Angelz
07-18-06, 14:16
LCD Guide.
Table of Contents
Criteria
Types of Panels
Aspect Ratios and Resolutions
Technologies
"Ghosting"
Backlight Uniformity/Leaking
Common Misconceptions
Color Reproduction
Recommendations
Specific Problematic LCDs
Review Sites
Appendix A: Panel Look-Up Sites
Appendix B: Informational Sites
Appendix C: Index of Reviews
Appendix D: TFT Module Reference----------------
1. Criteria
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Color gamut
"Color gamut" represents the range of colors that can be displayed using combinations of red, green, and blue subpixels. Certain monitors must emulate the colors (by dithering or frame rate control (FRC)) to display the full 24-bit of today's graphics adapters.
Black level (darkness of the color black)
LCDs require a source of light to display an image. Most today use cold cathode fluorescent lights (CCFLs), while more expensive ones use LED. With either technology, the crystals have a hard time blocking the light. How well they can do this is quantized by the black level. This measures how many nits (candelas per square meter) are emitted when black is displayed. Lower the better for black. For white, you'd want the highest value possible. The low black and the high white brightness values will produce a high-contrast display, and that's what you're looking for in terms of colors.
Response time
Response time measures how long it takes for one crystal cell to change its state from on to off. Some types of panels are faster than others in this category. The lower value of time (usually milliseconds) means a quicker change. A high response time can cause blurry/streaky effects in motion. A technology called ODC (overdriving circuit) can assist in reducing these effects.
Viewing angle
The viewing angle measurement denotes how far to each side it is that you can still make out an undistorted image. This varies among panels as well, as do all of the above. On TN panels, the colors will invert when viewed at an extreme angle. VAs will generally just decrease in brightness with little color shift. IPS panels exhibit the fewest effects when viewing from a different angle.
Input versatility
Many monitors come with both a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface. DVI will deliver a perfect pictures in terms of geometry due to its digital nature. VGA, analog, can sometimes be noisy or blurry. Generally the difference is insignificant on LCDs 17" or smaller.
Ergonomics
LCDs can be very flexible with physical adjustments. These may include height adjustment, tilt, swivel, pivot, and rotate (portrait/landscape). It shouldn't come as a surprise all measurements are biased when it comes to manufacturers' specifications. ------------------------------
2. Types of Panels
------------------------------ The most important thing to consider is the type of panel in the LCD.
(Please note that no guarantees are made regarding the accuracy of the scientific details on these panels.)
TN (Twisted Nematic): Without an ODC (overdriving circuit), this type of panel offers the fastest pixel response time. This does however come at the expensive of viewing angles and color fidelity. Out of all TFT-LCD panels, the TN type has the lowest contrast. It is also a 6-bit color depth panel, meaning dithering or frame rate control (FRC) must be employed to reach close to a full 8-bit depth. Pixels in their active state on a TN are black, while in their inactive, white.
(P-)MVA ({Premium} Multidomain Vertical Alignment): The liquid crystal (LC) cells on MVA panels are in their active state white, and in inactive black and are separated into four domains. This slightly improves viewing angle over TN-type displays (MVAs provide ~45 degrees). MVA panels also provide a high contrast ratio. Grayscale inversion is minimal on these displays. Response time is the second slowest in the industry without ODCs.
PVA (Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment): Developed by Samsung, PVA is very similar to MVA. Viewing angles are very similar and inversion is minimal at wide viewing angles. Samsung is not clear on the true color depth of these panels. These panels deliver the slowest response time.
S-PVA (Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment): These types of panels deliver a full 8-bit color depth and have a structure split into eight domains. At wide viewing angles, they have less color shift and a lower black level than MVAs. According to Samsung, they have a higher contrast ratio and better response time than MVAs as well.
S-MVA (Super Multidomain Vertical Alignment): Likely similar to P-MVA from AU Optronics, Chi Mei Optoelectronics has developed the S-MVA type of panel. These also include multidomain, vertically-aligned liquid crystals so that the cells stay in the same shape at different positions, increasing brightness at wide viewing angles. According to CMO, S-MVA improves viewing angles from conventional MVA types to 80 degrees in all angles. Like other types of panels, response time has gradually improved on these as well.
IPS (In-Plane Switching): The IPS panel was pioneered by Hitachi to fix the problems that plague the VA and TN types. Like TN, most IPSes contain only a single domain, although DD-IPS (dual domain IPS) does exist. This technology sports the least distortion at wide viewing angles. Two transistors per each pixel are needed, so brighter backlighting is crucial and power consumption is higher than competing technologies, but response time benefits greatly from this. Color depth varies. One disadvantage is that a purple-black is now introduced in black colors at different viewing angles.
S-IPS (Super In-Plane Switching): LG Philips LCD improved on IPS with their S-IPS technology, which uses multiple domains of cells in its structure. These offer a lower black level, higher contrast ratio, lower response time, and a wider viewing angle than traditional IPS technology. Color depth on S-IPS panels is 8-bit. The purple-black still applies to wide viewing angles, but orange and red hues are greatly reduced versus other technologies at wider viewing angles.
AS-IPS (Advanced/Enhanced Super In-Plane Switching): These type of panels are LG Philips LCD's third generation of IPS technology. This is mainly just a wieldy moniker for improvements in the front-end driving electronics, including ODC to reduce response time, and a dynamic contrast ratio technology, raising contrast up to 1600:1. The diagonal viewing angle is also increased to 178 degrees, from 170 on S-IPS panels. AS-IPS panels very often include much brighter backlights than S-IPS types.
A-MVA (Advanced Multidomain Vertical Alignment): This is a new panel from AU Optronics promising contrast ratio and viewing angle performance comparable to Samsung's 8-domain S-PVA panels. These should be capable of true 8-bit color. Still, it is unknown if ODC will force them to dither.----------------------------------------------------
3. Aspect Ratios and Resolutions
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Aspect ratio is a proportion representing width divided by height. Common aspect ratios are listed below.
5:4 (1280x1024 for 17" and 19"): Squarest of all the listed, thus maximum area.
4:3 (1600x1200 for 20.1")
16:10 (1680x1050 for 20.1", 1920x1200 for 24"): Resolution of most "widescreen" monitors
16:9 (1280x720, 1920x1080): True widescreen. No LCD monitors that I know of incorporate this HDTV resolution with one exception, this Westinghouse 37" (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/pc-26-3-37-lcd-video-monitor.aspx), but this is more of a TV due to its size. 16:10 is the commonly used one for monitors because it's a good compromise between productivity (Word documents anyone?) and movie watching.
As for scaling quality, it first depends on if you tell your graphics card to do it, or your monitor. If you find your monitor's scaling is sub par, you can engage your graphics card's scaler. In addition there are a number of scaling modes, like 1:1 and fixed aspect ratio scaling. Many monitors deliver OK scaling when viewing photos, however text clarity can easily suffer. Games may not look very pleasing at lower resolutions.--------------------------
4. Technologies
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Overdrive (Response Time Accelerator)
Most commonly called ClearMotiv (ViewSonic), MagicSpeed (Samsung), Over Driving Circuit (LG.Philips LCD) (http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com/homeContain/jsp/eng/tech/tech301_odc_j_e.jsp), and Response Time Compensation (X-Bit Labs). All of the above technologies bump the voltage to increase the speed of the transition (among other things in the case of ClearMotiv). When it goes too far (an overshoot, rated as unsafe under "ADCC" under recommendations), there can be noise, especially noticeable in subtle transitions or the dithering of TN panels. Tom's Hardware Guide does however have a rating for this overshoot phenomenon. X-Bit Labs has also *****ed down on it in their recent reviews.
"Widescreen" (16:10 AR)
Usually widescreen means 16:9, but LCD monitor manufacturers use the moniker widescreen to refer to a 16:10 ratio instead, a compromise between desktop real estate and movie watching. While it may sound great at first, there are a lot of things to consider. Is widescreen all it's *****ed up to be?
The main problem with widescreen is the resolution itself. As you may know, LCDs can not change their resolution without a loss of quality, and most of the time it's a significant loss of clarity. CRTs can do this much better because they inherently have a Gaussian distribution of the pixels, and in the end it yields much better quality. Think of it like analog zoom vs. digital zoom.
This means in order to get a good image on a widescreen monitor, you must run it at its native resolution, or deal with black bars on the edges. I'd say 75% of today's games still require you to edit a configuration file manually to achieve the widescreen resolution. Fortunately, many people have already done the grunt work for you. Here's a site that will help you configure your game to work with your widescreen LCD: Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/)
But, not all games can support widescreen, even through the configuration file. For these, you'll have to settle with the black bars or scaling.
X-Brite/OptiClear/Acer CrystalBrite
These are special contrast-increasing coatings. Note, Samsung's MagicBright/MagicColor and BenQ's SensEye are not necessarily related to these, they are internal panel technologies. Anyhow, many people prefer the higher contrast of these coatings and say they look beautiful. One small note of concern is they could increase glare, but that'll depend on your light. It probably still won't be as bad as a CRT in that regard (glare).
