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1920x1080 24" BenQ G2420HD $199.99 - Free Delivery

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1920x1080 24" BenQ G2420HD $199.99 - Free Delivery
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LElephant on 25/10/2009 - 01:00 store.9289.com.au (6148 clicks)
Last edited 30/10/2009 - 16:50

The title says it all. A 1920 x 1080 24" monitor delivered for $200.

Has DVI and HDMI inputs. The E2400HD shown here http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/17985 looks like a nicer built BenQ for an additional $30 plus delivery, but I think the specs for the screen are about the same.

If you're looking for a new monitor, and can't pick up from a store, this is about as good as it gets IMHO.

EDIT: Looks like it's sold out.
Specifications:

http://www.benq.com.au/products/LCD/?product=1514

Screen Size 24.0"W
Color Glossy Black
Resolution 1920x1080
Pixel Pitch 0.276
Brightness 300 cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (DCR 40000:1)
Response Time 5ms/2ms(GTG)
Display Area 531.36x298.89 (mm)
Display Colours 16.7 million
Viewing Angle 170/160 (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10)
Input Signals D-sub / DVI-D/ HDMI 1.3 / Headphone Jack
Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 20 - 83 (KHz)
Vertical Frequency (Hz) 50 - 76 (Hz)
Video Bandwidth (MHZ) 210 (MHz)

Computing BenQ Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

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  • vsia2165 on 26/10/2009 - 22:10

    Step 2/5 Full Payment Confirmed

    They still have 2 days though.

    But i'd say end of the week we shall receive it.

    And i don't want the excuse "we are too busy with all the orders" don't sell 1000's if you can't handle it. Simple

    • Livert on 26/10/2009 - 22:14

      Pressure's on.

    • eug on 26/10/2009 - 22:23

      they probably didn't expect to sell a thousand monitors in one day. That's quite a number… i'm surprised myself!

  • R.R.P on 26/10/2009 - 22:21

    OK just bought one. Cant wait to get rid of my 17" LCD with this baby. I just hope it doesn't come with a dead pixel. Its not too bad since it is free shipping so if I had to ship it out to them to get a replacement it would just cost the same if it wasn't free shipping.

    Whats the warranty on this anyway? 1 year? (should be by law)

    • cyssero on 26/10/2009 - 23:02

      3 years.

    • [Deactivated] on 26/10/2009 - 23:06

      Well, since this dead pixel issue sounds common with this model, youre second one might also have a dead pixel. Plus it's a bit of work/time packaging the thing to send it back to the shop. It's more beneficial for nearby pickup.

  • ThePump on 26/10/2009 - 23:08

    Good buy, won't find a better price anywhere in Australia.

  • mooscar618 on 27/10/2009 - 00:30

    Step 3/5 Awaiting Dispatch
    mine is waiting dispatch already, yeah!!!

    • cyssero on 27/10/2009 - 00:33

      Just got the e-mail then too. If they send it today I should get it Wednesday :)

  • vsia2165 on 27/10/2009 - 09:10

    Still on 2/5 :(
    :(
    :(

    • R.R.P on 27/10/2009 - 12:19

      same..takes 24 hours I think to get to the next step.

  • videoman on 27/10/2009 - 13:59

    Looks like they have taken it off again.

    Mines still at Step 2/5 Full Payment Confirmed :( If they don't send it today I probably won't get it this week.

    • R.R.P on 27/10/2009 - 14:55

      Its back up again.

    • videoman on 28/10/2009 - 07:52

      10/27/2009 Step 3/5 Awaiting Dispatch
      Getting closer

      • BOC14 on 28/10/2009 - 10:03

        Still step 2 for me =[

        At least I'm not really in a rush =]

  • Livert on 27/10/2009 - 18:09

    Still 2/5. This is BS.

  • Elephant on 27/10/2009 - 18:33

    New status: Step 4/5 Order Dispatched

    Woohoo. Obviously I ordered fairly early in the peace, but they're getting 'em out.

