Planar 24-inch PX2411W Wide-Screen

Rob Williams · 10-30-2007, 02:15 AM

As 24" monitors invade our homes, it's important to make the right purchasing decision. What matters most? Lots of features, better image quality or the best gaming experience? We are taking a look at Planar's latest 24" model to see where it excels... and where it doesn't.

You can read Matt's full review here and discuss it here.

THUMPer · 10-30-2007, 09:46 AM

wow. good review. I would of liked to see the back light bleed test.

sbrehm72255 · 10-30-2007, 11:25 AM

I've been wanting a 24" of some sort for a while now but the prices are still a bit to high for my budget, maybe one of these days I'll beable to get one.

10-30-2007, 04:21 PM

A nice review. You did a good job summarizing the market and frusterations of high-level users who can actually tell the difference between a cheap lcd and a quality lcd. It's important to note that manufacturers sometimes go to the extent of hiding the differences. View, for example, a comparison on Dell's webpage of the new E248WFP vs. 2407WFP.

I'd really like to see a comparison review of 2 monitors like the two Dell monitors above that directly compares them in terns of performance and value. It would be good to get a definitive answer as to exactly how they compare.

Thanks!

NicePants42 · 10-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbrehm72255

I've been wanting a 24" of some sort for a while now but the prices are still a bit to high for my budget

Dude, you're getting a Sony FW900. I got mine for $140 from a friend of mine who got 4 at once on an Ebay auction for $550. It is arguably the best CRT ever made. I run most of my games at 1920x1200@85hz.

Of course, if you can't easily lift 100lbs, an LCD monitor might be a better idea.

Rob Williams · 10-30-2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicePants42

Dude, you're getting a Sony FW900. I got mine for $140 from a friend of mine who got 4 at once on an Ebay auction for $550. It is arguably the best CRT ever made. I run most of my games at 1920x1200@85hz.

Of course, if you can't easily lift 100lbs, an LCD monitor might be a better idea.

I admit, that screen looks great. I still don't think I could ever go back to a CRT though... they just take up way too much room.

Matt Serrano · 10-30-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicePants42

Dude, you're getting a Sony FW900. I got mine for $140 from a friend of mine who got 4 at once on an Ebay auction for $550. It is arguably the best CRT ever made. I run most of my games at 1920x1200@85hz.

Of course, if you can't easily lift 100lbs, an LCD monitor might be a better idea.

If you can find one of those in good condition and a cheap price, go for it (if you're fine with not having a warranty). I have a GDM-F520 myself, and I loved the picture quality. The only reason why I don't use it now is because of the lack of shielding on my speakers.

The minimum I would pay for a 24" LCD monitor right now would probably be $550. I'm actually eying Gateway's FHD2400 if I don't end up getting the XHD3000.

sbrehm72255 · 10-30-2007, 05:59 PM

With my ole borken up back, I couldn't move one of those around much at all. Gotta love light weight LCD's..........

moon111 · 10-31-2007, 01:53 AM

I just went from a 15" crt to a 22" lcd. Love the big size. It's amazing how well I can snipe now in America's Army. The scope comes up a big as my old monitor was.

11-04-2007, 11:42 AM

Keep those monitor reviews coming. For me, I'm looking for more monitor reviews, especially after my 24" Acer died on me after only a month (if it matters...great monitor, cheap parts that get hot and don't last long). Not much out there; most are out of price range(eg, 27-30"+), or are old reviews.

10-30-2007, 02:15 AM	#1
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10-30-2007, 09:46 AM	#2
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10-30-2007, 11:25 AM	#3
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10-30-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	good review A nice review. You did a good job summarizing the market and frusterations of high-level users who can actually tell the difference between a cheap lcd and a quality lcd. It's important to note that manufacturers sometimes go to the extent of hiding the differences. View, for example, a comparison on Dell's webpage of the new E248WFP vs. 2407WFP. I'd really like to see a comparison review of 2 monitors like the two Dell monitors above that directly compares them in terns of performance and value. It would be good to get a definitive answer as to exactly how they compare. Thanks!

10-30-2007, 05:59 PM	#8
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	With my ole borken up back, I couldn't move one of those around much at all. Gotta love light weight LCD's.......... __________________ Mountain Mods U2 UFO Chassis / Gigabyte EP45T Extreme / Intel Q6600 / Kingston DDR3 1375 2 x 1 gig + Patriot DDR3 1600 2 x 1 gig / Sapphire HD4870 Toxic / Seagate 7200.10 250 / Lite-On SATA DVD RW / OCZ Game XStream 700w / Soyo 24" LCD / Ubuntu 7.10. Cooling: CPU Loop: Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator / Swiftech MCP655 Pump / Swiftech APOGEE GTZ / "T" Line GPU Loop: Swiftech MCR120 / Swiftech MCP350 Pump / Swiftech MCW60 / Swiftech Micro Rez.

10-31-2007, 01:53 AM	#9
moon111 Partition Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 269	I just went from a 15" crt to a 22" lcd. Love the big size. It's amazing how well I can snipe now in America's Army. The scope comes up a big as my old monitor was.

11-04-2007, 11:42 AM	#10
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	keep 'em coming Keep those monitor reviews coming. For me, I'm looking for more monitor reviews, especially after my 24" Acer died on me after only a month (if it matters...great monitor, cheap parts that get hot and don't last long). Not much out there; most are out of price range(eg, 27-30"+), or are old reviews.

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