BenQ goes for the kitchen sink approach with new line of 16:9 monitors
By Donald Melanson 
posted January 20th 2009 3:34PM
posted January 20th 2009 3:34PM
Never one to go half-way with a product line, BenQ has now filled out its G-series of LCD monitors with a full complement of 16:9 LCDs, including both 1080p and 720p models. Those range from the 23.6-inch G2410HD and 24-inch G2411HD/HDA, which each boast an Advanced Motion Accelerator that BenQ says improves response time and brightness, to the decidedly smaller 15.6-inch G610HDA and 18.5-inch G910HD/HDA models, which use a dual lamp system to conserve energy depending on the level of brightness needed. Complete specs on each model are otherwise a bit light, but you can apparently expect dynamic contrast ratios ranging from 10,000:1 to 40,000:1, response times of 2ms to 5ms, and DVI, HDMI ports, and built-in speakers on a few of 'em. No word on prices either, but they'll apparently start hitting China this month, with a "worldwide" rollout planned for later in the year.
What is the difference between the 23.6 and 24 inch model. The Screen size is hardly a massive difference.
one is probably 1080p while the other is 720p. the equipment needed for them makes it cost-efficient to have 2 diff models with the same screen real estate. Probably a 150$ difference between the two models.
HDA probably means audio also.
The 24 inch is probably 1920 by 1200 while the 23.6 is probably 1920 by 1080.
Kitchen Sink would include a TOUCHSCREEN and 3D Support. This is just another, ho-um, monitor.
^ not even webcam. ho hum.
The "kitchen sink approach" has nothing to do with kitchens. The first hint should be that neither the engadget post or the actual article mentions anything about kitchens.
A kitchen sink approach to this would be keeping the good stuff and cutting off the crap.
It's just an obscure phrase that's being used. Welcome to engadget.
@Josh Ladella
not quite. in fact, the opposite. 'kitchen sink' is referring to the not-yet-out-dated phrase "everything but the kitchen sink," meaning it has lots of features. im not gonna copy down all the features this line has, but it has several. read the article, and perhaps a book or two.
btw, who suggested the phrase was at all related to kitchens? no one but you. gj.
So the 23.6 Inch has DVI but the 24 Inch has Stereo speakers. Massive difference.
TN panels?
If you see a monitor and it's response time is rated at anything lower than 8ms, it's most likely a TN panel.
Is there a reason why 24" 1080p monitors don't have component input. I've been searching but can't find one. I'd really like to buy one of these but I also want it to be able to hook up other devices to this monitor (ie; dvd players, ps2, wii, etc)
I know that the Dell monitors had component input among various other inputs. Not sure if they still do but that may help.
Generally monitors only have DVI/HDMI/VGA because they are designed to be used with PCs. Component inputs tend to be the sole preserve of TVs. However, there are exceptions if you shop around: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/lg-lauches-a-trio-of-1080p-monitors-splattered-with-atsc-tuners/
You are looking for the Dell 2407WFP.
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2407wfp/4505-3174_7-31899303.html
Couldnt find a site selling it online, but then again, I did not look hard.
Heya, a lot of dell monitors have a slathering of inputs, check out the 2408WFP, i had the previous model and it's still going strong.
Thanks Engadget community! I'll have a look at these Dell ones.
The color shifting on these two Dell models is very annoying, but again, you might not notice it.
I just picked up the ViewSonic VT2430:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/15/viewsonic-introduces-24-inch-1080p-vt2430-lcd-tv/
It did it for me.
I'll just check the reviews before picking one of these up.... oh look, it's 5-star no matter where I look! amazing. Too bad their all fraudulent.
I think you have the wrong company buddy, not bad though, they both have a 'b', 'e' and an 'n' in the names.
Why to mix kitchen sinks and tv monitor
I'd prefer to see the kitchen sinks here http://www.livingstonesurfaces.com/sink.html