Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)Bottom line, this TV is currently ranked the 3rd best 32inch TV according to consumer reports, only behind the much more costly Samsungs, but ahead of the more costly Sonys. Tier one brand, great price, buy with confidence.
My TV situation: stood in the corner of formal living room, designed not to dominate room, used a few hours a day.
My TV viewing: general TV, casual films (no gaming or surround sound serious cinema).
My TV source: digital antenna/OTA/ATSC (no cable or sat) via Tivo HD, plus Netflix and Amazon video on demand.
I was shopping to replace my old 27inch CRT TV and a 32inch LCD is a perfect size for that. There is a bewildering choice out there. In a big box store I honestly could not tell the difference between the many manufacturers. Reading user reviews on line was ultimately a waste of time as someone always has a complaint or some unique need or set up.
I made my choice for this TV because of 1) the excellent professional reviews by consumer reports 2) brand quality reputation, 3) great amazon price, 4) clean case design 5) good number of inputs.
The picture by the way is excellent without modifications, bright, clear, viewing angle is not an issue.
Considerations: I technically probably didn't need a 1080p TV, 720p would have been fine as most TV signals are that, and I would not see the benefit at my viewing distance at 10+ ft, but this TV gives me flexibility to use with higher quality sources like HD downloads, gaming consoles or as a PC monitor in future. This 1080p model was also not much more expensive than a 720p model.
I wasn't sold on on the added cost for 120Hz for my needs: 120Hz does not seem to matter for TV signals, only 24fps movies, and if you're into serious cinema you're probably not looking at 32inch :-)
Sound on this TV, like most 32inch TVs, is from 2x10w speakers, and is absolutely fine for a living room and casual viewing, I have not had to go above 50/100 on the volume level.

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Panasonic's new VIERA S1 Series LCDs HDTVs feature impressive improvements in picture quality, and are just right for gaming and enjoying your favorite hi-def TV shows.

Motion Focus Technology Even fast-moving scenes are displayed sharply and clearly. With a 60Hz video signal input, 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 3 makes 120 frames/sec from 60 frames/sec. This increases the frame count to allow natural frame-to-frame transitions, for smooth motion images with high resolution. VIERA also uses motion focus technology that greatly enhances resolution.
Wide Viewing Angle The wide 178 viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.
VIERA Image Viewer It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen.
You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.
Fine Black Panel Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup.
VIERA Link VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.
VIERA Tools With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen appear. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.
Game Mode In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too.
Connections
SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible): 1 (JPEG playback)
HDMI Input: 3 (1 side)
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): Yes
Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
S-Video Input: 1 (side)
Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
PC Input: 1
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 1
Audio Input (for Component Video): 1
Digital Audio Output: 1 (5.1 ch)
Headphone Jack: 1

What's in the Box Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Remote Control and Batteries, Cleaning Cloth, Pedestal, Operating Instructions, Quick Start Gude, Product Registration Card, Customer Care Plan Card
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NEC MultiSync 95 19" Monitor for PC and Macintosh Review

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(More customer reviews)I have two NEC Multisync 95 19 inch monitors. At the time I shopped the entire store to see what the best video picture was. Hands down the Sony flat screen CRT was the best at almost twice the price of the NEC. A close second was the NEC. It was clearly a better picture than everything else in the store. It was more expensive at the time, then it is now.
In a time when everyone is going LCD flat screen, mini slim monitor crazy, I have come to realize that the CRT monitors have a huge edge on picture quality-dollar value. Mating that to the fact that they are the least expensive, and you have a winner. Personally, I don't mind that one foot of real estate being taken up by the back of the monitor, when I can buy a larger unit for less money, and a superior picture. I must admit LCDs have come along way since they were introduced. Then new NEC LCD1725 is a beautiful picture, and the Sony 19 is as well. For the most part LCD pictures are quite disappointing. Even the expensive Plasma screens at ten times the money, don't give you the clarity of the Sony, and are still tweaked out by the NEC.
The difference in size allows me to move the monitor farther away from me, so the miniscule radiation is of no effect.
The thing about the LCDs is that they have a two dimensional quality about them. Some even have a cartoon appearance. It's a fad, but clearly an inferior picture for twice the price.
What does this all have to do with this NEC monitor? Everything. This NEC is an incredible monitor for the money. You would be hard pressed to find anything else in the marketplace that can compare to it. In a Consumer Reports review of monitors, they rated Sony, NEC, and Dell the best.
NEC on their web site, have a full suite of drivers, and software downloads available 24/7.
Well enough monitor talk for now. Hope this helps.

