Monitors Need a 22" Monitor

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Hi guys, fed up with my CRT for playing games on my Xbox 360. Want an LCD monitor to take advantage of the widescreen resolution of the games.

Now my budget is rather tight. I wanted a second hand 22" monitor, but I guess people would rather not sell them so soon. So my only option would be a new one I guess.

My budget is about 13k. Can I get a decent 22" monitor at this price. I was going to use the Dell GO in the Hot Deals section, but it is now closed ! :(

And if I buy directly from Dell online, the price with taxes and delivery will be almost 15k !

Also is it really worth it to spend more than 5k and get a 24" monitor ? I would be sitting rather close to the monitor and I heard that a resolution of 720 will look the same as 1080 on a 24" monitor and it would take a trained eye to tell the difference. Is this true ? This monitor will be used for gaming only and not for watching movies.

If you suggest a 24" then I will delay my purchase for another month.

Please help. :)
 
Viewsonic VX2235wm-5 for 13700/- in Delhi and that is last month's price. I think the Dell SP2208WFP 22" has ghosting issue(seen on youtube). Dont know anything about AOC...seems an alien brand to me.
 
smAsh said:
Viewsonic VX2235wm-5 for 13700/- in Delhi and that is last month's price. I think the Dell SP2208WFP 22" has ghosting issue(seen on youtube). Dont know anything about AOC...seems an alien brand to me.
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AOC is largest OEM supplier for lcd monitors in the world.:ohyeah: :ohyeah:
 
^^ Thanks, AOC is a decent brand actually. They make some good monitors also. Dell is out if it has ghosting issues.

So should I go for the AOC 22" or the Viewsonic ? I heard Viewsonic has bad customer support. Or was that LG ? Can't really remember.

Also how much does a 24" LCD go for ? The full HD res seems tempting, but if it costs more that 18k, then Ill stick with the 22" only.

EDIT : I would stay away from Acer ! Too many bad reviews on the net. In fact I am yet to read a good one. If the Acer was retailing at something like 11.5k, I would have gone with it. But at 13700 its not worth it IMHO. It also seems LG is highly recommended here.
 
BF1983 said:
Hi guys, fed up with my CRT for playing games on my Xbox 360. Want an LCD monitor to take advantage of the widescreen resolution of the games.

Now my budget is rather tight. I wanted a second hand 22" monitor, but I guess people would rather not sell them so soon. So my only option would be a new one I guess.

My budget is about 13k. Can I get a decent 22" monitor at this price. I was going to use the Dell GO in the Hot Deals section, but it is now closed ! :(

And if I buy directly from Dell online, the price with taxes and delivery will be almost 15k !

Also is it really worth it to spend more than 5k and get a 24" monitor ? I would be sitting rather close to the monitor and I heard that a resolution of 720 will look the same as 1080 on a 24" monitor and it would take a trained eye to tell the difference. Is this true ? This monitor will be used for gaming only and not for watching movies.

If you suggest a 24" then I will delay my purchase for another month.

Please help. :)
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buddy...u r in same boat as i m. just follow the thread "L226W vs L226WTQ" :cool2:
 
BF1983 said:
^^ Thanks, AOC is a decent brand actually. They make some good monitors also. Dell is out if it has ghosting issues.

So should I go for the AOC 22" or the Viewsonic ? I heard Viewsonic has bad customer support. Or was that LG ? Can't really remember.

Also how much does a 24" LCD go for ? The full HD res seems tempting, but if it costs more that 18k, then Ill stick with the 22" only.
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yup even i have heard some bad comments about the viewsonic after sales. but both aoc and viewsonic comes with 3 yr door 2 door warranty. if u r hell bend to buy aoc or vs, inspect the unit physically to make sure it doesnt have ghosting. since LG's specs are quite promising im going for it :D besides i have read a lotta good review about it.
 
Hey u ppl knew tht AOC previously used to make monitors for IBM but after the lennovo take over they came out of buisness and now they have entered the retail market!!
 
Thanks guys, people are so helpful on these forums ! In just under an hour I have already received so many replies.

If AOC has a door to door service, I am going for them then ! Carting around a 22" monitor to a service center is not something I will look forward to.

