Hyundai W241D 24'' widescreen monitor - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 6th Mar 2008, 07:35

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

Many of the 24-inch widescreen monitors that have recently hit the market have used TN+Film panels to keep costs down. Hyundai has gone against the grain with its ImageQuest W241D, as it uses a PVA panel and looks good on paper - will it live up to its spec sheet?

oasked · 6th Mar 2008, 08:05

Nice review.

But why the hell are you measuring input lag using a Dell 30"? Use a CRT, which has NO lag FFS.

Having said that I can't stand using CRTs. Any chance of a Dell 2408WFP review soon? No-one has reviewed it yet as far as I know.

Pricester · 6th Mar 2008, 08:30

Ever taken a photo of a CRT? You've got about a 90% chance of getting it half way through refresh (which is just darn ugly!)

iwog · 6th Mar 2008, 09:00

Should i know the difference between PVA and IPS? And if i should could some one linkies me to a place where i could learn.

kenco_uk · 6th Mar 2008, 09:19

Is the W241D any better than the cheaper W240D? Or are they *exactly* the same (apart from the usb hub) ?

Meanmotion · 6th Mar 2008, 09:21

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Originally Posted by iwog

Should i know the difference between PVA and IPS? And if i should could some one linkies me to a place where i could learn.

Dude, have you heard of wikipedia?

oasked · 6th Mar 2008, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Pricester

Ever taken a photo of a CRT? You've got about a 90% chance of getting it half way through refresh (which is just darn ugly!)

Yes I have actually, and I know how it looks as the image scans down. However, once you try a couple of times you can get a picture with the bit of the screen that is needed.

If you're measuring lag, then in my opinion, you should measure it against a fast monitor, such as a small 17" or 19" with a TN panel, rather than the 30" beast which is sure to have plenty of lag due to the complexity of such a large panel. I think its great that lag was measured, but it feels a little bit pointless when compared to such a strange benchmark.

Tim S · 6th Mar 2008, 10:12

The 3007WFP is known to not suffer from input lag.

sl1xx · 6th Mar 2008, 11:27

thats a real nice monitor by looks but ! i feel this is better for price and and beter specs bar view angles been wanting a review.. acer p243w bang for buck and new stock as well <

Jipa · 6th Mar 2008, 12:11

Someone ought to kill the designer who first thought it would be a good idea to use the gloss fingerprint-dust-collector-plastic on all products from then on. It's everywhere and I hate it. I don't like the looks or the feature of showing all the dirt. Is it just me or does someone else dislike it as well?

TreeDude · 6th Mar 2008, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Jipa

Someone ought to kill the designer who first thought it would be a good idea to use the gloss fingerprint-dust-collector-plastic on all products from then on. It's everywhere and I hate it. I don't like the looks or the feature of showing all the dirt. Is it just me or does someone else dislike it as well?

I dislike it as well. But there was thought put behind using glossy finishes. Having a glossy frame is suppose reduce eye strain by keeping your eyes from focusing completely on the screen for a long period of time. A glossy screen (which I hate more than a glossy frame) is supposed to make for a sharper picture than a matted finish by not diffusing the color. It has it's ups and downs.

heir flick · 6th Mar 2008, 16:22

i just bought the 240d which is the same but without the usb hub and im very pleased with it

Tim S · 6th Mar 2008, 16:26

Just added an update about the panel - we've now had confirmation that it uses the Samsung S-PVA panel.

Kipman725 · 6th Mar 2008, 17:01

Hyundai make quite good quality monitors. I have a L70S+ which I have had for many years without any problems.

Kipman725 · 6th Mar 2008, 17:02

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Originally Posted by oasked

Nice review.

But why the hell are you measuring input lag using a Dell 30"? Use a CRT, which has NO lag FFS.

Having said that I can't stand using CRTs. Any chance of a Dell 2408WFP review soon? No-one has reviewed it yet as far as I know.

also there is still lag on a CRT.. what is a scan?

Primoz · 6th Mar 2008, 20:38

I like the gloss black plastic. But it is a fingerprint magnet (i own a nokia 6120 which looks horrible after some use).

BTW, the first lag test has the same 3 pictures. The second row is different.

Tim S · 6th Mar 2008, 21:21

Thanks for that - I don't know how I missed it

Woodstock · 6th Mar 2008, 22:26

yeah i would also like a review on the 2408, as far as i know the only reviews have been forum member based ones, which are making it look nice but i personally prefer on from a place i can trust

Tim S · 7th Mar 2008, 10:21

We're trying to get the Dell, but Dell doesn't want to send it (to either bit-tech or TR)... read into that what you will.

Ownzyouall · 7th Mar 2008, 15:49

I love how they incorporate the USB feature into the side monitor - very convenient.

6th Mar 2008, 07:35	#1
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oasked Stuck in the Mud Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 2,552	Nice review. But why the hell are you measuring input lag using a Dell 30"? Use a CRT, which has NO lag FFS. Having said that I can't stand using CRTs. Any chance of a Dell 2408WFP review soon? No-one has reviewed it yet as far as I know. __________________ Intel i7 920 @ Stock \| 6GB Corsair DDR3\| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 WD640 AALS \| POV 8800GT \| Lian-Li PC65 \| Enermax 600W SLI \| Dell 2408WFP

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6th Mar 2008, 16:22	#12
heir flick Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bristol Posts: 458	i just bought the 240d which is the same but without the usb hub and im very pleased with it

6th Mar 2008, 16:26	#13
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	Just added an update about the panel - we've now had confirmation that it uses the Samsung S-PVA panel. __________________ 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)

6th Mar 2008, 17:01	#14
Kipman725 When did I get a custom title!?! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,753	Hyundai make quite good quality monitors. I have a L70S+ which I have had for many years without any problems. __________________ Sn45g game server mod My Electronics Site Hardware: 3400+ Sempr0n, 1GB RAM, 1.28TB local storage, x1950pro,Razer Viper,M$ comfort curve 2000,L70S + 17", Fujitsu 17" CRT Audio: HD-650's, PE congress amp, Sound Blaster AWE64, Soundblaster 24bit

6th Mar 2008, 20:38	#16
Primoz Minimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40	I like the gloss black plastic. But it is a fingerprint magnet (i own a nokia 6120 which looks horrible after some use). BTW, the first lag test has the same 3 pictures. The second row is different.

6th Mar 2008, 21:21	#17
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Woodstock So Say We All Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,657	yeah i would also like a review on the 2408, as far as i know the only reviews have been forum member based ones, which are making it look nice but i personally prefer on from a place i can trust __________________ Hell hath no fury like a hippo with a machine gun.

7th Mar 2008, 10:21	#19
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7th Mar 2008, 15:49	#20
Ownzyouall What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 17	I love how they incorporate the USB feature into the side monitor - very convenient.