HDCP
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Supposedly, this will be mandatory for playing High-Def Windows Media DRM on Windows Vista, and possibly Blu-Ray/HD-DVD players. You won't need it to boot into Windows though. HDCP can be used through the DVI port or through the HDMI port. It's hardly anything to worry about for computer monitors (very few have it), but you should definitely consider it for TVs.
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5. "Ghosting"
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Maybe you've looked at LCDs before, and find the colors great, the viewing angles good, but one thing you are especially worried about with your future purchase is the response time. There's a fundamental problem in explaining how good or bad the level of ghosting is. This may be the only way I can relate it to you: if you've ever used an aperture grille CRT and seen its faint lines but still love it regardless, the same thing will probably happen to you with response time.
Obviously the first week you get it, that's the first thing you're going to look for, because for most gamers it's the obvious disadvantage. So you bring your LCD home, plug it in and play some Battlefield 2 on it, then turn around a bit, and you can see some smearing. At that point, you're probably already thinking of returning it and thinking you'll never be able to live with it. In reality, once you take your focus off scrutinizing the ghosting and start playing your game, you will find it to be an extremely small obstruction, if it is any problem at all. In the end, that's all that matters. It's also worth noting some people may not even be able to see it if they look for it. Unless you have a panel with an atrocious response time like 25ms. (min), then it will be a minor issue. That said there are some people who may be especially sensitive to it.
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6. Backlight Uniformity/Leaking
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Unfortunately, this can vary a lot per unit. If uniformity is bad, some places on the panel will be slightly brighter than others. This still occurs today, especially in cheaper monitors. However even more expensive ones have their share of duds, such as the VP191b/VP930b, which many users have had leaking issues with, along with some of the Dells. But like I said, this will vary per unit. The majority of the time, this is not a problem.
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7. Common Misconceptions
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An IPS or VA panel is always 8-bit
Just because the crystals themselves have the ability to twist that accurate does not necessarily mean the driving electronics can support it. Don't rely on this. For instance, the Samsung 970P and ViewSonic VP930b use a form of dithering/FRC.
16.7 million colors is a connotation for a dither-free 8-bit panel
You cannot count on this measurement to be true among manufacturers.
A lower-listed response time on the specifications is always faster
This is very untrue. Manufacturers can measure the response time any way they so desire. Gray to gray, white to black and back to white, only the rise time, only the fall time, or any combination of those. One manufacturer's "20ms." can be another's "4ms." Beware.
Contrast ratios
Usually the contrast ratios are grossly overrated on spec sheets and there's no telling if they're using the standard ANSI method.
Viewing angles
Another inflated spec. 160/160 can mean 80/80 up/down and 80/80 left/right or 40/120 up/down and 90/70 left/right. You can't tell. Some manufacturers will list their method as CR>5 or CR>10, this means it maintains a contrast ratio>x at y angle. But there will still be immense distortion on some panels, particularly TN. It does not take that in to account.
Bigger is better
When you compare a 17" to a 19" which both have a 5:4 1280x1024 resolution, the 19" only has bigger dot pitch. This means your display will be grainier in general, though text will be bigger for the visually-impaired. Unfortunately, manufacturers are mostly only spending R&D on 19" panels nowadays, and some are even cheaper than their 17" counterparts. ------------------------------------
8. Color Reproduction
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6-bit LCDs can truly only produce 262,144 colors ((2^6)^3). Thus they must implement a dithering or frame rate control technique to simulate up to 16.7 million colors. These techniques still don't reproduce colors as good as 8-bit panels that don't use the dithering. More primitive forms of dithering can only reach 16.2 million colors (253^3=16,194,277). True 8-bit PVA and IPS panel LCDs can produce 16,777,216 (16.7 million) real colors ((2^8)^3). And to recap: not all PVA and IPS panels are driven by "true" 8-bit electronics, so they could still use dithering! As another precaution, LCDs do tend to have problems reproducing skin/subtle tones vibrantly.
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9. Recommendations
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Ranks are based on #1 being BEST LCD (in terms of the specified category), regardless of price. Below each section is a list of panels best suited for that purpose. A bracket indicates an optional feature (you will still be happy without the feature). Recommended LCDs have a strong foundation of favorable reviews.
* No guarantees are made as to the accuracy of the TFT panel model. The panel type and color mode will be listed accurately.
GENERAL USAGE
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
->VA[+Overdrive]
->TN[+Overdrive]
21.3": Samsung SyncMaster 214T 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: Samsung LTM213U6 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM213U6/LTM213U6.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms (Maximum PC however said ghosting was easily noticeable while gaming).
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 214T (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS21BRBASXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Unsuitable for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$650 USD
21.0": Samsung SyncMaster 215TW 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM210M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM210M2/LTM210M2.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 215TW (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS21DPWABXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Not particularly suited for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$550 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
19": Samsung SyncMaster 970P 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: Samsung LTM190E4 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitors_n_Industrial/LTM190E4/LTM190E4.htm) (PVA 6-bit+2x2 dither)
Response time (g2g/measured): 6 ms. / Response Time/Overshoot (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_13.html)
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 970P (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS19VDPXHQXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Lacks OSD buttons for style, must adjust using MagicTune software, but don't let that turn you off from it. It is a great monitor you shouldn't have to adjust after you do it once.
Price: ~$575 USD
19": ViewSonic VP930b 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=5&items_id=1) (P-MVA 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/bwb/measured): 8 ms. / 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page4.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page5.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VP930b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp930b/#specs) / Viewsonic VP930 (Europe) (http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/DE/Products/LCDProf/VP930.htm)
Notes: Replaces the VP191b. A vast quantity of these monitors have mild backlighting issues ("X" shaped) including mine. Most people like theirs regardless. Great, vibrant, saturated colors, however it does employ dithering.
Price: ~$340 USD WATCHING MOVIES
Note: recommendations for monitors, not TVs!
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
->VA+Overdrive
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!! 20WMGX2 is not recommended for movies because the coating causes lots of glare.
Price: ~$350 USD
24": Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 1920x1200 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM240M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM240M2/LTM240M2.htm)/LTM240L2 (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 6 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2407WFP/en/about.htm#Specifications)
Price: ~$750 USD (varies with coupons) GAMING (maximum speed)
->TN[+Overdrive]
->S-IPS+Overdrive
->VA+Overdrive
19": BenQ FP93GX 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG02 V1 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=9&items_id=1) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g): 2 ms.
Specs: BenQ FP93GX (http://www.benq.us/Products/LCD/index.cfm?product=594&page=specifications)
Notes: Fastest LCD in the world: 0~6 ms. actual. Slightly less RTC error than Samsung.
Price: $210 USD w/ MIR (Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014111)), $240-$280 USD
19": Samsung SyncMaster 940BF 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: Samsung LTM190EX (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM190EX/LTM190EX.htm) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/measured): 4 ms. / Response Time/Overshoot (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-4_25.html)
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 940BF (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS19HADKBEXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Fastest LCD in the world: 0~7 ms. actual. RTC (overdrive) can be disabled in the OSD. Price: ~$270 USD
19": ViewSonic VX922 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG02 V1 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=9&items_id=1) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/wbw/measured): 2 ms. / 2 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/27/the_spring_2006_lcd_collection/page35.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/27/the_spring_2006_lcd_collection/page36.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VX922 (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx922/#specs)
Price: ~$275 USD
20.1": NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: LG.Philips Proprietary (AS-IPS 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 6 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=438&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 20WMGX2-BK. OptiClear contrast coating (increases contrast but also worsens glare). Exceptional colors with dynamic contrast, great viewing angles, extremely good response time (good as fastest TNs) according to hardware.fr. Tons of inputs. Without a doubt, worth the money. Great warranty/service. Maximum speed+maximum colors!
Price: ~$675 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
19": NEC MultiSync 90GX2 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: 4 ms (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g): 4 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 90GX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=437&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 90GX2-BK. THG review of this monitor is misleading.
Price: ~$400 USD GAMING (higher contrast, decent speed)
->S-IPS+Overdrive
->VA+Overdrive
20.1": NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: LG.Philips Proprietary (AS-IPS 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 6 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=438&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 20WMGX2-BK. OptiClear contrast coating (increases contrast but also worsens glare). Exceptional colors with dynamic contrast, great viewing angles, extremely good response time (good as fastest TNs) according to hardware.fr. Tons of inputs. Without a doubt, worth the money. Great warranty/service. Maximum speed+maximum colors!
Price: ~$675 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VP2030b 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: AUO M201UN02 V5 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=10&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VP2030b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp2030b/#specs)
Price: ~$475 USD
19": ViewSonic VP930b 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=5&items_id=1) (P-MVA 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/bwb/measured): 8 ms. / 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page4.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page5.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VP930b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp930b/#specs) / Viewsonic VP930 (Europe) (http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/DE/Products/LCDProf/VP930.htm)
Notes: Replaces the VP191b. A vast quantity of these monitors have mild backlighting issues ("X" shaped) including mine. Most people like theirs regardless. Great, vibrant, saturated colors, however it does employ dithering.