  • cyssero on 27/10/2009 - 18:47

    I ordered around 3am the day it launched (late night impulse buy) and it's now saying shipped. Should be here tomorrow, can't wait.

    Will take some snaps of it and comment on dead pixels if any. I'm sure it will be fine.

    Would be a good exercise to create a forum post regarding dead pixels, I reckon practically none of us will get 'em. In fact numbers from 9289 would be even better :)

    • scotty on 27/10/2009 - 18:50
      +2

      See — that's the problem. You buy anything at 3am. Try not to browse OzBargain at that time of the day :)

  • vsia2165 on 27/10/2009 - 18:57

    i callled 9289 and she said that i should have it before monday latest.

    So much for 1-3 days delivery.

    They don't seem to care much for customer service.

    • eug on 27/10/2009 - 19:10
      +2

      I suppose it's you-get-what-you-pay-for. I've learned to be patient with bargains - after all, more staff costs more money… I'd rather get cheaper prices and wait a little bit longer (who here loves dealextreme?). Of course, in an ideal world, I'd be able to get cheaper prices with excellent customer service, but we don't live in an ideal world!

      If you needed it quick, there's always Harvey Norman or Harris. :)

      • BOC14 on 27/10/2009 - 21:04

        I love dealextreme :)

        • eug on 27/10/2009 - 21:30

          It's even more awesome with that other paypal $20 cashback bargain posted here!

          • vsia2165 on 27/10/2009 - 21:41

            @eug: It doesn't apply for this company.

            They have a list of companies it applies to.

          • BOC14 on 28/10/2009 - 10:04

            @eug: Agreed, and I've spent >$100 there since that deal was posted the other day :)

  • Livert on 27/10/2009 - 19:16

    Here's a useful app I use to test for dead pixels.
    http://www.download3k.com/DownloadLink1-Dead-Pixel-Tester.ht…

  • mooscar618 on 27/10/2009 - 21:35

    my lcd also dispatched today, i m staying in perth, i properly can get it next week already.

  • vsia2165 on 27/10/2009 - 21:42

    I received a phone call today.

    They said i should receive it sometime Thursday to Monday.

    • mooscar618 on 27/10/2009 - 23:28

      so u mean they will call their customer roughly when will they receive their item or should we call and ask them?

  • vsia2165 on 27/10/2009 - 23:31

    well i emailed them first and then they called me.

    But the lady said (paraphrased) that dispatched doesn't mean it'll arrive the next day and that we should call them and quote the order number to find out.

    Though i thnk they should really dispatch the orders that were actually ordered first!

  • cyssero on 28/10/2009 - 09:25
    +4

    Just received my monitor then!

    Unpacked and posting with it now :)

    Very quick delivery, excellent job as usual 9289. Ordered Monday morning, delivered by Wednesday (used PayPal).

    Well, the monitor is big, not exactly 'omg big' as I am upgrading from a 22" 16:10, but still big. It's bright, has an even back light (MUCH better than my older unit - little bleeding) and the colours are so vivid! I am still using a specfic profile from my old monitor so the BenQ hasn't been calibrated yet but it looks absolutely awesome as it is now. I am noticing so many subtle changes in colours I didn't with the older unit, so this is really nice for a cheap TN panel.

    Dead pixels? What dead pixels :) Unit is flawless. Just did a black background in MS Paint and hit full screen, worked fine.

    The real kicker is 16:9 content though. Watching some previously recorded HDTV on the PC, the difference is immeasurable. No black bars obviously, and the picture is just stunning.

    Still a lot of tesing/calibration to do but I'm very happy with it out of the box.

    Cheers 9289!

    • BOC14 on 28/10/2009 - 10:06

      Good to hear that cyssero, thanks for the info!

      The downside to hearing that is I ordered Sunday arvo and hasn't been dispatched yet, but I shall survive.

      • cyssero on 28/10/2009 - 10:37

        Don't despair, mine still only says "3/5 - Awaiting Dispatch" (even though it's firmly in my paws).

        And my mistake, it was Sunday I ordered (25/10). I did use PayPal so it's instant payment too.