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Are your eyes begging you for a larger monitor?The NEC MULTISYNC95 19" Monitor can save you numerous headaches with an 18" viewable image size, .26mm dot pitch, and Max. Resolution of 1600 x 1200.The MULTISYNC95 also comes with NEC's patented Opticlear« screen surface, which reduces the glare without distorting images.

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LG E2350V-SN - 23 inch 1080p LED Backlit LCD Monitor ** Open Box** Review

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(More customer reviews)This monitor is low cost and lightweight. Adjustment on the stands are limited to tilt. Image quality, sharpness, and contrast are generally good, except for color temperature: the monitor generally appears very "cool", probably due to the LED backlighting. However, it's tolerable even for movies and games. The LED lighting allows for high dynamic range display, which looks impressive next to other monitors. Keep in mind that the high contrast only works for larger regions; text and fine graphics render as they do on a regular display. Still, it's a nice effect for games and movies. The LED lighting also makes the monitor more energy efficient (it stays noticeable cooler than other monitors). Altogether, it's a cheap, nice-looking, lightweight monitor.

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***OPEN BOX*** ThisNEW product you are browsing has been inspected by our certified technicians to ensure that it meets factory specifications; it is guaranteed to be in perfect working order.The Equipment is sold in AS IS condition and returns will not be accepted so please contact us with any questions BEFORE placing an order at 1-800-572-3224 Ext: 243. We accept PayPal and all major credit cards. We do our best to describe each item we are selling to the best of our ability. Bear in mind that the Item is sold as-is with no warranty. Use the contact us page to request additional info or images on this product. 231080p LED Backlit LCD Monitor (23.0 diagonal)Introducing a monitor that will transform how you look at your computer. Shockingly vibrant colors and contrast from state-of-the-art LED backlighting. Smart innovations that bring online videos to life. Movies in Full HD on a monitor so slim, you might forget it's there. Get the most out of what you love online and on your computer. Discover the E50. LED BacklightingSee LCD in a new light with an LG Monitor with LED backlighting that provides deeper blacks, richer colors. Ultra Slim DesignFeaturing a thin, innovative design, this monitor fits easily on virtually any desktop. Auto BrightOptimized brightness that reproduces clear image without causing eye strain. Cinema ModeVideo clips uploaded on web pages are in low resolution and pixels are distorted when the clips are viewed on full screen. On the other hand, watching the clips in their original size would mean being exposed to various distractive elements such as banners and text. Just like a movie theatre, Cinema Mode creates an ideal environment for viewing video clips posted online by dimming the areas excluded in your mouse drag and helping you focus on what you are watching. Full HD 1080p resolutionFull HD contents should be displayed on a Full HD resolution display to maintain their original details. 5,...

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24IN Ws LCD 1920X1200 3000:1 ZR24W VGA Dvi 5MS Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used an HP2408 24" monitor since Nov 2007 and I love it except for the pronounced color shift with vertical viewing angle. In comparison, the ZR24w produces uniform color from top to bottom. However, I have not attempted a color calibration, so I cannot comment on the trueness of the color.
The ZR24w I rec'd has [updated] 1 stuck-on pixel (0.2" from bottom in area of Windows taskbar) but no other defects that I have noticed. In addition to having a different panel type (ZR24w has H2-IPS), the ZR24w has a non-reflective, matte screen, unlike the specular screen of the 2408. That mirror screen has never been a problem for me since I work in a room with low lights, and a specular screen cannot be beat for sharpness. The backlight is good; I'm using a 15% brightness setting. The control buttons, including power and an LED power indicator, are in the lower right corner. The LED is bright blue when operating but is tiny, so that placement will not be a problem for me. The heavy stand is simple in construction compared to that of the 2408 but offers equal adjustments (height/tilt/rotate), and no assembly is req'd other than to slide the monitor onto the stand and click the locking lever into place. HP included a cable for each interface (DVI, VGA, DisplayPort), a USB cable to connect to the 4-port (2 on left side, 2 behind/under) built-in USB hub, and a detachable power cord. It's only been "on" a few hours now, but it seems to work perfectly.


