The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Alienware OptX LCD - Available

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Scytus, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    127
    Messages:
    842
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Alienware just made the Optx LCD available, and listed in their gear shop. This is not the bigger curved display, but the other LCD we have been seeing.

    [​IMG] [​IMG]

    Specs are as follows:
    • 21.5-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD
    • 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
    • Ultra-Fast 2ms Response Time
    • 16.7 Million Colors for Richer Images
    • 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
    • Low Input-Lag for Intense Gaming
    • Tilt, Swivel and Height Adjustable Stand
    Price: $290
    Item Link

    Could this be a sign of things to come?
    a.k.a. keyboard/mouse/curved display
     
    Scytus, Jun 30, 2009
    #1
  2. catacylsm

    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    423
    Messages:
    4,135
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    106
    I think so, that looks like a rather nice pannel. :)
     
    catacylsm, Jun 30, 2009
    #2
  3. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

    Reputations:
    222
    Messages:
    1,577
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Nice.. I want one. lol
     
    kilthro, Jun 30, 2009
    #3
  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

    Reputations:
    3,973
    Messages:
    13,930
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    455
    very nice indeed thanks for sharing
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 30, 2009
    #4
  5. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    127
    Messages:
    842
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Yea I personally also think it looks quite sexy.
     
    Scytus, Jun 30, 2009
    #5
  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

    Reputations:
    3,973
    Messages:
    13,930
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    455
    they never go half way on style :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 30, 2009
    #6
  7. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

    Reputations:
    1,870
    Messages:
    7,976
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Yawn,,, Another TN panel :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 30, 2009
    #7
  8. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    706
    Messages:
    4,653
    Likes Received:
    108
    Trophy Points:
    131
    Basically. Still, if you like all things AW, I suppose it wouldn't be a bad purchase.
     
    Krane, Jun 30, 2009
    #8
  9. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    TN 120hz > ips for gaming...

    But this isn't 120hz :D
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #9
  10. JeffAW

    JeffAW Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    104
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Can't I trade my 22' Inch HP HD Screen with this?
     
    JeffAW, Jun 30, 2009
    #10
  11. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

    Reputations:
    1,870
    Messages:
    7,976
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    So what was the point of your post? lol
     
    sleey0, Jun 30, 2009
    #11
  12. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    706
    Messages:
    4,653
    Likes Received:
    108
    Trophy Points:
    131
    I'm not sure about your model, (or whether you're dissing HP?) but HP has the lead in monitor screens with "DreamColor." Currently they're the only ones that offer this advanced--highly accurate color--technology on a laptop!
     
    Krane, Jun 30, 2009
    #12
  13. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    The point is that you say "another TN panel" as if this is the problem in this LCD what isn't really considering that TN 120hz is the best you can get in a LCD monitor for gaming ATM :) .
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #13
  14. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,976
    Messages:
    12,675
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Don't show me this, I might go and buy it. My wife will be mad at you. ;)

    Edit: and it's on Dell's site...coupon!
    Edit2: $254 w/coupon. Think it's worth it? My current LCD is old (4 years) with no HDMI.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 30, 2009
    #14
  15. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,521
    Messages:
    4,392
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    106
    To bad they didn't go 2048x1152 like Dell's 23" laptop.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 30, 2009
    #15
  16. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    23
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I like the fact that this is a darn good monitor for a really nice price. Its 290ish on the AW desktop website as well...so you can add a really nice monitor with a new system without making it a whole second purchase. For a long time adding a nice monitor jumped the price of the system up another 400-600 or more.
     
    thecommish16, Jun 30, 2009
    #16
  17. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

    Reputations:
    1,870
    Messages:
    7,976
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    I'll stick with IPS or PVA, thank you :rolleyes:
     
    sleey0, Jun 30, 2009
    #17
  18. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Yeah? I'm writing it in a 32" S-IPS and you can't compare it to a TN 120hz when playing games. IPS is a much better panel but 60hz? pfff.

    But you probably don't even know the difference ;) :D
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #18
  19. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

    Reputations:
    1,870
    Messages:
    7,976
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Ugh.. I hate when teenagers start to smartmouth on these boards.......
     
    sleey0, Jun 30, 2009
    #19
  20. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I hate when ppl start talking about what they don't know and run out of arguments... :(
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #20
  21. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

    Reputations:
    3,973
    Messages:
    13,930
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    455
    know what i hate ?


    fighting like adults n children :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 30, 2009
    #21
  22. SumKallMeTIM

    SumKallMeTIM Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    13
    Messages:
    258
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Do you guys think that in addition to Gaming (duh), this monitor will be good for CAD and PhotoShop work, and is it a good deal for what it is? I'd be cool for it to match my m17x.
    But I really need accurate colors here and superior quality. I plan on purchasing a monitor calibrator as well.
    Thoughts?
    Piz n thanks yas!
     
    SumKallMeTIM, Jun 30, 2009
    #22
  23. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    No.