        Hopefully you get yours soon :)

        • anthony on 29/10/2009 - 12:23

          Don’t despair, mine still only says “3/5 - Awaiting Dispatch” (even though it’s firmly in my paws).

          None of my orders have ever said they are delivered.

          They are either on step 4 or 5

    • R.R.P on 28/10/2009 - 12:53

      Sounds great! hope it turns out this good for everyone who got one.

    • cyssero on 28/10/2009 - 19:24

      Just following up from my post earlier today. I have noticed about 0.5 cm of backlight bleeding at the top of the screen (going from left to right) and a little less at the bottom of the screen when the screen is fully black. It's not noticeable at any other time. Watching 16:9 content, etc, impossible to tell.

      My old unit which I was quite happy with had a huge band running vertically in the middle of the screen, annoyed me a lot!

      On the BenQ it isn't so bad because 16:9 content fills the screen fully, and therefore it's unnoticeable, but it becomes slightly noticeable when you've got black over the affected area.

      Anyway, quality still comes at a price. Until you hit the nice 8-bit IPS panels there's not much in between, IMO. For $199 you get a monitor that is great at HD playback and great for gaming especially with consoles.

      Would like to know if anyone else is experiencing the backlight bleeding I've mentioned. It's not excessive or blinding (and I can't think of a monitor I've owned in recent times that didn't have it) but I would like to see what others have to say about it.

      • micromanage on 31/10/2009 - 20:34

        Yeah i've got the same bleeding. It is MINOR but it is noticeable when you're watching dark scenes or music concerts.

  • vsia2165 on 28/10/2009 - 10:32

    man its unfair how the monday ppl get it before the sunday ppl…

    Mine isn't close to being delivered.

    • cyssero on 28/10/2009 - 10:38

      As per my above post, I actually ordered Sunday, not Monday. I would have been one of the very first orders as I bought it in the wee hours of the morning (2am or something).

      • BOC14 on 28/10/2009 - 11:14

        Ah that makes me feel slightly better =]
        I ordered around 1pm I think on Sunday (also PayPal), but yea mine is still saying 2/5 at the moment.
        Sent an email though :)

        • Livert on 28/10/2009 - 12:21

          2/5 still. Ordered Sunday 1229.

    • anthony on 29/10/2009 - 12:24

      Maybe you live further away from the store then the people who have received their monitor already

  • cyssero on 28/10/2009 - 12:50

    Also, I am that paranoid I actually got out the measuring tape to see if it was a proper 24.0" inches. It is :)

    None of this 23.6" for me, thanks.

    • R.R.P on 28/10/2009 - 13:43

      Thanks for the update cyssero, good to hear.

  • R.R.P on 28/10/2009 - 17:59

    I just realized that this store is like 2 suburbs away…I could have just gone in there and got it on the day :|

    • DisplayQA on 28/10/2009 - 22:57

      I doubt they will sell you the same price if you picture up from the shop.

  • videoman on 28/10/2009 - 18:52

    For those who have received the item what courier company did they use?

  • vsia2165 on 28/10/2009 - 19:03

    fast way

    I was given a tracing number… but surprise surprise the tracing number didn't work.

    They need to work on their customer service.

    • BOC14 on 28/10/2009 - 21:34

      Is that possibly because it hasn't been scanned in by fastway yet?
      From experience sometimes courier companies don't actually scan them as much as they should..

  • BOC14 on 29/10/2009 - 09:47

    I emailed them yesterday to check the status of my order. The reply I got said:

    "Due to the overwhelming demand of the LCD, we apologize if there is any delay of delivery.

    We will try our best to ship all the LCD in "deal of week" before coming Monday afternoon."

    …

  • vsia2165 on 29/10/2009 - 10:07

    I received mine today

    Very happy!

    Though it'd be nice if they actually update the step 2/5 or step 3/5 .

    Cause according to them its still awaiting dispatch.

    Also it seems like its only 1 person doing all the work - some asian chick

    • BOC14 on 29/10/2009 - 10:13

      So yours still lists as step 2? Or 3?
      And can you tell us roughly what time you ordered it?
      Aswell as where you live?