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ViewSonic VP2655WB 26-Inch Wide IPS panel LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this after reading other reviews here and it fully lived up to my expectations.
Only concern is that it only has two inputs, one digital and one analogue.
If you're cool with that and want a monitor that far exceeds the quality and viewing angle of low-priced monitors while not going stratospheric, buy this one.

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ViewSonic\'s professional grade VP2655wb is a 26" (25.5" Vis.) wide screen LCD monitor with high quality IPS panel that delivers up to 118% NTSC color gamut and high contrast ratio even at extreme viewing angles of 178°. With the high color gamut and no color shifting, you will get true life-like colors, something essential for professional users. The VP2655wb also features a full set of ergonomic design elements for comfort and efficiency, including as 90°pivot, height adjust, swivel and tilt. The 26" (25.5" Vis) display has a resolution of 1920x1200 and is big enough to fit two legal documents side by side as well as to have a great HD movie experience. You can connect a DVI and a VGA video source at the same time and toggle between them. You can also connect up to 4 USB devices conveniently to your computer through the monitor\'s integrated USB hub. VP2655wb offers the industry's best pixel performance guarantee proving ViewSonic\'s quality statement and you can have peace of mind backed with our standard 3-year warranty.
What is an IPS Panel? IPS (in-plane switching) technology is the highest performance panel technology available in the LCD displays. The specifications and details of IPS panel technology are considered best for high accuracy in color, contrastand wide viewing angles. IPS panels offer excellent picture reproduction and suitable for photography, graphics design, movie production, CAD/CAM engineering, medical and security applications.Below illustration represents how an image on your screen will look even at extreme viewing angles of up to 178°. With IPS panels, you will not have any color shifts or changes in the contrast ratio when you move the image across the screen or change your viewing angle.



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Asus PA246Q 24" LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)Just picked up one of these bad boys and so far I'm impressed.
Note on shipping: though the shipping estimate said I would get it in about 7 days with Prime (weird?), it came next day, about 24 hours after I clicked purchase. You have to love Amazon.
Versus Other Displays: As an amateur in the color space world, I'm still getting used to the colors vs my other Asus monitors. I'm having a hard time getting all three monitors to play nice together, but I think that mainly has to do with the low quality of my other two 25" ASUS displays. I purchased a Spyder3 Express monitor calibration device and now at least all of the white balances are the same across the three monitors, but the PA246Q is clearly of much better quality.
As far the monitor by itself, it's pretty amazing. The settings that it comes with are deep and the colors that it can display are breath taking. I have yet to do any really heavy lifting with it, just mostly Photoshop, Lightroom and regular web usage. It might just be me, but the AdobeRGB profile looks really red... but again I'm still learning how to set everything up. I'm sure someone a lot more experienced than me will have thoughts on that.
UPDATE (3/2/2011): I calibrated everything correctly (thanks to some Google searching), embedded the color profile to some photos, and sent them off to be processed. Result? Almost perfect 1:1 representation of what I saw on the screen to what I got back from the printer. Was just a tad darker in the print than the screen, but I would think that has to do with the printer. Tickle me impressed.
Cons: As far as I can tell right now, the only con for this monitor is the price. There is a Dell 24" with IPS that sells for about $30 less or so. Also, though the monitor is almost silent, it does give off a fair amount of heat. But to be honest, you should expect that from any 24" monitor.
Conclusion: So far I'm really happy. In a perfect world I would be rolling with three of these babies and not just one in the middle of a three monitor set up.

