Eizo L568 or...?

[VJ]

Well, the Eizo L568 is a great display: beautifull colours, usefull software that comes with it (activates a colour profile based on currently active software, does require a USB connection though). In my case, it switches to sRGB mode for my photo applications and to text mode for pdf, word, ...
But depending on the photo you show on the display, you would almost swear you are looking though a window.

As for the pivot-feature: I have never used it. Mainly because my Parhelia doesn't support it, but also if you have 2 or more displays close together, you don't have the space to rotate it (so I never even bothered checking it out).

Connectionwise, it has both VGA and DVI (autosensing). The bezel is extremely thin (too bad my second display has builtin speakers on its side). The base is very solid and guides the cables (just study it before you put them in, esp. if you want to use pivot, otherwise the cables will prevent the pivot). The cables aren't out of sight, but they are neatly kept together.


After having seen the difference between the Eizo and my existing (now second) monitor, it actually made me consider buying a second Eizo (but they are expensive here). Even the non-native resolutions aren't in terrible quality.

As for gaming: I don't know... Haven't really gamed much, apart from the occasional Armagetron. I do think it is not *perfectly* suited for gaming, but best to ask for a second opinion on this.


Jörg

[VJ]

Az,

Bear in mind the 19" counterpart of the Eizo L568 (don't know the number) has the exact same resolution. So while 1280x1024 is quite good (IMO) for a 17", I would go for a higher resolution on a 19" panel.


Jörg

[az]

I know, I thought a 17" may just give too small text. I'm actually (all depending on the money of course) considering just paying through the nose for a 20", because the resolution would really be helpful. I am very confused as to what to buy, because the screens with the best image quality aren't very good for games, and vice versa (and I am very picky about quality. I still use my old 17" CRT while my much newer 19" is gathering dust because the old monitor just has superior IQ.)

AZ

[Belwarrior]

um.. maybe i should be a viewsonic fanboy

20" LCD -> Viewsonic VP201b/s or Dell 2001FP
both are 1600x1200 native and use 16ms panels (both using the same panel, if i am not wrong).. good enough for games though.. the Dell has more connectors

[az]

Unfortunately, the monetary situation doesn't allow for a new display at the moment

I should really never make plans with money I expect to arrive before it's really here.

AZ

[Fred H]

It’s very useful to read this thread, because I am also uncertain which LCD monitors to buy.
My 15 years old NEC 19” CRT still works and I intend to buy an LCD screen when this old piece goes to the Eternity.
Beside the criteria of speed, contrast, DVI, size I am also looking for the bad pixel warranty too.
Viewsonic has a complicated description of the faulty pixels. They replace the monitor if “Max 7 errors on subpixels…” LG’s warranty stays for “max. 4 faults”, Hyundai for 3 pixels. A majority of manufacturers are referring to “ISO 13406-2 class2”.
All these make me more confused.
Anyway if I should buy a new monitor the LG1980U seems to be a nice alternative for me, but the price here is about 588€. Not the cheapest one.
Fred

[asystejs]

I replaced my 21" CRT with two
Viewsonic VP191b on a P650.

The image quality is very good.
There is much much less heat generated.

[Fluff]

Are there any 20" LCDs that are Class 1 (guaranteed no defects)