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Title: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: David on Oct 09, 2008, 19:24:20
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/426390?camp_id=email_weekly_wk23_2008_lg_tftmonitor#productInformationSection

Not a bad price for a 22"
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Simon on Oct 09, 2008, 21:17:12
Sure, it looks good value, but I would want to see it first.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: David on Oct 09, 2008, 21:20:44
May be the style and colour are a bit yesterday now Simon,black seems to be the In colour ?
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: sobranie on Oct 09, 2008, 21:39:45
Price for an LG monitor is excellent. I would go for it B.
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Simon on Oct 09, 2008, 21:45:54
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Oct 09, 2008, 21:20:44
May be the style and colour are a bit yesterday now Simon,black seems to be the In colour ?

I prefer black, especially surrounding a screen, as it seems to bring out the contrast more.  But then, I prefer black in everything, and never saw the attraction with silver cased equipment.
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: David on Oct 09, 2008, 21:50:19
Same here Simon and I wouldnt be surprised if this wasn t a big factor..high gloss black for me  :thumb:
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: kinmel on Oct 09, 2008, 22:51:33
I run 2 of their L22WT monitors and will replace older screens with these LG's when necessary.

At £150 you can't go wrong

I don't notice the silver surround and the 3000.1 contrast doesn't need any help from the surround to achieve an ideal display.

Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 00:23:56
Same item with " free delivery " at Dixons. ( same company as PC World )

Looks like it may be a special model made for the DRG. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: zappaDPJ on Oct 10, 2008, 05:31:00
For comparison, this LG model has a similar specification (although claims a better contrast ratio), is marginally cheaper and does come with a black surround.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-061-LG

It would be an added bonus if it came with the girl in the picture but I guess that would be asking too much at that price :blush: ;D

LG monitors always seem to get reasonable reviews so I'd say either would give you good value for your money.
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 09:19:36
Nice find, Zappa. The monitor looks good too.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 09:25:32
Another one here, even higher claimed contrast ratio, however, none of them seem to have DVI connection?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143050
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 09:28:42
That would be a no non for me, In. The difference in image quality is significant.
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 09:35:50
Likewise Rik, I find it almost incredible, if in fact that is the case.
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 09:40:07
So often, of course, it's just a lazy website. :(
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 09:52:29
Or in the case of Currys/Dixons/PC World, blatant incompetence. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 09:58:24
That's the other description. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Steve on Oct 10, 2008, 11:12:20
Quote from: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 09:40:07
So often, of course, it's just a lazy website. :(

Its the same on the LG website-analogue input
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 11:15:35
Got a link Steve?... I couldn't find the PC World one on the LG Website.. ???
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Steve on Oct 10, 2008, 14:07:04
Quote from: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 11:15:35
Got a link Steve?... I couldn't find the PC World one on the LG Website.. ???

Apologies In,looked up the Overclockers one by mistake.as you say the PC world doesn't exist on the LG website.

Here is the one I found LG W224S (http://uk.lge.com/products/model/detail/widescreen_w2242s.jhtml#)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Inactive on Oct 10, 2008, 17:01:27
NP Steve, as we thought, no DVI  :(
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Sebby on Oct 10, 2008, 17:12:24
Ah, not such a good deal, then. :)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Danni on Oct 10, 2008, 17:26:11
Can I justify 3 monitors? :P
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Rik on Oct 10, 2008, 17:30:06
I never had a problem doing so, Danni. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor anyone good value ?
Post by: Steve on Oct 10, 2008, 17:43:13
Quote from: Danni on Oct 10, 2008, 17:26:11
Can I justify 3 monitors? :P
Especially if you've got 3 machines :out: