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  1. 04-06-2007, 18:22 #1
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    Just ordered a brand new LG 226WA 22 inch widescreen monitor! My old 19 inch Dell P991 is slowly giving up life! As someone else was saying, the screen is getting blurry and its begining to strain the eyes at 1600x1280. So I figured its about time to splash out (had this P991 for about 6 years...) and get something that will hopefully last another 6! This new thing is pretty unbelievable... 1680x1050 native resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio (dynamic), 2ms response time, HDMI, DVI, Component! Cant wait for it to arrive now!
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    I want one of these...

    http://www.samsung.com/Products/Moni...2MEWSFVXAA.asp

    It is a toss up with the LG one _Martyr_ listed above, but checking on Newegg's reviews it seems as if the Samsung (and they are pratically identical) is marginally more popular...

    But seeing as I have my PC presently hooked up to be 40" Sony LCD HDTV I am having trouble justifying the new monitor...
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    I've got a host of things I want, and until I see the monitor with just the right combo, I will resist my geek lust.
    • DVI connection (obviously)
    • HDMI connection (in case I ever want to retire it someday as a videogame monitor for the kiddies)
    • No ghosting (they all measure response times differently, so reviews will matter)
    • No speakers (why do they bother putting junk speakers on good monitors?)
    • Fat, deep color gamut
    • Widescreen
    • Either 20" or 22"
    • Made by a reputable company
    • Cheaper than dirt

    Is that so much to ask for?
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    Well, that last bit might get tricky. Especially as the five-finger discount is rather challenging with objects that large...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur
    I've got a host of things I want, and until I see the monitor with just the right combo, I will resist my geek lust.
    • DVI connection (obviously)
    • HDMI connection (in case I ever want to retire it someday as a videogame monitor for the kiddies)
    • No ghosting (they all measure response times differently, so reviews will matter)
    • No speakers (why do they bother putting junk speakers on good monitors?)
    • Fat, deep color gamut
    • Widescreen
    • Either 20" or 22"
    • Made by a reputable company
    • Cheaper than dirt

    Is that so much to ask for?

    You've pretty much described the LG i've ordered!
    • DVI - check
      HDMI - check (fully HDCP compatible as well... not that its such a good thing! )
      No Ghosting - check (2ms ISO measured)
      No Speakers - check
      Fat, deep colour gamut - check (3000:1 contrast ratio! )
      Widescreen - check (16:10)
      22" - check
      Company - check (LG)
      Cheap - snag, well its not too bad... 350 euro is just about still within a reasonable range!

    Not to mention component input and Picture in Picture display options! The thing is though, as far as I know you cant get that model yet in the States, you guys only have access to the 226wt which lacks the HDMI and components ports and has a response time of 5ms. So if you are actually thinking of buying, id definitely wait for the 226wa to surface in the States!

    I also had a look at the Samsung, and I nearly bought it! The only real difference is the lack of component and HDMI inputs, which for most people is no big deal at all, but its something I was particularly looking for!
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    Quote Originally Posted by _Martyr_
    You've pretty much described the LG i've ordered!
    Interesting -- your LG 226WA does sound like the monitor I've been waiting for. There are some BenQs that fit the bill, but I'm not sure I trust that company. They've had raves and duds in the past.

    When I run a search on your model, I get next to nothing, and most of it's in German. I wonder if it's coming stateside anytime this year?

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    This is the one available to yanks. Very nice, but no HDMI, which means my little lemur won't be able to plug his Playstation 4, Xbox 720 or Nintendo Yowza! into it.
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    Yeah like I was saying before, the newer model isnt available stateside yet... God knows why! I would have thought you guys get everything first!? I suppose LG are Asian... Anyway, here's where I bought mine: http://www1.hardwareversand.de/6VvYA...=8798&agid=603

    I dont think they ship to NewYork though!
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    Forget that puny stuff, I want a dell 30"

    Anyone willing to pay?
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