Gateway FPD2185W V Samsung SM215TW
 

Hello

My Current monitor (Sony Trinitron 17" CRT) is overheating (switches itself off, once it overheats) and has trouble scanning and very noticeable flickering.

I am interested in Widescreen monitors as this is the way the future seems to be going.

I have looked at the Gateway FPD2185 and the Samsung 215. Both are 21" at native 1680 x 1050.

They both have striking similar features and I'm certain these are both the same 8 bit panels

Do I go for the Gateway which I can buy from Comet (down the road) @ £300;

OR

Get the Samsung from an online e-tailer @ £353 + delivery from Overclockers.

The samsung has in-built speakers that I don't need as I have Premiuim DD speakers;

The Gateway is black that I prefer;

The Gateway OS that runs the monitor compared to the Samsung OS, I'm not so sure on this;

Both are HD Compliant;

And If I have dead pixels, the Comet (Gateway) will be easy to return.

Thanks

Re: Gateway FPD8125W V Samsung SM215TW
 

Usually I'd say go for a Samsung but I think I would actually go for the Gateway :)