Sony Monitor Thoughts?

[David Roth weiss]

Don’t know about the 2030, but Bob Zelin’s comments about the 2050 are not very flattering. Take a peek at this thread: https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/98/867993

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[Jonathan Ramsey]

Yikes! Thanks David. That is a harsh review of a higher-end model than the 2030. At a show, however, I looked at the 2050 and would not have been nearly as harsh. A studio at which I edit is putting in the 2050s… once they arrive I’ll send out an impression.

Thank you!
Ramsey

[Walter Biscardi]

Do a search for TV-Logic. They’re a company out of Korea. I’ll have a review on them shortly. Flat out the best LCD monitors I’ve seen yet. We tested the 24″ model.

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[Jonathan Ramsey]

You know, now that you mention it, I remember being pretty blown away by their images at NAB this year. I’ll check them out. Thanks for the reminder!

Ramsey

[Tim Vaughan]

Money anyone?
(found this on the web)

LVM-230W

23″ Multi-Format LCD Monitor (Rack Mount Kit & Desktop Stand Included)

$5,795
LVM-230WD

Dual-Link version of LVM-230W

$7,795
LVM-240W

24″ Multi-Format LCD Monitor – Native HD/SD (Rack Mount Kit & Desktop Stand Included)

$7,995
LVM-240WD

Dual-Link version of LVM-240W

$9,995
LVM-400W

40″ Multi-Format LCD Monitor – Native HD/SD

$9,995
LVM-400WD

Dual-Link version of LVM-460W

$11,995
LVM-460W

46″ Multi-Format LCD Monitor – Native HD/SD

$11,995
LVM-460WD

Dual-Link version of LVM-460W

$13,995
LVM-570W

57″ Multi-Format LCD Monitor – Native HD/SD

$17,995
LVM-570WD

Dual-Link version of LVM-570W

$19,995

[Jonathan Ramsey]

That’s part of the point. For an entry-level, the LMD 2030W is at B&H for something like $1300… unbelievably low considering the ins/outs, and resolution. I see it doesn’t give specifics on the color temp settings as do the next step-up monitors in the LMD series, so I’d assume that’s a significant drawbrack in professional use. But, for the price I was wondering if anyone had experience with it.

Ramsey

[Walter Biscardi]

[ramsey] “That’s part of the point. For an entry-level, the LMD 2030W is at B&H for something like $1300… unbelievably low considering the ins/outs, and resolution.”

If it can’t reproduce solid blacks, then it’s not worth any price. I’ve yet to see a Sony LCD panel that can reproduce good solid blacks.

For that price, you’re better off getting a Panasonic Pro Plasma screen. 42″ is only about $1,000. 34″ is even cheaper.

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[Dan Sparks]

Hi Walter,
Do you have model numbers for the 42″ and 34″ Panasonic monitors you mentioned?

Thanks,

Dan Sparks

Tricom Video

[Walter Biscardi]

[Dan Sparks] “Do you have model numbers for the 42″ and 34″ Panasonic monitors you mentioned?”

TH-42PH10UKA

TH-37PH10UK

It’s a 37″ actually, I thought it was 34.

There’s also a 50, 58, 65 and 103″ model available.

You can actually see the 103″ on NBC’s Sunday Night Football and MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olberman. I really want one for my Nintendo Wii!

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[Dan Sparks]

Thanks for the info!

Dan Sparks

Tricom Video