Excellent post, thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge on the matter, it's made a real difference to me as I'm currently hunting for a screen to use for graphics editing!
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A Creative Pro's Guide to LCD Screens!
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One reason I believe TN screens are considered crappier is because they are only 6-bit vs. the 8-bit of a S-IPS.
The dell 30" uses exactly the same panel of the 30" ACD, thats nice!!!
So they are the same thing in different enclosure.
So they are the same thing in different enclosure.
yeah. what about mva panels?
i was thinking of purchasing the BenW FP241W which uses an MVA panel. does anyone use this for their graphic work? is it any good?
i was thinking of purchasing the BenW FP241W which uses an MVA panel. does anyone use this for their graphic work? is it any good?
Just because a product uses the same panel does most definitely not make them alike.
Hey guys- I just bought this monitor and can't find what screen it uses: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?CMP=AFC-TechBargains&Item=N82E16824255001
I looked through the lists here and can't find it. I also did a google search. I can tell you I like this monitor a lot. It's one of the best LCD's I've seen.
I looked through the lists here and can't find it. I also did a google search. I can tell you I like this monitor a lot. It's one of the best LCD's I've seen.
It appears to use an MVA panel if you read through the Customer Reviews.
Can't find the exact panel name though.
I saw that earlier, but I don't see any mention of that in the OP's post, so I'm not sure what that means. Hmm...a mystery. Nevermind, found MVA in one of the articles. Sounds like it's in between TN and IPS. Oh well, monitor is purchased, I'll have to live with it. It does seem to be pretty good with color though. It was a challenge getting it right, but it seems to be OK.
Awesome Thread!
Great advice and info, learned alot, now I can track down better LCDs.
Yet, I do want to add the usual pro suggestion that if you do print, get a test print of your print to color proof. As for video/screen projects, use the color bars and a calibrated CRT monitor as different projectors/monitors will shift your colors regardless how good your LCD is
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Great advice and info, learned alot, now I can track down better LCDs.
Yet, I do want to add the usual pro suggestion that if you do print, get a test print of your print to color proof. As for video/screen projects, use the color bars and a calibrated CRT monitor as different projectors/monitors will shift your colors regardless how good your LCD is
.So here is my current dilemma.... I am searching for a 24" monitor and would like to spend under $550. I have done as much research, or more, than is in this thread. The only time I plan to be picky about my monitor is when I use it for photo editing... I'm not a professional, just an amateur using pro equipment, so I am a little picky.
I have it narrowed down:
Samsung 245BW with a TN panel for $440
Doublesight DS-240WB with a Samsung S-PVA panel for $380
Here is the problem... The only place to buy a Doublesight is online, but I can see a Samsung in person anywhere. Doublesight doesn't have much of a good/bad reputation, that I can find. I fear this is very similar to buying an HDTV....everyone makes 1080P plasmas and claims it is good quality, but SAMS sells off-brands like Vizio or Westinghouse that you can buy for hundreds less, but in the end they just don't don't have the quality.
Does anyone know anything about Doublesight or have an opinion on all this?
I have it narrowed down:
Samsung 245BW with a TN panel for $440
Doublesight DS-240WB with a Samsung S-PVA panel for $380
Here is the problem... The only place to buy a Doublesight is online, but I can see a Samsung in person anywhere. Doublesight doesn't have much of a good/bad reputation, that I can find. I fear this is very similar to buying an HDTV....everyone makes 1080P plasmas and claims it is good quality, but SAMS sells off-brands like Vizio or Westinghouse that you can buy for hundreds less, but in the end they just don't don't have the quality.
Does anyone know anything about Doublesight or have an opinion on all this?
I'm almost 100% sure that all notebooks use TN panels.
After checking out the macbooks and mbps at a local store it seems like they all have viewing angle problems.
Does anyone know if the white 20 inch Core 2 Duo iMac has an IPS, MVA or PVA panel?
I just picked one up from the refurb store and the screen is absolutely beautiful, much better than the new alu 20 inch and 24 inch.
The white iMac 20'' model uses an S-IPS panel. I believe the white iMac 24'' began as an PVA panel, but by the end was an H-IPS panel, as is the new iMac 24''.
The new 20'' iMac and white 17'' iMac are TN panels.
For comparison, the Dell 2007WFP is either an S-IPS or S-PVA...you can google 'Dell LCD panel lottery' to read all about it.
Samsung 245BW has Banding
I know nothing of the Doublesight but I can tell you that the Samsung gets terrible reviews from pros -- it has a great deal of banding, poor color and color shifts thanks to the TN panel. Good for gaming.
I know nothing of the Doublesight but I can tell you that the Samsung gets terrible reviews from pros -- it has a great deal of banding, poor color and color shifts thanks to the TN panel. Good for gaming.
Here is a link to the Doublesight.... The picture quality seems to get great reviews, but the build quality seems to be lacking, not a big deal. Don't let the cheap price scare you, I can find plenty of sites where this is still sold for $600+.
http://www.buy.com/prod/doublesight...-1920-x-1200-6ms-dvi/q/loc/101/204517934.html
I'm just really nervous buying this and not being able to return it so easily.
From what I am gathering, it just sounds like I will not be happy in the long run buying a Samsung or HP, with TN panels.
http://www.buy.com/prod/doublesight...-1920-x-1200-6ms-dvi/q/loc/101/204517934.html
I'm just really nervous buying this and not being able to return it so easily.
From what I am gathering, it just sounds like I will not be happy in the long run buying a Samsung or HP, with TN panels.
I just couldn't afford to go with the Apple 23" or the Dell 24" so got myself a Hyundai W240D. From what I have read it sounds good but there is very little information available about it which is surprising.
Great guide I'm sure it will help a lot of people make a well informed decision.
Great guide I'm sure it will help a lot of people make a well informed decision.
What is CG?
I'm happy that I made the jump to 1920x1200 by getting a 23/24".... and now even have my eyes open for 30".