Price: ~$340 USD HOME THEATER PC
->VA+Overdrive
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
37": Westinghouse LVM-37W1 1920x1080p (16:9)
Panel: CMO V370H1 (http://www.cmo.com.tw/cmo/english/product/showtv.jsp?flag=20040804203848) (S-MVA ?-bit)
Response time (g2g): 12 ms.
Specs: Westinghouse LVM-37w1 (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/pc-26-3-37-lcd-video-monitor.aspx)
Price: ~$1700 USD
37": Sceptre X37SV-Naga 1920x1080p (16:9)
Panel: AUO T370HW01 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=lcdTV&func=info&product_id=60&items_id=8) (P-MVA ?-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms.
Specs: Sceptre X37SV-Naga (http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/Specifications/spec_X37SV-Naga.htm)
Price ~$1700 USD PHOTO EDITING (CONSUMER/PROSUMER)
->S-IPS
->VA
21.0": Samsung SyncMaster 215TW 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM210M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM210M2/LTM210M2.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms.
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 215TW (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS21DPWABXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Not particularly suited for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$550 USD
21.3": Samsung SyncMaster 214T 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: Samsung LTM213U6 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM213U6/LTM213U6.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms (Maximum PC however said ghosting was easily noticeable while gaming).
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 214T (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS21BRBASXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Unsuitable for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$650 USD PROFESSIONAL PHOTO EDITING
Note: This is if you work professionally as a graphics designer, have a huge budget, and need picture-perfect colors. You do not need these by any means for casual off-and-on photo editing! For affordable consumer photo editing, look for other S-IPS/S-PVA panel LCDs.
->S-IPS+10-bit gamma LUT+LED backlight
->VA+10-bit gamma LUT+LED backlight
21.3": NEC MultiSync LCD2180WG-LED-BK (SpectraView)
Panel: NEC NL160120BC27-10 (http://www.nec-lcd.com/english/products/industries/nl160120bc27-10.html) (SA-SFT (IPS variant) 8-bit)
Resolution: 1600x1200
Response time (bwb/measured): 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/10/28/a_revolution/page8.html)
Backlight: RGB LED array (Lumileds Luxeon)
Luminance: 200 cd/m2 (typ.) @ 5000K - 9300K
Contrast ratio: 430:1
Gamma look-up table: 10-bit
Color gamut: 101.0% NTSC & 105.7% Adobe RGB
Viewing angle: 176° Vertical, 176° Horizontal (88U/88D/88L/88R) @ CR>10
Specs: MultiSync LCD2180WG-LED-BK (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=425&ClassificationFamily=1&Classification=3)
Price: $6749.99 USD ----------------------------------------
10. Problem-prone LCD's
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Note: these issues (all of them AFAIK) may only apply for a certain batch or exist in rare quantities so it's hard not to recommend them when there's no suitable replacement.
General Issues
Hyundai ImageQuest L90D+ - vertical line? here's an account: Blue line going vertically down screen (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=1760013&STARTPAGE=1) (There is more evidence than just that about this issue with the L90D+.)
ViewSonic VX924/VP191B/VP930B - backlight leaking (I can definitely attest to that for the VP930b but in rare situations). Backlight usually forms X shape. In my personal experience, the VP930b has another glitch in it where it will show a 'theft deterrent' message. A hard reset fixed it.c
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW - Backlight leaking.
Dell UltraSharp 2007FP/2007WFP - Bad gradient banding problems in earlier revisions.LCDs with bad Overdrive side effects
(avoid these whenever possible)
Samsung SyncMaster 730BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_15.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 930BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_15.html)
BAD - Samsung SyncMaster 760BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_17.html)
ViewSonic VP920 - orange text when scrolling text.quote:
Originally posted by: sokos
I saw a very nice LCD at viewsonic website, the VP920 got one yesterday to play with it and what a dissapointment.
When you scroll around windows there is an orange color trailing the fonts and borders! (Please keep in mind that I ve been working a lot with TFT's in my life, got a Dell 193P at office, a Philips 190X6 at home and used to own a LG1915S which I sold. At gaming things are better with the Viewsonic VP920, but it's colors and performance in Windows has really dissapointed me http://www.lcdresource.com/images/face-icon-small-sad.gif
Do you think I should do some tuning at Windows? I run a XFX 7900GT Extreme, but I tried it on other PC's with VGA 15pin cable and same terrible movement .. (titles trailing at scrolling webpages etc..) Note: Some owners of the 930BF say they have no idea of this defect. To be honest I'm not sure if these "defects" claimed by X-Bit Labs hold any truth. I recommend you check it out for yourself.
Despite all these being Samsung, their 970P has a very good Overdrive implementation and it's highly recommended.---------------------------
11. Review Sites
---------------------------
As a general rule of thumb, take any review (user or professional) you read with a grain of salt.
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/) (extremely reliable)
Tom's Hardware Guide (http://www.tomshardware.com/) (very reliable)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/) (English version of hardware.fr (http://www.hardware.fr/) (quite reliable))
flatpanels.dk (Danish) (http://www.flatpanels.dk/)
mva.pl (Polish) (http://www.mva.pl/)
dinside.no (Norwegian) (http://dinside.no/)
tftcentral.co.uk (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/)
widescreengamingforum.com (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/)
Maximum PC (http://www.maximumpc.com/)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/)
prad.de (German and English) (http://www.prad.de/)
CNET (http://www.cnet.com/)
LesNumeriques LCD Duels (images) (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/duels.php?ty=6c)-----------------------------------------------------------
12. Appendix A: Panel Look-Up Sites
-----------------------------------------------------------
Well this is great, but how do you tell which kind of panel an LCD is, you ask? Well there are a number of helpful resources. I prefer the following:
Flatpanels.dk English Panel Search (http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php)
Prad.de (http://www.prad.de/)
Google (http://www.google.com/) (search with model and "Samsung panel" or "AUO panel" or "CMO panel" or "LG panel", "Hitachi panel", etc. without the quotes)
Or feel free to ask in this very thread. There are a number of tip-offs as well, like 178/178 viewing angle almost always being a A-MVA/S-PVA/S-IPS panel. Beware however that, though rare, some LCDs of the same model may use a drastically different panel!---------------------------------------------------------
13. Appendix B: Informational Sites
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ddekany's site regarding Samsung 970P dithering: http://geocities.com/icecow88/970p-dithering-en.html
Aspect Ratio Calculator (http://www.tvcalculator.com/)------------------------------------------------------
14. Appendix C: Index of Reviews
------------------------------------------------------
These are mainly old and archived reviews of monitors, solely for reference. The latest reviews are constantly being posted and discussed in the thread.
