19' WS LCD On The Cheep?

[XoRn]

Then the ViewSonic Q19WB-2 is the current top I see. More suggestions are welcome.

[OCNoob]

If you can afford it, go for the Dell 20" WS. You get the extra pixels (higher res) for not much more. Even the budget Dell E207WFP is very nice in person - crisp and bright, didn't mess with my boss' CS skills (he kicks my ass).

[screwballl]

Originally Posted by OC****

If you can afford it, go for the Dell 20" WS. You get the extra pixels (higher res) for not much more. Even the budget Dell E207WFP is very nice in person - crisp and bright, didn't mess with my boss' CS skills (he kicks my ass).

if you have the extra cash that 20" is a good deal, if you are looking for budget setup then the Q19wb is still the best.

[gvblake22]

The other advantage to DVI is that you don't have to use the big, awkward DVI to VGA adapter on newer video cards with dual DVI connections.

[onebxr]

I have the sceptre 19" w/s monitor and I cannot complain. It came with no dead pixels and has been trouble free for a couple of months now. The only thing is the stand doesnt tilt only adjustable height. It also bleeds white around the edges on black screens I dont know if this is common with all lcd monitors. At the price point of 179.00 I am not complaining.
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[XoRn]

Bah, Dell site no help. Does anyone have the specs for the Dell E207WFP?

[Jafo]

I have a 19" by ViewSonic and it's great!


ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q19WB-2 Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - $199.99 + $40 mail-in rebate

[Dread]

I have 2 of the Samsung monitors, both used for gaming (BF2, CS:S etc)
with no problems at all. One is connected using the DVI cable (cost is
more), and the other is connected using the included VGA cable.

The DVI connected monitor appears to have a cleaner picture. They
are side-by-side so the difference is noticable, but just barely to me.
Where it counts is a marginal increase in frame rates while playing games.
With the DVI connection, the signal is converted 1 times less than the
VGA connected monitor.

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by XoRn

Bah, Dell site no help. Does anyone have the specs for the Dell E207WFP?

Just click the "Tech Specs" tab button right underneath the user rating stars

Viewable Size
20.1 inches (20.1-inch viewable image size)
Pixel Pitch
0.258mm
Response Type(Typical)
5ms
Preset Display Area
Horizontal-433.44mm (17.06 inches)
Vertical-270.90mm (10.67 inches)

Viewing Angle
160 degrees (vertical), 160 degrees (horizontal)
Luminance (Brightness)
300cd/m2 Typical
Contrast Ratio
(800:1)
Horizontal Scan Frequency kHz
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical Scan Frequency Frequency kHz
56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Optimal Resolution
1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz
Preset Display Modes
VESA, 720 x 400 - 31.5 kHz Horizontal, 70.0 Hz Vertical, 28.3 MHz
VESA, 640 x 480 - 31.5 kHz Horizontal, 60.0 Hz Vertical, 25.2 MHz
VESA, 640 x 480 - 37.5 kHz Horizontal, 75.0 Hz Vertical, 31.5 MHz
VESA, 800 x 600 - 37.9 kHz Horizontal, 60.3 Hz Vertical, 49.5 MHz
VESA, 800 x 600 - 46.9 kHz Horizontal, 75.0 Hz Vertical, 49.5 MHz
VESA, 1024 x 768 - 48.4 kHz Horizontal, 60.0 Hz Vertical, 65.0 MHz
VESA, 1024 x 768 - 60.0 kHz Horizontal, 75.0 Hz Vertical, 78.8 MHz
VESA, 1152 x 864 - 67.5 kHz Horizontal, 75.0 Hz Vertical, 108 MHz
VESA, 1280 x 1024 - 64.0 kHz Horizontal, 60.0 Hz Vertical, 135 MHz
VESA, 1280 x 1024 - 80.0 kHz Horizontal, 75.0 Hz Vertical, 135 MHz
VESA, 1600 x 1200 - 75.0 kHz Horizontal, 60.0 Hz Vertical, 162 MHz
VESA, 1680 x 1050 - 65.0 kHz Horizontal, 60.0 Hz Vertical, 146.25 MHz

Connector Type
Analog, DVI-D (Digital) with HDCP
Stand
Tilt
VESA Mounting Support
YES (100mm)
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) Inch
15 x 18.55 x 5.74
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) mm
381.34 x 471.1 x 145.83
Weight (Monitor Only)
4.8 Kg (10.56 Ib)
Weight (with packaging)
8.5 Kg (18.7 Ib)
AC input voltage
100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 2.0A (Max.)
Operating (Typical Maximum)
Active Off - Less than 2W
Switched Off - Less than 1W (at 230 V)

[pc_guy]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

The other advantage to DVI is that you don't have to use the big, awkward DVI to VGA adapter on newer video cards with dual DVI connections.

Another advantage is that you plug in the DVI and its crystal clear, no adjustments needed.

I tried DVI and VGA on my new VX922 LCD, VGA looked like crap, I'm sure I could have tweaked the settings to make it look like DVI, buy why bother.