Need help for buying LCD

[pushkaraj]

I will probably pay a visit to lamington road in 2-3 days time. I plan to buy a 19" Widescreen LCD. I will b using my LCD for both gaming and watching movies. I dont want an LCD with inbuilt speakers. I want to know:

1) What features must one consider while buying an LCD. Although i will b visiting some shops, i m pretty sure the shopkeepers dont know much about the LCD features other than the response time and contrast ratio. Are these two factors sufficient to b considered?

2) Which company has good after-sales service? How much is the max warranty given by any company? I heard AOC service is good as it is a new company.

3) My mobo is Gigabyte GA K8N51 GMF-9
Will it support the LCD properly?

4) Following r certain models i saw on www.theitwares.com

Samsung LCD 19 '' 920 NW 10100
Viewsonic LCD 19" VA1912W 8950
Viewsonic LCD 19" VA1912WB 9100
Viewsonic LCD 19 '' VA903B 9600
Viewsonic LCD 19" VG1930WM 9850
Viewsonic LCD 19" VG1932WM 10300
Viewsonic LCD 19" VX1945WM 12000
L.G. LCD 19 " L1952S 10100
Benq LCD 19 '' FP92W 9800

[webgenius]

Ask for Samsung 19" 940 BW (Wide-Screen)

It's a real good monitor

[dOm1naTOr]

940BW is no longer available. Only 920N, nd it dun have DVI nd low on performance.
Get Dell 198 WFP for 10k.

[Rockstar11]

Samsung 2032BW
resolution: 1680 x 1050
contrast ratio: 1000:1
response time : 2ms
http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LS20PEBSFV/XTP

[john_the_ultimate]

Benq FP92W is good I have had both Benq FP92W and 940BW.......performance is more or less similar. Only thing is that the DVI cable is not bundled within the package with benq.

[pushkaraj]

Originally Posted by dOm1naTOr

940BW is no longer available. Only 920N, nd it dun have DVI nd low on performance.
Get Dell 198 WFP for 10k.

Checking it here > http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...hs1&l=en&s=dhs
5ms response time

Originally Posted by Rockstar11

Samsung 2032BW
resolution: 1680 x 1050
contrast ratio: 1000:1
response time : 2ms
http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LS20PEBSFV/XTP

Thnx for the link
Nice specs. The monitor looks really cool The power consumption is also mentioned;but it's a bit high i guess(50W)

Originally Posted by john_the_ultimate

Benq FP92W is good I have had both Benq FP92W and 940BW.......performance is more or less similar. Only thing is that the DVI cable is not bundled within the package with benq.

http://www.benq.com/products/LCD/?pr...specifications

Viewing Angle: 150/140
Response Time:5ms (on+off)

Originally Posted by pushkaraj

1) What features must one consider while buying an LCD. Although i will b visiting some shops, i m pretty sure the shopkeepers dont know much about the LCD features other than the response time and contrast ratio. Are these two factors sufficient to b considered?

2) Which company has good after-sales service? How much is the max warranty given by any company? I heard AOC service is good as it is a new company.

3) My mobo is Gigabyte GA K8N51 GMF-9
Will it support the LCD properly?

Can sum1 plz answer my ^queries?

[Tushard]

[pushkaraj]

Can sum1 plz tell me where can i get reliable rates of lcd monitors online?

[varunprabhakar]

i think nvidia 6100 gpu will support the 19" monitor resolution of 1440*900.

[john_the_ultimate]

All or most of the 19" are TN panel. So viewing angle will not be great, also the response time is not an issue with benq FP92W. Don't go just by numbers I have used it and its a good vfm display.
And since most 19" lcd in the market nowdays lack DVI input (to cut the cost) get one which has DVI input and response time of 5ms or lower.

[pushkaraj]

@john, if i want a good viewing angle, then should i b looking for lcds other than tn panel? Also my mobo doesnt hav a dvi port. Wont that b a problem?

[john_the_ultimate]

For wider viewing angle you must look beyond TN panel. But all or most 19" are TN panel. For other panel like MVA, PVA etc. you have to get altleast 20" or more. For the 20" there is that dell ultrasharp model.
But if you are not into graphic desinging and photo edidting then those panel are of no use, also they cost more then regular TN panels.
For movies and gaming tn is the best as it has low response time. Also newer TN panels can produce 16.7 million colors using dithering.
Right now I am using AOC 24" lcd which has samsung panel and can display full range of colors with 5ms response time.
You can use the VGA output, there will not be any problem. But with DVI the image is a better.

[pushkaraj]

Should i b looking for 2ms LCDs or is 5ms OK? There shouldn't b ghosting effect.

Samsung 2032BW is not available in Lamington Road. Instead i found the Samsung 932BW which is a similar looking model.

I am also considering the AOC 913FW and the AOC 917VW

Samsung 932NW Rs.10,850/-
AOC 913FW Rs.9,350/-
AOC 917VW Rs.8,350/-

Please help me decide guys. Also suggest me if there is some other better vfm model.

Alright, the Samsung 932NW is costly as compared to the AOC models although it has a 2ms response time. AOC 913FW doesnt hav DVI input. Rest all features are same as 917VW and yet the 913FW is costlier than 917VW. So, i m thinking of buying the 917VW. Suggestions are welcome

Any AOC users here. They claim to giv on-site warranty. How is there service?

