LCD HeeLP

trailb · Post by **trailb** » 28 Nov 2005, 23:58

Hey guys,

i am looking for a 17" LCD for not more than R2000.00 ( not 2100.00 )

it seems that my options are samsung, benq, cmw, lg, esquire brand and prestonic (well somtime like that)

i use mt pc for only off... games and more games.
(got NFS most wanted and want to play on LCD .. games seems cool only got one black list so far

ant help will be great thanks guys
will come come in a day....

Post by **Artagra** » 29 Nov 2005, 01:16

I can recommend the Polyview 17" - good specs (8ms) for R1900. Uses the same panel as the CMV, but slightly cheaper.

Beyond that, a little birdie told me that we should see some nice price drops in the Viewsonic LCD's before Christmas - so maybe wait a few weeks.

Artag

Post by **Artagra** » 29 Nov 2005, 01:18

Update:

Ok, price drop on Viewsonic's happened, was quite big on some of them but tiny on others - 17" is still R2300 (was R2500ish)

Artag

Bobendren · Post by **Bobendren** » 29 Nov 2005, 03:00

Esquire distribute the BenQ FP71G+ http://benq.com/products/product.cfm?product=485, which retails for under R2000.

The FP71E+ got a very decent review at toms hardware: http://graphics.tomshardware.com/displa ... index.html ,but it's not to be found on BenQ's website.

According to this webisite: http://axofiber.org.ru/inside/monitor_lcd_panels.php ,both monitors use the same panels so i'm guessing the FP71G+ is just the slightly improved version or the same monitor without the speakers.

Any comments on this?

Toms hardware is the only website i know of that measures the monitor's specifications themselves, so it's the only place i look for monitor reviews.

AlphA · Post by **AlphA** » 29 Nov 2005, 05:46

I bought a BenQ FP71G+ from computersonly about 2 months ago (17", 8ms, no DVI) - Its a really great LCD...one of the best I've used. It also received rave reviews. In my opinion, its the best under R2000.

Another good one is the 8ms LG that PC Zone (in Durban) has. Never used it, but the specs seem to be the same as the BenQ I have, and the LG is also < R2000.

Avatar7 · Post by **Avatar7** » 29 Nov 2005, 11:14

I purchased a 17" LCD from Incredible corruption, R2 000 : 8ms, speakers, a good deal i think and I think it is awesome.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » 29 Nov 2005, 12:04

8ms speakers

Cool, the speakers on your screen have an 8ms response time? That's wicked...

AlphA · Post by **AlphA** » 29 Nov 2005, 13:46

@ Dom

Is it an Acer Avatar7?

Avatar7 · Post by **Avatar7** » 29 Nov 2005, 22:03

Yip its an acer,

and oh yeah i love those 8ms speakers

trailb · Post by **trailb** » 29 Nov 2005, 22:23

wow thanks guys,

still cant decide between sam and benq
ther is a R400 diff from where i buy.

Bobendren · Post by **Bobendren** » 29 Nov 2005, 22:58

What samsung model are you looking at?

Post by **Artagra** » 29 Nov 2005, 23:09

What are the prices for the two?

trailb · Post by **trailb** » 29 Nov 2005, 23:28

i dont know the sam model paying between R1500-R1800 for benq depending on the model