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jact · 03-19-2009, 11:51 PM

I'm leaning towards the Samsung T240 at the moment (24" LCD panel), Best Buy has them for $399 which isn't a bad price, reviews are pretty solid but I do have some concerns with backlight bleeding that I've read about.

Anyone have suggestions as to what monitors I should look at? I'm still using Trinitron CRT's, and I want to recover some desk space, but I don't want to sacrifice on image crispness and a good quality picture to regain that space.

Any input's appreciated, thanks.

Loch · 03-19-2009, 11:54 PM

We have all Samsung in the office, only 1 ever died.

wizzart · 03-20-2009, 01:25 AM

I have Samsung 2220LM , it's 22", but very good and extra cheap. Pay it about 190$

bobby666 · 03-20-2009, 01:33 AM

I wouldn't buy my monitor again: it's a HP w2408h
picture quality not the best, sound is bad, no headphoneplugs .....

StariaDaniel · 03-20-2009, 01:59 AM

I'm working on dual Samsung Syncmaster 245B plus at the moment. Very good 24" monitor for around 300 euros. No problems so far with any samsung monitors as loch already stated.

Marialovesporn · 03-20-2009, 02:47 AM

I recently bought an Eizo S2431WE-BK. It provides colors like I have never seen before. Also it has a non-glare screen, so you are not sitting in front of a mirror the whole day. They are a bit more expensive but they come with 5 year warranty and great professional service. I can really recommend this one.

Thurbs · 03-20-2009, 02:47 AM

i rock an Apple 30" .. best monitor I've had so far. but I've heard good things about Samsung / Dell 30s

DutchTeenCash · 03-20-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Marialovesporn

I recently bought an Eizo S2431WE-BK. It provides colors like I have never seen before. Also it has a non-glare screen, so you are not sitting in front of a mirror the whole day. They are a bit more expensive but they come with 5 year warranty and great professional service. I can really recommend this one.

our photographer has an Eizo as well, theyre the best, Samsung isnt bad Dell neither but nothing compares to Eizo esp the pro series

fris · 03-20-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jact

I'm leaning towards the Samsung T240 at the moment (24" LCD panel), Best Buy has them for $399 which isn't a bad price, reviews are pretty solid but I do have some concerns with backlight bleeding that I've read about.

Anyone have suggestions as to what monitors I should look at? I'm still using Trinitron CRT's, and I want to recover some desk space, but I don't want to sacrifice on image crispness and a good quality picture to regain that space.

Any input's appreciated, thanks.

Samsungs are nice I just picked up 2 of the 25.5" ones

cess · 03-20-2009, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jact

I'm leaning towards the Samsung T240 at the moment (24" LCD panel), Best Buy has them for $399 which isn't a bad price, reviews are pretty solid but I do have some concerns with backlight bleeding that I've read about.

Anyone have suggestions as to what monitors I should look at? I'm still using Trinitron CRT's, and I want to recover some desk space, but I don't want to sacrifice on image crispness and a good quality picture to regain that space.

Any input's appreciated, thanks.

Brands don't really matter. You can get a Samsung with the crappiest panels made (TN) or with the best panels made (IPS). The same goes for any other brand even apple, they've sold TN panels. If you care about quality find one with the best panel or at least not TN.
Check out the buyers guide here for info and a list... http://www.lcdresource.com/

pornguy · 03-20-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thurbs

i rock an Apple 30" .. best monitor I've had so far. but I've heard good things about Samsung / Dell 30s

Apple makes the very best monitors

StuartD · 03-20-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bobby666

I wouldn't buy my monitor again: it's a HP w2408h
picture quality not the best, sound is bad, no headphoneplugs .....

Sound? headphones?? Who cares about sound when purchasing a monitor?!?!

tiger · 03-20-2009, 08:32 AM

Get the new Dell 30"

dready · 03-20-2009, 08:47 AM

I buy all Samsung. Would love to get some news ones with LED backlights, but they are $$$.

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Marialovesporn Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 579	I recently bought an Eizo S2431WE-BK. It provides colors like I have never seen before. Also it has a non-glare screen, so you are not sitting in front of a mirror the whole day. They are a bit more expensive but they come with 5 year warranty and great professional service. I can really recommend this one.

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