samsung 2443bw

so i'm aboot a hair away from pulling the trigger on buying 2 of the samsung 2443bw monitors but before i do i'm wondering if i have missed any other comparable models out there?

ideally i would like a 24" / 1920x1200 / thin / good quality / NO GLOSSY FINISH

i generally use my computer for internet, photos, movie editing, movies and gaming.
currently have a LG246WH (24") and a Sammy940B (19") but want to swap them out for 2x24" of the same brand/model.



what do you think? is the sammy 2443bw still the best bang for buck around?
thanks for any advice

When you say no "Glossy Finish" apparently you mean the frame or bezel surrounding the screen. That too bad because you could get TWO ViewSonic 23.6" LED Backlight monitors for a little more than the price ONE Samsung 2443BW monitor which still uses CCFL tubes (older technology).

The ViewSonic also is a 1920 x 1080p resolution! True 16 x 9 Full HD.

ViewSonic VX2450wm-LED Black 24" (23.6" Vis) LED Backlight LCD monitor

$219.99 each with $8.99 shipping from Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116447


The SAMSUNG 2443BWT-1 Black 24" is $389.99 plus $9.99 shipping at Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001371

Both units come with 3 year warranties too, but ViewSonic has the best pixel warranty in the industry.


That's what I would buy, plus put about $180 in my pocket for an SSD!

Or 2 of these for 290. each. .2ms response instead of .5ms.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001420

I've never even seen a 2ms response time monitor in front of me working. My monitors are 5ms and excellent, never any visible issues at all. I bet 2ms looks really awesome though.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, tests monitors more thoroughly than DigitalVersus. You should check out their buyer's guide and their monitor selector (set screen size to 23"-24", and score to >4).

The site also has great educational material, such as why contrast ratings are worthless, and response times are total bunk.

Not necessarily. Many monitors have a glossy screen and many have an anti-glare finish on the screen. Both have advantages. The glossy tend to be brighter and some say a more crisp display while the anti-glare are better if you have a window behind you or lots of lights in the room.

LED is great, but you may also want to consider different matrix types - TN, PVA, IPS, etc. IPS is probably the best, but it cost more.

I realize that some monitors, particularly HP have glossy screens. I have used one before installing Windows 7 for a client in his home. Lots of reflections and such. Great contrast and crisp as you state, but a pain to use effectively.

the asus and sammy recommendation have 1080 which is not what i'm after.

i do like the thin bezel and especially the THINNESS of the sammy for sure but again, the 1200 res is just so much better.


thanks!

Whatever you decide on give as user report once your using it at home.