Will check AOCs website and read reviews on the 22" monitors that they have. I will visit Croma to check the monitor, but the Malad Croma had only one HCL 22" monitor and that too for 15990 !

EDIT : Just checked AOCs website and all the 22" monitors have 16.7 million colours and 5ms response time ! This is good news. I have gotta find where AOC will be available.
 
Oh man, saw that AOC supplied wrong information and the panels are 16.2m colours only. But forget that. I just read their warranty policy and its so crystal clear and transparent that for this alone I will buy AOC products.

Taken from AOC's website.



AOC-India Warranty Statement

AOC offers 3 years onsite warranty on both CRT and LCD Monitors of all sizes. This includes parts and labour costs. Any Customer or dealer can call Toll Free No: 1800 425 4318 or email AOC Customer Support Centre (service@in.aocmonitor.com ) for logging a complaint. A qualified technician will call back the customer within 4 hours to understand the problem faced by the customer. If the same is not related to the monitor, or if it can be resolved over phone, the technician will help the customer to solve the problem at once. If the problem is not resolved over phone, the technician will visit the customer site after taking appointment with the customer.

At any place where AOC has an authorized Service Centre, the technician will reach the customer site within 24 working hours. At up-country locations, the technician will reach the customer site within 48 working hours, depending on the distance from the Service Centre. AOC may also opt to replace the customer’s monitor with a refurbished monitor of the same/current selling model. In such cases, the transportation cost for sending the good monitor and taking back the defective monitor will be borne by AOC.

In major cities, if the customer’s monitor needs to be taken to Service Centre for repair, the customer can avail a standby monitor from the Service Centre. The monitor taken to Service centre will be repaired, tested and returned to customer. The target Turn around Time is 3 working days.

Please note that warranty is not applicable:

If the original serial No. of the monitor is tampered, removed or covered in part/ or in full.

The monitor is opened / tried for repair by any person unauthorized by AOC.

For scratches, breakages / other damages caused by normal wear and tear, improper handling, stain etc

If the monitor is used not according to the instructions in the user manual (v) if the picture tube/ LCD panel is broken

If the LCD panel develops any visual defect (MURA) caused by excess pressure on the panel.

If the number of dots on the LCD panel is less than 3 bright dots / 3 dark dots / a total of 5 dots.

For defects caused by act of God and force majeure.

If for any reason, AOC becomes liable to the customer for damages caused due usage of the monitor, the liability of AOC will be limited to an amount equal to the invoice amount paid by the customer to AOC or any AOC authorized reseller.
 
smAsh said:
I think the Dell SP2208WFP 22" has ghosting issue(seen on youtube).
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Sorry guys! It is not the Dell SP2208WFP in video review. It is Dell E228WFP. my bad.... :ashamed:

And please guys.. somebody tell me what is the price of HP 2245w/HP 2208w in Delhi....
 
Called up some dealer of AOC products at Lamington Road. It is readily available and in stock (2216SW) for 13500. Not a bad price. Will in all probability go for this monitor unless I read some bad reviews of it.

@Painkiller - lol !
 
If the number of dots on the LCD panel is less than 3 bright dots / 3 dark dots / a total of 5 dots.
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thats pretty much the same as viewsonic. At least viewsonic will replace your monitor for a single dead pixel if it is near the center. Samsung will replace it if any dead pixels are present (anywhere)
 
BF1983 said:
Called up some dealer of AOC products at Lamington Road. It is readily available and in stock (2216SW) for 13500. Not a bad price. Will in all probability go for this monitor unless I read some bad reviews of it.

@Painkiller - lol !
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u need to search extra hard to find those bad reviews. anywayz best of luck :cool2:
 
greenhorn said:
thats pretty much the same as viewsonic. At least viewsonic will replace your monitor for a single dead pixel if it is near the center. Samsung will replace it if any dead pixels are present (anywhere)
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throw some light on LG too.
 
^^ That is the problem with LG, they don't have a transparent warranty policy. I checked their website and read their warranty policy and it was very obscure at best.

Also they have a carry in warranty, so thats not so good. 22" monitors are not lightweight from any stretch of imagination.
 
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