Any recommendations on an LCD for gaming?

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I need a new monitor. This CRT is a space hog, so a decently priced LCD($250-$350) would make as a great replacement.

Any suggestions my fellow forumnites? Preferably from Newegg.
 
This is what people like (Including me) before purchase; make sure that you call the Egg and ask them "What type of panel is the monitor" Though, I'm not sure; I heard many bad reviews about the A-Panel. The S-Panel is the monitor people give high remarks for performance and display.
The stand on all of these monitors are crappy, I use monitor retaining arm, which is like they're made for each other.

Good Luck.
 
What are these different types of panels that you speak of?
 
Google it. I can't spoon feed ya.
I gave you the hint and the recommendation, the rest is yours.

Good Luck.
 
You don't need to know anything other than:

The Samsung 226BW comes in two types: A and S panel.

S-panel = good
A-panel = bad

So if you can be sure that you are getting an S-panel, get it! Otherwise BEWARE!! OoooaaahaooOOO...

I was in a similar position, I really wanted to get the 226BW but I just couldn't risk dealing with the different panels so I got the new HP 2207. The stand on the 226BW also sucks.
 
I love my 19" liquidvideo, too bad they don't make it anymore, and I cant find anything anywhere.
 
6Three said:
You don't need to know anything other than:

The Samsung 226BW comes in two types: A and S panel.

S-panel = good
A-panel = bad

So if you can be sure that you are getting an S-panel, get it! Otherwise BEWARE!! OoooaaahaooOOO...

I was in a similar position, I really wanted to get the 226BW but I just couldn't risk dealing with the different panels so I got the new HP 2207. The stand on the 226BW also sucks.
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ah I wasnt aware the new 226bw was s-panel ..all other 22" lcd use chi mei panels which are tn panels (the 225BW is a chi mei panel) : 6 bit, 16.2 million colours; good for gaming not so good for movies/colour reproduction ...is the 226bw true 8 bit/16.7 million colours? I cant find panel type information specifically on how you can tell which 226bw is S-panel or not


6Three said:
I have the Samsung 940BW on my other comp, what is the difference?
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your monitor is widescreen his is not
 
CptStern said:
ah I wasnt aware the new 226bw was s-panel ..all other 22" lcd use chi mei panels which are tn panels (the 225BW is a chi mei panel) : 6 bit, 16.2 million colours; good for gaming not so good for movies/colour reproduction ...is the 226bw true 8 bit/16.7 million colours? I cant find panel type information specifically on how you can tell which 226bw is S-panel or not




your monitor is widescreen his is not
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Once you have received the monitor, in the back of the screen; it'll say something like: S-Panel (Model: 226BW [R] S) A-Panel (Model: 226BW [R] A)
Some people (Including me) confuse the panel type with Newegg product information on Newegg website which states like this (Panel: a-si TFT/TN) which is not the actual panel type information, matter of fact that information has nothing to do with monitor. That information shows nowhere on Monitor information panel plate.
As far as this monitor is concerned (though I can't compare with anything else except my old 213t) I'm extremely happy with it (Except the crappy stand), whether watching a movie, pictures or playing games.
Ghosting is Zero and nonexistence.

Good Luck.
 
Barney Fife said:
Once you have received the monitor, in the back of the screen; it'll say something like: S-Panel (Model: 226BW [R] S) A-Panel (Model: 226BW [R] A)
Some people (Including me) confuse the panel type with Newegg product information on Newegg website which states like this (Panel: a-si TFT/TN) which is not the actual panel type information, matter of fact that information has nothing to do with monitor. That information shows nowhere on Monitor information panel plate.
As far as this monitor is concerned (though I can't compare with anything else except my old 213t) I'm extremely happy with it (Except the crappy stand), whether watching a movie, pictures or playing games.
Ghosting is Zero and nonexistence.

Good Luck.
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crap it's the dell panel lottery thingy all over again ...in other words the only way is to buy it and hope for the best ...I mean even if I returned it in hopes of getting the s-panel I'd most likely get a replacement from the same distribution centre meaning it will be the same as the one I just returned
 
How long does a typical good monitor last actually, before the quality of the picture drops below acceptable limits.
 
CptStern said:
crap it's the dell panel lottery thingy all over again ...in other words the only way is to buy it and hope for the best ...I mean even if I returned it in hopes of getting the s-panel I'd most likely get a replacement from the same distribution centre meaning it will be the same as the one I just returned
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Hey Captain, you can till call the Egg and find out.
After seeing what they had about the product specifications on Newegg website; I thought I was getting the A-Panel and that's when I made the phone call. The guy on the other side said not to worry because all of the Newegg SAMSUNG 226BW inventory are S-Panel. This is around 3.21.2007, who knows whether Newegg restocked because the S=Panel is the older panel and the A-Panel newer supposedly more up to date monitors, except made by crappy plant.

Good Luck.


Gray Fox said:
How long does a typical good monitor last actually, before the quality of the picture drops below acceptable limits.
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I'm not sure but they all come with 3yrs factory warranty. So my guess would be 3trs
 
Got a Samsung 730BF myself. Have had it for almost two years. It had two dead pixels during that period and they both disappeared within days. Great monitor.
 
Hazar said:
I just got this one and I love it
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After some extensive research, I think I'll be buying this one. I would have went with the Samsung 226BW, but I can't risk the hassle of not getting the S-panel.
 
Monitor just came in today! And I must admit, it is everything I expected and more. Superb high resolution and the widescreen is gorgeous.
 
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