      I'm assuming no dead pixels? :)

      Thanks vsia

  • vsia2165 on 29/10/2009 - 10:23

    step 3 - awaiting dispatch
    i ordered it sunday afternoon
    I live in fairfield sydney

    Nope no dead pixels yet..

    I problem that i do have is i don't have a receipt!… or maybe there is an online invoice.. not too sure.

    • anthony on 29/10/2009 - 12:25

      You can see all the orders when you sign into your 9289 account (i am sure this is enough should you need warranty)

      Every now and again they seem to forget to email me the tax invoice with the tracking number however if you ask for it i am sure they swill send you a copy

  • vsia2165 on 29/10/2009 - 11:51

    HELP!

    I was reading a word document with my new 24 inch monitor

    And i noticed that 3 lines on the page were slightly blurred.

    So i double checked it with hotmail and other websites and there is 3 lines on the monitor - 1 at the top mid and around the bottom that is slightly blurred.

    It's nothing too bad but i'm sure it'll get annoying after a while

    • anthony on 29/10/2009 - 12:26

      Have you tried another cable?

    • BOC14 on 29/10/2009 - 12:48

      Also do you have latest graphics card drivers?

      Maybe try it with a ps3 or xbox360 if you have one to see if its the computers fault

    • cyssero on 29/10/2009 - 13:45

      Definitely double check the cable - especially if it's VGA (the blue one) you're using. Try using DVI or HDMI.

      If you can, please take a photo for us and we can help you out.

      There is no reason why it should be blurry, mine definitely isn't, and I wouldn't put up with it either!

      • vsia2165 on 30/10/2009 - 00:51

        I'm using the HDMI cable

        It doesnt work when i take a photo - doesn't really show it properly due to my camera not being a DSLR.

        Basically as i was doing my assignment i realised that some lines in my essay were a bit blurry (no its not my eyes) so i decided to test it and move my word document up and down. The result was at least 17 lines in my word document was slightly blurred.

        You would have to look at it 30-45 cm which is normal viewing to realise it. But 60 cm away you can't really tell.

        I have no idea what the problem is…
        I've been doing my assignment all day and it's sort of getting annoying. Not sure to the point of me actually doing anything about it.

        Any help?

        • vsia2165 on 30/10/2009 - 00:52

          I opened a picture of my dog on full view and i can't notice it at all.

          It's mainly for microsoft word documents or even websites like this.

          • jakentta on 30/10/2009 - 10:41

            @vsia2165: Probably a silly suggestions, but have you made sure you are using the right resolution, i.e 1920 X 1080?

        • micromanage on 31/10/2009 - 20:36

          Have you tried adjusting cleartype?

  • Livert on 29/10/2009 - 20:42

    Called them earlier this afternoon. Apparently new stock should be arriving to 9289 today to be delivered tomorrow. Advised will be arriving early next week. RAGE

  • jennica11 on 29/10/2009 - 20:44

    Hi It's Jennica from 9289.com.au

    I understand, There is some of customer may not receive the Monitor yet. We are very sorry about the waiting.

    We will trying to Dispatch every tonight. Now, we are working on it.

    Once again, We are very sorry about the Delay.

    Thanks for your understanding.

    • BOC14 on 29/10/2009 - 21:00
      +1

      While I do appreciate the up-front nature of your customer service, it really isn't good enough that we are waiting this long.

      Having said that, if you continue to sell quality items at quality prices you won't lose my business, but it really needs to improve..

  • Captain on 29/10/2009 - 22:37
    +5

    I ordered mine on Monday night by direct deposit. I’m not all that fussed by the delivery delay. I think people complaining to Jennica about delivery times need to grow up. The real world isn't perfect - I think people who have ordered the monitor should be extremely grateful for this fantastic deal. So I extend my thanks to Jennica and the hard work she and the staff at 9289.com.au are putting in for this deal. Thanks Jennica!