Acer AL1713
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6.html)
Acer AL1715
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7.html)
Acer AL1721
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_2.html)
Acer AL1731m
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_2.html)
Acer AL1751W
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_3.html)
Acer AL1911
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_3.html)
Acer AL1912
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_2.html)
Acer AL1931
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_4.html)
Acer AL1932d
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122277,pg,1,00.asp)
Acer AL2021
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch.html)
Acer AL2416Wd
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123612,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo E-17A
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119413,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo K-19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_neovo_k19.html)
AG Neovo M-17
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_17.html)
AG Neovo P-17
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,125150,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo S-19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_neovo_s19.html)
AG Neovo X-19AV
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118679,pg,1,00.asp)
AMW M199D
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-amw-m199d.html)
AOC LM720A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_aoc_lm720a.html)
AOC LM919
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_aoc_lm919.html)
ASUS PM17TS
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Belinea 10 15 55
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_belinea_101555.html)
Belinea 10 19 20/11 19 19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_belinea_101920_no111919.html)
Belinea 10 20 35W
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3008)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/598-1/20-inches-lcd-p-mva-vs-s-ips.html)
Les Numeriques (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/article-203-753-47.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-belinea-102035w.html)
BenQ FP72V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
BenQ FP731
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_4.html)
BenQ FP737s-D
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_5.html)
BenQ FP757
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_5.html)
BenQ FP91V+
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120986,pg,1,00.asp)
BenQ FP991
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_6.html)
BenQ FP202W
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2632)
Les Numeriques (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/article-203-793-48.html)
BenQ FP231W
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120997,pg,1,00.asp)
CTX S700
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_3.html)
CTX S730
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_3.html)
Dell 1704FPV
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119398,pg,1,00.asp)
Dell UltraSharp 1905FP
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118680,pg,1,00.asp)
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_dell_2005fpw.html)
Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120996,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-dell-2405fpw.html)
Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP
Maximum PC (http://www.maximumpc.com/2006/02/dell_3007wfp_lc.html)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/609-1/the-dell-3007wfp-30-inch.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-dell-3007wfp.html)
Eizo ColorEdge CG21
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_10.html)
Eizo FlexScan L565
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l565.html)
Eizo FlexScan L568
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119419,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan L767
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l767.html)
Eizo FlexScan L768
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118681,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan L778-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l778-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S1910-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_s1910-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S2110W-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-eizo-s2110w-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S2410W
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123580,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan S2410W-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-eizo-s2410w-k.html)
Fujitsu Siemens S17-1
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_siemens_s17.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P19-1A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fsc_p19-1a.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P19-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fujitsu_siemens_p19-2.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P20-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fsc_p20-2.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P17-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fujitsu_siemens_p17-2.html)
Fujitsu-Siemens ScaleoView T17-1
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_3.html)
Fujitsu Siemens W19-1
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-fsc-fujitsu-siemens-w19-1.html)
Gateway FPD2185W
(Grayscale issues)
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1798)
Gigabyte G-Max GD-1701DL
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_7.html)
Hansol H750
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_4.html)
Hansol H750S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_8.html)
HP F1905
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120981,pg,1,00.asp)
HP F2304
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120998,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1906
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124350,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1940
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119779,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1955
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l1955.html)
HP L2035
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l2035.html)
HP L2335
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l2335.html)
Hyundai L70D+
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l70d+.html)
Hyundai L90D
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l90d.html)
Hyundai L90D+
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l90d+.html)
Hyundai B90A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-hyundai-b90a.html)
Iiyama 17JN1-S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_6.html)
Iiyama AS4315UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_4.html)
Iiyama AS4611UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_5.html)
Iiyama AS4821DT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_6.html)
Iiyama BX3814UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_3.html)
Iiyama ProLite C480T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_4.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_c480t.html)
Iiyama ProLite E430S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_5.html)
Iiyama ProLite E431S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_2.html)
Iiyama ProLite E435S-B
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_prolite_lcd_e435s-b.html)
Iiyama ProLite E481S-W
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_e481s-w.html)
Iiyama ProLite H540S-B
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_h540s-b.html)
Iiyama ProLite E511S-W
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_e511s-w.html)
Iiyama AQ5311DTBK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_aq5311dt-bk.html)
LG Flatron L1511SE
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_4.html)
LG Flatron 787LE
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_9.html)
LG Flatron L1710B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_6.html)
LG Flatron L1710S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_4.html)
LG Flatron L1715S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_7.html)
LG Flatron L1720B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_8.html)
LG Flatron L1717S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_7.html)
LG Flatron L172WT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_5.html)
LG Flatron L1730B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_3.html)
LG Flatron L1730P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_5.html)
LG Flatron L1730S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8.html)
LG Flatron L173ST
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_7.html)
LG Flatron L1740B (Premium Artistic Series LX40)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_9.html)
LG Flatron L1750S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_11.html)
LG Flatron L1750SQ
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
LG Flatron L1750U
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
LG Flatron L1781Q
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122011,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron M173WA
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_13.html)
LG Flatron L1800P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_8.html)
LG Flatron L1810B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_9.html)
LG Flatron L1811S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_10.html)
LG Flatron L1910S (ALRUR)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_6.html)
LG Flatron L1910P (AFRUQ)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_8.html)
LG Flatron L1930SQ
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_10.html)
LG Flatron L1950B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124343,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron L1981Q
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120982,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron L2040P
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/598-1/20-inches-lcd-p-mva-vs-s-ips.html)
Macroview FilmView MV790
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_10.html)
Mitsubishi DiamondPoint NX76LCD
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_13.html)
Mitsubishi DiamondPoint UX21LCD
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_7.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1535VI
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1535vi.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1701
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_6.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1701-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1701bk.html)
NEC AccuSync LCD1703M
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_7.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1735NXM
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119402,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1760NX
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_7.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_9.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1760nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1760VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_9.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122008,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1770NX-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_lcd_1770nx-bk.html)
NEC MultiSync 70GX2
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27912,00.asp)
NEC AccuSync LCD71VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_5.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_71vm.html)
NEC AccuSync LCD72VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_15.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1850E
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_11.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1860NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_8.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1860NX-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1860nxbk.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1920NX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1920nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1935NXM
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118696,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1960NX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1960nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1960NXi
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_12.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1970GX
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122273,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1970NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_14.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1980SX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1980sx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1980SXi-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1980sxi-bk.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2070NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_3.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2080UX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_2080ux.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2180UX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_2180ux.html)
NEC MultiSync 90GX2
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124349,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3208)
TFT Central (Widescreen Gaming Forum review with pictures) (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_20wgx2.htm)
DinSide Data (http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=291139)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/610-1/nec-20wgx-an-ips-equivalent-to-a-2-ms-tn.html)
Philips Brilliance 170S6
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_15.html)
Philips Brilliance 170T4
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_10.html)
Philips Brilliance 170X5
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_17.html)
Philips Brilliance 190P5
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_16.html)
Philips Brilliance 190S5CS
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_philips_190s5cs.html)
Planar PX1710M
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122017,pg,1,00.asp)
Planar PX1910M
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122280,pg,1,00.asp)
Prestigio P170T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_10.html)
Prestigio P171
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_12.html)
Prestigio P190T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_8.html)
Sampo PD-80A11D
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 151S (GH15LSAN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 151N (GG15ASAN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152B (SDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152T (MO15PSZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152T MM
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_syncmaster_lcd_152t_mm.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171B (SSN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_7.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171N (GH17ASAB)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171S (GH17LSSSJ)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172B (MO17ESZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172N (SHN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172S (MO17ESZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_11.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172S (SDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172W (MO17WSDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173S (LSHS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_11.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173P+
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173V (SSS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172X
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173VT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 174T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_7.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 510MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710N (SAS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_15.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 711T
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119405,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 720B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 720NA
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 720T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 721S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_21.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 730BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 740BF
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27921,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 760BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_16.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 180T
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_180t.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 191N
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_12.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_13.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_191t.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 193P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_26.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 193P+
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_9.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122281,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 910N
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_20.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 910T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_22.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 913N (SKSB)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_18.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 915N
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120987,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 920T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_24.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119774,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 930BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 970P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_12.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124345,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 213T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 242MP
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123611,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 243T
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,117971,pg,1,00.asp)
Samtron 72V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_6.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS75
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_25.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS93
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_16.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS95P
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120983,pg,1,00.asp)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HX73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-P82
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S71R
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S74E
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_27.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S75A
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_21.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S75F
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_23.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S81
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S81R
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-X72
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-X73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_16.html)
ViewSonic VE710s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_16.html)
ViewSonic VG712s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_25.html)
ViewSonic VP171s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_29.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp171s.html)
ViewSonic VP720B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27915,00.asp)
ViewSonic VP181b
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp181b.html)
ViewSonic VP191s (8 ms)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp191s-8ms.html)
ViewSonic VP191B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,116745,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp191b.html)
ViewSonic VP930
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-viewsonic-vp930.html)
ViewSonic VP930B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124344,pg,1,00.asp)
ViewSonic VP201s
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp201s.html)
ViewSonic VP211b
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp211b.html)
ViewSonic VP231WB
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120993,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp231wb.html)
ViewSonic VX715
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_31.html)
ViewSonic VX724
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_18.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122014,pg,1,00.asp)
ViewSonic VX750
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_17.html)
ViewSonic VX900
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx900.html)
ViewSonic VX912
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx912.html)
ViewSonic VX922
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-viewsonic-vx922.html)
ViewSonic VX924
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_18.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122274,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx924.html)---------------------------------------------------------------
14. Appendix D: TFT Module Reference
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Samsung: Monitor Application (http://www.samsung.com/us/Products/Semiconductor/common/product_list.aspx?family_cd=UST01) | Monitor Application (2?) (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/common/product_list.aspx?family_cd=LCD07)
AU Optronics: Monitor Application (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=items&items_id=1)
LG.Philips LCD: Monitor Application (http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com/homeContain/jsp/eng/prd/prd200_j_e.jsp)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics: Monitor Application (http://www.cmo.com.tw/cmo/english/product/product_01.jsp)
Chunghwa Picture Tubes: All TFTs (http://www.cptt.com.tw/english/03_products/01_01_technology.asp?pid=25)
NEC Electronics Europe: Display Product Lineup (http://www.ee.nec.de/products/display/color_tft_display_lineup/index.html)Orģināls: http://www.lcdresource.com
Table of Contents
Criteria
Types of Panels
Aspect Ratios and Resolutions
Technologies
"Ghosting"
Backlight Uniformity/Leaking
Common Misconceptions
Color Reproduction
Recommendations
Specific Problematic LCDs
Review Sites
Appendix A: Panel Look-Up Sites
Appendix B: Informational Sites
Appendix C: Index of Reviews
Appendix D: TFT Module Reference----------------
1. Criteria
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Color gamut
"Color gamut" represents the range of colors that can be displayed using combinations of red, green, and blue subpixels. Certain monitors must emulate the colors (by dithering or frame rate control (FRC)) to display the full 24-bit of today's graphics adapters.
Black level (darkness of the color black)
LCDs require a source of light to display an image. Most today use cold cathode fluorescent lights (CCFLs), while more expensive ones use LED. With either technology, the crystals have a hard time blocking the light. How well they can do this is quantized by the black level. This measures how many nits (candelas per square meter) are emitted when black is displayed. Lower the better for black. For white, you'd want the highest value possible. The low black and the high white brightness values will produce a high-contrast display, and that's what you're looking for in terms of colors.
