Best 22" - 24" LCD HDCP Monitor?

[slim142]

Hi

Im looking for the best LCD monitor HDCP-enabled. Im looking for something between 22" and 24" inches. But here is the list of the features im looking for...

I want something with 8ms or lower, 1600x1200 or more, contrast 600:1 or more and HDCP and HDMI enabled.

Doesnt matter if it has USB or not, or if it is widescreen or not, or if it has an ipod dock (lol). It just need to have those features.

Also, has to be BenQ, Samsung, Viewsonic, Dell or Sony.

Any ideas??????????

 

[mpjesse]

Sorry son. Samsung, Sony, and Viewsonic don't make a 22-24 inch LCD w/ all the features you're looking for. But don't get sold on brand, many of the name brands use the exact same panels as the off brands. You might be able to find similar sized HDTV's w/ those requirements, but you'll pay a whole lot more for it.

I strongly suggest you consider this panel. It has everything you need and Sceptre has been around a looong time in displays. Longer than BenQ and Samsung.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112005

If you really want BenQ, here's a good 24 incher with all the requirements you need.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014124

 

[slim142]

Hey mpjesse I really like that SCEPTRE! Looks cool!

But in the other side, that BenQ looks cool too but unforutnately has 16ms and is WAY too expensive.
That Sceptre has impressed me... If someday I buy it, I hope to have a good experience with them.

By the way, 300 ms/2 contrast... is that bad?

 

[floge03]

Have you looked into the Dell 24"?

I heard it is supposed to be pretty darn good.

 

[slim142]

Yes, but I think the price was kinda high...

***EDIT: the contrast is low, and the specs are very low compared to the SCEPTREC.

I really like that Sceptrec though, there is a new 24" coming soon but is gonna be $500 which is way too high.

 

[floge03]

No it is going to be $600, so I heard.

 

[slim142]

I wont pass the $380 barrier. Sorry

 

[croc]

I want a Mercedes, or a Ferrari... But I have only enough to buy a VW.... Does that about sum it up?

 

[slim142]

I dont really think spending more than $400 is worth it.

(unless your pockets are really burning with money)

 

[wimcle]

The samsung 225bw would be my choice, hard to beat at under $400US.

 

[crazypyro]

i have the Dell 24" widescreen, and it is beautiful. only payed $700 for it but it 'll be my last monitor for atleast 3yrs thanks to warranty.

HDCP, 9-in-2 card reader, 4 USB ports, component inputs, composite inputs, s-video, vga, and dvi, 1000:1 contrast. Most reviews have it pegged between 8-12ms response but playing fear, oblivion, and battlefield at 1920x1200 i don't notice really any ghosting at all or color blanding, which is common on all screens before the A3 revision which is what all of them are now. Also i can do 1:1 scaling something early A3's couldn't do.

Also this screen is bright, very bright, i actually had to turn down the brightness b/c everything was shiny like oblivion on my desktop.

But giving your unwillingness to go over 400 and your demand of specs you should just remove 24" and ask for the best 22" non-widescreen, b/c thats all your gonna find unless theres one helluva sale

EDIT:
p.s. from what i understand Samsung supplies dell and gateway with LCD panels, and let them design and make there own styles why the features vary, but not performance and specs

 

[Doughbuy]

I also have the Samsung 225BW, and I have to say it's a great monitor. It's one of the few 22" widescreen's with HDCP enabled, and it also has full tilt, swivel and height adjustments. Also, it's a Samsung monitor so you know it's going to be top in quality. Had it since Black Friday (Bought if for 300 US) and it's been working great. A huge step up from my old Dell 17".

But if you were going to buy, might want to wait a bit. LCD prices are fairly dropping like rocks, and if this investigation into LCD price fixing comes out, you can be sure they will drop even more.

But like I say, for 22", the Samsung is the best choice (Out of the Spectre, Viewsonic, and Acer that I also looked at)

 

[slim142]

Hmm well here are some details I DID NOT like

contrast ratio is 280 compared to the Sceptrec is 300.

Contrast ratio is 700:1 compared to the Sceptrec which is 1000:1

Last and most important... where is the DMI port? I want to be able to go 1080p!

I know is samsung and all that stuff, but if for the same price I can get something better why no? All the reviews of the sceptrec in the newegg site are positive... so far

 

[crazypyro]

HDMI isn't required to go 1080p.

All an HDMI cable is, is a DVI cable with the audio line built in, and uses a different connector. If you have an HDMI source or have something that requires HDMI cable there are DVI to HDMI and HDMI to DVI converters out there, so don't let the absence of HDMI turn you away. For a computer monitor you won't find many with HDMI plugs until our video cards can produce audio too, which will be happening sometime in 2007 or 2008i imagine.

 

[slim142]

Well I still think the Sceptrec is a good choice.

If you find any Samsung with the same features of the Sceptrec, I would really like to hear it...

 

[gm0n3y]

I believe that Sceptre uses the same 22" wide panel as my Acer. BenQ, Samsung and I think Viewsonic all have monitors with the same panel. So if you go with Sceptre for the additional features, the panel should be fine at least. If they have a 1 year+ warranty, they are probably fine to go with.

 

[slim142]

I really like it, I think im going with that one.

Thanks mpjesse (barney lover)

 

[Swany420]

i just ordered the Sceptre and it is coming in the mail..........i am kinda questioning if i should have done that because ///// after the picture i saw and the review.................it has a couple advantages but the back like bleeding is a biggg disadvantage..........and the stand is supposely useless .........but when i get it i will have to see for my self

 

[slim142]

Well I was really really close to get it. Went to the sceptre site, found out that there was a 24" one coming

Contacted customer support, its coming on early 2007 so Ill just wait

 

[floge03]

Did they list a price or a specific month?

I am planning on upgrading to either a 22 or 24" monitor.

My question, which you have neglected to mention is whether or not there is a big difference between 1920x1200 and 1680x1050 resolution?

 

[gm0n3y]

The difference between 1920x1200 and 1680x1050 resolutions is about 240 horizontal pixels and 150 vertical pixels. So I would say the difference is equal to about 2 diagonal inches in screen space.

 

[slim142]

They didnt tell me a price or month. Only Beg 2007

Once is out, Ill try to get it cuz looks sexy. And I prefer to get 1920x because 1650 will become an standard (is a standard to most gamers) very soon.

 

[floge03]

Yeah I want 1920x1200 badly also, yet don't want to fork of 700 to pick up a Dell.

I think I could live with a 500 dollar price on the Sceptre though.

 

[sillywabbit]

@crazypro

"you have an HDMI source or have something that requires HDMI cable there are DVI to HDMI and HDMI to DVI converters out there, so don't let the absence of HDMI turn you away"

If using the HDMI output from say a HD-DVD player using a converter to input via DVI to your TV, does that converter usually split off an audio jack as well? Or do you lose the HDMI audio out and have to resort to optical or coax?

Thanks

 

[scrag_meister]

Big up for the Dell 2407 WFP.

Got mine a month ago and am well pleased.

Image is great, connectivity DVI, VGA AND Component and USB hub with a card reader built in.

Mounted on a Ergotron desk arm, convenient and functional.

Just look at that Oblivion go @ 1920 x 1200.