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Important Monitor Question

Poll Results: Which Monitor???

 
  • 40% (6)
    Dell 2405fpw
  • 26% (4)
    Samsung SyncMaster 214T (21.3")
  • 33% (5)
    Other (please specify)
15 Total Votes  
post #1 of 23
4/3/06 at 5:31pm
Thread Starter 
My alienware is at phase 9 and need to buy a monitor now for when the system arrives (can't have the system without monitor). I want a big monitor (preferably widescreen) and up to now have narrowed my search to two brands: Dell and Samsung.

The Dell one is one you all know, the 2405fpw and the Samsung is a 21.3" SyncMaster 214T and my budget is at around 700 bucks.

My problem is which to choose. I hear that the 2405fpw is a great monitor but that Samsung has more quality on their displays. Which monitor should I choose? I have heard that Dell can offer an extra discount if I call them; can this be applied now? Thanks for all the help.

PS: If any other monitor is good, please suggest it.

EDIT: The SyncMaster has a faster Response time... 8mm vs 12mm.
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post #2 of 23
4/3/06 at 6:45pm
Take a look at the 21" gateway. Specwise, it blows everthing out of the water. If you're going to get a 21" 1680 x 1050, get the gateway hands down.

http://www.gateway.com/programs/lcd/

if you wany a 1920 x 12000 24", then get the dell.
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post #3 of 23
4/3/06 at 6:47pm
Samsung
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post #4 of 23
4/3/06 at 6:54pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by suddste223
Samsung
Why? the gateway blows it away?
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post #5 of 23
4/3/06 at 6:55pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by mr. roboto
Why? the gateway blows it away?

We have Samsung at my school and it is good.
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post #6 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:05pm
Thread Starter 
I prefer the Samsung than the Gateway. Price is around the same but do you think gaming at 1600 x 1200 is good enough?
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post #7 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:30pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by monte
I prefer the Samsung than the Gateway. Price is around the same but do you think gaming at 1600 x 1200 is good enough?
ok, you really need to trust me on this one, the gateway is a much better moniter. and 1600 x 1200 is 4:3 reso, so if you ant to run that on a WS miniter, then no.
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post #8 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:32pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mr. roboto
ok, you really need to trust me on this one, the gateway is a much better moniter. and 1600 x 1200 is 4:3 reso, so if you ant to run that on a WS miniter, then no.
?? What do you mean?
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post #9 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:35pm
oh, just looked up that samsing again, its not widescreen. Doesnt make much sense these days to get a NON WS moniter anymore. Also, no HDCP, so you're not going to be future prooof either.

What you really need to ask you self first if if you want widescreen or not.
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post #10 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:49pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mr. roboto
oh, just looked up that samsing again, its not widescreen. Doesnt make much sense these days to get a NON WS moniter anymore. Also, no HDCP, so you're not going to be future prooof either.

What you really need to ask you self first if if you want widescreen or not.
I do want a widescreen, any other HDCP monitors you could recommend? I just don't like the design of the gateway that much.
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post #11 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by monte
I do want a widescreen, any other HDCP monitors you could recommend? I just don't like the design of the gateway that much.
ok, well that samsung isnt a widescreen so theres no point in looking at that one. The 24" dell is out of your bidget.

Theres only 2 HDCP moniters i know of right now, that gateway and the new dell 2007FPW

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/P...ctlisting.aspx
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post #12 of 23
4/3/06 at 7:59pm
Thread Starter 
the 2405 isnt HDCP right?
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post #13 of 23
4/3/06 at 8:00pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by monte
the 2405 isnt HDCP right?
correct, the new 2407 will be, but that wount be out for another few months.
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post #14 of 23
4/3/06 at 8:06pm
the 2407 will be like 900 anyways the viewsonc 2025 is very good, go to their website its only 415! and it has great reviews
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post #15 of 23
4/3/06 at 8:11pm
Thread Starter 
Well thanks for all the help, I think Im going with the Gateway, seems to be very good.
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post #16 of 23
4/3/06 at 8:37pm
Can you let me know how it works out for you? I'm thinking of getting one.
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post #17 of 23
4/3/06 at 9:44pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njinji
Can you let me know how it works out for you? I'm thinking of getting one.
Sure.
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post #18 of 23
4/4/06 at 12:20am
glad to see you made the right decision. It looks alot nicer in person by the way.
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post #19 of 23
4/5/06 at 1:15am
http://www.buy.com/prod/Acer_AL2032W...201955864.html

cant beat glossy ws
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post #20 of 23
4/5/06 at 2:54am
The Gateway is an AWESOME screen. Especially in person.
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