Anyone tried the new LG L204WT???????

[abeck_23]

I'm in search for a 20" widescreen LCD mainly for gaming and watching movies sometimes, I don't want to spend too much either, I narrowed it down to the:

Samsung 205BW - 600:1 6ms HDCP
LG L203WTX - 1400:1 8ms
LG L204WT - 2000:1 5ms HDCP
Viewsonic VX2025WM - 800:1 8ms

I was just wondering if anyone has tried or seen a decent review about the
LG L204, because it 'appears' to be an awesome LCD. And has anyone had any experiences with LG???

Thanks tons

 

[abeck_23]

I guess the L204 is way too new to be able to find any reviews on it. Since I'm going budget, has anyone tried the Samsung 205BW??

 

[QTQuazar]

If it's any consolation, I'm looking at the exact same two monitors, and i can't find any information either.

The Samsung info that i have shows it at 700:1, not 600:1.

My previous 17" LCD was LG and it was a superior product for its price. Unless I see a bad report that's probably what i'll buy; not impressed with Acer or Viewsoniq.

It would be nice if someone with better info could post here tho'.

 

[kick]

I too am choosing between the LG L204WT and Samsung 205BW.

Both appear to be rather capable displays given the $$$ and have a similiar feature set. From what reviews that are available (see the hardocp forums) it seems that the LG may offer better blacks and is a bit cheaper... tho I can appreciate the height adjustment of the Samsung. Hmm...

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find anywhere nearby that stocks/sells both monitors so an in-store side-by-side comparison is out. I'm thinking of just grabbing the LG for now and putting it through the paces... i'd have a 14-day window to return it without penalty.

 

[preddy]

I have the screen and I LOVE it, planning on getting another one for my second PC. Games..movies...pictures... everything looks very sweet on it.

The only thing that I DON'T like is the base, it feels kinda cheap. (cheap plastic)

 

[Cp3n15]

I just bought the LG204WT yesterday from Circuit City. So far I'm happy with it. The monitor tries to self adjust whenever you launch a new game and usually does not get it right. This is rather annoying however it only does it once per game as far as I know. If any one know how to turn this off drop me a line. In addition, I have not been able to prevent it from streching 4:3 games to fit 16:9 screens. I'm using a 9700pro with latest ATI driver; if some one knows how to use the ATI driver to force 1:1 screen ratio let me know. The 2000:1 contrast is dynamic contrast provided by LG/Phillip's DFC software (it's inside the monitor you don't have to install it). The actual contrast ratio is 800:1 which is quite nice/standard. The only monitor that I'm aware of that has higher true contrast ratio is the Samsung 215W which boast 1000:1 ratio (the 205BW has 600:1). This monitor is rated at 5ms and I have not seen any ghosting playing Warcraft 3 and FIFA 06. However, I don't think these games are adequate to force the ghosting issue. I'll try a FSP later and post the results. The control buttons ae placed in the bottom right corner on the back side of the monitor which is a pain for me because I don't know which one I'm pressing. There were some report of backlight bleeding at the edges but I have yet to see that effect. You can't adjust the height nor the swivel of the stand but you can tilt it up and down. The stand is actually one solid plastic disk so eventhough it look flimsy, you can't knock it over that easily.

Side note, I got this model for 326 USD at Circuit City after a $40 coupon (Google it and you can print it out, it works). Newegg, ZZF has other models, the L203WT and L203WTX on sale for the same price. As far as I know, the L203 doesn't have HDCR and this one does. As I mentioned before, the Samsung 215W is better handsdown but it is selling for 459-499 USD. That's $150 more for 1 inch and a feature that white-page can solve.

Hopes that help some people make up their mind.

 

[Cp3n15]

The Samsung info that i have shows it at 700:1, not 600:1.

The Samsung 205BW is 600:1 according to Samsung themselves. Here's the link: http://www.samsung.com/sg/products/monitor/lcdmonitor/205bw.asp . If you go to www.samsung.com pick singapore as your country, it's not on the Samsung US website. Last I checked, you can get it as low as 289-300 USD after rebates and coupons. The best deal for that I heard is from OfficeMax (Physical Store, not online they don't even list it online) for $339-ish regular then it's 50 buck off automatically and then you can use a $30 coupon which I assume you can find online buy Googling it. Otherwise CompUSA has it for the same price but you'll have to deal with rebates...

