Widescreen Gaming Forum

I am looking to buy 1900x1200, 2 ms 24" LCD (I have Benq FP93G X 19" 2 ms LCD as right now.) Main purpose is gaming so need the low response time, a bit of movie watching too. This Benq LCD looks pretty sweet.
did anyone try this monitor?

http://store.benq.us/benq-us/product.aspx?sku=3844863§ion_id=566&culture=en-US

-24"W LCD Monitor (1920x1200)
-The Slimest 24"W LCD Monitor
-2 ms GTG Response Time
-4000:1 DCR
-HDMI, DVI and D-sub Inputs
-Headphone Jack
-Vista Premium
-MSRP: $499
- Click for eStore Special Price
Buy now enjoy the extra $40 off before 6/30/2008

Don't be suckered into the "low ms = good for gaming" BS. It's nothing but marketing hype. Anything faster than 16ms is unecessary - each frame lasts slightly longer than 16ms anyway. And the ultra-low ms ones are TN panels, which have crap image quality and ghost anyway thanks to Overdrive.

If you want a relatively inexpensive 24" monitor, get this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824255001R

Don't be suckered into the "low ms = good for gaming" BS. It's nothing but marketing hype. Anything faster than 16ms is unecessary - each frame lasts slightly longer than 16ms anyway. And the ultra-low ms ones are TN panels, which have crap image quality and ghost anyway thanks to Overdrive.

If you want a relatively inexpensive 24" monitor, get this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824255001R

I have to disagree. 16 ms gives enormous amount of ghosting in fps gaming (quake3, quake4). I owned BenQ FP91G+ Black 19" 8ms LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 550:1 prior BenQ FP93GX Black 19" 6ms, 2ms (GTG) LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 and there is a very noticeable improvement with 2ms model. But colors looked a bit washed out.

this monitor uses TN panels, great for price and gaming but viewing angle and colour accuracy suffer

I got this sucker instead =)
SAMSUNG 2493HM Glossy Black 24" 5ms DVI HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height/Pivot Adjustments 400 cd/m2 DC 10000:1

I guess I technically qualify to be on this forum after switching from my benq 19" 2ms LCD.





Brand SAMSUNG
Model 2493HM
Cabinet Color Glossy Black
Screen Size 24"
Widescreen Yes
Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1200
Viewing Angle 160°(H) / 160°(V)
Brightness 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio DC 10000:1(1000:1)
Response Time 5ms (BTW)
Display Type WUXGA
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB, Digital
Connectors D-Sub, DVI, HDMI
D-Sub 1
DVI 1
HDMI 1
Power
Power Consumption 100W
Convenience
Stand Adjustments Height, Pivot, Swivel, Tilt
Built in TV Tuner No
Built in Speakers 2 x 2W
HDCP Support Yes
Features Mac compatibility
Wall-Mount
MagicBright3
Off timer
color effect
glossy finish
touch key functions
thin bezel
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Packaging
Package Contents 2493HM LCD Monitor
User Manual
VGA Cable
DVI Cable
Power Cable
Support Disk
Dimensions
Dimensions (W×H×D) 22.24'' x 17.62'' x 9.84''
Weight 18.74 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

So how is it :D

oh man my 19" LCD is so small vs 24".

I'll be checking games and movies tomorrow on it then I can leave some feedback and maybe post some pictures =)

By the way, you might want to check this out:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1315565

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032641965