I can't take it any more!

**Ralck** · 10-31-2007, 11:09 PM

Okay... tonight was the snapping point!

I can't stand this 19" LCD anymore. 1280x1024 is just WAY too small for me and it's getting really annoying for doing things like coding (it takes 3x as long for me to code something because of all the scrolling I have to do). I'm starting to wish I still had my 1600x1200 CRT.

So I want a new monitor. I'm thinking 24" to get the 1920x1200 res (I won't go less than 1200 vertical res). I also need an 8-bit panel, not 6-bit like the cheaper ones are (I do video stuff on this comp as well so I absolutely need to have true colors for that).

What brands/models do you guys suggest. I'd like to not pay more than $400ish since I'm already a poor college student (and really shouldn't be spending money on a monitor, but I'm justifying this by the fact that it will improve my productivity and thus improve my schoolwork). I hope there is an 8-bit panel in the $400 range

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**twajetmech** · 11-01-2007, 05:00 AM

The Dell 2007WFP is the only lcd I could find that I believe to be 8 bit for $400.....http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=320-4688

Edit the Samsung 215TW is also supposed to be a 8 bit lcd...$449/349 with rebate ! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...UNG-_-24001078

**Ralck** · 11-01-2007, 10:37 AM

The problem with both of those monitors is that they are only 1680x1050 resolution. I just can't go that small. I'm wierd, but I need a lot of screen real estate.

I did find this one, but I'm a little concerned on the overall quality because the reviews of this brand aren't great, but it is pretty close to what I want to pay:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824185005

It looks like if the screen is s-pva, then that means it's an 8-bit panel. If it's TN, that means it's only a 6-bit panel.

I'll have to do a bit more research, but I'm starting to like that DoubleSight monitor.

**twajetmech** · 11-01-2007, 11:12 AM

Correct S-pva and S-IPS panels are 8 bit, TN panels are 6 bit....90% of panels are TN, and the majority of all panels are Samsung since they are the largest mfg of panels.
S-IPS are superior to the S-pva, but more difficult to find (Apple Cinema )
Dell 2007fp has a S-IPS
You may want to read up here....http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...lcd-guide.html

Samsung 204T has a 20 inch 16 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTM201U1) panel.

Samsung 204Ts has a 20 inch 16 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTM201U1) panel.

Samsung 214T has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM213U6) panel.

Samsung 215TW (widescreen) has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM210M2) panel.

Samsung 215TW (widescreen) has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM210M2) panel.

Samsung 244T (widescreen) has a 24 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM240M2) panel.

Samsung 245T (widescreen) has a 24 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM240M2) panel.

Samsung 305T (widescreen) has a 30 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM300M1) panel.

Samsung LE-32M61B has a 32 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTA320WS) panel.

Samsung LE-32R71B has a 32 inch 8 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTA320WS) panel.

Samsung LE-40M61B has a 40 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTA400WS) panel.

10-31-2007, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	I can't take it any more! Okay... tonight was the snapping point! I can't stand this 19" LCD anymore. 1280x1024 is just WAY too small for me and it's getting really annoying for doing things like coding (it takes 3x as long for me to code something because of all the scrolling I have to do). I'm starting to wish I still had my 1600x1200 CRT. So I want a new monitor. I'm thinking 24" to get the 1920x1200 res (I won't go less than 1200 vertical res). I also need an 8-bit panel, not 6-bit like the cheaper ones are (I do video stuff on this comp as well so I absolutely need to have true colors for that). What brands/models do you guys suggest. I'd like to not pay more than $400ish since I'm already a poor college student (and really shouldn't be spending money on a monitor, but I'm justifying this by the fact that it will improve my productivity and thus improve my schoolwork). I hope there is an 8-bit panel in the $400 range . __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

11-01-2007, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,388 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: I can't take it any more! The Dell 2007WFP is the only lcd I could find that I believe to be 8 bit for $400.....http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=320-4688 Edit the Samsung 215TW is also supposed to be a 8 bit lcd...$449/349 with rebate ! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...UNG-_-24001078 __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs Last edited by twajetmech; 11-01-2007 at 05:21 AM.

11-01-2007, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	Re: I can't take it any more! The problem with both of those monitors is that they are only 1680x1050 resolution. I just can't go that small. I'm wierd, but I need a lot of screen real estate. I did find this one, but I'm a little concerned on the overall quality because the reviews of this brand aren't great, but it is pretty close to what I want to pay: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824185005 It looks like if the screen is s-pva, then that means it's an 8-bit panel. If it's TN, that means it's only a 6-bit panel. I'll have to do a bit more research, but I'm starting to like that DoubleSight monitor. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

11-01-2007, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,388 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: I can't take it any more! Correct S-pva and S-IPS panels are 8 bit, TN panels are 6 bit....90% of panels are TN, and the majority of all panels are Samsung since they are the largest mfg of panels. S-IPS are superior to the S-pva, but more difficult to find (Apple Cinema ) Dell 2007fp has a S-IPS You may want to read up here....http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...lcd-guide.html Samsung 204T has a 20 inch 16 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTM201U1) panel. Samsung 204Ts has a 20 inch 16 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTM201U1) panel. Samsung 214T has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM213U6) panel. Samsung 215TW (widescreen) has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM210M2) panel. Samsung 215TW (widescreen) has a 21 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM210M2) panel. Samsung 244T (widescreen) has a 24 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM240M2) panel. Samsung 245T (widescreen) has a 24 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM240M2) panel. Samsung 305T (widescreen) has a 30 inch 6 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTM300M1) panel. Samsung LE-32M61B has a 32 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTA320WS) panel. Samsung LE-32R71B has a 32 inch 8 ms S-PVA (Samsung LTA320WS) panel. Samsung LE-40M61B has a 40 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-PVA (Samsung LTA400WS) panel. __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs