First IPS monitor purchase

FlyersAndy

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Hey Friends!
I'm a new member around here and thought I might be able to ask for some input from the community about my first IPS monitor purchase. I've looked at countless different monitors but I think I've narrowed my decision down to two. The two i'm deciding between are: http://www.amazon.com/Asus-MX239H-23-Inch-LED-backlit-Frameless/dp/B00B1IAL7W and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CIZZ0QO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0KXA42GQ99YWQ03ZK125&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846 . The one thing that is kind of bothering me is the fact that I can't definitively find out if that particular monitor is AH-IPS or not, the technical specifications on Amazon and NewEgg do not state the panel type. I probably shouldn't let that really weigh my decision, but I have read AH-IPS panels are newer technology so I figured I would try and get one with that specific panel. Asus' website also does not state the panel type but do with some other models, which leads me to think that it might not be that particular panel. So I was just wondering if anyone might be willing to help me out on this decision, any help would be greatly appreciated. I see the stands on both of them are pretty bad, but I think i'll eventually go for a VESA mount eventually ( I know it's not an option on the first monitor). Thanks so much for reading!
 
Will you be keeping your current monitor for gaming and are adding this for photo editing and such ?

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_pa248q.htm

The responsiveness of the Asus PA248Q was pretty reasonable. It wasn't as fast as some other panels we've tested like the fast TN Film models of course, but for an IPS panel it was decent. The Trace Free option allows you to control the overdrive impulse to taste, although we did find TF40 gave a good balance between reasonable response times and low levels of overshoot. The screen had an 8.4ms average G2G response time recorded and a well balanced performance across different transitions, both from light to dark shades and visa versa. Some other IPS screens have given us slightly faster response times, but normally at the cost of a more pronounced and problematic overshoot. Those wanting to play fast FPS or competitive games may want to consider some of the more gamer-orientated 120Hz+ compatible displays out there. Even better still would be models equipped with LightBoost systems for optimum motion blur elimination.
 

FlyersAndy

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I'm really sorry, I totally should have specified that in my opening post. I'll be giving away my old monitor to my sibling leaving for college. I'm going to be doing some gaming but I don't need a 120hz monitor at this time. I'm looking at IPS monitors because I would like better color accuracy and viewing angles. Unfortunately, the PA248Q is a little out of my price range at the moment, I'll probably go with one of the two monitors I linked unless i can uncoover something I might have missed. Thank you for such a quick reply
 
What I was getting to is that my son bought an expensive IPS monitor "for college" as he was taking a minor in photography. When he's home, he goes into the next room and uses the Asus TN panel because it's much better for gaming. If you are getting it cause you read it has better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, that is true..... if you think it will be as good in gaming as today's TN monitors, you will be disappointed.