MartyG9
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Using a 17" Dell flat panel and looking to upgrade to 22" to 24" range... and brand and size recommendations?
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Kagetsu
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They're cheap because of their 6bit TN panels. Dell also used at some stage a TN panel in their 24" monitors too... so watch out there. ^ ^'
I'd say based on that though, the newer of the 24" panels should be ISP-S panels, and show the full colour range (or variation)... which will be much better for photography.
I'd say based on that though, the newer of the 24" panels should be ISP-S panels, and show the full colour range (or variation)... which will be much better for photography.
Andrew Curatola
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I just got rid of my Dell 24" flat screen for a Apple Cinima 23" (ISP-S) strickly for Photoshop and very happy with it.
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KevinDufff
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I have it and it betters IPS monitors at twice the price, it beats my Lacie hands down.
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MartyG9
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Hello! Yep, I've got it as well as 24' Dell 2408. Just got them on Friday - didn't have time to calibrate (bought Eye-One Display 2) and test extensively yet. Samsung is TN-panel while Dell is S-PVA as you know. I'm going to test them this week. So if you can wait a bit I can tell you a definite answer 
Got one PC running Vista and a macbook. With PC I'd be able to plug them side by side on one desk (got 896mb nvidia with dual DVI). Unfortunately can't test using HDMI - that nvidia card doesn't have an input for that. Both monitors have HDMI inputs as you know.
From what I've seen already - both are stunning, while Samsung has a glossy look and Dell is a matte one.
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Got one PC running Vista and a macbook. With PC I'd be able to plug them side by side on one desk (got 896mb nvidia with dual DVI). Unfortunately can't test using HDMI - that nvidia card doesn't have an input for that. Both monitors have HDMI inputs as you know.From what I've seen already - both are stunning, while Samsung has a glossy look and Dell is a matte one.
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EOS Paul
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I recently bought a Samsung T260HD 26" monitor/TV. I bought it because of all the inputs. DVI, VGA, Component, HDMI (for my 360 and potentially 5dmarkII) and the 1920x1200 res for PC!
At the time I had not heard of S-IPS and thought all LCD screens were alike.
I am more than happy with the screen. I have since learnt that it is TN but the spec says it's 24bit 16.7 million colours. Is this a mistake or a lie or creative marketing?
I'm not using it in a professional environment so I can cope with any shortcomings. I borrowed an Eye-One from work to calibrate it and looks very nice.
What could I be missing out on if it's not an S-IPS?
At the time I had not heard of S-IPS and thought all LCD screens were alike.
I am more than happy with the screen. I have since learnt that it is TN but the spec says it's 24bit 16.7 million colours. Is this a mistake or a lie or creative marketing?
I'm not using it in a professional environment so I can cope with any shortcomings. I borrowed an Eye-One from work to calibrate it and looks very nice.
What could I be missing out on if it's not an S-IPS?
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gustabod
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TN monitors (the majority today) are cheapest to produce. Their main operational criteria is response time (used for gamin').
S-IPS or PVA panels on the other hand have a wider color gamut, so suitable for photographic uses (i.e. stills), but slow on the transitions (seen by dragging your mouse pointer on the screen for example).
Will you see the difference? Put this way, I have a DELL 2007 WFP, one of the last made, and calibrated with a spyder 2. The color reproduction improvement can certainly be seen compared to my old Viewsonic TN panel. It's like smooth vs harsh.S-IPS and PVA are more expensive, so do some research (there's plenty of info on DPR forums, particularly on the PC talk forum).
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S-IPS or PVA panels on the other hand have a wider color gamut, so suitable for photographic uses (i.e. stills), but slow on the transitions (seen by dragging your mouse pointer on the screen for example).
Will you see the difference? Put this way, I have a DELL 2007 WFP, one of the last made, and calibrated with a spyder 2. The color reproduction improvement can certainly be seen compared to my old Viewsonic TN panel. It's like smooth vs harsh.S-IPS and PVA are more expensive, so do some research (there's plenty of info on DPR forums, particularly on the PC talk forum).
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Yes I have a CG211 Eizo.
After comparing it with their aRGB capable, (nearly) monitors I came down heavily on this choice because the viewing angle is forgiving and I intend to work soely in sRGB.
I used to have calibrated Cinema Displays and they were OK, (Graphistudio albums came back with no surprises,) but I found that their stability over the course of the day left a little to be desired.
I find my Eizo an absolute delight. It's rock solid all day and the built in profiling system is so quick I can calibrate at the start of each day in about a minute or two with just a couple of button presses.
I find it a little more accurate in the highlights too, so on occasions where I might have worried about bright areas, it turns out that they are fine.
Edge to edge accuracy is great, (the Cinema Displays had a sweet spot towards the centre but less accurate at the corners.)
The rotating option of the monitor is a bit useless so I don't use it.
It's not the cheapest screen at about £1400 and I thought long and hard before the purchase.
Now it sits here and I can't imaging ever using anything else.
LEE
After comparing it with their aRGB capable, (nearly) monitors I came down heavily on this choice because the viewing angle is forgiving and I intend to work soely in sRGB.
I used to have calibrated Cinema Displays and they were OK, (Graphistudio albums came back with no surprises,) but I found that their stability over the course of the day left a little to be desired.
I find my Eizo an absolute delight. It's rock solid all day and the built in profiling system is so quick I can calibrate at the start of each day in about a minute or two with just a couple of button presses.
I find it a little more accurate in the highlights too, so on occasions where I might have worried about bright areas, it turns out that they are fine.
Edge to edge accuracy is great, (the Cinema Displays had a sweet spot towards the centre but less accurate at the corners.)
The rotating option of the monitor is a bit useless so I don't use it.
It's not the cheapest screen at about £1400 and I thought long and hard before the purchase.
Now it sits here and I can't imaging ever using anything else.
LEE
lespurgeon
Senior Member
Or some number combo like that. Have been very happy with mine. The NEC monitors are even better for colour range, but much more expensive. I would avoid the low-range Dell or any of the other companies based on which panels they use.
Jerry Kindall
Forum Enthusiast
I have a NEC LCD2490WUXI. Very nice monitor for photography work. The 2690 is 2" bigger diagonally and has a larger color gamut, but doesn't have any more pixels, and there are no video cards that can really take full advantage of the wider gamut in any case. Not worth the extra money from what I've read. BTW, the same monitor is sold by LaCie (at a higher price).
Lighthog
Leading Member
Has any one knows, or can comment on the Samsung 260 25.5 monitor? I thought it is new.
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John Storjohann
Leading Member
NEC 2490WUXi with the Spectraview II software and NEC branded colorimeter...great bit of kit!
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Cambridge
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Well - it's only a 20" - but what a 20" !
Have a close look at the Samsung XL20 - I have it and it's a fabulous monitor for a photographer - and way cheaper than it's nearest competitors - plus it comes with an I1 color calibrator !
Jesper Kirkegaard
Have a close look at the Samsung XL20 - I have it and it's a fabulous monitor for a photographer - and way cheaper than it's nearest competitors - plus it comes with an I1 color calibrator !
Jesper Kirkegaard
Agree. Phenemonal monitor.
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