As for the Viewsonic, it's way too expensive and unless you stare at these 3 monitors and concentrate you won't find the diffrence. So go with the one that's cheapest that you can get your hands on. Oh and if any one think of the Dell 2007W, forget it. You'll have to deal with their A0 vs A2 vs A3 hardware and if you have to return it you'll be talking to some body from Bombay, which isn't too bad if you live there but I recommend buying these relatively large things in a store so you can return it relatively hassel free. Consider this these monitors has 1,600,000+ pixels. Unless the manufactures are godlike, they'll have some defects; I would rather just drive to the store for an exchange over a RMA any day.

Edit (2006-08-15) Circuit City has this monitor for 319 (369-50 weekly special) right now. You can use the 40 bucks coupon on top of that for a total of 90 bucks off. Therefore, you can get a 20 incher with good performance for $280 without any need for rebates. Wow!!!

 

[gregmo]

I'm also looking at the LG 204WT, but I was disappointed with the lack of a height adjustment. Where did you find the coupon? I've done a search but nothing came up.

 

[Cp3n15]

It's on SickDeals' forum here's an the links posted

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8...july311xj0.jpg
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/733...y311xj0tk1.jpg
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/199...1xj0tk1ob2.jpg

One of those links is bound to work, I tested it today. If that doesn't work email me or something and I'll send the pdf. Good luck

 

[Guest]

I just bought the LG 194WT. This is my first LCD but I have been wotking and setting them up for years. I am a Computer Tech by trade and bought my first computer in 1986. No, I'm not 100 years old, only 50.

Let me tell you how to check out LCD's in general. When you go to Fry's, Best Buy, CompUSA, CircuitCity ect. first off make sure the display is in it's "native resolution". I only found one out of ten widescreens that were. If they are not, and I would bet all the ones that are on a long line of shelves which only have monitor after monitor are not because they are all going through a "video spliter" to share one 1280 by 1024 signal. Ask someone to move the monitor you want to check out over to a system that will provide the proper signal. For me it was 1440 by 900 19" for a 20.1" it will be 1680 by 1050.

Next do an "auto adjust". This will not be the best the monitor will do but it will give you a great idea how it will handle Color and Text. Speaking of Text...do not for get to open "Note Pad" and check out how sharp the Text looks at "10 point" thats the standard for Emails. Also remember to turn on and off "Clear Type Fonts" to see how this affects the Icons on the Desktop.

Now, about this monitor. I went to my local BestBuy and put the LG 194WT next to the Gateway FPD1975W and the Samsung 940BW. I by passed the 19" MAG and Westinghouse because of personal prefrences.

Next I did an "Auto Adjust" on all three monitors. I checked the resolution and they were all at 1280 by 1024 so I knew I was not going to see the best picture on any of these monitors until I picked the one i like the best and had it moved to system that could provide 1440 by 900. In the mean time, I watch their slideshow and checked out the Color, Contrast and Sharpness of all three monitors.

Then I played with the menus of each monitor and made my choice the LG.

I took it home and really gave it a work out with Emails, Letter Writing, Web Surfing, DVD Movie "Inside Man" (which has a lot of dark scenes) and Unreal Tournament 2004 (which I had to hack some settings to get to work in 1440 by 900...bty it can also do 1680 by 1050).

The first thing I did was turn the contrast down to 50 and the brightness to 30. So much for having a "2000:1 Contrast rating" You will never use it.

The GOOD: Movies look great , text is very sharp, Unreal Tournamet is very cool.

The BAD: Web Sites only fill 1/2 the screen which will take some getting used to but the worst part ins the "On Screen Menu Buttons" They will drive you CRAZY. First, their located on the back of this monitor which is just WRONG. Even though there are little icons printed on the front of the screen, it is just to hard to work it. It is in my opinion a "deal breaker" and I will be returning the monitor for just this reason. The Gateway is better but the Samsung is the best of the bunch. Buttons on the front and very easy to navigate.

If you switch between Emails, Web Surfing, Game Playing and watching DVD's, you want to be able to adjust the Brightness and Contrast quickly and easly. The LG just dosent to it and thats why even though this is a new monitor, LG is droping the prices. I understand the nest models will have the buttons on the front and a diffrent interface.

Final Thoughts: Even if I got a handel on the Menu Interface I would not keep this Monitor and I'll tell you why...If your going to upgrade to a Widescreen LCD you should get a 20.1"! The 19"'s are just a tiny bit taller screen size than a 17" and for some strange reason are much smaller then the 20.1"'s. Also make sure the monitor supports HDCP if you want to watch HD-DVD in its full glory. The Gatway both 19" and 20.1" do. The Samsung 940BW 19" and 205BW 20.1" do and the LG L194WT and
L204WT.

