Comments on: LG W2486L 24-Inch LED Backlit Monitor http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm The Best Deals on Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Components, Netbooks Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:33:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: E. L. Green http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2130 E. L. Green Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:53:51 +0000 http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm#comment-2130 Plus sides: It's big, it doesn't look bad, does real 1080p resolution, fits on my computer desk (which has a shelf over the monitor area) because it's really wide but only about as tall as my old 22" monitor, and it has two HDMI and one DVI input so I can send my upconverting DVD player's output to it as well as my computer's output. And it uses ridiculously little power -- it comes with a 36 watt power supply and probably uses around 24 watts in normal use, thanks to the thirfty LED backlighting. The only problem area is, LG apparently got a huge batch of very "cool" blue-tinted LED's for their backlight, because the colors are awful. Luckily my Macbook has an option in its color profiles to shift all colors towards the "warm" side of the scale, or I would have had to return this monitor. And it's not because of LED backlighting in general, my MacBook has an LED backlight too. LG just cheaped out on the LED's (it's *hard* to find a true white LED, and they're expensive). Oh, about the base -- there are various complaints on the web that the base is somehow "flimsy". LG must have redesigned the base or something, because mine is big, round, heavy, and does its job well. Rating: 4 / 5 Plus sides: It’s big, it doesn’t look bad, does real 1080p resolution, fits on my computer desk (which has a shelf over the monitor area) because it’s really wide but only about as tall as my old 22″ monitor, and it has two HDMI and one DVI input so I can send my upconverting DVD player’s output to it as well as my computer’s output. And it uses ridiculously little power — it comes with a 36 watt power supply and probably uses around 24 watts in normal use, thanks to the thirfty LED backlighting.

The only problem area is, LG apparently got a huge batch of very “cool” blue-tinted LED’s for their backlight, because the colors are awful. Luckily my Macbook has an option in its color profiles to shift all colors towards the “warm” side of the scale, or I would have had to return this monitor. And it’s not because of LED backlighting in general, my MacBook has an LED backlight too. LG just cheaped out on the LED’s (it’s *hard* to find a true white LED, and they’re expensive).

