Which BenQ
I'm looking for an LCD appropriate for emailing, web surfing, photos, music, watching the odd DVD (not a gamer.)
I'm considering getting a 17" LCD and I've come across two models that I like.
Should I wait till boxing day for slightly more expensive, but higher quality 17" LCD, or are these two a great value? Is there another brand I should consider? I want something big, cheap and going to last for 3 years (including a computer upgrade.)
BenQ FP731 (total cost including taxes: $320.99 CAD)
or
BenQ FP737 (total cost including taxes: $387.44 CAD)
FP731 VS FP737
Display Area: 13.3" x 10.6" ... 13.3" x 10.6"
Brightness: 260 cd/m2 ... 260 cd/m2
Contrast: 450:1 ... 450:1
Response Time: 25 ms ... 16ms
Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.264 ... 0.264
Viewing Angle (H/V Degrees): 140/130 ... 140/120
True Panel Resolution (Max.): 1280 x 1024 ... 1280 x 1024
Display Color Palettes: 16.2 million (With Dithering) ... 16.2 million (With Dithering)
Input Signal: D-sub ... D-sub & DVI
Integrated Speakers: No ... No
Pivot: No ... No
Swivel: No ... No
i*Key Auto Calibration: Yes ... Yes
OSD Controls: Yes ... Yes
VESA Wall Mounting Support: Yes (100x100mm) ... Yes (100x100mm)
Low Radiation: TCO99 ... TCO99
Kensington Lock Support: Yes ... Yes
Horizontal Frequency (Max) KHz: 31 - 81 ... 31 - 81
Vertical Frequency (Max) Hz: 56 - 76 ... 56 - 76
Video Bandwidth (MHz): 25 - 135 ... 25 - 135
Power Supply: Built-in ... Built-in
Power Consumption (Max.): 45W ... 45W
Both have a 3 year warranty from BenQ (includes backlight.)
I'm considering getting a 17" LCD and I've come across two models that I like.
Should I wait till boxing day for slightly more expensive, but higher quality 17" LCD, or are these two a great value? Is there another brand I should consider? I want something big, cheap and going to last for 3 years (including a computer upgrade.)
BenQ FP731 (total cost including taxes: $320.99 CAD)
or
BenQ FP737 (total cost including taxes: $387.44 CAD)
FP731 VS FP737
Display Area: 13.3" x 10.6" ... 13.3" x 10.6"
Brightness: 260 cd/m2 ... 260 cd/m2
Contrast: 450:1 ... 450:1
Response Time: 25 ms ... 16ms
Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.264 ... 0.264
Viewing Angle (H/V Degrees): 140/130 ... 140/120
True Panel Resolution (Max.): 1280 x 1024 ... 1280 x 1024
Display Color Palettes: 16.2 million (With Dithering) ... 16.2 million (With Dithering)
Input Signal: D-sub ... D-sub & DVI
Integrated Speakers: No ... No
Pivot: No ... No
Swivel: No ... No
i*Key Auto Calibration: Yes ... Yes
OSD Controls: Yes ... Yes
VESA Wall Mounting Support: Yes (100x100mm) ... Yes (100x100mm)
Low Radiation: TCO99 ... TCO99
Kensington Lock Support: Yes ... Yes
Horizontal Frequency (Max) KHz: 31 - 81 ... 31 - 81
Vertical Frequency (Max) Hz: 56 - 76 ... 56 - 76
Video Bandwidth (MHz): 25 - 135 ... 25 - 135
Power Supply: Built-in ... Built-in
Power Consumption (Max.): 45W ... 45W
Both have a 3 year warranty from BenQ (includes backlight.)
Comments
I just wouldn't skimp on quality for a good price, it's not always worth it.
just my two cents,
cheers
Input Signal: D-sub ... D-sub & DVI
Given only the two options, the answer should be obvious.
Also note that BenQ is really a division of Acer, which has a so-so reputation at best.