OK so you all want to know what I will be buying? The Samsung 205BW for $299 at www.NewEgg.com! The Viewsonic VX2025WM is also very impressive but...if your going to spent that kind of money you should get HDCP and the Viewsonic does not come with it.

 

[Guest]

I just bought the LG 194WT. This is my first LCD but I have been working and setting them up for years. I am a Computer Tech by trade and bought my first computer in 1986. No, I'm not 100 years old, only 50.

Let me tell you how to check out LCD's in general. When you go to Fry's, Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City ect. first off make sure the display is in its "native resolution". I only found one out of ten widescreens that were. If they are not, and I would bet all the ones that are on a long line of shelves which only have monitor after monitor are not because they are all going through a "video splitter" to share one 1280 by 1024 signal. Ask someone to move the monitor you want to check out over to a system that will provide the proper signal. For me it was 1440 by 900 19" for a 20.1" it will be 1680 by 1050.

Next do an "auto adjust". This will not be the best the monitor will do but it will give you a great idea how it will handle Color and Text. Speaking of Text...do not forget to open "Note Pad" and check out how sharp the Text looks at "10 point" that the standard for Emails. Also remember to turn on and off "Clear Type Fonts" to see how this affects the Icons on the Desktop.

Now, about this monitor. I went to my local Best Buy and put the LG 194WT next to the Gateway FPD1975W and the Samsung 940BW. I by passed the 19" MAG and Westinghouse because of personal preferences.

Next I did an "Auto Adjust" on all three monitors. I checked the resolution and they were all at 1280 by 1024 so I knew I was not going to see the best picture on any of these monitors until I picked the one I like the best and had it moved to system that could provide 1440 by 900. In the mean time, I watch their slideshow and checked out the Color, Contrast and Sharpness of all three monitors.

Then I played with the menus of each monitor and made my choice the LG.

I took it home and really gave it a work out with Emails, Letter Writing, Web Surfing, DVD Movie "Inside Man" (which has a lot of dark scenes) and Unreal Tournament 2004 (which I had to hack some settings to get to work in 1440 by 900...bty it can also do 1680 by 1050).

The first thing I did was turn the contrast down to 50 and the brightness to 30. So much for having a "2000:1 Contrast rating" You will never use it.

The GOOD: Movies look great , text is very sharp, Unreal Tournament is very cool.

The BAD: Web Sites only fill 1/2 the screen which will take some getting used to but the worst part is the "On Screen Menu Buttons" They will drive you CRAZY. First, their located on the back of this monitor which is just WRONG. Even though there are little icons printed on the front of the screen, it is just too hard to work it. It is in my opinion a "deal breaker" and I will be returning the monitor for just this reason. The Gateway is better but the Samsung is the best of the bunch. Buttons on the front and very easy to navigate.

If you switch between Emails, Web Surfing, Game Playing and watching DVD's, you want to be able to adjust the Brightness and Contrast quickly and easily. The LG just doesn’t to it and that why even though this is a new monitor, LG is dropping the prices. I understand the nest models will have the buttons on the front and a different interface.

Final Thoughts: Even if I got a handle on the Menu Interface I would not keep this Monitor and I'll tell you why...If you’re going to upgrade to a Widescreen LCD you should get a 20.1"! The 19"'s are just a tiny bit taller screen size than a 17" and for some strange reason are much smaller than the 20.1"'s. Also make sure the monitor supports HDCP if you want to watch HD-DVD in its full glory. The Gateway both 19" and 20.1" do. The Samsung 940BW 19" and 205BW 20.1" do and the LG L194WT and
L204WT.

OK so you all want to know what I will be buying? The Samsung 205BW for $299 at www.NewEgg.com! The Viewsonic VX2025WM is also very impressive but...if you’re going to spend that kind of money you should get HDCP and the Viewsonic does not come with it.

 

[Funny_Tech]

I just bought the LG 194WT. This is my first LCD but I have been working and setting them up for years. I am a Computer Tech by trade and bought my first computer in 1986. No, I'm not 100 years old, only 50.

Let me tell you how to check out LCD's in general. When you go to Fry's, Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City ect. first off make sure the display is in its "native resolution". I only found one out of ten widescreens that were. If they are not, and I would bet all the ones that are on a long line of shelves which only have monitor after monitor are not because they are all going through a "video splitter" to share one 1280 by 1024 signal. Ask someone to move the monitor you want to check out over to a system that will provide the proper signal. For me it was 1440 by 900 19" for a 20.1" it will be 1680 by 1050.