    • vsia2165 on 29/10/2009 - 23:45
      +1

      I agree that the price for this monitor is fantastic.

      But in saying that, you can't use the excuse "shit happens" in business. I'm quite happy with how things turned out… only took 4 days for delivery. Though what i wasn't too impressed with the customer service provided by this company.

      1. The status wasn't working properly
      2. Delivery times was 1-3 days
      3. If no one was home they would return it back to their warehouse plus i would have to pay for delivery (major issue for me as no 1 is home and i needed to know what day they would arrive and she simply stated around this week or early next)

      Anyway i would buy from them again and a fix of the tracking system would make things more efficient for customers and for them - less phone calls and emails etc.

      • anthony on 30/10/2009 - 09:10

        Delivery times was 1-3 days

        That is something that would make you unhappy with a company?
        1-3 days is pretty good, the next best thing would be overnight express.

        If no one was home they would return it back to their warehouse plus i would have to pay for delivery (major issue for me as no 1 is home and i needed to know what day they would arrive and she simply stated around this week or early next)

        9289 use Fastway, i am pretty sure fastway do not charge for redelivery.

        If nobody is going to be home then have it sent to your work address, someone will always be there to sign for the package.

        If you want it sent to your home address and you know nobody will be home then print out an ATL form and stick it on your door.
        http://www.fastway.com.au/ATLFPDF/1/Authority_To_Leave_Aus.p…
        (Jennica, maybe it would be a good idea to include a link to the ATL form in one of the emails which are sent out?)

        • vsia2165 on 30/10/2009 - 10:54

          oops i meant delivery times WASN'T 1-3 days

          The website said they charge for redelivery.
          I don't have a work addres - i have uni

          • anthony on 30/10/2009 - 11:26

            @vsia2165:

            oops i meant delivery times WASN’T 1-3 days

            I think you were just unlucky to order at such a busy time.
            I have been ordering from 9289 for a while now and delivery has always been overnight or the next day

            The website said they charge for redelivery.

            I have read that however i think it may just be there as an cover statement.
            Someone can probably correct me however i am pretty sure fastway dont have a redelivery fee.

            I don’t have a work addres - i have uni

            Thats fair enough, i wonder if the reception for your department would like accepting deliveries?

            Just be sure to stick out an ATL form, I always leave one out if i am expecting something and might not be home.
            I think it could save the 9289 crew a few hassles if they put a link to the form in the emails they send out.

          • micromanage on 31/10/2009 - 20:37

            @vsia2165: I wasn't charged for redelivery.

    • R.R.P on 30/10/2009 - 00:57
      +1

      Agreed, thanks Jennica and 9289! Status is still on 2/5, bought it on the 25th but not really in a rush to get it. I find waiting for things I buy off the net fun, the anticipation to get the item.

    • Livert on 30/10/2009 - 19:22

      How long then do you think is too long Cap? Just curious.

      • Captain on 30/10/2009 - 22:51

        I'm expecting the monitor to arrive sometime next week. I'd say anything over 2 weeks from receipt of payment would be too long and I'd make further inquiries.

  • cyssero on 30/10/2009 - 01:10

    I'm really glad mine came as quick as it did, but even if I had to wait, I know the price is ridiculously cheap and I would gladly wait 1 week to get my hands on it. The worst thing is when they say "sorry, no stock and we won't accept your order so we can send it to you later". I think everyone is just eager to get their monitor and that's totally fair enough but with a superb price like this I think a bit of patience is warranted.

    I'm sure all will be forgiven once it arrives though. Still concerned about vsia2165's issue though, I'm not getting any blurry text, just a little backlight bleeding at the top of the monitor, but that's all.

  • jennica11 on 30/10/2009 - 02:54
    +2

    Thanks for you guys support. We will Keep trying to do our best. Our warehouse guys just Off right now. it's 3 AM in the midnight.

    We will trying to finish our job tomorrow.

    Thanks for your understanding and very sorry about the delay.

    • anthony on 30/10/2009 - 11:26

      It’s 3 AM in the midnight.
      We will trying to finish our job tomorrow.

