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Tim S · 24th Jun 2007, 11:06

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...4_widescreen/1

ViewSonic makes a beeline for the 24" widescreen LCD market with the VX2435wm. Can it compete with the established kings, Samsung, Dell and BenQ?

Mankz · 24th Jun 2007, 11:13

I'd allways choose a Viewsonic over a Samsung or a BenQ.

IMHO Viewsonic make some of the best moniters, I adore my VX922 and by Brothers VX2025.

Ramble · 24th Jun 2007, 11:21

Just wondering, is TN running under Vista for you? I love this game but I can never get it to work with Vista..

Tim S · 24th Jun 2007, 12:13

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Originally Posted by Ramble

Just wondering, is TN running under Vista for you? I love this game but I can never get it to work with Vista..

I'm not 100% sure, we're still running monitor reviews on Windows XP (as that's what all of our "work" computers are running in the office).

Paradigm Shifter · 24th Jun 2007, 13:16

Hm. While it sounds like a decent piece of kit overall, I think the Dell 2407 really pushes it out of the option running - unless, of course, you've had bad experiences with Dell and have therefore discounted them. The adjustability, card reader and USB hub are all extras in the 2407 that increase it's usefulness drastically. (Portrait mode is so useful sometimes!)

GamingHobo · 24th Jun 2007, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Ramble

Just wondering, is TN running under Vista for you? I love this game but I can never get it to work with Vista..

I haven't tried it tbh, though I'd be willing to bet that is has something to do with the presence of StarForce in TN. Despite it being a free download the developers didn't see fit to remove it; there is an Vista update for StarForce if you're interested.

Spaceraver · 24th Jun 2007, 13:38

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Originally Posted by Paradigm Shifter

... (Portrait mode is so useful sometimes!)

Pr0n??

Robotrix · 24th Jun 2007, 13:39

The thing I don't like about this monitor is that it has an HDMI port, and I'd prefer it if display companies would start pushing the DisplayPort standard instead.
Royalty fee FREE! = cheaper products.
Higher bandwidth
Runs on a lower voltage
...to name a few good points

The other thing I'd like to have seen in this monitor is an LED-backlit panel, but that's maybe asking for a bit too much.

Paradigm Shifter · 24th Jun 2007, 13:49

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Originally Posted by Spaceraver

Pr0n??

Hardly.

Mostly office apps that have pages/tables deeper than they are wide.

GamingHobo · 24th Jun 2007, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Robotrix

The thing I don't like about this monitor is that it has an HDMI port, and I'd prefer it if display companies would start pushing the DisplayPort standard instead.
Royalty fee FREE! = cheaper products.
Higher bandwidth
Runs on a lower voltage
...to name a few good points

The other thing I'd like to have seen in this monitor is an LED-backlit panel, but that's maybe asking for a bit too much.

Yeah, it's still a little early for LED backlit displays but we're seeing them in some notebooks - with impressive results. As for DisplayPort, I know that one very prominent display manufacturer is developing displays using it in some interesting ways. That's as much as I can say.

Cupboard · 24th Jun 2007, 20:00

What is a 9 in 2 card reader? I am probably being stupid, but surely it is stuck in one side of the screen so is one unit?

DougEdey · 24th Jun 2007, 20:01

Takes up 2 USB ports I believe.

Mankz · 24th Jun 2007, 21:22

I'd prefer having a proper mega-compatible card reader on a cable on my desk that have one build into the side of my screen.

I mean, who can be bothered to lean over and look at wierd angles when you want to put a memory card in!

Having said that, I'd take basically any free 24" TFT any day of the week

bubsterboo · 24th Jun 2007, 21:38

Ive always liked viewsonic, but I'm very happy with my benq. However I noticed the viewing angles aren't as good as they could be. Especially compared to my friends 23inch apple display. But that thing has horrible contrast anyways...

Tim S · 24th Jun 2007, 22:48

interesting you say that busterboo, as BenQ quotes a 176° viewing angle... I can't remember how good it was when we looked at it, but I'm surprised you've said that.

bubsterboo · 25th Jun 2007, 01:02

Well, you can see the display from all angles, but if you look at it on the side the contrast looks far worse then looking straight on. My friends apple 23inch looks the exact same from all angles.

