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computerinfo   10-09-2007 at 08:21:28 PM

Samsung 226BW from newegg -What version S, A, or C?

I have read all the articles out there about the bait and switch from Samsung regarding this monitor. Is there any way I will know which monitor I will get if I buy it from newegg or anywhere else.

Will I get the S, A, or C version??

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qwertycopter   10-09-2007 at 09:44:06 PM
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I'm in the same boat as you. I know atleast a few months back it was a complete gamble on Newegg. I have checked my local Fry's and Best Buy. They had no clue about the S/A/C fiasco. I checked their display models. Best Buy had C's, Fry's had A's (the blue bias on the A's was obvious and horrible).

 

Recent Newegg reviews indicate they are not putting the letters on the sticker anymore, probably due to the bad press they were getting. There was also a secret menu on the displays that told you what version you got, but they apparently have removed them as well. I imagine the current stock at Fry's/Best Buy/Circuit City are the same way (not gonna buy one to find out).

 

So, anyway I was looking at this LG monitor as a replacement:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824005097

 

The picture looked amazing at the store. Same specs. It is flat black rather that the glossy finish on the Samsungs (okay by me, I hate fingerprints). $350 is a bit pricey, but Best Buy actually has a great deal. It's only $280:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspag [...] 7112467150

 

Now, one thing I noticed about the LG monitor is that there are three models:

 

L226WTQ-BF
L226WTY-BF
L226WTX-BF

 

Newegg has the Y model, Best Buy has the Q model. In general Q costs less than Y which costs less than X. Does that mean there is a quality difference? I can't find any information on that. No reviews or anything. They all have the same specs. LG's website doesn't seem to acknowledge the model difference.

 

Personally, looking at the Q model at Best Buy, it looks great.


Message edited by qwertycopter on 10-09-2007 at 09:45:56 PM
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computerinfo   10-10-2007 at 02:08:41 AM
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The LG's look nice, but $80 more than the Samsung ???? I just can not justify it. I really just wanf the 226BW version S. Where do I find one?

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nukchebi0   10-10-2007 at 02:12:29 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] =BenQ+Inc.

 

I would consider these, if you are on a lower budget.


Message edited by nukchebi0 on 10-10-2007 at 02:18:13 AM
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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   10-10-2007 at 02:29:52 AM
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computerinfo wrote :

The LG's look nice, but $80 more than the Samsung ???? I just can not justify it. I really just wanf the 226BW version S. Where do I find one?




You can no longer easily identify an "S" panel Samsung 226BW. The sticker on the back of these monitors no longer state "S", "A", or "C". Even the secret screen in the OSD menu which used to identify the panel is no longer there. You jumped on the 226BW bandwagon about 4 months too late.

The only way to identify a "S" panel now is to take the monitor apart and look at the sticker on the panel itself. Of course, doing so will void your warranty.

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qwertycopter   10-10-2007 at 03:32:46 AM
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computerinfo wrote :

The LG's look nice, but $80 more than the Samsung ???? I just can not justify it. I really just wanf the 226BW version S. Where do I find one?


We as I stated, you can get the LG from Best Buy for $280. That's without a mail in rebate. And if you get it there you don't have to pay any shipping.

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computerinfo   10-10-2007 at 04:02:41 PM
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I just spoke to Samsung Customer Support and they were very familiar with the situation. He mentioned that they are no longer making the A and C version. Hopefully, when the A and C version get pushed through the distribution channels, that will only leave the S version available.

He was not able to tell me where to go to get an S version. I at a loss now. I still don;y know what to do.....

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   10-11-2007 at 02:11:38 AM
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Supposedly that was reported about 3 months ago. If it is really true then they must have a lot of "A" and "C" left in stocks. Besides, how is the average consumer gonna know anyway since such information is not easily obtained from the monitor itself without taking it apart.

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qwertycopter   10-11-2007 at 02:37:15 AM
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You're just going to have to take a gamble then.

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   10-11-2007 at 04:45:12 AM
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The problem is that it is a used unit and carries no warranty whatsoever.

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computerinfo   10-11-2007 at 06:56:31 AM
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Right now I have 2 19" CRT's. I love having one monitor to watch TV and the other to use for the internet.

If I get a Samsung 226BW, I will still need another monitor. What should I get to go along side the new 226BW. I was thinking that a 19" 4:3 Samsung LCD would be okay.

I really just like having 2 separate monitors. It allows me to open programs full screen in their own predefined space.

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nukchebi0   10-11-2007 at 06:57:38 AM
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Are you bound to Samsung monitors?

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Ananan   10-11-2007 at 07:08:47 AM
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225bw is an awesome product.

I've loved it since I got it about 6 months ago.

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computerinfo   10-11-2007 at 07:18:09 AM
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No -I am not bound to Samsung

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nukchebi0   10-11-2007 at 09:06:01 AM
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Okay, just wondering.

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randomizer   10-11-2007 at 10:20:16 AM
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Well by the time I jump on the LCD bandwagon, LCDs will be like CRTs today, unavailable. So I guess if its true that they are only making S panels now, I should get one on ebay without worrying about A or C panels :)


Message edited by randomizer on 10-11-2007 at 10:21:10 AM
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