[m-jeri]

hey for 12k..u get a AOC 22"...u might wanna look into it...

[pushkaraj]

No actually i dont hav that much space. 22" wud b too big.

[john_the_ultimate]

I am using AOC 24" lcd display (416V). There aftersale service is good, atleast in kolkata.

[confused]

i am using viewsonic 22". no probs yet.
EDIT: only prob is poor viewing angle. i mean sideways is not a problem, also with increasing distance from the screen no problem, only when you go slightly above (colours washed out) and slightly below (too dull).

Originally Posted by pushkaraj

3) My mobo is Gigabyte GA K8N51 GMF-9
Will it support the LCD properly?

dont worry, i have intel 815, intel PIII 800mhz, 256MB ram, geforce 5200fx, running at 1680x1050 60hz vga a viewsonic 22". ur mobo is leagues ahead. anyway its the gpu thats imp. not mobo.

[pushkaraj]

Originally Posted by john_the_ultimate

I am using AOC 24" lcd display (416V). There aftersale service is good, atleast in kolkata.

Originally Posted by confused

i am using viewsonic 22". no probs yet.
EDIT: only prob is poor viewing angle. i mean sideways is not a problem, also with increasing distance from the screen no problem, only when you go slightly above (colours washed out) and slightly below (too dull).

My mom is now asking me to go for Viesonic instead of AOC coz of the brand image. So now i will hav to rethink my decision.

Originally Posted by john_the_ultimate

dont worry, i have intel 815, intel PIII 800mhz, 256MB ram, geforce 5200fx, running at 1680x1050 60hz vga a viewsonic 22". ur mobo is leagues ahead. anyway its the gpu thats imp. not mobo.

My mobo has onboard Geforce 6100 GPU but no dvi port

[confused]

i agree viewsonic >> aoc.

btw i saw some aoc ads in chip/pcw, and it had an innovative tilt feature........

[m-jeri]

hmm...i guess u shld take ur mom to some shops and let her hear wat the sellers have to say....i say AOC....viewsonic..i am hearing lots a pblms...


or Dell... anyways better....

[john_the_ultimate]

Viewsonics aftersale service is pathetic. Brand name should not be the only factor influencing your buying decision.
AOC is a relatively new brand but has some very good VFM displays. It's not bad compared to others. It uses samsung's panels and has good afetrsale service.
Anyways, get dell(excellent afetrsale service),samsung,aoc,lg or even benq. But stay away from viewsonic.

[pushkaraj]

Well, the sellers r saying there is no problem in going for AOC monitors. Anyways, can sum1 plz suggest a good 19" widescreen Viewsonic monitor upto 11k? Also i wanna know does Dell giv on-site warranty?

[ajayritik]

What does DVI mean? I'm very new to these terms!

[rahulmig]

Go For VIEWSONIC VG 1945 Model its 11500/- @ lamington Road . i got it just yesterday ..it damm good. u get a 8 in 1 card , and ipod speaker system on it .

[confused]

Originally Posted by ajayritik

What does DVI mean? I'm very new to these terms!

digital video interface, i think.
me too didnt know much till last month, when i saw a dvi cable/port for first time after buying a monitor for a new pc.......

[royal]

Originally Posted by john_the_ultimate

I am using AOC 24" lcd display (416V). There aftersale service is good, atleast in kolkata.

How is the performance? And the price ?

[john_the_ultimate]

@royal
Performance is excellent and the price too. Got it for 19k inclusive of all. You can read my review over here : AOC 24" lcd review [B]416V[/B]

[rahulmig]

if u are going above 19 inch go Buy DELL 24 Inch

[royal]

Originally Posted by john_the_ultimate

@royal
Performance is excellent and the price too. Got it for 19k inclusive of all. You can read my review over here : AOC 24" lcd review [B]416V[/B]

Hmm seems good

[pushkaraj]

Hey guys, i finally got the Samsung 932NW

I love the looks yaar...
Drooling.........

I got it for Rs.10,500/-

Specifications:

Display
Screen Size 48cm (19)
Resolution 1440 x 900 pixels
Brightness 300cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 700: 1 (DC 2,000: 1)
Response time 5ms
Viewing Angle(Horizontal/Vertical) 160˚/160˚ (CR>5)
Color Supported 16.2 Mil.

Signal
Input Video Signal Analog RGB
Sync. Signal Separate H/V, Composite, SOG
Connector 15pin D-sub

Power
Power Consumption 34 Watts (Max.)
Type Built-in

Features
Plug & Play DDC 2B
Multimedia Speakers No
Special Features MagicColor, MagicBright3, MagicTune with Asset Management Safe Mode (Down Scaling in UXGA)
USB powered hub option No
Mac compatibility Yes
Wall-Mount None
Cabinet Color High Glossy Black

Dimensions
Product Dimension(With stand, WxHxD) 418 x 420 x 199mm
Product Dimension(Without Stand, WxHxD) 418 x 371 x 65mm
Shipment Dimension(WxHxD) 488 x 438 x 130mm

Weight
Product Weight 3.2Kg
Shipment Weight 4.3Kg

Stand Type Simple

Btw, right now my lcd is set to 1440x900 at 75 Hz. What is the optimum resolution. Will lowering the refresh rate make it less taxing on my onboard nvidia 6100 gpu and my 512 MB RAM?