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Design With Confidence Create picture-perfect images with the fully-adjustable 24-inch ASUS PA246Q IPS LCD monitor. Featuring a 1920 x 1200 resolution P-IPS (Professional In-Plane Switching) panel—the latest in IPS technology, this monitor delivers 98% color reproduction of Adobe RGB color space and 100% color reproduction in the sRGB color space. Along with a 16:10 widescreen aspect ratio and 178 degree viewing angle, experience accurate high definition picture from virtually any perspective. Built with an assortment of easily accessible USB ports and card reader slots, you can quickly transfer data to and from storage devices. The ASUS PA246Q is VESA-mountable and boasts 4-way ergonomic adjustments - pivot, height, swivel, and tilt adjustments quickly suit your specific needs. Connect via the DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.3, DVI, or D-sub and start designing your work of art with confidence.

Key Features
24-inch 1920 x 1200 P-IPS (Professional In-Plane Switching) panel delivers consistent color depth at virtually any angle (Learn more)
Expanded color gamut with 98% color reproduction of Adobe RGB color space and 100% color reproduction of sRGB color space for precise color (Learn more)
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio with 50,000:1 contrast ratio dynamically adjusts between black and white for sharper and brighter visuals
VESA mountable design and 4-way ergonomic adjustments enable pivot, height, swivel, and tilt adjustmentst (Learn more)
Two USB 2.0 ports and a 7-in-1 card reader for quick image and data transfers between storage devices(Learn more)
QuickFit provides commonly-used layout formats directly on screen for more accurate sizing (Learn more)
3 year system warranty, 3 year panel warranty, ASUS Rapid Replacement policy

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3 year LCD monitor warranty
3 year panel warranty
2-way free standard shipping for repairs
Complementary ASUS Rapid Replacement (cross-shipping)

What's in the Box
ASUS PA246Q LCD Monitor
DVI Cable
VGA Cable
USB Cable
Power Cord & Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Information Card

Specifications
Panel: P-IPS
Panel Size: 24.1-inch Widescreen (16:10 Aspect Ratio)
True Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Color Saturation (NTSC): 102%
Pixel Pitch: 0.270mm
Brightness(Max): 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Max): 50,000:1
Display Color: 1.073 billion (10-bit)
Viewing Angle (CR>=10): 178°(H)/178°(V)
Response Time: 6ms (Gray-to-Gray)
Video Features: Trace Free Technology Color Rich Technology Splendid Video Intelligence Technology Splendid Video Preset Modes (6 modes) Color Temperature (3 modes) HDCP support Picture-in-Picture
Audio Features: N/A
Convenient Hotkey: SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection Auto Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Contrast Adjustment QuickFitVolume Adjustment Input Selection
PC Video Input: Display Port 1.1a/ DVI/ D-Sub / HDMI 1.3
PC Audio Input: 3.5 mm mini-jack (for HDMI only)
Analog Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 83kHz(H)/ 56 ~ 76 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 83KHz(H)/56 ~ 76 Hz(V)
Power Consumption: Normal < 72 W; Standby< 2 W
Chassis Colors: Black
Tilt: +20°~ 5°
Swivel: +60°~ -60°
Pivot: 90° (clockwise)
Height Adjustment: 100mm
VESA Wall Mounting: 100mm x 100mm
Card Reader: 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/ SM/ xD/ SD/ MMC)
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 out, 1 x USB 2.0 in
Security: Kensington lock
Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 21.98 x 14.99 x 9.25 –inches
Weight (estimated): 15.87 lbs
Regulation Approval: Energy Star, TCO'03, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, TUV-GS, TUV-ERGO, ISO9241-307, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, PSB, NOM, J-Moss, RoHS, Windows 7 WHQL

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Smart Buy 30IN LCD 2560X1600 1000:1 ZR30W Dvi-d Dp 7MS S-ips U.s Review

