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WilHarris · 18th Jan 2007, 11:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...G2230WM/1.html

r4tch3t · 18th Jan 2007, 12:03

The 6-bit bit put me off, the 2 extra inches will make a difference though. How does it compare to the 20" dell?

alastor · 18th Jan 2007, 12:25

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We ran the monitor through a series of real-world and synthetic tests to see whether or not the FP241W can stand up to hardcore geek use.

Ey?

Looks alright, would probably rather buy something with extra inputs though.

Bladestorm · 18th Jan 2007, 12:33

Actualy the 215tw can be picked up for £350, which narrows the gap somewhat

(ie komplett where I got mine)

rupbert · 18th Jan 2007, 13:12

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Originally Posted by alastor

Ey?

They copied and pasted from other reviews!

j/k

mikeuk2004 · 18th Jan 2007, 13:37

How does it compare with the Gateway HD 21"

Jipa · 18th Jan 2007, 14:50

the foot seems better than the one in my VX2025WM, but other than that.. Naah. I'm seeing an evolution similar to the digital cameras. Normal users just want huge screens, even if they look worse than a bit smaller ones. More inches = GOOD, low latency = GOOD and the rest doesn't matter.

That's a shame.

Tim S · 18th Jan 2007, 15:23

yep, the response time myth has led to a reduction in image quality

rupbert · 18th Jan 2007, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Tim S

yep, the response time myth has led to a reduction in image quality

I've never used a 6-bit panel, is it really that much worse?

Is .5 million less colours that noticable outside of professional image editing?

Mister_Tad · 18th Jan 2007, 17:09

Am I the only one that thinks this monitor is fugly?

Stompy · 18th Jan 2007, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Mister_Tad

Am I the only one that thinks this monitor is fugly?

Nope

Tyinsar · 18th Jan 2007, 18:54

bah, I think I prefer my 22' Dell (no speakers included but has HDCP support if I ever need it + slightly better specs too).

Edit: wait for a sale though (lists @ CA$399 but was on sale for CA$329 and even CA$299

)

DXR_13KE · 18th Jan 2007, 23:36

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Originally Posted by Mister_Tad

Am I the only one that thinks this monitor is fugly?

[Teal'c voice] indeed......[/Teal'c voice]

here the hell did that come from?

ow its Teal'c, now get of my post!!!!

i also agree, it is fugly, i prefer less clutter on my screen like no bloody speakers.

Woodstock · 19th Jan 2007, 06:54

why do they bother with integrated speekers there absolute crap, that dell looks really promising

Jipa · 19th Jan 2007, 07:00

I love the minimalistic design of the Dell display.. Definitely looks better than the fatso viewsonic.

The built-in speakers really are useless, I didn't even know I had those before I checked after reading this topic

GrahamC · 19th Jan 2007, 08:32

Well after reading the review it looks like Viewsonic are selling 'boring in a box' ..

oasked · 19th Jan 2007, 11:47

Nice to see more monitors coming out that aren't designed for use with a magnifying glass.

I got a 19" TFT over a 17" one purely because it would be easier on the eye. 27" would be nice.

Mister_Tad · 19th Jan 2007, 12:14

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Originally Posted by oasked

Nice to see more monitors coming out that aren't designed for use with a magnifying glass.

I got a 19" TFT over a 17" one purely because it would be easier on the eye.

agreed 100%

I recall many moons ago everyone used to say "don't get a 19, the look pants the pixels are soooo big yadda yadda yadda 17 roxorz your soxorz etc". I must say that I didn't see the problem, just sit further back from the screen and its much more comfortable than a smaller screen closer up. In the past couple months I went from 3x 17" screens to just a 22" and a 19" and its far more pleasant. (though I must admit that I'm missing the 3rd screen, and may well have to get another 19" to flank the 22

)

Did have a glance at this Viewsonic one when I was looking for the 22" as well iirc, but its looks put me straight off and I went for a samsung.

Mother-Goose · 19th Jan 2007, 13:00

Tim, any ideas when you will be getting grubby mitts on the 27" samsung? Bigger is always better

Tim S · 19th Jan 2007, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Mother-Gooser

Tim, any ideas when you will be getting grubby mitts on the 27" samsung? Bigger is always better

Not sure yet, hopefully soon.

18th Jan 2007, 11:34	#1
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