22" TFT - Who's got one?

ShockehShockeh If a packet drops on the web and nobody's near to see it... Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
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Hi folks,

Well, here I am, in the market for a new monitor (whilst saving for a wedding, go me!) and I'm fairly settled on the 22" range as being 'right' for me. Actually, I think I liked the 20" range the best, but the price difference is so minimal (and the increase in resolution to 1680x1050) have convinced me I'd be daft to do so.

The problem is which 22" to go for. Right now, in my head I have 3 main choices...

<a href="http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6107" target="_blank">Dell Ultrasharp 2208WFP</a> - Weighing in at around £200 if you shop around.
Pros are a gorgeous design, including height adjustment and a good past personal history with Dell monitors but 5ms response lets it down.
<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SM2232BW-Glossy-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B000SOGB3S" target="_blank">Samsung SM2232BW</a> - Same price
Rave reviews as a monitor, 2ms response time, but some bad reports on their previous model (the 226BW) having some dodgy panels produced from other companies, and I just don't like the casing, as it looks like one of their TV's, and only has tilt.
<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-P223W-Monitor-resolution-Response/dp/B0009PTD9U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205944204&sr=1-2" target="_blank">The Acer P223W</a> - Cheaper at £175
Pros are a 'nice' design, a bit lighter on the wallet but only 5ms and doesn't have the 'brand recognition' of the other two. That said, does £25 difference really justify compromising on capabilities?

So, if you either have some knowledge on why I should pick one or the other, or own one you're very impressed with, preferably with a reference of comparison (I.E Being impressed with the only monitor you've seen isn't exactly difficult!) I'd appreciate a little input, as I'd quite like to finally purchase one of these lovely pieces of kit.

Thanks.

- Shockeh
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    I had a Samsung 225BW. Worked perfectly, although tehre was a good bit of backlight bleeding, if that stuff annoys you. Of course, I have no idea how the newer model fares.
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    I like how you miss out the LG L226 WTQ. Absolutely cracking monitor with 2ms with a 3000:1 c:d ratio. Cost me around £204 with vat and postage late last year, so it'll be cheaper by now.
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  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    I bought some cheapo 22" for £160. Works fine. I don't get why all this 2ms 2000:1 crap matters myself <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/confused-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="???" border="0" alt="confused-fix.gif" />
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  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    I was like "ooh you can get a nice monitor for $200??" and then I realized you guys were speaking in crazy brit money which is worth twice REAL American greenbacks.
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  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    I have a Samsung 226BW stored away (no room to use it anymore) and while I used it, it was a great purchase with great colours and 2 ms response. Got it for about 220 pounds a couple months ago, has a bit of backlight bleeding but that doesn't really bother me at all.
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  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1673634:date=Mar 19 2008, 06:24 PM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CoolCookieCooks @ Mar 19 2008, 06:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673634"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have a Samsung 226BW stored away (no room to use it anymore) and while I used it, it was a great purchase with great colours and 2 ms response. Got it for about 220 pounds a couple months ago, has a bit of backlight bleeding but that doesn't really bother me at all.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    How much would you want for it? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
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  • ShockehShockeh If a packet drops on the web and nobody&#39;s near to see it... Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1673637:date=Mar 19 2008, 06:36 PM:name=Thaldarin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Thaldarin @ Mar 19 2008, 06:36 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673637"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->How much would you want for it? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Take a number, stand in line!
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    I too was looking for a monitor in that size, and found a lot of warnings from digital photographers that 22" monitors tend to use TN technology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lcd#Twisted_nematic_.28TN.29), which would lead to color and brightness accuracy issues when viewed at anything but the prime, straight-on viewing angle.

    Granted, these folks were also recommending the $1,000 NEC / Lucia dislays, so they were rather fanatic about the process, but I do think they're on to something. A TN display might be something you need to see before purchasing, or avoid altogether.
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  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    My 22" looks TONNES better than any monitor I've had when viewed at an 'extreme angle'. The tone change is much more subtle. In comparison the colour and brightness don't change much standing above it however it's noticably darker when viewing extremely below it. Side on I see no visible change what so ever.
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  • HazeHaze O RLY? Join Date: 2003-07-07 Member: 18018Members, Constellation
    If you're not a bouncy ADD 5 year old and buy a desk appropriately sized then I can't see how tone changing can be a super serious issue to begin with.
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  • locallyunscenelocallyunscene Feeder of Trolls Join Date: 2002-12-25 Member: 11528Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1673684:date=Mar 19 2008, 11:17 PM:name=Haze)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Haze @ Mar 19 2008, 11:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673684"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->If you're not a bouncy ADD 5 year old and buy a desk appropriately sized then I can't see how tone changing can be a super serious issue to begin with.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I know plenty of bouncy ADD 24 year olds, myself included.
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  • enf0rcerenf0rcer intrigued... Join Date: 2003-03-16 Member: 14584Members
    <img src="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1193/monitorsy2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    screw 22 inch, try 37. haha, it's so nerdy and awesome. I have a dell 22 inch for normal use. It's not the ultrasharp but it's still pretty nice. only $300, which was decent.
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  • locallyunscenelocallyunscene Feeder of Trolls Join Date: 2002-12-25 Member: 11528Members, Constellation
    err, you have some NSFW sketches next to your monitor. Looks like arty stuff and I don't have a problem with it, but I wouldn't want someone's boss walking over to see that.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    Why would a random boss arbitrarily walk into his living room and condemn him for random sketches on his wall?
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  • enf0rcerenf0rcer intrigued... Join Date: 2003-03-16 Member: 14584Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1673759:date=Mar 20 2008, 04:05 PM:name=locallyunscene)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(locallyunscene @ Mar 20 2008, 04:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673759"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->err, you have some NSFW sketches next to your monitor. Looks like arty stuff and I don't have a problem with it, but I wouldn't want someone's boss walking over to see that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I thought about that... honestly you'd have to be a really anal boss to complain about that. Whatever, I'll remove it if it's "inappropriate" and yes they are sketches.
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  • AbraAbra Would you kindly Join Date: 2003-08-17 Member: 19870Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1673756:date=Mar 20 2008, 09:55 PM:name=enf0rcer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(enf0rcer @ Mar 20 2008, 09:55 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673756"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->screw 22 inch, try 37.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Yeah, and try a table for your arms and hands <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
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  • schkorpioschkorpio I can mspaint Join Date: 2003-05-23 Member: 16635Members
    samsung ftw
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  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1673759:date=Mar 20 2008, 05:05 PM:name=locallyunscene)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(locallyunscene @ Mar 20 2008, 05:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1673759"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->err, you have some NSFW sketches next to your monitor. Looks like arty stuff and I don't have a problem with it, but I wouldn't want someone's boss walking over to see that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I had to really look hard at that picture to figure out what you were talking about. I really doubt anybody not looking for it is going to notice.
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  • OrganoXOrganoX Join Date: 2004-03-21 Member: 27473Members
    I have a Samsung 2232BW (bought it two weeks ago) and im very satisfied.
    Very sharp and very nice colors.
    I can't find any better 22" screen for a better price. Go for it.
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1674210:date=Mar 25 2008, 03:04 PM:name=OrganoX)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(OrganoX @ Mar 25 2008, 03:04 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1674210"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have a Samsung 2232BW (bought it two weeks ago) and im very satisfied.
    Very sharp and very nice colors.
    I can't find any better 22" screen for a better price. Go for it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    LG is better and cheaper ;D
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