Thoughts on this monitor please.

Dcully

I noticed this ,monitor in the Aldi system thread below and am considering going for it.
Im about to google for some info on it but thought maybe you guys could maybe advise.
Its 99% for gaming,racing and fps titles mostly.
Click on Home Office Multimedia Powerhouse link.

http://ireland.aldi.com/

Dr Bolouswki

need response time to know about gaming - not listed there - you need 16ms for gaming to be flawless - that said me mate has 25ms and we've never noticed any lag on it

unkel

Response time is 13ms

Aldi had it last week in Germany for €279

Dr. Dre

Dcully, this place have better value.

Dcully

Response time is 13ms

Are you sure?,now that does seem a decent respose time.

Dr Bolouswki

13ms seems unusual to my eye - dont they sometimes list them at 13 up 12 down ie 25ms? I've seen 16ms and 12ms.... though I've been wrong before..... (and will be again I'm sure!)

Dcully

Hmmm,me hopes unkel replies on this one.
If not i might just pick one up tomorrow ,try it out and if not happy bring it back and say it wasnt compatibleand hopefully get refund.

Dr Bolouswki

well in case he doesn't, rest assured he knows his PC's !! He's posted sound advice before....

unkel

Dcully wrote:

Hmmm,me hopes unkel replies on this one

Have not come across 13 ms before myself

Was looking longer and harder than yesterday, when I found a much better link that, for the life of me, I cannot find now

Anywho, here

And below quotes from German, Austrian and Dutch sites all point to the response time of 13 ms

MEDION 17'' AKTIV SXGA
LCD-Flachbildschirm
Stück
279.-
• Reaktionszeit: 13 ms
• Maximale Auflösung 1280 x 1024
• Tiefe des Monitors: 56 mm
• Sichtbare Bildschirmdiagonale 43cm
• On Screen Display
• Strahlungsarm nach TCO 99
• Betrachtungswinkel horizontal/vertikal
typ. = 150°/135°
• Kontrastverhältnis typ. = 500:1
• Helligkeit typ. = 300cd/m²
• 2 integrierte Lautsprecher
• Universal-Netzbetrieb
(AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz)

MEDION 17 ZOLL AKTIV SXGA
LCD-Flachbildschirm
Reaktionszeit: 13 ms
Maximale Auflösung 1280 x 1024
Tiefe des Monitors: 56 mm
Sichtbare Bildschirmdiagonale 43cm
On Screen Display
Strahlungsarm nach TCO 99
Betrachtungswinkel horizontal/vertikal
typ. = 150°/135°
Kontrastverhältnis typ. = 500:1
Helligkeit typ. = 300cd/m²
2 integrierte Lautsprecher
Universal-Netzbetrieb
(AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz)
36 Monate Hersteller-Garantie
SERVICE-HOTLINE 365 Tage im Jahr,
auch sonn- und feiertags.
Preis: EUR 279

17'' LCD
======
17" Viewable Area
300 cd/m2 Brightness
500:1 Contrast Ratio
150/135 Viewing Angle(H/V)
13 ms Response Time
Analog (ONLY) Interface
1280x1024 Max. Resolution
2 integrated speakers
Warranty 36 months

COST: 279 Euro, approx. $440(AUS)

• SXGA-LCD Colormonitor
• maximale resolutie: 1280 x 1024
• on screen display
• met geïntegreerde luidsprekers
• incl. aansluitingskabels
• kleur: zilvergrijs
• zichtbare beelddiagonaal: 43,2 cm.
• horizontale zichtshoek: 150º
• verticale zichtshoek: 135º
• contrast: 500:1
• helderheid: 300 cd/m2
• korte reactietijd: 13 ms
• stralingsnorm conform TCO 99
per stuk
299.-

Tis the best I can come up with now, though I've kinda convinced myself they are indeed 13 ms. Hope that helps dudes

Dcully

Thanks unkel.
I picked up one today,image quality is top class with beautiful colours etc but i do get a slight blur while playing games like call of duty,day of defeat etc.
My racing games are all fine with no blur at all.
Its just the rapid change of direction games i get this slight blurring.
Yes indeed the response time is stated as 13ms on box,manual.
Can others maybe reply one their experiences with tft monitors,do you guys get a slight blur when rapidly looking laft to right and back again basically panning viw rapidly?

Dr Bolouswki

I'm on 16ms and I don't get any blur....

Dcully

Ive just contacted a friend who has a monitor with 10ms and he says he gets a slight blur.
He goes on to say he no longer notices it but really noticed for day or two after being used to crt.
Maybe after 4 years with crt im too fussy.

unkel

Yes people have different tolerance levels for ghosting. It is generally accepted at this point that anything 16ms or better is ok for fast gaming. If you're picky, stick with your CRT for another year or two

CRTs have a response time of less than one ms :cool:

Dcully

TBH i had to bring it back for refund:(
For racing games it was gorgeous but for fast view panning online shooter games it was very laggy and unplayable.
I thinking of ordering a sweet Samsung 19" monitor from komplett.
Thanks for all your help guys.

RicardoSmith

I think that some TFT list their peak response times or something like that. Theres a more accurate rating, but I can't remember what its called. I have a Relysis 766B 20ms (budget TFT really) and in most games I don't notice any blur, but there could be some just in my peripheral vision, if you know what I mean. I'm very picky and I wouldn't say its as good a CRT but its very very close. Close enough that I wouldn't go back. They are just easier on the eyes for all other work. My Sony Laptop TFTscreen is noticably better quality. But the Relysis is great for the money. A lot of more expensive TFT's aren't as good. Its also so much nicer to move and have more desk space.

Ave

unkel wrote:

Yes people have different tolerance levels for ghosting. It is generally accepted at this point that anything 16ms or better is ok for fast gaming. If you're picky, stick with your CRT for another year or two

CRTs have a response time of less than one ms :cool:

Ignore rated ms timing, and look up reviews online.

Plenty of 25ms monitors that dont ghost in DVD's or games, just a matter of research.