Review: Gateway FHD2400 24" LCD Monitor

[dancoulter]

So I finally got my FHD2400 from FedEx today . I Just hooked it up and it looks great already. I have only a little BLB, no dead/stuck pixels. Tried my PS3 over HDMI, perfect 1:1 mapping with no overscan. I turned my brightness way down already, and I haven't used the EZtune software yet, but as long as it doesn't develop any more BLB issues, I think this one's a keeper. Thanks for the review Indy, it really helped me make up my mind between this and the Benq FP241vw . Some pics.

me typing this post, lol

A picture of the BLB in the dark. It really isn't noticeable except on the complete black screen when I switch inputs.

[Quakken]

That thing looks awesome. I wish I had the cash... but oh well, the ole 19 inch 4:3 is still holding strong, so I don't need a new one anyway.

[Indybird]

I just got EZTune working! Updated my main post (post #2 really). If you want screenshots, just let me know.

-Indybird

[navratilova]

Ok, why is there no 75hz refresh rate option for LCD monitor? My friend’s laptop is connected to this LCD monitor because he thinks his laptop monitor is too small. whenever he selects the max resolution for his LCD, there's no 75hz refresh rate which he wants to select to get rid of these wavy lines, but when he selects a lower resolution, but he wants the max resolution. What should he do?

[nevermind1534]

The monitor can't support any more than that. The only thing that he really can do, if he wants both, is to buy a better monitor.

[Indybird]

Ok, why is there no 75hz refresh rate option for LCD monitor? My friend’s laptop is connected to this LCD monitor because he thinks his laptop monitor is too small. whenever he selects the max resolution for his LCD, there's no 75hz refresh rate which he wants to select to get rid of these wavy lines, but when he selects a lower resolution, but he wants the max resolution. What should he do?

This monitor goes to 75hz, but not on the full resolution. I believe it goes to 75hz up to 1440x900. It can only go to 60hz @ full resolution, but either way it should not be causing those wavy lines.

Hope that helps,
Indybird

[carolin]

How sharp is the picture quality on a lcd monitor with built in tv? Has somebody got feedback as i am thinking of buying a 17 to 20 inch lcd monitor which will be used as tv as well. Is it worth buying the external device to watch tv on my present 17 inch lcd monitor.
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[Twigsoffury]

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

You are correct.

Hanns'g monitor is sharp as f@#$ though(1920x1200), Text is amazing (did you try enabling clear type on your comp?) it does "lamp" bleed a little at the top of the screen if your looking "up" towards it when the image is dark. But the screen is so flippin huge you never notice it. and unless its super dark up top, you'll never see the bleeding, Response time is also hilarious, You'll almost never see a tracer.

whats weird is the panel itself weighs but 8-9lbs. its the base (apparently full of lead) that makes moving it a pain.

But its still easier then that 22" glass CRT i had back in the day.

This HANNS-G 28" is probably one of the nicest picture quality screens i've used for being a older TFT panel. (so much i got two of them)

http://i45.tinypic.com/10z3cj6.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/w8nuxw.jpg

Mine works flawlessly when connected to my cable box or my buddies Xbox 360. played DVD's on it to (upconversion w/ HDMI player) btw who ever asked about that. I'm sure any other monitor would to as long as it has that accepted resolution for what the device puts out.