12-15-2010, 12:13 PM
Hi and thanks for the replies!
I'm located in Israel. Unfortunately, it seems these HP models aren't available in this area. :/
It does seem like a great monitor, but a bit over my budget.
Also a model I would definitely consider, but for now its out of my price range. At least for how it is priced here where I am.
...
After further research, I've pretty much narrowed it down to the two Dell models. They seem to be the best option for me, even though I realize that they are not full gamut and from what I've been reading Dell has some QC issues.
Summing up what I know, it boils down to:
DELL 2209WA
PROS:
* proven model with many satisfied users
* 16:10 (as apposed to 16:9) which I prefer
* just a bit cheaper (about US$80)
CONS:
* 22" (or 21.5" rather)
* not full HD (1680x1050)
DELL U2311H
PROS:
* 23" rather than 22"(21.5")
* it seems default color presets are better out of the box
* full HD
CONS:
* the feeling i get from what i've been reading is that there's a significant number of QC issues with this model. maybe because it recently came out. issues include: uneaven backlighting, pink tint on one side and green tint on other side and backlight leaking. the degree of these issues on different units seem to vary from 'very noticeable' to 'barely noticeable' to 'i don't see any problems at all'.
* watching a [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM9SbBB2ng0"]youtube video of both monitors side by side[/url] it seems the 16:9 would be really cool for watching movies, but a bit too short for everyday photo & graphic work
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If anyone has any experience with either or both of these models, I'd really like to get an opinion of someone who has photo and graphic work in mind rather than gaming, for example. i'm not into games at all. but i do expect to watch movies on this screen and of course normal internet browsing, emailing and MS office stuff.
Thanks!
Quote:Look also for HP ZR22w and ZR24w. Nice evening.
I'm located in Israel. Unfortunately, it seems these HP models aren't available in this area. :/
Quote:I'd top that with the HP LP2475W
It does seem like a great monitor, but a bit over my budget.
Quote:Nec P 221 W might be an option as well.
Also a model I would definitely consider, but for now its out of my price range. At least for how it is priced here where I am.
...
After further research, I've pretty much narrowed it down to the two Dell models. They seem to be the best option for me, even though I realize that they are not full gamut and from what I've been reading Dell has some QC issues.
Summing up what I know, it boils down to:
DELL 2209WA
PROS:
* proven model with many satisfied users
* 16:10 (as apposed to 16:9) which I prefer
* just a bit cheaper (about US$80)
CONS:
* 22" (or 21.5" rather)
* not full HD (1680x1050)
DELL U2311H
PROS:
* 23" rather than 22"(21.5")
* it seems default color presets are better out of the box
* full HD
CONS:
* the feeling i get from what i've been reading is that there's a significant number of QC issues with this model. maybe because it recently came out. issues include: uneaven backlighting, pink tint on one side and green tint on other side and backlight leaking. the degree of these issues on different units seem to vary from 'very noticeable' to 'barely noticeable' to 'i don't see any problems at all'.
* watching a [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM9SbBB2ng0"]youtube video of both monitors side by side[/url] it seems the 16:9 would be really cool for watching movies, but a bit too short for everyday photo & graphic work
...
If anyone has any experience with either or both of these models, I'd really like to get an opinion of someone who has photo and graphic work in mind rather than gaming, for example. i'm not into games at all. but i do expect to watch movies on this screen and of course normal internet browsing, emailing and MS office stuff.
Thanks!