Is this normal for TN Panel Displays? Pictures inside.

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

Just got myself a new monitor and here are two pictures of the same. It is slightly darker at the top. Is it okay or should I be looking for replacement?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55699073@N04/9431480601/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55699073@N04/9434253978/

I have checked the monitor in a dark room, and the screen (black) looks evenly lit all around without any backlight bleeding on top or bottom.

envy14tpe · Aug 4, 2013

I think it's normal. TN panels don't seem right if viewed from different angles. You have to tilt it just right for things to be perfect. Whereas, a IPS panel has great viewing angles.

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

envy14tpe :

Tilting did not work at all. Only if I see the monitor from above say 6 inches over it, the display seems ok. But that is not the right way to work at all. :??:

Colors on this monitor is great though. The Display is fantastic overall but just with that small glitch.

envy14tpe · Aug 4, 2013

So, if you look at it slightly above the middle line then you can't see properly? If so, that sounds extremely weird. The photos you linked aren't helpful. Maybe if there was an image on the screen we could see better what you mean.

Is the monitor used? old?

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

No no, if the monitor is viewed from the top, the screen looks uniform. The monitor is brand new. Infact it is one of the latest model of Dell called P1913S.

Here are some more pics:
A picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55699073@N04/9434418672/

Photoshop blank screen:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55699073@N04/9434419080/

Same when viewed from top:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55699073@N04/9431654073/

Thanks.

envy14tpe · Aug 4, 2013

I feel like this is normal for TN panels. Viewing angles aren't the same as IPS panels. Get some other opinions though.

Is it annoying when using the monitor? You could contact Dell and ask them about it.

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

envy14tpe :

No it is not annoying. But having used CRTs for 15 years, this is my first switch. Seems it will take time to adjust

envy14tpe · Aug 4, 2013

coder77 :

ohhhh. Now I understand. CRTs were great and I think you are seeing one of the reasons. If you wanted a better panel then I would have said to get a IPS (not TN) panel. IPS panels have better overall quality.

SNA3 · Aug 4, 2013

its not normal contact dell ..

maybe this model is like that i dont know , but it is not normal compared to other Monitors. even TN . you can see this but only near the corners some times and very small area ...

and if they offer you replacement , Tell them you want IPS Ultra sharp .. starts with "U" dont get other DELL IPS ..

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

envy14tpe :

coder77 :

ohhhh. Now I understand. CRTs were great and I think you are seeing one of the reasons. If you wanted a better panel then I would have said to get a IPS (not TN) panel. IPS panels have better overall quality.

Okay. I will check if I can get an IPS in these dimensions. Buying a monitor has become so confusing and researchful!

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

But side by side with my CRT, this feels better on eyes.

coder77 · Aug 4, 2013

SNA3 :

Thanks for your input.

envy14tpe · Aug 4, 2013

I missed that the monitor was one of the "Professional" series. I'm not sure who these models are designed for, but I would expect more for the price. I have a "Ultra" model and it is incredible so I do recommend it.

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