Response time
Response time measures how long it takes for one crystal cell to change its state from on to off. Some types of panels are faster than others in this category. The lower value of time (usually milliseconds) means a quicker change. A high response time can cause blurry/streaky effects in motion. A technology called ODC (overdriving circuit) can assist in reducing these effects.
Viewing angle
The viewing angle measurement denotes how far to each side it is that you can still make out an undistorted image. This varies among panels as well, as do all of the above. On TN panels, the colors will invert when viewed at an extreme angle. VAs will generally just decrease in brightness with little color shift. IPS panels exhibit the fewest effects when viewing from a different angle.
Input versatility
Many monitors come with both a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface. DVI will deliver a perfect pictures in terms of geometry due to its digital nature. VGA, analog, can sometimes be noisy or blurry. Generally the difference is insignificant on LCDs 17" or smaller.
Ergonomics
LCDs can be very flexible with physical adjustments. These may include height adjustment, tilt, swivel, pivot, and rotate (portrait/landscape). It shouldn't come as a surprise all measurements are biased when it comes to manufacturers' specifications. ------------------------------
2. Types of Panels
------------------------------ The most important thing to consider is the type of panel in the LCD.
(Please note that no guarantees are made regarding the accuracy of the scientific details on these panels.)
TN (Twisted Nematic): Without an ODC (overdriving circuit), this type of panel offers the fastest pixel response time. This does however come at the expensive of viewing angles and color fidelity. Out of all TFT-LCD panels, the TN type has the lowest contrast. It is also a 6-bit color depth panel, meaning dithering or frame rate control (FRC) must be employed to reach close to a full 8-bit depth. Pixels in their active state on a TN are black, while in their inactive, white.
(P-)MVA ({Premium} Multidomain Vertical Alignment): The liquid crystal (LC) cells on MVA panels are in their active state white, and in inactive black and are separated into four domains. This slightly improves viewing angle over TN-type displays (MVAs provide ~45 degrees). MVA panels also provide a high contrast ratio. Grayscale inversion is minimal on these displays. Response time is the second slowest in the industry without ODCs.
PVA (Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment): Developed by Samsung, PVA is very similar to MVA. Viewing angles are very similar and inversion is minimal at wide viewing angles. Samsung is not clear on the true color depth of these panels. These panels deliver the slowest response time.
S-PVA (Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment): These types of panels deliver a full 8-bit color depth and have a structure split into eight domains. At wide viewing angles, they have less color shift and a lower black level than MVAs. According to Samsung, they have a higher contrast ratio and better response time than MVAs as well.
S-MVA (Super Multidomain Vertical Alignment): Likely similar to P-MVA from AU Optronics, Chi Mei Optoelectronics has developed the S-MVA type of panel. These also include multidomain, vertically-aligned liquid crystals so that the cells stay in the same shape at different positions, increasing brightness at wide viewing angles. According to CMO, S-MVA improves viewing angles from conventional MVA types to 80 degrees in all angles. Like other types of panels, response time has gradually improved on these as well.
IPS (In-Plane Switching): The IPS panel was pioneered by Hitachi to fix the problems that plague the VA and TN types. Like TN, most IPSes contain only a single domain, although DD-IPS (dual domain IPS) does exist. This technology sports the least distortion at wide viewing angles. Two transistors per each pixel are needed, so brighter backlighting is crucial and power consumption is higher than competing technologies, but response time benefits greatly from this. Color depth varies. One disadvantage is that a purple-black is now introduced in black colors at different viewing angles.
S-IPS (Super In-Plane Switching): LG Philips LCD improved on IPS with their S-IPS technology, which uses multiple domains of cells in its structure. These offer a lower black level, higher contrast ratio, lower response time, and a wider viewing angle than traditional IPS technology. Color depth on S-IPS panels is 8-bit. The purple-black still applies to wide viewing angles, but orange and red hues are greatly reduced versus other technologies at wider viewing angles.
AS-IPS (Advanced/Enhanced Super In-Plane Switching): These type of panels are LG Philips LCD's third generation of IPS technology. This is mainly just a wieldy moniker for improvements in the front-end driving electronics, including ODC to reduce response time, and a dynamic contrast ratio technology, raising contrast up to 1600:1. The diagonal viewing angle is also increased to 178 degrees, from 170 on S-IPS panels. AS-IPS panels very often include much brighter backlights than S-IPS types.
A-MVA (Advanced Multidomain Vertical Alignment): This is a new panel from AU Optronics promising contrast ratio and viewing angle performance comparable to Samsung's 8-domain S-PVA panels. These should be capable of true 8-bit color. Still, it is unknown if ODC will force them to dither.----------------------------------------------------
3. Aspect Ratios and Resolutions
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Aspect ratio is a proportion representing width divided by height. Common aspect ratios are listed below.
5:4 (1280x1024 for 17" and 19"): Squarest of all the listed, thus maximum area.
4:3 (1600x1200 for 20.1")
16:10 (1680x1050 for 20.1", 1920x1200 for 24"): Resolution of most "widescreen" monitors
16:9 (1280x720, 1920x1080): True widescreen. No LCD monitors that I know of incorporate this HDTV resolution with one exception, this Westinghouse 37" (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/pc-26-3-37-lcd-video-monitor.aspx), but this is more of a TV due to its size. 16:10 is the commonly used one for monitors because it's a good compromise between productivity (Word documents anyone?) and movie watching.
As for scaling quality, it first depends on if you tell your graphics card to do it, or your monitor. If you find your monitor's scaling is sub par, you can engage your graphics card's scaler. In addition there are a number of scaling modes, like 1:1 and fixed aspect ratio scaling. Many monitors deliver OK scaling when viewing photos, however text clarity can easily suffer. Games may not look very pleasing at lower resolutions.--------------------------
4. Technologies
--------------------------
Overdrive (Response Time Accelerator)
Most commonly called ClearMotiv (ViewSonic), MagicSpeed (Samsung), Over Driving Circuit (LG.Philips LCD) (http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com/homeContain/jsp/eng/tech/tech301_odc_j_e.jsp), and Response Time Compensation (X-Bit Labs). All of the above technologies bump the voltage to increase the speed of the transition (among other things in the case of ClearMotiv). When it goes too far (an overshoot, rated as unsafe under "ADCC" under recommendations), there can be noise, especially noticeable in subtle transitions or the dithering of TN panels. Tom's Hardware Guide does however have a rating for this overshoot phenomenon. X-Bit Labs has also *****ed down on it in their recent reviews.
"Widescreen" (16:10 AR)
Usually widescreen means 16:9, but LCD monitor manufacturers use the moniker widescreen to refer to a 16:10 ratio instead, a compromise between desktop real estate and movie watching. While it may sound great at first, there are a lot of things to consider. Is widescreen all it's *****ed up to be?
The main problem with widescreen is the resolution itself. As you may know, LCDs can not change their resolution without a loss of quality, and most of the time it's a significant loss of clarity. CRTs can do this much better because they inherently have a Gaussian distribution of the pixels, and in the end it yields much better quality. Think of it like analog zoom vs. digital zoom.
This means in order to get a good image on a widescreen monitor, you must run it at its native resolution, or deal with black bars on the edges. I'd say 75% of today's games still require you to edit a configuration file manually to achieve the widescreen resolution. Fortunately, many people have already done the grunt work for you. Here's a site that will help you configure your game to work with your widescreen LCD: Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/)
But, not all games can support widescreen, even through the configuration file. For these, you'll have to settle with the black bars or scaling.
X-Brite/OptiClear/Acer CrystalBrite
These are special contrast-increasing coatings. Note, Samsung's MagicBright/MagicColor and BenQ's SensEye are not necessarily related to these, they are internal panel technologies. Anyhow, many people prefer the higher contrast of these coatings and say they look beautiful. One small note of concern is they could increase glare, but that'll depend on your light. It probably still won't be as bad as a CRT in that regard (glare).
HDCP
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Supposedly, this will be mandatory for playing High-Def Windows Media DRM on Windows Vista, and possibly Blu-Ray/HD-DVD players. You won't need it to boot into Windows though. HDCP can be used through the DVI port or through the HDMI port. It's hardly anything to worry about for computer monitors (very few have it), but you should definitely consider it for TVs.
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5. "Ghosting"
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Maybe you've looked at LCDs before, and find the colors great, the viewing angles good, but one thing you are especially worried about with your future purchase is the response time. There's a fundamental problem in explaining how good or bad the level of ghosting is. This may be the only way I can relate it to you: if you've ever used an aperture grille CRT and seen its faint lines but still love it regardless, the same thing will probably happen to you with response time.
Obviously the first week you get it, that's the first thing you're going to look for, because for most gamers it's the obvious disadvantage. So you bring your LCD home, plug it in and play some Battlefield 2 on it, then turn around a bit, and you can see some smearing. At that point, you're probably already thinking of returning it and thinking you'll never be able to live with it. In reality, once you take your focus off scrutinizing the ghosting and start playing your game, you will find it to be an extremely small obstruction, if it is any problem at all. In the end, that's all that matters. It's also worth noting some people may not even be able to see it if they look for it. Unless you have a panel with an atrocious response time like 25ms. (min), then it will be a minor issue. That said there are some people who may be especially sensitive to it.
