Having recently
refreshed its G-series of monitors, BenQ is back for more with an update to its pricier
E-branded panels. The pair of new models come with the
SensEye 3 auto-calibration sensor, which corrects contrast, color and clarity according to the mode you choose. Set for worldwide availability this month, the 21.5-inch E2220HD and 24-inch E2420HD both come with 1920 x 1080 resolution on 16:9 displays, 300 nits of brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and a "class-leading" 11 ports that include four USB, two HDMI, a DVI and a VGA input. The external redesign is highlighted by a side-mounted power button, sure to appeal to -- well, just about anyone. Click through for higher resolution shots, including a close-up of that
Vaio TT-inspired button.
posted Aug 7th 2009 2:14AM
NUMBER 1
why is "class leading" in quotes?
Because someone other than the person currently saying it was the person who originally said it.
Looks like a decent monitor.
I really wish you guys would report what panels a monitor uses. It can be difficult information to find and for those of us that care, it's very important.
Seconded. That's the first thing I want to know about a new monitor. If its TN, I don't care about any of the other specs, much less the price, yet so very rarely is the panel type included in the post.
If in doubt, assume TN.
it's probably a TN panel as it's in line with the resolutions that Dell and Acer uses in their 24" monitor, and their response time is from 2ms to 5ms. They don't mention if LED backlighting is used or not. That also does make a difference. But if this a S-IPS with LED backlighting then this monitor would be worth looking further into otherwise next...
BTW, TN isn't all that bad anymore, the technology is vastly improved to the point where it's comparable to an S-PVA.
Sorry, what means TN?
Twisted Nematic. it's a way of building a LCD panel.
Thanks. I am reading now on wikipedia, sound interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisted_nematic_field_effect
I think it is a TN like the old E2200 hd, cause this is a design refresh from the older model. I doubt the components change much, its a design refresh. TN means Twisted Nematics, the most inferior and common form for LCD panels. It is great for movies, games and things with lots of fast movement. But not good for designer!!
benq's are very good!
compared to what?
to price and performance
Looks like a laptop from the side.
The 24" monitor doesn't look too bad at all for a gaming monitor... anyone disagree (or have a better suggestion?)
it's great
Just why would a side mounted power button appeal to just about anyone? I'm I the only one still using dual monitors mounted side-by-side? This stinks for that situation as does the side mounted usb inputs.
When the price comes out, that will be a good indication of panel type.
I like the idea of having SensEye included.
Everything else is just frivolus.
What I would like to see in the future, instead of multiple ports, have a real KVM switch in place instead.
does Benq make monitors with LED backlighting?