Oh, about the base — there are various complaints on the web that the base is somehow “flimsy”. LG must have redesigned the base or something, because mine is big, round, heavy, and does its job well.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Julian http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2129 Julian Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:53:58 +0000 http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm#comment-2129 I have only used this over the weekend but am very impressed. I bought this to function as a monitor for both my PC and Macbook pro. It worked flawlessly out the box with both systems. I found watching streaming video from youtube and Hulu to be amazing clear with little or no blur artifact. As a monitor, I found the text easy to read. The color was set a little cool and the brightness was VERY high at the factory settings but this was easily corrected. The 24" screen is great. i love the extra real estate in comparison to my 17" MBP. It is a perfect "big" monitor. I considered the 30" apple display but am very happy I went with this monitor!! It is also very nice that it comes with a 3 year warranty. Most other monitors come with a one year warranty. Amazing value! Rating: 5 / 5 I have only used this over the weekend but am very impressed. I bought this to function as a monitor for both my PC and Macbook pro. It worked flawlessly out the box with both systems. I found watching streaming video from youtube and Hulu to be amazing clear with little or no blur artifact. As a monitor, I found the text easy to read. The color was set a little cool and the brightness was VERY high at the factory settings but this was easily corrected. The 24″ screen is great. i love the extra real estate in comparison to my 17″ MBP. It is a perfect “big” monitor. I considered the 30″ apple display but am very happy I went with this monitor!! It is also very nice that it comes with a 3 year warranty. Most other monitors come with a one year warranty. Amazing value! Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: pAriana http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2128 pAriana Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:59:25 +0000 http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm#comment-2128 This monitor is connected to a Mac G5. Automatic connection. Terrific picture. Deep, deep blacks and clear whites for high dynamic range. It is very light in weight compared to a Dell 24" monitor, and no wobble detected in base which had been mentioned as a problem in other reviews. Vivid colors. Definitely would buy another. Rating: 5 / 5 This monitor is connected to a Mac G5. Automatic connection. Terrific picture. Deep, deep blacks and clear whites for high dynamic range. It is very light in weight compared to a Dell 24″ monitor, and no wobble detected in base which had been mentioned as a problem in other reviews. Vivid colors. Definitely would buy another.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: A. Spanjer http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2127 A. Spanjer Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:02:06 +0000 http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm#comment-2127 Beautiful display, lots of inputs, HDMI, Digital, VGA . . great value for the $$. Set up in 10 minutes. After a day or two I re-tightened the screw that fastens the base to the monitor and the wobble is not noticeable. Then again, I set it where I wouldn't be bumping it. Thank you LG and Amazon! Rating: 5 / 5 Beautiful display, lots of inputs, HDMI, Digital, VGA . . great value for the $$. Set up in 10 minutes. After a day or two I re-tightened the screw that fastens the base to the monitor and the wobble is not noticeable. Then again, I set it where I wouldn’t be bumping it. Thank you LG and Amazon!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Jaewoo Kim http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2126 Jaewoo Kim Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:32 +0000 http://laptopcomputers-store.com/lg-w2486l-24-inch-led-backlit-monitor.htm#comment-2126 I also own the 24 inch iMac. The LED screen on the iMac is also made by LG and it is of slightly higher quality. These LG 24 inch monitors are more elongated sideways than the apple LED monitors. I also own a 19 inch LCD monitor and I was little disappointed the height of this monitor is the same as my 19 inch LCD monitor. Overall, the screen size of this monitor is around 60% larger (all sideways) than my 19 inch LCD monitor. The proportion of this monitor is similar to the movie theater cinematic screen. I am not sure if such screen, although good for watching movies, is necessary best for computing. As far as picture quality and brightness, I was not disappointed. These can handle HDTV 1080p (these cannot handle HDTV signals without extra equipment) resolution and is very bright. Although these are not the very best LED monitors (Apple is the best IMHO), very few people, if any, would be dissatisfied with the picture quality of this monitor. It also has 2 HDMI, 1 DVI, and 1 DSUB (SVGA port) ports. These do not come with attached speakers but it does have a single audio outlet for headphones and external speakers. The controls are not very intuitive. The control buttons needs to have up/down and sideway arrows to assist the user in configuring the monitor. You may need to refer to the manual for proper control usage. I also use these for my PS3. The HDMI cable (not included) works perfectly. For sound, make sure you plug in your headphone or speakers at the back of this monitor. These monitors are selling like hotcakes and Amazon rarely has them in stock since it is such a great deal. If you see one at a good price, do not hesitate to purchase one immediately. =) Rating: 4 / 5 I also own the 24 inch iMac. The LED screen on the iMac is also made by LG and it is of slightly higher quality. These LG 24 inch monitors are more elongated sideways than the apple LED monitors. I also own a 19 inch LCD monitor and I was little disappointed the height of this monitor is the same as my 19 inch LCD monitor. Overall, the screen size of this monitor is around 60% larger (all sideways) than my 19 inch LCD monitor. The proportion of this monitor is similar to the movie theater cinematic screen. I am not sure if such screen, although good for watching movies, is necessary best for computing. As far as picture quality and brightness, I was not disappointed. These can handle HDTV 1080p (these cannot handle HDTV signals without extra equipment) resolution and is very bright. Although these are not the very best LED monitors (Apple is the best IMHO), very few people, if any, would be dissatisfied with the picture quality of this monitor. It also has 2 HDMI, 1 DVI, and 1 DSUB (SVGA port) ports. These do not come with attached speakers but it does have a single audio outlet for headphones and external speakers. The controls are not very intuitive. The control buttons needs to have up/down and sideway arrows to assist the user in configuring the monitor. You may need to refer to the manual for proper control usage. I also use these for my PS3. The HDMI cable (not included) works perfectly. For sound, make sure you plug in your headphone or speakers at the back of this monitor. These monitors are selling like hotcakes and Amazon rarely has them in stock since it is such a great deal. If you see one at a good price, do not hesitate to purchase one immediately. =) Rating: 4 / 5

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