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    External Gaming Monitor!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Probound, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. Probound

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    Ok so I will try to be clear as I can here it stating what I am looking for and tell you what I have found.
    My M17x can export a 1920x 1200 Full HD, HD Plus or whatever you want to call it.
    I have been searching for a Gaming monitor/TV for PC games, Xbox 360, and HD Movies for a month. I am ok with a TN panel but would much rather try an IPS Monior.

    The specs I am looking for are:
    Price:
    $250-$400 Dollars
    Size:
    23"-26" 16:10 Aspect Ratio
    Resolution:
    1920x1200 ( I dislike 1080 for PC Gaming) Im so used to the extra 120 Pixels it really bothers me without them!
    Response Time:
    2-5ms
    Accurate colors
    Good Contrast
    Imput:
    1-2 HDMI, 1 DVI

    Though my information is short I hope its helpful.
    I have found only a few panels that fit my description and that do what I would need them to do.

    One:
    Samsung T260
    This monitor seems to have everything that I would need and want. People also seem to love the colors and its funtionality what it comes to Movies and games. Knowing that it has a Response Time of 5ms does that matter over 2?

    Next,

    Two:
    ASUS VW266H
    I found this monitor from B&H for about 269.00 after Instant rebate and 30 dollar mail-in rebate. I did alot of reseaerch on the ASUS and people seemed to like it and though it was a great deal. I can't totally agree with them about the great deal but I am not pleased with this monitor. I currently have the monitor still hooked up (bought on 29th_Didn't get it til the 8th) and I have decided to send it back.
    I am unhappy over the issues that I was presented with.
    At first everything was great buy then I noticed how much the colors were off compared to my M17x R1 screen. The colors of the ASUS were just seemed like they where overexposed.

    After spending hours trying to calibrate it I could seem that there was to much red and blue. There also was a great lack of Purple, Orange, and Yellows when comparing to my Laptop screen.

    If I am not mistaken my laptop screen is made by samsung (correct me if I'm wrong. I heard that from someone here haha.

    The whole reason I am returning the ASUS is because of the colors and they just don't look right and there is a terrible looking Bluish tent that can be seen on every setting. I know there are others out there that are either in the same boat as me and are looking for similar monitor specs.


    I would appreciate any help in finding more information on other monitors that fix these descriptions.

    Thank you all so much and God Bless!
     
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    Probound, Jul 13, 2010
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