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BenQ G2400WD - LCD display - TFT - 24" - widescreen - 1920 x 1200 - 250 cd/m2 - 4000:1 (dynamic) - 2 ms - 0.27 mm - HDMI, DVI-D, VGA - black
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Excellent for a TN panel
(5 out of 5) by PSU SC&IS PhD on Jun 24, 2008Overall, the monitor represents a good value. The TN panel has limited viewing angles. However, for a TN panel, the viewing angles are good. The backlight uniformity appears quite good. The colors seem fairly well calibrated out of the box.
Pros:
-Colors are fairly well calibrated out of the box
-Excellent value considering the quality compared to other TN panels
-My two monitors both came without discernable dead pixels
Cons:
-Still a TN panel (VA or particularly IPS panels usually have better viewing angles)
-No height adjustment in the base/stand
-Limited multi-media inputs but HDMI is sufficient for most needs
Search for reviews of the G2400W (the older model) for many rave reviews on tech sites.
Pros:
-Colors are fairly well calibrated out of the box
-Excellent value considering the quality compared to other TN panels
-My two monitors both came without discernable dead pixels
Cons:
-Still a TN panel (VA or particularly IPS panels usually have better viewing angles)
-No height adjustment in the base/stand
-Limited multi-media inputs but HDMI is sufficient for most needs
Search for reviews of the G2400W (the older model) for many rave reviews on tech sites.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
An overall great monitor with a killer price
(5 out of 5) by Alvaro _Cal on Jun 23, 2008 (Costa Rica)This is one of my best purchases from Amazon. Although I have only had this monitor for a few days, I already can tell it is definitely a great product.
I went from a 19'' LCD to this 24'' and the increase in size is very noticeable. The image is great and the colors seem to be relatively balanced out the box. The design is very simple, but it doesn't look cheap. The stand has no height adjustment, only tilt. Also mine had no dead pixels.
The packaging is not so great, because the foam wrappings were in contact with the screen and in some parts this caused a slight mark that is noticeable when it is turned off.
Aside from that, the price is just unmatched, even if there are other 24'' LCDs that are cheaper, this one offers HDMI connection and 1:1 pixel mapping, both features are next to impossible to find at this price range.
I went from a 19'' LCD to this 24'' and the increase in size is very noticeable. The image is great and the colors seem to be relatively balanced out the box. The design is very simple, but it doesn't look cheap. The stand has no height adjustment, only tilt. Also mine had no dead pixels.
The packaging is not so great, because the foam wrappings were in contact with the screen and in some parts this caused a slight mark that is noticeable when it is turned off.
Aside from that, the price is just unmatched, even if there are other 24'' LCDs that are cheaper, this one offers HDMI connection and 1:1 pixel mapping, both features are next to impossible to find at this price range.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
One of the Best LCD's and full of connections
(5 out of 5) by ROBERTO J. MORENO on Aug 26, 2008 (Miami, fl United States)First of, people talk about TN panels as if it were a weakness.
It is not. The only negative thing I keep on hearing is that TN panels suffer from poor viewing angles. However, there's only one angle and that's in front of me.
Having said that the packaging on the item is simple, plastic wrap, foam padding on the corners and the box.
I, like the previous reviewer, had a 19"inch. I had a 21ms, 4:3 Samsung 910T.
Now going from 19" to 24" WD is amazing. The refresh rate alone is great for gaming. 2ms to 5ms.
The 1:1 Ratio is truly do able (check your video card for it might be disabled)
The stand wobbles a bit if you bump into it. Just make sure when you move the LCD to make sure you do it properly.
The Monitor Offers 3 ways to connect:
1. HDMI
2. DVI
3. VGA
So it can be a bit future proof (HDMI)
I've played TF (1920x1200)
Devil May Cry (1920x1200) 85mhz
Tom Clancy Vegas 2 (1920x1200)
Bioshock (1920x1200)
I've yet to experience ghosting of any form.
The only negative to this monitor/screen is the fact that it doesn't have a height adjuster. The only thing you can adjust is the up and down viewing angles.
Now on personal exp.
I still forget I have 5-6inches left of screen when I'm gaming.
I have to sit back at times to watch videos because of its size .
I got this for two ninety and it is worth every penny. I wish I had more $$ to get a dual screen going.