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6. Backlight Uniformity/Leaking
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Unfortunately, this can vary a lot per unit. If uniformity is bad, some places on the panel will be slightly brighter than others. This still occurs today, especially in cheaper monitors. However even more expensive ones have their share of duds, such as the VP191b/VP930b, which many users have had leaking issues with, along with some of the Dells. But like I said, this will vary per unit. The majority of the time, this is not a problem.
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7. Common Misconceptions
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An IPS or VA panel is always 8-bit
Just because the crystals themselves have the ability to twist that accurate does not necessarily mean the driving electronics can support it. Don't rely on this. For instance, the Samsung 970P and ViewSonic VP930b use a form of dithering/FRC.
16.7 million colors is a connotation for a dither-free 8-bit panel
You cannot count on this measurement to be true among manufacturers.
A lower-listed response time on the specifications is always faster
This is very untrue. Manufacturers can measure the response time any way they so desire. Gray to gray, white to black and back to white, only the rise time, only the fall time, or any combination of those. One manufacturer's "20ms." can be another's "4ms." Beware.
Contrast ratios
Usually the contrast ratios are grossly overrated on spec sheets and there's no telling if they're using the standard ANSI method.
Viewing angles
Another inflated spec. 160/160 can mean 80/80 up/down and 80/80 left/right or 40/120 up/down and 90/70 left/right. You can't tell. Some manufacturers will list their method as CR>5 or CR>10, this means it maintains a contrast ratio>x at y angle. But there will still be immense distortion on some panels, particularly TN. It does not take that in to account.
Bigger is better
When you compare a 17" to a 19" which both have a 5:4 1280x1024 resolution, the 19" only has bigger dot pitch. This means your display will be grainier in general, though text will be bigger for the visually-impaired. Unfortunately, manufacturers are mostly only spending R&D on 19" panels nowadays, and some are even cheaper than their 17" counterparts. ------------------------------------
8. Color Reproduction
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6-bit LCDs can truly only produce 262,144 colors ((2^6)^3). Thus they must implement a dithering or frame rate control technique to simulate up to 16.7 million colors. These techniques still don't reproduce colors as good as 8-bit panels that don't use the dithering. More primitive forms of dithering can only reach 16.2 million colors (253^3=16,194,277). True 8-bit PVA and IPS panel LCDs can produce 16,777,216 (16.7 million) real colors ((2^8)^3). And to recap: not all PVA and IPS panels are driven by "true" 8-bit electronics, so they could still use dithering! As another precaution, LCDs do tend to have problems reproducing skin/subtle tones vibrantly.
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9. Recommendations
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Ranks are based on #1 being BEST LCD (in terms of the specified category), regardless of price. Below each section is a list of panels best suited for that purpose. A bracket indicates an optional feature (you will still be happy without the feature). Recommended LCDs have a strong foundation of favorable reviews.
* No guarantees are made as to the accuracy of the TFT panel model. The panel type and color mode will be listed accurately.
GENERAL USAGE
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
->VA[+Overdrive]
->TN[+Overdrive]
21.3": Samsung SyncMaster 214T 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: Samsung LTM213U6 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM213U6/LTM213U6.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms (Maximum PC however said ghosting was easily noticeable while gaming).
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 214T (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS21BRBASXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Unsuitable for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$650 USD
21.0": Samsung SyncMaster 215TW 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM210M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM210M2/LTM210M2.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 215TW (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS21DPWABXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Not particularly suited for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$550 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
19": Samsung SyncMaster 970P 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: Samsung LTM190E4 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitors_n_Industrial/LTM190E4/LTM190E4.htm) (PVA 6-bit+2x2 dither)
Response time (g2g/measured): 6 ms. / Response Time/Overshoot (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_13.html)
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 970P (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS19VDPXHQXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Lacks OSD buttons for style, must adjust using MagicTune software, but don't let that turn you off from it. It is a great monitor you shouldn't have to adjust after you do it once.
Price: ~$575 USD
19": ViewSonic VP930b 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=5&items_id=1) (P-MVA 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/bwb/measured): 8 ms. / 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page4.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page5.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VP930b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp930b/#specs) / Viewsonic VP930 (Europe) (http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/DE/Products/LCDProf/VP930.htm)
Notes: Replaces the VP191b. A vast quantity of these monitors have mild backlighting issues ("X" shaped) including mine. Most people like theirs regardless. Great, vibrant, saturated colors, however it does employ dithering.
Price: ~$340 USD WATCHING MOVIES
Note: recommendations for monitors, not TVs!
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
->VA+Overdrive
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!! 20WMGX2 is not recommended for movies because the coating causes lots of glare.
Price: ~$350 USD
24": Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 1920x1200 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM240M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM240M2/LTM240M2.htm)/LTM240L2 (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 6 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2407WFP/en/about.htm#Specifications)
Price: ~$750 USD (varies with coupons) GAMING (maximum speed)
->TN[+Overdrive]
->S-IPS+Overdrive
->VA+Overdrive
19": BenQ FP93GX 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG02 V1 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=9&items_id=1) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g): 2 ms.
Specs: BenQ FP93GX (http://www.benq.us/Products/LCD/index.cfm?product=594&page=specifications)
Notes: Fastest LCD in the world: 0~6 ms. actual. Slightly less RTC error than Samsung.
Price: $210 USD w/ MIR (Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014111)), $240-$280 USD
19": Samsung SyncMaster 940BF 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: Samsung LTM190EX (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM190EX/LTM190EX.htm) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/measured): 4 ms. / Response Time/Overshoot (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-4_25.html)
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 940BF (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS19HADKBEXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Fastest LCD in the world: 0~7 ms. actual. RTC (overdrive) can be disabled in the OSD. Price: ~$270 USD
19": ViewSonic VX922 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG02 V1 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=9&items_id=1) (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/wbw/measured): 2 ms. / 2 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/27/the_spring_2006_lcd_collection/page35.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/27/the_spring_2006_lcd_collection/page36.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VX922 (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx922/#specs)
Price: ~$275 USD
20.1": NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: LG.Philips Proprietary (AS-IPS 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 6 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=438&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 20WMGX2-BK. OptiClear contrast coating (increases contrast but also worsens glare). Exceptional colors with dynamic contrast, great viewing angles, extremely good response time (good as fastest TNs) according to hardware.fr. Tons of inputs. Without a doubt, worth the money. Great warranty/service. Maximum speed+maximum colors!
Price: ~$675 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
19": NEC MultiSync 90GX2 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: 4 ms (TN 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g): 4 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 90GX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=437&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 90GX2-BK. THG review of this monitor is misleading.
Price: ~$400 USD GAMING (higher contrast, decent speed)
->S-IPS+Overdrive
->VA+Overdrive
20.1": NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: LG.Philips Proprietary (AS-IPS 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 6 ms.
Specs: NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=438&ClassificationFamily=2&Classification=1)
Notes: Black bezel is 20WMGX2-BK. OptiClear contrast coating (increases contrast but also worsens glare). Exceptional colors with dynamic contrast, great viewing angles, extremely good response time (good as fastest TNs) according to hardware.fr. Tons of inputs. Without a doubt, worth the money. Great warranty/service. Maximum speed+maximum colors!
Price: ~$675 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VX2025WM 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: AUO M201EW01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=72&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VX2025WM (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/xseries/vx2025wm/#specs)
Notes: Extremely fast, very close behind the NEC 20WMGX2 for a great price!!!
Price: ~$350 USD
20.1": ViewSonic VP2030b 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: AUO M201UN02 V5 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=10&items_id=1) (P-MVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g/bwb): 8 ms. / 16 ms.
Specs: ViewSonic VP2030b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp2030b/#specs)
Price: ~$475 USD
19": ViewSonic VP930b 1280x1024 (5:4)
Panel: AUO M190EG01 V0 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=5&items_id=1) (P-MVA 6-bit+FRC)
Response time (g2g/bwb/measured): 8 ms. / 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page4.html) / Overshoot (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/17/viewsonic_vp930_lcd_monitor/page5.html)
Specs: ViewSonic VP930b (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp930b/#specs) / Viewsonic VP930 (Europe) (http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/DE/Products/LCDProf/VP930.htm)
Notes: Replaces the VP191b. A vast quantity of these monitors have mild backlighting issues ("X" shaped) including mine. Most people like theirs regardless. Great, vibrant, saturated colors, however it does employ dithering.
Price: ~$340 USD HOME THEATER PC
->VA+Overdrive
->S-IPS[+Overdrive]
37": Westinghouse LVM-37W1 1920x1080p (16:9)
Panel: CMO V370H1 (http://www.cmo.com.tw/cmo/english/product/showtv.jsp?flag=20040804203848) (S-MVA ?-bit)
Response time (g2g): 12 ms.
