Easy question people, which one of the 3 LCD screens is best for watching movies and playing games ?
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Are you sure it's easy?
The Dells use S-PVA panels from Samsung.
The Nec use an analogous AMVA panel from AU Optronics.You can easily found a good review of the 24WMGX3.
They say that the AMVA panel look a bit slower comparing to Samsung 245T (PVA) and HP LP2475W (IPS).
But the Nec have a remote control.A little curiosity...
Dell silently add a 10-bit color panel (8-bit+dithering) to the 2709W model. -
True, specs wise the 2709W seems better but from what i read the responce time is not too good for games and thats why i am confused.
I would go and get an H-IPS based monitor but known brands have them for over 1000Euros and i am not in a mood to spend that much money on a monitor....
On the other hand i dont like TN monitors and so i am kinda left with S-PVA.....I was just wondering if the 2408W would perform better in games than the 2709W...
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You must decide what's your primary purpose.
Hardcore gamers are (generally) happy with TN panels.
For everything else good VA/IPS based LCDs are far better.The LP2475W use the LG LM240WU4 H-IPS panel.
I can't compare 2408w and 2709w.
They use the same technology from the same manufacturer.
So, I think the response time is similar.Another aspect to consider for gaming is the "input lag".
According to the same review, the LP2475W show a lower lag comparing to Dells. -
H-IPS are indeed better but that HP model is nowhere to be found....
I will try and find info on the HAZRO 26inch screen with the H-IPS panel although i dont know how reliable a company like that is.
In the end i may get the 2709W since i doubt i will detect any input lag in games, especially since i play twice a week.
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If you're still looking for the monitor and can now find the HP LP2475W,
I may tell you it's a surprisingly good piece of hardware.
And yes the input lag is lower than the VA based models you named.But beware, and I've read that many people have had the same problem,
in its default configuration my monitor saturates reds an awful lot so it
needs proper (hardware) calibration.To me, if you plan to do something more than gaming with the monitor
you want to buy, then IPS or VA panels are good (but take into account the high possibility
of having to buy a hw calibration tool to get colors right),
if not I would stick to a good TN panel (maybe also from the same vendors you named).