Next do an "auto adjust". This will not be the best the monitor will do but it will give you a great idea how it will handle Color and Text. Speaking of Text...do not forget to open "Note Pad" and check out how sharp the Text looks at "10 point" that the standard for Emails. Also remember to turn on and off "Clear Type Fonts" to see how this affects the Icons on the Desktop.

Now, about this monitor. I went to my local Best Buy and put the LG 194WT next to the Gateway FPD1975W and the Samsung 940BW. I by passed the 19" MAG and Westinghouse because of personal preferences.

Next I did an "Auto Adjust" on all three monitors. I checked the resolution and they were all at 1280 by 1024 so I knew I was not going to see the best picture on any of these monitors until I picked the one I like the best and had it moved to system that could provide 1440 by 900. In the mean time, I watch their slideshow and checked out the Color, Contrast and Sharpness of all three monitors.

Then I played with the menus of each monitor and made my choice the LG.

I took it home and really gave it a work out with Emails, Letter Writing, Web Surfing, DVD Movie "Inside Man" (which has a lot of dark scenes) and Unreal Tournament 2004 (which I had to hack some settings to get to work in 1440 by 900...bty it can also do 1680 by 1050).

The first thing I did was turn the contrast down to 50 and the brightness to 30. So much for having a "2000:1 Contrast rating" You will never use it.

The GOOD: Movies look great , text is very sharp, Unreal Tournament is very cool.

The BAD: Web Sites only fill 1/2 the screen which will take some getting used to but the worst part is the "On Screen Menu Buttons" They will drive you CRAZY. First, their located on the back of this monitor which is just WRONG. Even though there are little icons printed on the front of the screen, it is just too hard to work it. It is in my opinion a "deal breaker" and I will be returning the monitor for just this reason. The Gateway is better but the Samsung is the best of the bunch. Buttons on the front and very easy to navigate.

If you switch between Emails, Web Surfing, Game Playing and watching DVD's, you want to be able to adjust the Brightness and Contrast quickly and easily. The LG just doesn’t to it and that why even though this is a new monitor, LG is dropping the prices. I understand the nest models will have the buttons on the front and a different interface.

Final Thoughts: Even if I got a handle on the Menu Interface I would not keep this Monitor and I'll tell you why...If you’re going to upgrade to a Widescreen LCD you should get a 20.1"! The 19"'s are just a tiny bit taller screen size than a 17" and for some strange reason are much smaller than the 20.1"'s. Also make sure the monitor supports HDCP if you want to watch HD-DVD in its full glory. The Gateway both 19" and 20.1" do. The Samsung 940BW 19" and 205BW 20.1" do and the LG L194WT and
L204WT.

OK so you all want to know what I will be buying? The Samsung 205BW for $299 at www.NewEgg.com! The Viewsonic VX2025WM is also very impressive but...if you’re going to spend that kind of money you should get HDCP and the Viewsonic does not come with it.

Update: I think I might have been a little hasty with my "Menu Bashing" of the LG. I'm off to Circuit City to pickup the LG 204WT and give it a try. I will report what I think in a few days.

PS: Can someone delete the two other "reviews" that are posted above.

 

[Cp3n15]

Yep, the Samsung 205BW is onsale for $300 at NewEgg, however I would recommend that you stay away from NewEgg when buying LCDs, their dead pixel policy suck. You'll need to have 8 or more for a replacement. If you have 1 dead pixel in the middle of the screen, they won't help you! Other then that NewEgg is awsome, I just purchased 2 set of computer components from them. If you must get the 205BW for the height adjustment then try Zipzoomfly, I think they have it for comparable price. Other then that I recommend going to a local store. BTW all these sites list the 205BW as 700:1 when clearly Samsung themselve says 600:1.

 

[BiCUBIC]

I bought the L204WT yesterday around $400 Canadian (~$356 US) and i havn't tested it yet. I'm waiting for the new hard drive to arrive and i'll let you guys know what i think.

 

[shaba230]

I just bought the LG204WT yesterday from Circuit City. So far I'm happy with it. The monitor tries to self adjust whenever you launch a new game and usually does not get it right. This is rather annoying however it only does it once per game as far as I know. If any one know how to turn this off drop me a line. In addition, I have not been able to prevent it from streching 4:3 games to fit 16:9 screens. I'm using a 9700pro with latest ATI driver; if some one knows how to use the ATI driver to force 1:1 screen ratio let me know. The 2000:1 contrast is dynamic contrast provided by LG/Phillip's DFC software (it's inside the monitor you don't have to install it). The actual contrast ratio is 800:1 which is quite nice/standard. The only monitor that I'm aware of that has higher true contrast ratio is the Samsung 215W which boast 1000:1 ratio (the 205BW has 600:1). This monitor is rated at 5ms and I have not seen any ghosting playing Warcraft 3 and FIFA 06. However, I don't think these games are adequate to force the ghosting issue. I'll try a FSP later and post the results. The control buttons ae placed in the bottom right corner on the back side of the monitor which is a pain for me because I don't know which one I'm pressing. There were some report of backlight bleeding at the edges but I have yet to see that effect. You can't adjust the height nor the swivel of the stand but you can tilt it up and down. The stand is actually one solid plastic disk so eventhough it look flimsy, you can't knock it over that easily.

Side note, I got this model for 326 USD at Circuit City after a $40 coupon (Google it and you can print it out, it works). Newegg, ZZF has other models, the L203WT and L203WTX on sale for the same price. As far as I know, the L203 doesn't have HDCR and this one does. As I mentioned before, the Samsung 215W is better handsdown but it is selling for 459-499 USD. That's $150 more for 1 inch and a feature that white-page can solve.

Hopes that help some people make up their mind.

Can you or someone please tell me if this monitor has that extra glass sort of "layer" on top like the sony and xerox LCD's do? I love the way that looks.

THANKS !!

 

[Hose]

I just bought the LG204WT yesterday from Circuit City. So far I'm happy with it. The monitor tries to self adjust whenever you launch a new game and usually does not get it right. This is rather annoying however it only does it once per game as far as I know. If any one know how to turn this off drop me a line. In addition, I have not been able to prevent it from streching 4:3 games to fit 16:9 screens. I'm using a 9700pro with latest ATI driver; if some one knows how to use the ATI driver to force 1:1 screen ratio let me know. The 2000:1 contrast is dynamic contrast provided by LG/Phillip's DFC software (it's inside the monitor you don't have to install it). The actual contrast ratio is 800:1 which is quite nice/standard. The only monitor that I'm aware of that has higher true contrast ratio is the Samsung 215W which boast 1000:1 ratio (the 205BW has 600:1). This monitor is rated at 5ms and I have not seen any ghosting playing Warcraft 3 and FIFA 06. However, I don't think these games are adequate to force the ghosting issue. I'll try a FSP later and post the results. The control buttons ae placed in the bottom right corner on the back side of the monitor which is a pain for me because I don't know which one I'm pressing. There were some report of backlight bleeding at the edges but I have yet to see that effect. You can't adjust the height nor the swivel of the stand but you can tilt it up and down. The stand is actually one solid plastic disk so eventhough it look flimsy, you can't knock it over that easily.

Side note, I got this model for 326 USD at Circuit City after a $40 coupon (Google it and you can print it out, it works). Newegg, ZZF has other models, the L203WT and L203WTX on sale for the same price. As far as I know, the L203 doesn't have HDCR and this one does. As I mentioned before, the Samsung 215W is better handsdown but it is selling for 459-499 USD. That's $150 more for 1 inch and a feature that white-page can solve.

Hopes that help some people make up their mind.

Can you or someone please tell me if this monitor has that extra glass sort of "layer" on top like the sony and xerox LCD's do? I love the way that looks.

THANKS !!

The "layer" you're speaking of is called Brite Screen. Many makers have them, and they are all the same regardless of the name they are using... licensed from one company.

The NEC 20WMGX2 and Gateway 2185W are two widescreens with Brite screen.

 

[shaba230]

so is that a no to the LG having it?

 

[Hose]

so is that a no to the LG having it?

Probably not. I don't see any LGs with a Brite screen (yet).

