable that comes with the PS3 is composite cables.
Not S-video.

Just head out and get a S-video cable for your PS3.

Dude... if your TV has HDMI, it is a known standard it is HDCP compliant.
So it will work, one way or the other.

1) You can get a VGA - Component adapter, around RM15-20 or so. Then connect using component cables from your PS2, just bear in mind the quality will be absolutely horrendous.
2) Yes there are, plenty. Check The Hub/Viewnet. VH242 at around RM730 and VX2433wm at around RM680.



HDMI switch.
But not easily found here, so your best bet is to get online.



By pixels, what do you mean?
Dead pixels?
"jaggies"?

Or what?
Be more specific.