Specs: Westinghouse LVM-37w1 (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/pc-26-3-37-lcd-video-monitor.aspx)
Price: ~$1700 USD
37": Sceptre X37SV-Naga 1920x1080p (16:9)
Panel: AUO T370HW01 (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=lcdTV&func=info&product_id=60&items_id=8) (P-MVA ?-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms.
Specs: Sceptre X37SV-Naga (http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/Specifications/spec_X37SV-Naga.htm)
Price ~$1700 USD PHOTO EDITING (CONSUMER/PROSUMER)
->S-IPS
->VA
21.0": Samsung SyncMaster 215TW 1680x1050 (16:10)
Panel: Samsung LTM210M2 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM210M2/LTM210M2.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms.
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 215TW (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS21DPWABXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Not particularly suited for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$550 USD
21.3": Samsung SyncMaster 214T 1600x1200 (4:3)
Panel: Samsung LTM213U6 (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM213U6/LTM213U6.htm) (S-PVA 8-bit)
Response time (g2g): 8 ms (Maximum PC however said ghosting was easily noticeable while gaming).
Specs: Samsung SyncMaster 214T (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS21BRBASXAA.asp?page=Specifications)
Notes: Unsuitable for gaming, but great color.
Price: ~$650 USD PROFESSIONAL PHOTO EDITING
Note: This is if you work professionally as a graphics designer, have a huge budget, and need picture-perfect colors. You do not need these by any means for casual off-and-on photo editing! For affordable consumer photo editing, look for other S-IPS/S-PVA panel LCDs.
->S-IPS+10-bit gamma LUT+LED backlight
->VA+10-bit gamma LUT+LED backlight
21.3": NEC MultiSync LCD2180WG-LED-BK (SpectraView)
Panel: NEC NL160120BC27-10 (http://www.nec-lcd.com/english/products/industries/nl160120bc27-10.html) (SA-SFT (IPS variant) 8-bit)
Resolution: 1600x1200
Response time (bwb/measured): 20 ms. / Response Time (THG) (http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/10/28/a_revolution/page8.html)
Backlight: RGB LED array (Lumileds Luxeon)
Luminance: 200 cd/m2 (typ.) @ 5000K - 9300K
Contrast ratio: 430:1
Gamma look-up table: 10-bit
Color gamut: 101.0% NTSC & 105.7% Adobe RGB
Viewing angle: 176° Vertical, 176° Horizontal (88U/88D/88L/88R) @ CR>10
Specs: MultiSync LCD2180WG-LED-BK (http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=425&ClassificationFamily=1&Classification=3)
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10. Problem-prone LCD's
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Note: these issues (all of them AFAIK) may only apply for a certain batch or exist in rare quantities so it's hard not to recommend them when there's no suitable replacement.
General Issues
Hyundai ImageQuest L90D+ - vertical line? here's an account: Blue line going vertically down screen (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=1760013&STARTPAGE=1) (There is more evidence than just that about this issue with the L90D+.)
ViewSonic VX924/VP191B/VP930B - backlight leaking (I can definitely attest to that for the VP930b but in rare situations). Backlight usually forms X shape. In my personal experience, the VP930b has another glitch in it where it will show a 'theft deterrent' message. A hard reset fixed it.c
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW - Backlight leaking.
Dell UltraSharp 2007FP/2007WFP - Bad gradient banding problems in earlier revisions.LCDs with bad Overdrive side effects
(avoid these whenever possible)
Samsung SyncMaster 730BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_15.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 930BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_15.html)
BAD - Samsung SyncMaster 760BF (X-Bit Labs) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_17.html)
ViewSonic VP920 - orange text when scrolling text.quote:
Originally posted by: sokos
I saw a very nice LCD at viewsonic website, the VP920 got one yesterday to play with it and what a dissapointment.
When you scroll around windows there is an orange color trailing the fonts and borders! (Please keep in mind that I ve been working a lot with TFT's in my life, got a Dell 193P at office, a Philips 190X6 at home and used to own a LG1915S which I sold. At gaming things are better with the Viewsonic VP920, but it's colors and performance in Windows has really dissapointed me http://www.lcdresource.com/images/face-icon-small-sad.gif
Do you think I should do some tuning at Windows? I run a XFX 7900GT Extreme, but I tried it on other PC's with VGA 15pin cable and same terrible movement .. (titles trailing at scrolling webpages etc..) Note: Some owners of the 930BF say they have no idea of this defect. To be honest I'm not sure if these "defects" claimed by X-Bit Labs hold any truth. I recommend you check it out for yourself.
Despite all these being Samsung, their 970P has a very good Overdrive implementation and it's highly recommended.---------------------------
11. Review Sites
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As a general rule of thumb, take any review (user or professional) you read with a grain of salt.
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/) (extremely reliable)
Tom's Hardware Guide (http://www.tomshardware.com/) (very reliable)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/) (English version of hardware.fr (http://www.hardware.fr/) (quite reliable))
flatpanels.dk (Danish) (http://www.flatpanels.dk/)
mva.pl (Polish) (http://www.mva.pl/)
dinside.no (Norwegian) (http://dinside.no/)
tftcentral.co.uk (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/)
widescreengamingforum.com (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/)
Maximum PC (http://www.maximumpc.com/)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/)
prad.de (German and English) (http://www.prad.de/)
CNET (http://www.cnet.com/)
LesNumeriques LCD Duels (images) (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/duels.php?ty=6c)-----------------------------------------------------------
12. Appendix A: Panel Look-Up Sites
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Well this is great, but how do you tell which kind of panel an LCD is, you ask? Well there are a number of helpful resources. I prefer the following:
Flatpanels.dk English Panel Search (http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php)
Prad.de (http://www.prad.de/)
Google (http://www.google.com/) (search with model and "Samsung panel" or "AUO panel" or "CMO panel" or "LG panel", "Hitachi panel", etc. without the quotes)
Or feel free to ask in this very thread. There are a number of tip-offs as well, like 178/178 viewing angle almost always being a A-MVA/S-PVA/S-IPS panel. Beware however that, though rare, some LCDs of the same model may use a drastically different panel!---------------------------------------------------------
13. Appendix B: Informational Sites
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ddekany's site regarding Samsung 970P dithering: http://geocities.com/icecow88/970p-dithering-en.html
Aspect Ratio Calculator (http://www.tvcalculator.com/)------------------------------------------------------
14. Appendix C: Index of Reviews
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These are mainly old and archived reviews of monitors, solely for reference. The latest reviews are constantly being posted and discussed in the thread.
