BenQ FP241W unveils its 24-incher, includes HDMI

BenQ's just launched a solid-looking 24-incher that comes with HDMI in and a 6ms response time, taking the cake from its 22- and 19-inch recent releases. The new FP241W (previously released in Asia this past summer) also includes HDCP support, displays at 1920 x 1200 WUXGA, packs a 1000:1 contrast ratio, takes D-Sub, DVI-D, S-Video, composite, and yes, component. The sultry screen will slide to the streets for $1100 later this month.

[Tuig @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:15AM]

Nice... but will it accept 1080p on it component and/or HDMI inputs, with 1 on 1 pixel mapping (black bars at top & bottom)? The Dell apparantly doesn't, so if this one does, it makes perfect sense for combined PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and Hidef HT use.

[Kevo @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:28AM]

It does 1080p but it can't do 1 to 1 pixel or aspect scaling and will stretch everything to its 16:10 aspect and native res.

[EddN @ Nov 3rd 2006 2:12PM]

Although it's true that it stretches DVI/HDMI images to fill the screen, it does keep the aspec ratio (16:9 with slight black bars) for the non digital inputs. This is still a bit disapointing for a monitor that likes to throw around headings like "First Full HD".

Yes it has an HDMI but another DVI-D would have been just as useful since the monitor does not support audio, this would have cut the price of it too as HDMI costs a lot to put on devices.

[TexRob @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:52AM]

What did you all use to resize that image, MSpaint?

[zappenduster @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:54AM]

the old one 23" fp231w had a option for its normal pcinput to use aspect 1:1 or stretch if they removed that for 1080p its a bummer

[Josh @ Nov 3rd 2006 9:18AM]

Hasn't this monitor been out for at least a month now? It's been for sale at Newegg for $799 (after instant $100 rebate, which may have ended by now) since the beginning of October. Check the thread in the display forum at [h]ardforums.

[enjoy_polo @ Nov 3rd 2006 10:04AM]

that's the one i'm getting for my PS3 because of its HDMI and 1080p compatibility.

[dMb @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:42AM]

DO NOT GET THIS MONITOR. well, at least if you intend on watching a lot of movies or playing console games. there is NO way that this monitor can do 1:1 pixel mapping, which is a problem because it is 16:10 aspect ratio as opposed to normal movie widescree 16:9. this means anything that is not coming from your computer (whether it be hdmi or dvi) will be stretched to fill the entire screen. the only way to have it 1:1 is to have it played through your computer that would put in the black bars itself. and yeah, it has been out for a while now.

[Mrfreezie @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:30AM]

That's the worst product picture I have ever seen.. Did they take it with a camera phone?

[Trent @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:43AM]

Yeah, mine from NewEgg is to arrive today on my doorstep for the US $799 price.

Is this just a repost of the same monitor or is there something different?

I'm cornfused.

[Jason @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:54AM]

Three points.
First, this monitor has been available at NewEgg.com for about a month for $799.

Second, do not get this monitor if you are planning on using it for ANYTHING besdies PC use. It does not have 1:1 pixel mapping, and everything will be stretched to fit its 16:10 aspect ratio. In other words, don't use it for consoles.

Third, the FP241WZ is an improved version of this monitor that should be released by the end of the year.

[Scott @ Nov 3rd 2006 12:16PM]

BenQ makes shit monitors.

[Jason @ Nov 3rd 2006 1:25PM]

"BenQ makes shit monitors."

That's funny. They've made monitors that have outperformed brands like Sony and Samsung in lab tests.

[Jman @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:39PM]

I use mine for my computer, and it works great! The lack of 1:1 is annoying, but its quality as a computer monitor is amazing.

[Ian @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:44PM]

I'm looking at getting a 24" monitor to use for both my computer, and Wii when it comes out. What would a good bet be? I was looking at Dell, as it's decent price at Costco (I'm in Canada)

[EddN @ Nov 4th 2006 1:47PM]

The Dell 2407FPW is cheaper than the BenQ but the image quality suffers from banding issues compared to the BenQ. If you want USB ports, a memory card reader and the option of add on speakers then go for the Dell.

[Andy @ Nov 4th 2006 5:25AM]

Tuig, are you sure the Dell 240 doesn't do 1:1? check here

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2407WFP/en/setup.htm#Using%20the%20OSD

It apparently does for VGA/DVI inputs, but it doesn't say anything about the wide modes for analog video inputs, which I don't think would carry pixel information.

[Andy @ Nov 4th 2006 5:25AM]

I meant the Dell 2407

[barry @ Nov 6th 2006 3:14PM]

banding with the 2407 is an old issue. they fixed it months ago with revision A03. the Dell 24'' is still the better monitor.

[Tash Kavarish @ Nov 7th 2006 10:28PM]

I dont have this monitor but I do have the previous 23" from benq, the options (both dvi+vga) are 1:1, stretch and aspect, I'd wonder why they'd remove an option on a 24" thatd most likely have a same/similar firmware on it, Although it might be a hdcp/hdmi restriction i dont know about

[Hands_Down @ Apr 17th 2007 7:55AM]

I play pc games like css, will this be better than my FP781?
Also, is it better for dvdrip movies?