Going LCD at last....

DaveMcS · 06-01-2006, 10:41 AM

Newegg has a few Open Box specials on their site today:

Viewsonic 191B
Viewsonic VX924

Sceptre X9G-komodo VII
Sceptre X20G Naga III

Any of one these stand out as "superior" to the others for typical home/gaming useages?

If not any of those clearance units...what new 19" would be a good choice to replace my CRT monitor?

Ken Chui · 06-01-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveMcS

Newegg has a few Open Box specials on their site today:

Viewsonic 191B
Viewsonic VX924

Sceptre X9G-komodo VII
Sceptre X20G Naga III

Any of one these stand out as "superior" to the others for typical home/gaming useages?

The Viewsonic VX924 would be my pick of the four; the 5ms response time is ideal for gaming (although 2ms options are available, albeit at higher prices). Is there a reason why you chose Sceptre over Samsung (besides price)?

DaveMcS · 06-01-2006, 12:09 PM

No...no particular preference as to Brand Names. Performance and warranty over style and "name brand recognition"

Ken Chui · 06-01-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveMcS

No...no particular preference as to Brand Names. Performance and warranty over style and "name brand recognition"

Dave:
What is your budget (including tax & shipping cost)? Also, I assume that you're set on it being a 19" monitor?

Scott L · 06-01-2006, 05:19 PM

The VX922 is actually a bit faster at 2ms response time and the price should be the same. I bought the 922 a couple weeks ago and am satisfied. Can't even tell if it trails on games.

I have a 4 year old Viewsonic VA 15" and it still works perfectly to this day with no dead or stuck pixels. Even after a few drops and hits while it was on its LCD arm. Horrible response time (~30ms) but the colors are great.

Faster response time affects colors and contrast. You'll definitely notice a lack of contrast going from CRT to and fast LCD. In the end I think it's worth it.

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DaveMcS · 06-01-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Chui

Dave:
What is your budget (including tax & shipping cost)? Also, I assume that you're set on it being a 19" monitor?

I'm looking $300 ish. Optimally from all my research..I'd like a Viewsonic 191B which seems to be the Caddy of monitors..but they are discontinued and hard to find (pricey too if found) I think the 930B is supposed to be close to the 191B..but more reserch is needed to suss that out

Joe D · 06-01-2006, 09:00 PM

I also just made the switch from a 17" CRT to a 19" LCD screen.

I bought a BenQ FP93GX for $250 with free shipping and a $30 rebate from newegg.com. 2ms respone time and good specs all around. I receive it Friday so I can't comment yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Ray Chuang · 06-01-2006, 10:22 PM

If you're willing to spend a little more, get the Samsung Syncmaster 930BF. I've seen the 930BF and it has excellent picture quality and only 4 ms response time.

Dennis*G · 06-02-2006, 08:22 AM

I would forgo the 19" lcd with there junk 1280*1024 resolution and either just go 17" LCD (1280*1024) or 20.1 LCD (1200*1600).

the 19 inch is the bastard stepchild until someone comes out with a 1200*1600 resolution for one, unless of course you like big/chunky icons/windows or your eyes are bad.

Also, unless you are a gamer, the response time will make no difference to you at all, just get something with good brightness.

Nathan_F · 06-02-2006, 09:43 AM

I recently went LCD as well... picked up a Dell 1907FP for $250 on a sale that included a $30 coupon. I was concerned with it for gaming purposes, but I have seen no issues so far (games include RTS, Sports, and Sim-games). I am extremely happy with it.

Ray Chuang · 06-02-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis*G

I would forgo the 19" lcd with there junk 1280*1024 resolution and either just go 17" LCD (1280*1024) or 20.1 LCD (1200*1600).

HUH?!

Having actually played around with the Samsung Syncmaster 930B/930BF, Viewsonic VX924, Sony SDM-HS95B, and NEC MultiSync 90GX2, they're anything BUT junk monitors. With one good reason: 1280x1024 native resolution is very readable, unlike 17" LCD's, where 1280x1024 native resolution is difficult to read for people with poor vision. Also, 1600x1200 on a 20" LCD is not really that desirable, since you run smack into the same problem that plagues 17" monitors--the graphics are too small to read at native resolution.