    Do yourself a favor and buy an IPS monitor.
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #23
  24. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,976
    Messages:
    12,675
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    466
    I definitely like my IPS screen on my Thinkpad but what does a 20"-25" IPS go for these days?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 30, 2009
    #24
  25. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    IPS screens r awesome... Too bad that i can't find a real 120hz 32" lcd tv or a ips 120hz monitor :( .
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #25
  26. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    23
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Is it a good monitor for non gaming? I just video edit these days, some photoshop. Need a PC because my 6 year old Dell is starting to go on me, and I get the upgrade coupon for Windows 7 from now on with new systems.
     
    thecommish16, Jun 30, 2009
    #26
  27. SumKallMeTIM

    SumKallMeTIM Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    13
    Messages:
    258
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    So don't even bother with the AW then? IPS screen... any brands in particular I should look into, I heard Samsung are good, but I also wanted it to game on a bit.....
    Thanks for the advice!
    :)
     
    SumKallMeTIM, Jun 30, 2009
    #27
  28. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,976
    Messages:
    12,675
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    466
    From what I read a while ago that was the real limitation with IPS so that's why AFFS+ was developed by Boe Hydis. See those advertised anywhere?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 30, 2009
    #28
  29. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    23
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    290 bucks or cheaper with a coupon sounds pretty reasonable for a 21.5" LCD with these specs.
     
    thecommish16, Jun 30, 2009
    #29
  30. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    IPS screens have much better view angles, more accurate colors, etc...

    TBH IPS is the best you can get in LCD's for professional use but i prefer a TN 120hz than a IPS 60hz FOR GAMING (but a IPS 120hz would smoke a TN 120hz).

    If u r talking about refresh rate... No, theres no limitation IN ips it's more about the cost i think (exist real 120hz IPS screen in 42"++ tvs... But that's way too big for my gaming style :p ).
     
    BIGX333, Jun 30, 2009
    #30
  31. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,976
    Messages:
    12,675
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Both a TN 120hz and IPS 60hz are not in the same price range. If I'm wrong I want to check it out so post a link.

    Edit: Found this but the rez is not acceptable.

    Edit2: THIS will probably cost an arm and a leg.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 1, 2009
    #31
  32. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    TN 120HZ only exists in 22" and 1680x1050 ATM.

    I'm waiting this asus since January... At least this have a HDMI port... 2233rz and the viewsonic need 2 dvi lol.
     
    BIGX333, Jul 1, 2009
    #32
  33. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,976
    Messages:
    12,675
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Have you heard rumors on price?

    On a side note, didn't you say you were going out of town? I think my 1066 memory comes in today.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 1, 2009
    #33
  34. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    127
    Messages:
    842
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    yay! :)


    10char
     
    Scytus, Jul 1, 2009
    #34
  35. PhantomThief

    PhantomThief Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    4
    Messages:
    74
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I wonder who's gonna look at the alienhead at the back of the monitor if your desk is up against the wall. Still, slick as hell monitor though.
     
    PhantomThief, Jul 1, 2009
    #35
  36. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

    Reputations:
    274
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    No but 120hz looks to increase the price by $100 on tn monitors...

    I would... But I'm waiting my cousin and she is 2 day late LOL :D

    The wall of course. :eek:
     
    BIGX333, Jul 1, 2009
    #36
  37. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

    Reputations:
    222
    Messages:
    1,577
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I vote hanging a mirror behind the monitor so anyone can see it.. lol
     
    kilthro, Jul 1, 2009
    #37
  38. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

    Reputations:
    1,870
    Messages:
    7,976
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    24 inches of sweet PVA love :D found here
     
    sleey0, Jul 2, 2009
    #38
  39. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

    Reputations:
    477
    Messages:
    3,334
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Go head take a look

    http://www.alienware.com/accessories/gear-shop-Detail.aspx?ItemId=17567
    &CatId=1441

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    SPECIFICATIONS

    Giving you the performance you want at the price you need!

    LCD Panel TN
    Display Size(VIS) 21.5" Widescreen
    Resolution 1920x1080 (Full HD)
    Screen Surface Non-Glossy, Anti-Glare
    Brightness 300 cd/m2 (Typical)
    Dynamic Contrast Ration 80000 to 1 (max)
    Response Time 2ms (typical)(grey-to-grey)
    Viewing Angle 170o/160o (typical)
    Color Depth 16.7 million colors
    Color Gamut 85%
    Video Connectivity DVIx1 HDMIx2
    Audio Connectivity yes; Audio in and out (2.1)
    USB Ports yes; 4 USB 2.0
    Stand Tilt, Swivel and Height Adjustable
    User Input/ Controls Touch Capacitive OSD Buttons
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 8, 2009
    #39
  40. poliuy

    poliuy Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    616
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Too small I love my hp 24in WS =)
     
    poliuy, Jul 8, 2009
    #40
  41. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

    Reputations:
    394
    Messages:
    1,221
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Marvie100, Jul 8, 2009
    #41
  42. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

    Reputations:
    477
    Messages:
    3,334
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Maaaa... close thread
    Thanks lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 8, 2009
    #42