120Hz Monitor
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Why does this post get an instant reply but several of my old posts have been ignored for days? It's the same topic too.
So I will post here as I'm on the same quest as the poster...
Should I get the new BenQ XL2420T or TX preferably, and if so... Is there a place available online to buy it and ship to canada? When is the eta on availability in Canada, or should I go another direction with a different monitor?
So I will post here as I'm on the same quest as the poster...
Should I get the new BenQ XL2420T or TX preferably, and if so... Is there a place available online to buy it and ship to canada? When is the eta on availability in Canada, or should I go another direction with a different monitor?
yassarikhan786
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Mate, most of us don't live in Canada, which is why you haven't had a reply yet. Give it time and someone will be able to help.
Ya93sin
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The only difference between those two monitors is that the TX has an embedded IR emitter for 3D Vision 2 and comes with the glasses, while if you purchase the T, you have to buy those separately. The TX would look more presentable instead of having the separate IR emitter, but it depends on whether it's worth it (what prices you can get the 3dvision 2 kit for)
It's already in stock on ncix.ca here
Ya93sin
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Do you mind if it's 3d vision v1 or v2? Or do you even need 3d? As far as I know, all 120Hz LCD monitors use TN panels (the cheapest type), so they don't have the best colour accuracy, that doesn't however mean they don't look good. If you just need 120Hz there are a few other options out there, ASUS, Samsung and Alienware are the main comptetition for Benq for 120Hz monitors afaik
£150-£300ish
3d was not my main reason but is how ever an added bonus in case I want to use it in the future, I was thinking of 120Hz as I am currently using a 4-5ish year old monitors (1680x1050) I have some money to upgrade, I feel simply upping to 1920x1080 isnt much of an upgrade but the having the 120Hz refresh rate would make it worth it but if the colour accuracy is not quite there yet I may wait as I use my monitor for quite a lot of films as well as games.
I'm also looking into the XL2420T. It is available in germany for quite some weeks now with prices around 370€ which should be just around £300.
A proper monitor review website (german, prad.de) is known to give it a "very good" which is a first timer for a TN panel. That is however with a focus on gaming (which is ok since it is a monitor designed for gamers). They have not released the review to the public yet (they sell it though, one got it, i don't).
I know (german forum) a couple of gals and lads that have it already and most say that the bigger issues with the predecessor (backlight bleeding, artefacts from overdrive) are fixed, and colors are not too bad either.
However some of them have also reported samples with defect pixels and not properly centered panels.
I'm personally not in a hurry, so i'll wait a couple more weeks propably, but i think the XL2420T (or TX which might not make a huge difference quality wise) is a good one for 120Hz gaming. Just make sure to check for errors and be able to send back/replace the unit if you find any.
A proper monitor review website (german, prad.de) is known to give it a "very good" which is a first timer for a TN panel. That is however with a focus on gaming (which is ok since it is a monitor designed for gamers). They have not released the review to the public yet (they sell it though, one got it, i don't).
I know (german forum) a couple of gals and lads that have it already and most say that the bigger issues with the predecessor (backlight bleeding, artefacts from overdrive) are fixed, and colors are not too bad either.
However some of them have also reported samples with defect pixels and not properly centered panels.
I'm personally not in a hurry, so i'll wait a couple more weeks propably, but i think the XL2420T (or TX which might not make a huge difference quality wise) is a good one for 120Hz gaming. Just make sure to check for errors and be able to send back/replace the unit if you find any.
Ya93sin
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120Hz is definitely a very big bonus to those monitors, I'd recommend some models but I haven't looked around much recently, and I'm about to go out. However I'd be tempted to buy the more recently launched 3dvision v2 monitors, they should be better than the last gen. Colour accuracy won't be that bad that movies won't look good, I use my monitor (ASUS VG236HE) for movies all the time, it's great for games, bit of ghosting in 3D mode, but it's solid.
Thanks for the reply. I know the difference though and would prefer the TX and not have to buy the 3D vision 2 kit separately. I just can't find it online anywhere... which is why I asked where it is available online (even if it's international).
Ya93sin
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It's actually a bit confusing on that website because in the title it says "HAS 3D vision", might be worth sending ncix an e-mail to check up, and also if it's not the TX model, then I'm sure ncix probably know when they are going to stock it. I can look online for you in a bit, probably it's gonna be around in the US for sure
It's not the TX and they said they have no idea when theyll have it in stock.
i have purchased one of these, the t model.... i only have it 3 days, iv only just notice some backlight bleeding lastnight (minor) mainly bottom, tiny bit top... but only when the monitor has just been turned on,from bios to windows loading...then none!
i haven't tried the 3d yet as i need to purchase the glasses and emitter, so cant say!
120hz is just mind boggling.. really fantastic, any gamer should have a 120Hz monitor!!!
and for colours.. looked a bit bright when i first turned it on i just lowered brightness.. but looks great to me..probably needs to be calibrated to get the best out of it.. dont know much about that tbh, i will have to look into it..
all in all, its the best monitor i ever had and seen to date.. very very happy with this!
i haven't tried the 3d yet as i need to purchase the glasses and emitter, so cant say!
120hz is just mind boggling.. really fantastic, any gamer should have a 120Hz monitor!!!
and for colours.. looked a bit bright when i first turned it on i just lowered brightness.. but looks great to me..probably needs to be calibrated to get the best out of it.. dont know much about that tbh, i will have to look into it..
all in all, its the best monitor i ever had and seen to date.. very very happy with this!
wassupdoc
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I have the BenQ XL2410T and I have to say it is amazing, by far the best monitor i've ever used. The colours are fantastic, the stand is very adjustable and sturdy, it is very bright , with only a tiny bit of back-light bleed when on black screens - but best of all, the reason I got it, the 3-d is awesome! I use the 3d vision 2 glasses and emitter and the results are fantastic
I'd say it was on a par with cinema 3-d. I would definitely recommend it to you. (http://benq.co.uk/pr...fm/product/1223)
I also really like the look of it, looks very high end on my desk
EDIT*
Also forgot to mention the FPS mode on the monitor, I honestly feel like i'm cheating when I use it, especially when plugged in to my PS3; you can see EVERYTHING. Even in really dark places on BF3 no-one can hide
I also really like the look of it, looks very high end on my desk
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Also forgot to mention the FPS mode on the monitor, I honestly feel like i'm cheating when I use it, especially when plugged in to my PS3; you can see EVERYTHING. Even in really dark places on BF3 no-one can hide
