difference between Active Matrix, TFT LCD 2ms AND IPS 5ms

[okino]

I am only really aware of TN and IPS panels, and I want to get an IPS panel, however, I don't really know much about TFT panels, i do know that alot of laptops have TFT panels, are TFT panels as good as the IPS ? or are they more near the TN panels in terms of image quality? thanks

here's a TFT panel I have my eye on: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116479

i know it's out of stock, but I might get it on ebay, but if they are as bad as TN panels image quality wise, then I'll get an IPS 5ms monitor

 

[VincentP]

Every "LCD" or "LED" monitor is an active-matrix TFT LCD.
Traditional LCD monitors use a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) as back lighting.
LED monitors use LEDs for back lighting (usually along one edge), but they are actually still LCD displays.

There are three different panel types widely available:
TN panels
IPS type panels including PLS and AHVA
VA type panels including MVA and AMVA

Here is a great article on the different panel types:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_technologies.htm

The Viewsonic monitor you have linked is a TN panel.
Here is the specifications:
http://www.viewsonic.com.au/products/lcd/VX2453mh-LED.php#pSpecs

They don't actually tell you it is TN, but there are two give aways:
Viewing Angles: 170° (H), 160° (V)
Response Time: 2ms (GTG fastest), 5ms (GTG typical)

IPS and VA panels have wider viewing angles than this, typically 178 / 178.
IPS and VA panels have slower response times than this, typically 4ms to 12ms.

This is an older model which explains why it is out of stock.
They make a huge deal in the description of the aspect ration and LED back light, but 4:3 monitors and monitors with CCFL backlights are simply not available anymore.
Before you buy your montior, try to find an expert review on the model.
TFTCentral that I have linked above does great reviews.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... TFT is the Broad description of TN and IPS panels as I read here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin-film-transistor_liquid-crystal_display
IPS types seem to be the progression of better Viewing and Consumer product Engineering.

 

[okino]

Every "LCD" or "LED" monitor is an active-matrix TFT LCD.
Traditional LCD monitors use a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) as back lighting.
LED monitors use LEDs for back lighting (usually along one edge), but they are actually still LCD displays.

There are three different panel types widely available:
TN panels
IPS type panels including PLS and AHVA
VA type panels including MVA and AMVA

Here is a great article on the different panel types:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_technologies.htm

I see thanks for the awesome info!