Review: Gateway FHD2400 24" LCD Monitor

[dancoulter]

Great review, one request though: Is there any way you could show me a pic of the lowest vertical adjustment and a side view of how much it tilts forward?
I have been searching for a new monitor for the past 3 weeks, and The problem I have is that my monitor sits on a hutch on my computer desk (about 7 inches from the table) and I need a monitor that is able to tilt forward considerably, and/or adjust vertically until it's very close to the desk. I really like this Gateway, but the tn panel it uses loses all its contrast when you start viewing it from slightly below center. I would appreciate it greatly, and it may be the deciding factor for my purchase.

Thanks!

[NightrainSrt4]

Really? You don't like the stand? In terms of construction this thing is absolutely solid, and it is very adjustable also. Whats the difference between the old and new stands?

-Indybird

It wasn't that the new stands were bad, as they were much better than most of the other manufacturers stands I looked at. It was just the old version was a "beast".

The only thing about the old stand I don't care for is that it is pretty difficult to dust because of the texture of it. Try dusting with a paper towel or something similar and its just going to eat up that piece of paper towel.

I guess I was looking for a reason to not upgrade. One of those things when you know you don't need something so you dismiss it because of the tiniest little thing just so you can walk away from it

[Indybird]

Great review, one request though: Is there any way you could show me a pic of the lowest vertical adjustment and a side view of how much it tilts forward?
I have been searching for a new monitor for the past 3 weeks, and The problem I have is that my monitor sits on a hutch on my computer desk (about 7 inches from the table) and I need a monitor that is able to tilt forward considerably, and/or adjust vertically until it's very close to the desk. I really like this Gateway, but the tn panel it uses loses all its contrast when you start viewing it from slightly below center. I would appreciate it greatly, and it may be the deciding factor for my purchase.

Thanks!

Its not a whole lot. Like I said in my review about 2 degrees forward. But I feel your could-be-pain also:

But I fixed it with this ghetto-prop:

It works though...

Neeways you were right, if you have the monitor above desk level at all it becomes a problem. Even with this problem though, I'd recommend you overlook it and just do something like I did.

Hope that helps.

I guess I was looking for a reason to not upgrade. One of those things when you know you don't need something so you dismiss it because of the tiniest little thing just so you can walk away from it

I know exactly what you are talking about. It was the exact same situation when I got this monitor and compared it with the 28" Hanns-G Monitor (of the same price). Heres my train of thought:
"Well this gateway has better specs, more inputs and a glossy screen, but this Hanns-G is HUGE. The gateway is technically sharper because it is the same resolution except smaller, but the hanns-G is HUGE."
The thing that finally made me accept my Gateway was the fact that the Hanns-G would be a b@$&% to carry around to lan parties.

-Indybird

[dancoulter]

Thanks for the pics, and the ghetto-fix solution. My girlfriend keeps trying to talk me back into the 22" hp, but I think I'm going to hold out and get this gateway. It just seems to have everything I'm looking for: inputs, size, resolution, and downright sexiness. I'm not sure how much I'll notice the wide color gamut without professional calibration, but it's nice to know it's there .

The only other one I've considered is the BenQ FP241vw, which is an S-PVA panel (better viewing angles/slightly slower response times) in roughly the same price range, but it has a stand that hangs the panel from two outside legs and needs about 28" of desk space. You can't get it at any of the big box stores, so you have to deal with online return policies if you get a dud. If you have the room though, and you're in the market for a 24" I would give it a look.

Thanks for the help Indy.

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[noopypoop]

Indy-Thats the firefox theme i have!

[Zephik]

Indy-Thats the firefox theme i have!

I have it too. ^_^

[dancoulter]

Just bought my new FHD2400 on Jellyfish.com's smack shopping site for $450 shipped. woo! If you haven't seen this site I recommend checking it out. You can get brand new stuff (everything from Toboggans to Lcd monitors) for 20-60% off retail prices, and it's fun !

I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives.

-DC

[Indybird]

I updated my ratings and conclusion post with something of interest to all of you.

-Indybird

[dancoulter]

Indy, check out this thread from hardforum http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1231866
It talks about BLB and progressive BLB problems with this monitor. Seems if you turn the brightness down a lot it will prevent the BLB from getting worse, or possibly even starting in the first place. Regardless, Gateway should have been using better QC standards for this monitor.

Also, I figured I could just go buy another one from CC or BB and put the old one in the box and return for refund. poof! instant exchange. Anyone see any problems with that plan?

-DC

[NightrainSrt4]

My gateway doesn't have a big issue with backlight bleed, although some of the others had them from reviews I had read. Its an issue with the backlight but also the panel. The panel, atleast in mine is a Samsung panel and I believe they still use those on the new ones. Samsung makes some great panels along with LG. Sometimes the monitors just have an issue with blb while others don't.

I think they let the issue slip because the average user isn't going to notice something like that. By that I mean your "duhh dis is the windows button. And dis is how I get on the internets".

Enthusiasts this is going to be an issue, but the enthusiast market is such a small niche in comparison, they can get away with issues like that because most of the user base simply isn't going to notice it.

Glad to see your new panel is working correctly.




As for inputs, that is the sole reason I went with this panel over the other Samsung or LG that I was looking at. Being able to hook my pc up to DVI, another to VGA, the 360 through component, ps2 through composite all at the touch of a button is awesome.

Not being limited by connections is a great thing.