CodeMaster
Expert Member
Hi all, I know this has been discussed before, but a search for "LCD" returned no results. I am completely overwhelmed by the variety to chose from, and desperately need some help.
I am looking for a mid-range 17" LCD monitor in the R2000 - R3500 max. price bracket. It will be used primarily for browsing, office apps, video, DVD, etc. So main features should be bright, vivid colours, good text clarity, no ghosting on video, etc. I don't game, so I guess it does not have to be 'lightning' quick.
From what I have read, a lot of the 8ms panels sacrifice colour depth and viewing angle for better response times. I have not seen any 8ms 17" with a 8-bit depth (16.7M colours), only 6-bit (16.2M colours). Yet, some of the 12ms and above panels do have an 8-bit colour depth. Whether you can actually notice the difference, I don't know. It does not have to be analogue & digital, but DVI support might be preferable for future upgradeability.
I quite like the looks and design of some of the LG range, and the Samsung's seem to get good reviews. The BenQ has good specs on paper, but not sure of the quality. Another one is the Hyundai, which I think has a Samsung panel, and comes with DVI and USB at a reasonable price.
Unfortunately, I do not have time to actually go out and have a look at all my options, so I am going to have to base my purchase on reviews, pictures, and user comments.
Some of the models I have been looking at are:
BenQ - FP71G+
Samsung - 710V-W
LG - L1720B
LG - L1780U
Hyundai - 17Q+ (I think)
Please give some first hand comments on the above models, and recommend any not in the list worthy of mention. Where ever possible, please give model number, approx. price, and where purchased.
PS. I am busy creating and Excel doc, with important spec comparison, and a small thumbnail. I will host it when complete as a reference for anyone else interested.
I am looking for a mid-range 17" LCD monitor in the R2000 - R3500 max. price bracket. It will be used primarily for browsing, office apps, video, DVD, etc. So main features should be bright, vivid colours, good text clarity, no ghosting on video, etc. I don't game, so I guess it does not have to be 'lightning' quick.
From what I have read, a lot of the 8ms panels sacrifice colour depth and viewing angle for better response times. I have not seen any 8ms 17" with a 8-bit depth (16.7M colours), only 6-bit (16.2M colours). Yet, some of the 12ms and above panels do have an 8-bit colour depth. Whether you can actually notice the difference, I don't know. It does not have to be analogue & digital, but DVI support might be preferable for future upgradeability.
I quite like the looks and design of some of the LG range, and the Samsung's seem to get good reviews. The BenQ has good specs on paper, but not sure of the quality. Another one is the Hyundai, which I think has a Samsung panel, and comes with DVI and USB at a reasonable price.
Unfortunately, I do not have time to actually go out and have a look at all my options, so I am going to have to base my purchase on reviews, pictures, and user comments.
Some of the models I have been looking at are:
BenQ - FP71G+
Samsung - 710V-W
LG - L1720B
LG - L1780U
Hyundai - 17Q+ (I think)
Please give some first hand comments on the above models, and recommend any not in the list worthy of mention. Where ever possible, please give model number, approx. price, and where purchased.
PS. I am busy creating and Excel doc, with important spec comparison, and a small thumbnail. I will host it when complete as a reference for anyone else interested.