      Sounds like you are going to need a good rest once you get all the orders sent out!

  • videoman on 30/10/2009 - 07:36

    10/25/2009 Step 2/5 Full Payment Confirmed
    10/27/2009 Step 3/5 Awaiting Dispatch
    10/30/2009 Step 4/5 Order Dispatched

    Bit slow but atleast its sent.

    • Livert on 30/10/2009 - 19:18

      What time did you place your order on Sunday? I ordered lunchtime but it still says 2/5.

  • BOC14 on 30/10/2009 - 09:42

    Step 2/5 Full Payment Confirmed

  • mooscar618 on 30/10/2009 - 12:03

    i had my parcel send out on 27/10, the status still stated "Your parcel is currently in transit between our Sydney and Perth depots."
    i think i gonna receive it next week already.

  • simonz on 30/10/2009 - 14:50

    10/27/2009 Step 1/5 Pending

    • BOC14 on 30/10/2009 - 16:29

      Did you pay with PayPal?

      • simonz on 31/10/2009 - 00:24

        yea i did

  • Jack D Price on 30/10/2009 - 19:23
    +1

    Ordered my monitor last Sunday, expected perhaps slightly more than the '1-3' days due to demand. Status updated late Thursday, and knew it was coming on Friday. Got a quick call from the Fastway bloke delivering it to check that someone would be home.

    Overall, this went exactly as I imagined, the monitor is in fact 100% as far as I can tell, no dead pixels etc.

  • Rosered on 31/10/2009 - 12:41

    Adelaide. Ordered last Sunday 1.45. Noted that for credit card payments there would be a delay due to checking for internet fraud. Paid with Paypal. Sunday 25/10 immediately received order confirmation. 27/10 awaiting dispatch. 29/10 Order dispatched. 30/10 Delivered 8.30am. Monitor actually arrived before the Fastway tracking email arrived at 9.30am! I was very happy with the way I was kept informed. The monitor is 100% and what a fantastic deal with free shipping! Thanks Jennica and all at 9289.

    • BOC14 on 31/10/2009 - 14:27

      See while it's good to hear a happy story this is what annoys me slightly..

      I ordered a few minutes before you, payed by PayPal and instantly had payment confirmed, therefore mine was probably fully confirmed before you even started your transaction.
      I also live closer to them and therefore quite obviously receive mine first..

      This is my new status as of about 10 mins ago.. 10/31/2009 Step 3/5 Awaiting Dispatch

      I'm glad some people have got their product and I'm not in anyway upset with those who have, but this is pretty crap on 9289's part..

      • Livert on 01/11/2009 - 01:54

        I'm in the same situation as you are Boc. Frustrating but looks like we're getting it Tuesday.

    • Livert on 01/11/2009 - 01:56

      Is that 1.45 am or pm?

  • bis on 31/10/2009 - 20:26

    After check my tracking results it said
    "Calling Card Left - Delivery was attempted, the receiver was not available"

    I am sure no one came at that time and even there is no card left in mailbox.

    It is not fair if charge me for rearranging delivery.Very Upset with FASTWAY!

    • micromanage on 31/10/2009 - 20:40

      I wasn;t charged for redelivery. The courier left a card and called me later on that day and asked if I was free the next day.

    • anthony on 01/11/2009 - 00:05

      I have placed a link to the ATL form not too far above.
      Use it.

  • R.R.P on 31/10/2009 - 21:34

    Status updated,3/5 awaiting dispatch. This means Monday delivery :)

    • BOC14 on 01/11/2009 - 15:21

      Blind faith?

  • simonz on 01/11/2009 - 19:59

    Step 2/5 Full Payment Confirmed, when will i get my next status?

    • BOC14 on 01/11/2009 - 20:10

      Impossible to say, they seem to update very randomly.
      eg. There are people who have received their monitor whilst it still reads as step 3/5, awaiting dispatch.

      • simonz on 01/11/2009 - 20:21

        ohh ok, thanks for reply. Can't wait for it to arrive, hopefully soon. :)

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