Acer AL1713
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6.html)
Acer AL1715
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7.html)
Acer AL1721
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_2.html)
Acer AL1731m
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_2.html)
Acer AL1751W
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_3.html)
Acer AL1911
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_3.html)
Acer AL1912
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_2.html)
Acer AL1931
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_4.html)
Acer AL1932d
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122277,pg,1,00.asp)
Acer AL2021
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch.html)
Acer AL2416Wd
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123612,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo E-17A
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119413,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo K-19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_neovo_k19.html)
AG Neovo M-17
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_17.html)
AG Neovo P-17
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,125150,pg,1,00.asp)
AG Neovo S-19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_neovo_s19.html)
AG Neovo X-19AV
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118679,pg,1,00.asp)
AMW M199D
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-amw-m199d.html)
AOC LM720A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_aoc_lm720a.html)
AOC LM919
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_aoc_lm919.html)
ASUS PM17TS
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Belinea 10 15 55
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_belinea_101555.html)
Belinea 10 19 20/11 19 19
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_belinea_101920_no111919.html)
Belinea 10 20 35W
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3008)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/598-1/20-inches-lcd-p-mva-vs-s-ips.html)
Les Numeriques (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/article-203-753-47.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-belinea-102035w.html)
BenQ FP72V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
BenQ FP731
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_4.html)
BenQ FP737s-D
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_5.html)
BenQ FP757
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_5.html)
BenQ FP91V+
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120986,pg,1,00.asp)
BenQ FP991
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_6.html)
BenQ FP202W
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2632)
Les Numeriques (http://www.lesnumeriques.com/article-203-793-48.html)
BenQ FP231W
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120997,pg,1,00.asp)
CTX S700
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_3.html)
CTX S730
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_3.html)
Dell 1704FPV
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119398,pg,1,00.asp)
Dell UltraSharp 1905FP
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118680,pg,1,00.asp)
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_dell_2005fpw.html)
Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120996,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-dell-2405fpw.html)
Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP
Maximum PC (http://www.maximumpc.com/2006/02/dell_3007wfp_lc.html)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/609-1/the-dell-3007wfp-30-inch.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-dell-3007wfp.html)
Eizo ColorEdge CG21
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_10.html)
Eizo FlexScan L565
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l565.html)
Eizo FlexScan L568
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119419,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan L767
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l767.html)
Eizo FlexScan L768
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118681,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan L778-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_l778-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S1910-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_eizo_s1910-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S2110W-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-eizo-s2110w-k.html)
Eizo FlexScan S2410W
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123580,pg,1,00.asp)
Eizo FlexScan S2410W-K
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-eizo-s2410w-k.html)
Fujitsu Siemens S17-1
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_siemens_s17.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P19-1A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fsc_p19-1a.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P19-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fujitsu_siemens_p19-2.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P20-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fsc_p20-2.html)
Fujitsu Siemens P17-2
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_fujitsu_siemens_p17-2.html)
Fujitsu-Siemens ScaleoView T17-1
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_3.html)
Fujitsu Siemens W19-1
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-fsc-fujitsu-siemens-w19-1.html)
Gateway FPD2185W
(Grayscale issues)
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1798)
Gigabyte G-Max GD-1701DL
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_7.html)
Hansol H750
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_4.html)
Hansol H750S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_8.html)
HP F1905
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120981,pg,1,00.asp)
HP F2304
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120998,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1906
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124350,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1940
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119779,pg,1,00.asp)
HP L1955
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l1955.html)
HP L2035
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l2035.html)
HP L2335
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hp_l2335.html)
Hyundai L70D+
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l70d+.html)
Hyundai L90D
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l90d.html)
Hyundai L90D+
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_hyundai_l90d+.html)
Hyundai B90A
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-hyundai-b90a.html)
Iiyama 17JN1-S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_6.html)
Iiyama AS4315UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_4.html)
Iiyama AS4611UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_5.html)
Iiyama AS4821DT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_6.html)
Iiyama BX3814UT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_3.html)
Iiyama ProLite C480T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_4.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_c480t.html)
Iiyama ProLite E430S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_5.html)
Iiyama ProLite E431S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_2.html)
Iiyama ProLite E435S-B
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_prolite_lcd_e435s-b.html)
Iiyama ProLite E481S-W
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_e481s-w.html)
Iiyama ProLite H540S-B
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_h540s-b.html)
Iiyama ProLite E511S-W
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_e511s-w.html)
Iiyama AQ5311DTBK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_iiyama_aq5311dt-bk.html)
LG Flatron L1511SE
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_4.html)
LG Flatron 787LE
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_9.html)
LG Flatron L1710B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_6.html)
LG Flatron L1710S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_4.html)
LG Flatron L1715S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_7.html)
LG Flatron L1720B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_8.html)
LG Flatron L1717S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_7.html)
LG Flatron L172WT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_5.html)
LG Flatron L1730B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_3.html)
LG Flatron L1730P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_5.html)
LG Flatron L1730S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8.html)
LG Flatron L173ST
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_7.html)
LG Flatron L1740B (Premium Artistic Series LX40)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_9.html)
LG Flatron L1750S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_11.html)
LG Flatron L1750SQ
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
LG Flatron L1750U
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
LG Flatron L1781Q
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122011,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron M173WA
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_13.html)
LG Flatron L1800P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_8.html)
LG Flatron L1810B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_9.html)
LG Flatron L1811S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_10.html)
LG Flatron L1910S (ALRUR)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_6.html)
LG Flatron L1910P (AFRUQ)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_8.html)
LG Flatron L1930SQ
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_10.html)
LG Flatron L1950B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124343,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron L1981Q
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120982,pg,1,00.asp)
LG Flatron L2040P
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/598-1/20-inches-lcd-p-mva-vs-s-ips.html)
Macroview FilmView MV790
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-7_10.html)
Mitsubishi DiamondPoint NX76LCD
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_13.html)
Mitsubishi DiamondPoint UX21LCD
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_7.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1535VI
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1535vi.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1701
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_6.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1701-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1701bk.html)
NEC AccuSync LCD1703M
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_7.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1735NXM
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119402,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1760NX
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_7.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_9.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1760nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1760VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_9.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122008,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1770NX-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_lcd_1770nx-bk.html)
NEC MultiSync 70GX2
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27912,00.asp)
NEC AccuSync LCD71VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_5.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_71vm.html)
NEC AccuSync LCD72VM
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_15.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1850E
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_11.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1860NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_8.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1860NX-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1860nxbk.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1920NX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1920nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1935NXM
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118696,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1960NX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1960nx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1960NXi
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_12.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1970GX
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122273,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync LCD1970NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_14.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1980SX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1980sx.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD1980SXi-BK
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_1980sxi-bk.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2070NX
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_3.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2080UX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_2080ux.html)
NEC MultiSync LCD2180UX
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_nec_2180ux.html)
NEC MultiSync 90GX2
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124349,pg,1,00.asp)
NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2
Widescreen Gaming Forum (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3208)
TFT Central (Widescreen Gaming Forum review with pictures) (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_20wgx2.htm)
DinSide Data (http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=291139)
BeHardware (http://www.behardware.com/articles/610-1/nec-20wgx-an-ips-equivalent-to-a-2-ms-tn.html)
Philips Brilliance 170S6
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_15.html)
Philips Brilliance 170T4
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_10.html)
Philips Brilliance 170X5
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_17.html)
Philips Brilliance 190P5
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_16.html)
Philips Brilliance 190S5CS
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_philips_190s5cs.html)
Planar PX1710M
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122017,pg,1,00.asp)
Planar PX1910M
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122280,pg,1,00.asp)
Prestigio P170T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_10.html)
Prestigio P171
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_12.html)
Prestigio P190T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_8.html)
Sampo PD-80A11D
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 151S (GH15LSAN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 151N (GG15ASAN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152B (SDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152T (MO15PSZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 152T MM
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_syncmaster_lcd_152t_mm.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171B (SSN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_7.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171N (GH17ASAB)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171S (GH17LSSSJ)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 171T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172B (MO17ESZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172N (SHN)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172S (MO17ESZS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_11.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172S (SDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172W (MO17WSDS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173S (LSHS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_11.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173P+
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173V (SSS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 172X
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 173VT
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_4.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 174T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung-2_7.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 510MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710MP
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/samsung_8.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710N (SAS)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_15.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 710V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 711T
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119405,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 720B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 720NA
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 720T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 721S
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_21.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 730BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 740BF
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27921,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 760BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_16.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 180T
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_180t.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 191N
X-Bit Labs (1) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_12.html)
X-Bit Labs (2) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_10.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_13.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_samsung_191t.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192B
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_12.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_13.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 192V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 193P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_26.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 193P+
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_9.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122281,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 910N
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_20.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 910T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_22.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 913N (SKSB)
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_18.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 915N
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120987,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 920T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/19inch-3_24.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119774,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 930BF
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_14.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 970P
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_12.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124345,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 213T
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/20inch_5.html)
Samsung SyncMaster 242MP
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,123611,pg,1,00.asp)
Samsung SyncMaster 243T
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,117971,pg,1,00.asp)
Samtron 72V
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_6.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS75
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_25.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS93
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_16.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HS95P
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120983,pg,1,00.asp)
Sony Multiscan SDM-HX73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-6_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-P82
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-4_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S71R
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S74E
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_27.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S75A
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_21.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S75F
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_23.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S81
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_14.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-S81R
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-3_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-X72
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-2_15.html)
Sony Multiscan SDM-X73
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-5_16.html)
ViewSonic VE710s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_16.html)
ViewSonic VG712s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-9_25.html)
ViewSonic VP171s
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_29.html)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp171s.html)
ViewSonic VP720B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/test_report/0,prodid,27915,00.asp)
ViewSonic VP181b
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp181b.html)
ViewSonic VP191s (8 ms)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp191s-8ms.html)
ViewSonic VP191B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,116745,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp191b.html)
ViewSonic VP930
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-viewsonic-vp930.html)
ViewSonic VP930B
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124344,pg,1,00.asp)
ViewSonic VP201s
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp201s.html)
ViewSonic VP211b
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp211b.html)
ViewSonic VP231WB
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120993,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vp231wb.html)
ViewSonic VX715
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/17inch-6_31.html)
ViewSonic VX724
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_18.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122014,pg,1,00.asp)
ViewSonic VX750
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-8_17.html)
ViewSonic VX900
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx900.html)
ViewSonic VX912
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx912.html)
ViewSonic VX922
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review-viewsonic-vx922.html)
ViewSonic VX924
X-Bit Labs (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_18.html)
PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,122274,pg,1,00.asp)
prad.de (http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review_viewsonic_vx924.html)---------------------------------------------------------------
14. Appendix D: TFT Module Reference
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Samsung: Monitor Application (http://www.samsung.com/us/Products/Semiconductor/common/product_list.aspx?family_cd=UST01) | Monitor Application (2?) (http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/common/product_list.aspx?family_cd=LCD07)
AU Optronics: Monitor Application (http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=items&items_id=1)
LG.Philips LCD: Monitor Application (http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com/homeContain/jsp/eng/prd/prd200_j_e.jsp)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics: Monitor Application (http://www.cmo.com.tw/cmo/english/product/product_01.jsp)
Chunghwa Picture Tubes: All TFTs (http://www.cptt.com.tw/english/03_products/01_01_technology.asp?pid=25)
NEC Electronics Europe: Display Product Lineup (http://www.ee.nec.de/products/display/color_tft_display_lineup/index.html)Orģināls: http://www.lcdresource.com