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(More customer reviews)After a few hours playing with my new ZR30W, the results are in!
I've tested images and gaming of the ZR30W versus the other monitors on my desk; the LG W3000H 30", BenQ G2400W 24" and Viewsonic's VX2265WM 120Hz 22". I have not yet color calibrated the screen with my Spyder 3 Elite.
First impressions:
The ZR30W came in a real nice thick quality well packed shipping box.
The Bezel around the screen is just a tad thicker than I was imagining in my head, just a few millimeters shorter than the LG W3000H. One positive to the HP bezel though is it's the same width on all four sides which is helpful if you ever want to do portrait multi-display.
The stand is nice and wide with a decent heft. Just plain matte black plastic, the LG's is a little fancier and has a piano black gloss base.
There is not as much vertical adjustment on the HP as I would have wanted. Especially for us taller people, it's nice to have a screen that can raise pretty high. The LG stand allows another inch or two height here, so the LG wins the stand department. Neither can do portrait mode, you would need a much beefier stand design to reach that tall.
The HP has a nice aluminum strip around the entire edge of the display , adding a nice quality touch. These 30" panels are very deep though, for multi-display gaming overlapping the displays bezels will be a bit tougher. I have removed the LG's bezel before and there was significant space savings to be had with the bezel removed for surround gaming. I haven't done this yet to the HP as to make sure I have a long term fully functioning display before voiding any warranties. Although if removed properly, i don't think the manufacturers could notice that the bezel was removed.
The HP has just 4 buttons out front, on/off, source and dim/bright buttons. That's all I need. The LG has a LED on/off toggle for the power indicator and a way to turn off the beeping sound as you make bright/dim adjustments. The Hp doesn't make any menu noise, it let's you know you have reached the min/max in brightness by simply blinking the power LED. The HP's power LED also goes off after a few seconds which I like.
On connectivity, the HP has the LG beat. The LG has a single DVI-D connector, while the HP has DVI-D and Display port. While I think DVI-D isn't going anywhere soon, it's nice to know you have the option for Display port if those future graphics cards are DP only. Both monitors have two under monitor mounted USB ports and two on the side.
My HP arrived with zero dead/stuck pixels just like my LG. It appears the quality control on these higher end panels is much more stringent over the cheaper panels. I've read a few reports of early ZR30W's exhibiting some sort of audible buzzing noise from the power supply when brightness was reduced. My HPZR30W is silent at any brightness setting. Either I got lucky, or more likely HP resolved the issue that a few early monitors had. The build date of my HP is May 2010.
Now for picture quality:
The instant I turned the ZR30W right next to my LG I could see there was an improvement in image quality. The LG uses the LG LM300WQ5 panel, but I believe the HP uses a newer revision of the basic LM300WQ5. I have not taken the monitor apart yet to confirm this. The largest difference that I can see appear to be the back lighting. The ZR30W exhibits much purer whites. You can really tell that there are some high-end wide color gamut CCFL's in the HP. The LG look's to have a greenish/tan tint to it compared to the HP. I cannot stress it enough how good the whites look on the HP.
For color reproduction in standard sRGB color-space, both are very similar. The HP might have a tinge more saturation or "pop" to the colors over the LG, which in itself looks very good. The TN panels next to the IPS look just dreadful in comparison.
Contrast ratio's are still very good, very similar between the LG and HP. Although, with the HP's purer white's, the contrast seem's more crisp in the transition from white to black. Pixel response times appear to be identical using test images. Ghosting to my naked eye appears to be identical to the LG, which never had a huge ghosting problem to begin with. These are quite fast IPS panels and to my subjective eye don't ghost any more than the Viewsonic 120Hz TN panel using the same test image.
Input lag appears to be imperceptible, just like on the LG. This is thanks to the lack of a scalar which I find a very good feature. I only run 2560x1600 resolution so I need no extra electronics that would add input lag. you would neither want the LG nor the HP for PS3/Xbox 360, but that's not what it's designed for. You would need a good test setup to accurately gauge input lag that is below one frame. Moving minimized windows quickly across the desktop cannot match the fluidity of the 120Hz panel, but that is expected. You can't win all the categories! (Hello OLED?)
Both the HP and LG can only do exactly 60Hz, sorry movie editing guru's. I've adjusting both manually and at different resolutions, but they both just go signal blank when fed a 50Hz signal.
In conclusion, I thought it was going to be hard to beat the LG W3000H in image quality. The ZR30W has surpassed my expectations. The pure whites, excellent colors, limited ghosting and very low input lag make this the best display I have ever used. The LG is off to Ebay and my order for two more HP ZR30W's has been placed for nVidia Surround. The unfortunate side effect of going 7680x1600 3x 30" is that I realized I need a larger desk. After viewing quality displays like these, you do realize just how poor the image quality of TN panels are and both of mine will also be off to Ebay.

