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I don't actually have any experience with that particular model, the benQ GW2250. That monitor is actually a "VA" type monitor and tries to make a compromise between IPS and TN monitors, so it's panel type is somewhere in the middle in terms of overall quality. However, I know that BenQ is a good brand. I also wouldn't worry so much about the response times, unless you have super sensitive eyes and play lots of first-person shooters (i.e. CS:GO).

If you really want to know what different monitors look like, I always advise to go check them out in person - go to your nearest Best Buy, Fry's, or even Sears to see what each monitor looks like. You don't need to ask someone there for help (they usually just want to sell you one or two...
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The biggest advantage is better colors. This is simply because IPS panels are 8-bit while TN panels are 6-bit, so IPS panels can display way more colors. Also, this usually won't matter too much, but IPS panels have superior viewing angles, especially from the sides.
 
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I did a quick google search about response times, here's an older article from cnet: http://reviews.cnet.com/1990-3118_7-6358806-1.html

Basically, the response time refers to how quickly the monitor can take the information given to it by the computer/gpu and put it on the monitor (aka refresh the monitor). This is different than the refresh rate. Response times specifically measure the time it takes each pixel to go from full on to full off to full on again. You may also see things like "2ms GTG", which essentially refers to the same thing, but instead of full on to full off and back, it measures "gray-to-gray" instead, because the pixels are rarely ever fully off.
 
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Is benQ GW2250 a good monitor? It has 4ms GTG
 
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I don't actually have any experience with that particular model, the benQ GW2250. That monitor is actually a "VA" type monitor and tries to make a compromise between IPS and TN monitors, so it's panel type is somewhere in the middle in terms of overall quality. However, I know that BenQ is a good brand. I also wouldn't worry so much about the response times, unless you have super sensitive eyes and play lots of first-person shooters (i.e. CS:GO).

If you really want to know what different monitors look like, I always advise to go check them out in person - go to your nearest Best Buy, Fry's, or even Sears to see what each monitor looks like. You don't need to ask someone there for help (they usually just want to sell you one or two specific brands), just see what looks good to you at a price you can afford.

Things to look for are whether the monitor is IPS or TN, glossy vs non-glossy screen, advertised response times (1ms up to 6ms), refresh rates (60Hz to 144Hz), how well its built, etc.

Nice brands include HP, Dell (these i've only seen online though), BenQ, Asus.

I know Viewsonic used to make excellent monitors (I simply don't know now).

Check out a couple reviews on that monitor: http://www.trustedreviews.com/benq-gw2250_Monitor_review
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/monitors/1293850/benq-gw2250hm

Its a great steal if you can get it for $100. Otherwise, I'd look elsewhere. If you can, I'd wait until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.
 
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