Although each has it's own thread, I created this to get some clear discussion about which one each of you guys prefer and why. So far here are the pro's and cons as I see it:
Benq:
Good
-looks great
-HDMI
-Good picture quality and response time
-Supports 1080p over component, hdmi, and Dvi ?
Bad
-LACKS 1:1 mapping (Comming soon via factory revision?)
-Not sure if it supports 1080p through component (someone please fill me in on this)
-Costs more than the Gateway
-Can't buy it in a store
Gateway:
Good
-the button look and placement (I like it at least)
-1:1 MAPPING
-Good response time theoretically, and nice picture quality
-DCDi processing
-2 component inputs
-Costs much less
-Can buy it at Best Buy
Bad:
-Doesnt SEEM to support 1080p over component, although this isn't for sure since most have only confirmed this using xbox360
-Lacks HDMI
-humming noise (Not sure about this, read it in the Gateway thread but I HATE electronic hum)
Things I am unsure about:
-Which has the better panel?
-Which one has less backlight bleed?
-Which has a better real-world response time?
-Which has better picture quality?
Now I know that probably nobody has both of these so this comparison is somewhat useless...but hopefully it can lead us somewhere and help me and others make up our minds about which LCD to get.
Benq:
Good
-looks great
-HDMI
-Good picture quality and response time
-Supports 1080p over component, hdmi, and Dvi ?
Bad
-LACKS 1:1 mapping (Comming soon via factory revision?)
-Not sure if it supports 1080p through component (someone please fill me in on this)
-Costs more than the Gateway
-Can't buy it in a store
Gateway:
Good
-the button look and placement (I like it at least)
-1:1 MAPPING
-Good response time theoretically, and nice picture quality
-DCDi processing
-2 component inputs
-Costs much less
-Can buy it at Best Buy
Bad:
-Doesnt SEEM to support 1080p over component, although this isn't for sure since most have only confirmed this using xbox360
-Lacks HDMI
-humming noise (Not sure about this, read it in the Gateway thread but I HATE electronic hum)
Things I am unsure about:
-Which has the better panel?
-Which one has less backlight bleed?
-Which has a better real-world response time?
-Which has better picture quality?
Now I know that probably nobody has both of these so this comparison is somewhat useless...but hopefully it can lead us somewhere and help me and others make up our minds about which LCD to get.