It is not. The only negative thing I keep on hearing is that TN panels suffer from poor viewing angles. However, there's only one angle and that's in front of me.
Having said that the packaging on the item is simple, plastic wrap, foam padding on the corners and the box.
I, like the previous reviewer, had a 19"inch. I had a 21ms, 4:3 Samsung 910T.
Now going from 19" to 24" WD is amazing. The refresh rate alone is great for gaming. 2ms to 5ms.
The 1:1 Ratio is truly do able (check your video card for it might be disabled)
The stand wobbles a bit if you bump into it. Just make sure when you move the LCD to make sure you do it properly.
The Monitor Offers 3 ways to connect:
1. HDMI
2. DVI
3. VGA
So it can be a bit future proof (HDMI)
I've played TF (1920x1200)
Devil May Cry (1920x1200) 85mhz
Tom Clancy Vegas 2 (1920x1200)
Bioshock (1920x1200)
I've yet to experience ghosting of any form.
The only negative to this monitor/screen is the fact that it doesn't have a height adjuster. The only thing you can adjust is the up and down viewing angles.
Now on personal exp.
I still forget I have 5-6inches left of screen when I'm gaming.
I have to sit back at times to watch videos because of its size .
I got this for two ninety and it is worth every penny. I wish I had more $$ to get a dual screen going.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Monitor for the price
(5 out of 5) by E. Hale on Feb 16, 2009 (Austin, Tx)While it is the almost certainly the best monitor you can get for the price, it's also just a pretty darn good monitor.
In the past I've generally gone with either Sony or ViewSonic monitors, which have always delivered great quality but have also been a bit on the pricey side. After getting a couple of recommendations from friends who have purchased this monitor, as well as reading a positive review on Ars Technica, I decided to order one for myself when my 3-year old 19" ViewSonic LCD just wasn't cutting it any more.
I wasn't let down. The 1920x1200 resolution on the 24" screen gives you plenty of desktop real estate -- even with Vista's sidebar enabled, if you're into that kind of thing ;). The colors are sharp and the pixel response times are great. If you're a gamer, I haven't seen any ghosting or blurring what-so-ever. The "black" is pretty dark -- not "True Black", but darker than my ViewSonic is and plenty adequate.
Connection options are aplenty as well, with a choice between VGA, HDMI, and DVI-D.
The only real drawback I can think of is that the stand, while adequate, is a bit flimsy. Unless your desk is getting constantly bumped or you keep the monitor on a shaky surface for some reason, this shouldn't be an issue.
In the past I've generally gone with either Sony or ViewSonic monitors, which have always delivered great quality but have also been a bit on the pricey side. After getting a couple of recommendations from friends who have purchased this monitor, as well as reading a positive review on Ars Technica, I decided to order one for myself when my 3-year old 19" ViewSonic LCD just wasn't cutting it any more.
I wasn't let down. The 1920x1200 resolution on the 24" screen gives you plenty of desktop real estate -- even with Vista's sidebar enabled, if you're into that kind of thing ;). The colors are sharp and the pixel response times are great. If you're a gamer, I haven't seen any ghosting or blurring what-so-ever. The "black" is pretty dark -- not "True Black", but darker than my ViewSonic is and plenty adequate.
Connection options are aplenty as well, with a choice between VGA, HDMI, and DVI-D.
The only real drawback I can think of is that the stand, while adequate, is a bit flimsy. Unless your desk is getting constantly bumped or you keep the monitor on a shaky surface for some reason, this shouldn't be an issue.
Good for PC, even better for xbox 360 and PS3.
(5 out of 5) by J. House on Sep 2, 2009Look around for pricing, because you can get this monitor for cheap...
...and for the price, I found it to be a pretty good computer monitor, however, I decided to play my xbox 360 on it... and its amazing. Now I primarily use it for that.
Conclusion:
Great for multipurpose use (monitor\TV\XBOX\p3)
Buy it if you ever take your xbox over to a friends house and they don't have 2 hdtvs.
...and for the price, I found it to be a pretty good computer monitor, however, I decided to play my xbox 360 on it... and its amazing. Now I primarily use it for that.
Conclusion:
Great for multipurpose use (monitor\TV\XBOX\p3)
Buy it if you ever take your xbox over to a friends house and they don't have 2 hdtvs.