Samsung 245BW, 24" monitor

[Kdar]

I am looking to buy new monitor, most likely 24".

I was at our local store, and they have this monitor for 400 (plus 8% tax).

They selling the same thing on NewEgg.
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 245BW Black 24" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustment 400 cd/m2 1000:1 (DC 3000:1) - LCD Monitors
on newegg it is cost a bit more.

Does anyone have this monitor? Is it any good?

Or what other monitors should I look at? What are other good 24" monitors?

 

[TRDCorolla1]

Specwise, it looks like it's going to have a bright and very crisp images. I'm in the middle of display hunting myself too. But I'm looking to get an LCDTV, best of both worlds (watching TV and PC use).

But gaming wise, that monitor totally owns. Plus, Samsung is top notch in dislpay technology.

 

[veedubfreak]

check out the soyo 24" at officemax for 300.

Samsungs are a real mixxed bag, some are really good, and some are absolute crap. Just judging by the specs though i'm guessing its only a TN panel. The soyo is MVA and i loves mine.

 

[NosBoost300]

3000:1 dynamic looks GORGEOUS.. my old acer 24 inch had the same specs only 2ms... and that monitor was probably one of the best i've ever seen...

you should also look into the acer 24 incher that does 3000:1 dynamic, i think it comes out cheaper.

 

[veedubfreak]

I have the acer you are talking about, and the soyo blows it away.

 

[TRDCorolla1]

THis one has a lot of bells and whistles, but it's only 22". Looks pretty nice:

Newegg.com - ASUS VK222U Black 22" 2ms (GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor Built-in 1.3M pixel webcam 300 cd/m2 5000:1 Built in Speakers - LCD Monitors

It's cheap, plus free shipping.

 

[NosBoost300]

really the soyo looks like doo doo to me.. i work at office max and look at that thing everyday... lol

 

[Iron Feet]

I just bought the Samsung 245BW 24" monitor today at Costco for $399. I've been looking at it for a couple weeks now and today the wife gave the go ahead for me to buy it. Its still in the box but I plan on plugging it in tomorrow. It looks really nice in the store and I'm sure it will look just as good on my desk. Its a nice upgrade from my 19".

Its been a busy weekend for me. I just finished building my first ever rig and it just fired up!!!

 

[veedubfreak]

is it one of the new 3ms soyo monitors?

 

[Prototype]

You could have gotten a Samsung SyncMaster 22" and save $100. It is only 2 inches less.