 

[Hose]

I just bought the LG204WT yesterday from Circuit City. So far I'm happy with it. The monitor tries to self adjust whenever you launch a new game and usually does not get it right. This is rather annoying however it only does it once per game as far as I know. If any one know how to turn this off drop me a line. In addition, I have not been able to prevent it from streching 4:3 games to fit 16:9 screens. I'm using a 9700pro with latest ATI driver; if some one knows how to use the ATI driver to force 1:1 screen ratio let me know. The 2000:1 contrast is dynamic contrast provided by LG/Phillip's DFC software (it's inside the monitor you don't have to install it). The actual contrast ratio is 800:1 which is quite nice/standard. The only monitor that I'm aware of that has higher true contrast ratio is the Samsung 215W which boast 1000:1 ratio (the 205BW has 600:1). This monitor is rated at 5ms and I have not seen any ghosting playing Warcraft 3 and FIFA 06. However, I don't think these games are adequate to force the ghosting issue. I'll try a FSP later and post the results. The control buttons ae placed in the bottom right corner on the back side of the monitor which is a pain for me because I don't know which one I'm pressing. There were some report of backlight bleeding at the edges but I have yet to see that effect. You can't adjust the height nor the swivel of the stand but you can tilt it up and down. The stand is actually one solid plastic disk so eventhough it look flimsy, you can't knock it over that easily.

Side note, I got this model for 326 USD at Circuit City after a $40 coupon (Google it and you can print it out, it works). Newegg, ZZF has other models, the L203WT and L203WTX on sale for the same price. As far as I know, the L203 doesn't have HDCR and this one does. As I mentioned before, the Samsung 215W is better handsdown but it is selling for 459-499 USD. That's $150 more for 1 inch and a feature that white-page can solve.

Hopes that help some people make up their mind.

Can you or someone please tell me if this monitor has that extra glass sort of "layer" on top like the sony and xerox LCD's do? I love the way that looks.

THANKS !!

The "layer" you're speaking of is called Brite Screen. Many makers have them, and they are all the same regardless of the name they are using... licensed from one company.

The NEC 20WMGX2 and Gateway 2185W are two widescreens with Brite screen.

FWIW....

" ... It Just Looks Awesome
Of course, all these features mean nothing if the screen itself isn’t a good one. Fortunately, the NEC 20WMGX2 doesn’t fall into this trap. In fact, the resolution is so bright, so clear, and so pristine that you’ll never look at another monitor the same way again. It has OptiClear technology, which means that it increases contrast and brightness, and reduces glare better than other, sub-standard LCD screens...."

The Verdict
In case it’s not clear enough by now, I really love this monitor. I’ve been around the block when it comes to different monitor formats, and this is bar none the best one I’ve ever used. It just hits everything right on the mark, from its superior screen resolution to the absolutely overwhelming amount of home entertainment features. If you’ve got the money and you log in any sort of significant time with movies or games on your computer, this monitor is for you...." -- Mark Raby, I4U News, 8/21/2006

http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-124.html

 

[shaba230]

so i'm gonna basically buy this brite screen layer and put it on my lg monitor and be the happiest kid alive

 

[Hose]

so i'm gonna basically buy this brite screen layer and put it on my lg monitor and be the happiest kid alive

I don't think that's possible. However there is a website where you can send in your monitor (up to a certain size) and they will put it on for you. With shipping back and forth, hardly makes it worthwhile.

If you like and want a Brite screen, you unfortunately have to choose from the limited offerings.

 

[shaba230]

thanks for the tip hose but i was just being facetious. That would be so amazing though....

 

[Hose]

thanks for the tip hose but i was just being facetious. That would be so amazing though....

The thought crossed my mind, too. Most of the new laptops have the Brite screen, but desktop models have been slow to follow. The trend has been towards faster and cheaper TN screens for gamers. Unfortunately that means lesser picture quality as both the Brite screens and PVA or S-IPS panels are more expensive.

When you get a chance, you really should view that NEC 20WMGX2... could be that it's in a class by itself... uses an S-IPS panel with the Brite screen. It's a WOW in my book.

 

[shaba230]

you're an asshole hose, all morning i've been thinking about how nice it would be to have that brite screen on two L204WT's...ALL YOUR FAULT.

A friend of mine works at a mailbox etc and I could ship it for free back and forth...how much do u think they'd charge for those screens to be put on? I think if i could get them to do both for 100 i'd go for it.

 

[Hose]

you're an ******* hose, all morning i've been thinking about how nice it would be to have that brite screen on two L204WT's...ALL YOUR FAULT.

A friend of mine works at a mailbox etc and I could ship it for free back and forth...how much do u think they'd charge for those screens to be put on? I think if i could get them to do both for 100 i'd go for it.

If I recall, they don't do screens that big. Try Crystal Brite or CrystalBright, or something like that. I'm sure it's more like $100 per screen.

The Brite screen is actually a polarizing film. I read somewhere it costs about $20 per screen, but the monitor makers are charging about $100 for it... Duh!