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HP ZR22w 21.5-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)Fantastic product.
An IPS HD Display for under $260 - if I were in charge of a Graphic-related company & on tight budget would buy these monitors in high volume. Upto Summer2010, IPS monitor would rack up close to $1000, those from Eizo cost several $THOUSANDS. However, I am writing this in Summer2010 so if reading much later. consider that progress never stops & things I say today may become obsolete in half-year.
People with professional background in Engineering, CAD/CAM, Photography, or other Graphic Art/Design need no further explanation.
For those who have no professional knowledge - here's a brief intro:
Majority of cheap monitors today are still TN-type (Twisted Nematic), they've fast response times (dynamics) suitable for gaming, but not for serious Graphic work b/c they're destroying colors, have awful backlight artifacts and if you look from a side (at over 170* degrees) it can be seen as awful white blemishes, color bleeding/blending, etc. - unsuitable for professional work, but since they're very cheap consumers think they're "OK".
But this Monitor is one of the few, early crops of IPS (not TN) displays that emerged in the year 2010 at reasonable prices. Looks like IPS-panel manufacturers have finally reduced costs. This HP monitor is not really HP, and many others are not what the label/box says, read this fact:
Despite myriad of LCD Display manufacturers, there're only a HANDFUL of actual LCD panel manufacturers, they just get repackaged/distributed under other names. Most of the panels come from Japanese-rooted co's, and manufactured in Korea, increasingly in China, some high-end in Japan and (USA - for really high end, medical & military use).
So this HP is not really HP - the panel is "LG Electronics". It is a great panel under $300, we're talking ISP (not TN) type!.
However do NOT use this monitor for very fast, video intensive Gaming if your demands are extreme, it's OK for gaming, don't get me wrong; response time is under 8ms so it's OK, but you have to understand that IPS is meant for professional Graphic work, and while improvement in response time in IPS within past several years has been amazing, some TN panels are still faster.
I still recommend this Monitor for EVERYTHING, including heavy gaming - I just proved it at home, and read other people's reviews in terms of gaming. I bought it however for other work (CAD Design & Photography).
Of course Eizo or other highend IPS are still out of reach for this monitor, but look - $300. An Eizo can set your wallet off by $1500 at least!
AND OTHER POINT - HP HAD FORESIGHT TO INCLUDE "DISPLAY PORT"!
For those who don't know what it means, it's the successor of HDMI, it's the newest/hottest port for professional Monitors, HDMI will probably remain default choice for entertainment/TV's for awhile, but DisplayPort is superior and is taking computer industry by storm, and slowly encroaching into TV's also, DisplayPort allows multiple monitors hooked to the same serial chain, unlike HDMI's obsolete interface, DisplayPort has better bandwidth, etc. - you can educate yourself.
Don't complain too much, b/c this Monitor also offers other ports - DVI-D is one example, I know some will complain on lack of HDMI, but me - I don't miss obsolete HDMI, my nVidia card has DisplayPort and if your doesn't - just use DVI-D, if your computer only offers HDMI, then HDMI-to-DVID adapter is less than $10, at least that s whjat I paid on Ebay for an older monitor which has no DisplayPort.
of course there's also the venerable SVGA port, but avoid it.
BACKLIGHT IS CFL, NOT LED! Ohh please don't be shocked! Rage about LED displays is directed at clueless customers who only consider Brightness, low cost & thin profile; I know you're reading this & are getting shocked. CFL backlight in a "professional display"? Here's a clue for nonprofessionals:
LED's are unable to be flicker-free at brightness below 100%, because they cannot be dimmed by simply reducing voltage - they must drop certain voltage across junction, it's a more or less fixed value. The way dimming is achieved is by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). I don't have time to explain, this is not an Engineering forum. Just take my word for it - LED backlight displays, although being the staple/default choice for currently produced laptop & thin models, are bad for professional's eyes, and so is CFL of low quality, This HP is using high-quality CFL (I saw somewhere, they use 50Khour bulb?), you can Google/AltaVista for yourself and discover what other people are discovering recently - there's a group of people whose eyes & heads develop severe fatigue from LED bright lit monitors that industry is pushing down our throats, b/c it's costs them less to produce & recycle, and consumes little energy in laptops/netbooks. This display is CFL and believe me you will like it.
TAKE THIS ADVICE SERIOUSLY:
NEVER ALLOW HP TO SET ITS DEFAULT BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST - LIKE MOST MANUFACTURERS THEY ARE TRYING TO KILL OUR EYES.
If you spend 10-12 hours/day looking into computer monitors, and been doing it for decade(s) and care about your health, you know what I mean. Don't let this thing to rise above 30-40% brightness, contrast should be higher - 50-60-70% than brightness.
Default setting is almost 90% brightness or something which really destroys quality, but Hp just did what everyone else is forced todo - bright monitors sell better in stores, once you bring home and work in the evening in properly dimmed room, you know it's bad for the eyes, so reduce brightness, most important - excess brightness destroys quality in terms of COLOR GAMUT.
Excellent price for this product. LG panel repackaged/rebadged as HP, with HP custom Firmware & Enclosure.
Looks like an eye candy, also, though most important thing is performance. not looks, the monitor is always "in your face" so it matters. Comes wit more cables than I even need.
Dell introduced its own model following same "cheap IPS" philosophy, weeks after HP, but I still prefer HP. I used to swear by ViewSonic, and not shortly but for many YEARS I would only go with ViewSonic. But for that matter, I also used to be fixated on IBM Thinkpads. Things change, no more Thinkpads for me & no more ViewSonics - perhaps some companies get so accustomed to highlevel status, that eventually they lose the "edge".
I actually wonder how is it possible to manufacture this thing for under $260, unless they make in 100,000+ quantities.
Stan Starinski, MSEE
New York, NY