Tim S · 25th Jun 2007, 02:46

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Originally Posted by bubsterboo

Well, you can see the display from all angles, but if you look at it on the side the contrast looks far worse then looking straight on. My friends apple 23inch looks the exact same from all angles.

Ah right, I've definitely seen that on quite a few monitors... claiming really great viewing angles, but neglecting poor contrast ratios at extreme angles.

GrahamC · 25th Jun 2007, 07:54

Read this review nearly 3 weeks ago on Trustedreviews site. Don't know if that site is a sister site but same review on 2 sites = poor show.

JADS · 25th Jun 2007, 10:08

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Originally Posted by GrahamC

Read this review nearly 3 weeks ago on Trustedreviews site. Don't know if that site is a sister site but same review on 2 sites = poor show.

They are sister sites, but previously Bit would simply link to TR rather than copy their entire article wholesale. Bit crappy really, but thats what happens when a good enthusiast site goes commercial

Anyway I'd rather have this over the Viewsonic, Samsung, Dell and BenQ (now Qisda

)

Bindibadgi · 25th Jun 2007, 10:45

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Originally Posted by JADS

Bit crappy really, but thats what happens when a good enthusiast site goes commercial

I think that's kind of harsh considering the content we've now been providing after being "commercial". And the fact that we still aren't as bad as many other sites when it comes to having advertising everywhere etc.

It was a Sunday afternoon review and not everyone at bit-tech reads a TR review. We felt it was applicable and decided to republish it for those who hadn't seen it, that's all.

TR do mostly monitors, although we have a new "gaming" one in from Asus which bit will specifically do in the near future.

It's a point taken, but it's also something we don't do very often, and as you know we only ever do stuff we think you guys should read/would like to read.

24th Jun 2007, 11:06	#1
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Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	Hm. While it sounds like a decent piece of kit overall, I think the Dell 2407 really pushes it out of the option running - unless, of course, you've had bad experiences with Dell and have therefore discounted them. The adjustability, card reader and USB hub are all extras in the 2407 that increase it's usefulness drastically. (Portrait mode is so useful sometimes!) __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

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24th Jun 2007, 13:39	#8
Robotrix Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	The thing I don't like about this monitor is that it has an HDMI port, and I'd prefer it if display companies would start pushing the DisplayPort standard instead. Royalty fee FREE! = cheaper products. Higher bandwidth Runs on a lower voltage ...to name a few good points The other thing I'd like to have seen in this monitor is an LED-backlit panel, but that's maybe asking for a bit too much.

24th Jun 2007, 21:38	#14
bubsterboo Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 781	Ive always liked viewsonic, but I'm very happy with my benq. However I noticed the viewing angles aren't as good as they could be. Especially compared to my friends 23inch apple display. But that thing has horrible contrast anyways... __________________ DFI LANPARTY UT P35-T2R - Q6600 @ 3.4ghz - 8GB OCZ Platinum - evga 9800gx2 - 2x500gb seagate, 1x250gb hitachi, 1x320gb seagate, 1x1tb samsung - Benq FP241W

24th Jun 2007, 22:48	#15
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	interesting you say that busterboo, as BenQ quotes a 176° viewing angle... I can't remember how good it was when we looked at it, but I'm surprised you've said that. __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)

25th Jun 2007, 01:02	#16
bubsterboo Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 781	Well, you can see the display from all angles, but if you look at it on the side the contrast looks far worse then looking straight on. My friends apple 23inch looks the exact same from all angles. __________________ DFI LANPARTY UT P35-T2R - Q6600 @ 3.4ghz - 8GB OCZ Platinum - evga 9800gx2 - 2x500gb seagate, 1x250gb hitachi, 1x320gb seagate, 1x1tb samsung - Benq FP241W

25th Jun 2007, 07:54	#18
GrahamC Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 26	Read this review nearly 3 weeks ago on Trustedreviews site. Don't know if that site is a sister site but same review on 2 sites = poor show.