Any Aussies buy monitors recently that work?

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 15 Oct 2009, 01:20

I'm reading through the list of known monitors and not all are available in Aus, at least not under the same part number.

Any Aussies buy any monitors lately that work?

Looking to buy 8 to 12 of them so hoping to get the right ones. :?

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 15 Oct 2009, 02:52

Looking at the Viewsonic VX2240W now, one of the few on the list that I can get in Aus and also seem to have very thin bezel edges, from what I can read.

DisasterArea · Post by **DisasterArea** » 15 Oct 2009, 10:25

Looking at the Viewsonic VX2240W now, one of the few on the list that I can get in Aus and also seem to have very thin bezel edges, from what I can read.

I can tell you that the Samsung 2243BW's work, they might be EOL though , I bought 3 about 9 months ago.

Omarko · Post by **Omarko** » 15 Oct 2009, 20:27

Asus VH232H works fine , from MSY ;)

got 3 working with TH2GO no probs

Post by **maherie** » 16 Oct 2009, 05:35

All of Dell's stuff works. only monitors I've ever had.

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 16 Oct 2009, 06:03

Asus VH232H works fine , from MSY ;)

got 3 working with TH2GO no probs

That's a 16:9 monitor, doesn't the picture look distorted at 1680x1050?

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 16 Oct 2009, 06:05

All of Dell's stuff works. only monitors I've ever had.

Thanks, although the cheapest they have is twice the price of the ones I am looking at atm, otherwise I'd be keen.

john bentley · Post by **john bentley** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:15

AussieTimmeh,

I'm in OZ and in the same position.

Some months ago I did a review of possible candidates 2009-01. The best 22" widescreeen all round monitor..

In short, I went with three of the viewsonic VX2262wm and continue to be very happy with them. They where good value at $AUD292.

I'm now after another monitor for a friend and no one stocks the VX2262wm.

The following two seem good candidates that are available in OZ:
* VX2268wm. Designed for the gamer. $AUD420
* In the thread linked to above Frag Maniac mentions that the Dell 2209WA is "considered by many to be the best 22" display now, and a bargain being e-IPS at TN prices". Edit: This might be it on the Dell Australia site for $409.

The widely available Viewsonic VX2240W may very well turn out to be good value at around $AUD230. Choice recommend a prior model, the VX2035WM, I love the VX2262wm, but alas monitors from the same manufacturer can be good or bad. Newegg seems to rate the VX2240W 4/5 although I am worried by some reports that you can't turn Dynamic contrast off ...

I have "dynamic contrast" on my VX2262wm. It just seemed like a gimmicky feature that, as the name suggests, changes the contrast depending on context. I didn't like it and turned it off straight away.

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:21

Thanks for the info!

I ended up buying 12 of the Viewsonic VX2240Ws. I have been very happy with them, no DoAs in the group.

The bezels are nice and thin for multi-monitor gaming, and the colours and contrast as good as, if not better than, my Benq monitors.

I bought them for only $195AUD a piece, good value for a nice 22inch.

john bentley · Post by **john bentley** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:25

AussieTimmeh, thanks for that. That'll make VX2240W a candidate for my purposes.

john bentley · Post by **john bentley** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:28

AussieTimmeh, can you turn off dynamic contrast?

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:30

Let me have a look to see if I can work it out!

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 18 Oct 2009, 14:31

I can't find it on the OSD anywhere?

Post by **maherie** » 19 Oct 2009, 06:29

Only works for Ozzies, but for dell gear -

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/ap/topics/forms/en/autoclub_login?c=au&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=DM&cid=34289&lid=831285

Select Autoclub: NRMA

Membership: 1

Name as it appears on the card: nothing

Submit.

this I think gives 20% off all the time.

john bentley · Post by **john bentley** » 19 Oct 2009, 06:43

AussieTimmeh, It was hard for me to find. From the On Screen Display might it be under "Manual Image Adjust" ?

maherie, thanks for the tip off that NRMA members receive a discount.

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 19 Oct 2009, 10:16

AussieTimmeh, It was hard for me to find. From the On Screen Display might it be under "Manual Image Adjust" ?

maherie, thanks for the tip off that NRMA members receive a discount.

You're right, it was.

It must default OFF because they are all set to OFF and I haven't touched them.

On a side note, working on one monitor at 1280x1024 sucks after you have been using 5040x1050...

JohnnyWakko · Post by **JohnnyWakko** » 19 Oct 2009, 12:58

I count 3 Double Posts in this thread, anyone gonna go for a Triple Post? There is easy way to edit your posts, just use the EDIT button.

Why do you need 12 monitor Timmeh?

EDIT: Correction, 4 Double posts. See even I can do it, and I'm an idiot.

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 19 Oct 2009, 13:22

I count 3 Double Posts in this thread, anyone gonna go for a Triple Post? There is easy way to edit your posts, just use the EDIT button.

I wasn't aware there was a rule.

Why do you need 12 monitor Timmeh?

For a few projects I'm working on. I actually didn't get enough, I need some more.

john bentley · Post by **john bentley** » 20 Oct 2009, 10:07

JohnnyWakko,

I count 3 Double Posts in this thread, .... There is easy way to edit your posts

Do edits trigger an email to those watching a thread?

AussieTimmeh, thank for confirming that. On your side not, yes .... got to have 3 widescreens (I assume you meant 1680x1050 rather than 1280x1024).

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 21 Oct 2009, 03:36

JohnnyWakko,

I count 3 Double Posts in this thread, .... There is easy way to edit your posts

Do edits trigger an email to those watching a thread?

Exactly the reason I prefer double posts, to initiate email notification etc. Also to let the other person know you're online and able to check immediately.

AussieTimmeh, thank for confirming that. On your side not, yes .... got to have 3 widescreens (I assume you meant 1680x1050 rather than 1280x1024).

Nah I meant 1280x1024 on my tiny monitor at work. :cry: Just not the same after the 3 x 1680 x 1050 at home.

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