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UltraSharp U2211H 21.5" 1920 x 1080 1000:1 Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I highly recommend this monitor! The picture quality is stunning, and it is clearly high build quality designed to last.
There is a very thorough review from July 2010 available at [...](Note that the price in the review is in GBP)
Quote: "U2211H is about ?235 which is a great price for a screen with these features and an IPS panel. It should make a very good buy for anyone considering a screen at this size" My point is that this screen is a great buy at ?235 (~400USD) which makes it a STEAL at around $250!
In my opinion this is a FAR better option than a LED screen. LED selling points are the slim profile and energy efficiency - this IPS monitor is slim enough to hang on the wall, and the difference in energy use is so marginal that you won't notice it on your bill. However, you WILL notice the difference in picture quality and build.
Dell offers a outstanding 3 year advanced warranty on these, which adds value. Again, this screen is clearly built to last.
I returned a HP monitor, and got this Dell instead, and I couldn't be happier!

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DELL 24" WIDESCREEN MONITOR w/LED TECHNOLOGY & USB HUB Review

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(More customer reviews)purchasing a dell 24 inch monitor prove to be of excellence value the quality is very good i have a lot of space on my table as it replace a conventional monitor that i was using good stuff.

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HP LP2475w 24-inch IPS Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this monitor to replace my worn out CRT monitors, used mostly for high quality adjustment and soft proofing of photographs. I wanted something in the 23-26 inch range, I wanted an IPS panel (as compared to inferior TN type monitors)and I really didn't want to pay $1300 for the NEC 2690 WUXI, $900 for the new Apple LED 24" or even more for higher end displays. The HP seemed to fit the bill at about $600, it had generally good reviews from photo web sites, but there were a few people reporting color shifts across the monitor.
It is not possible to examine these high end monitors in person where I live (amazingly, what with being a few miles from Silicon Valley), so I ordered it on the strength of the reviews, the many color and picture controls it offers and the wide range of types of connections it will accept. And the hope that the reported color gradient was not a consistent problem, just some QA outlier.
It is a nice monitor, it calibrated very well with my Spyder 3 Pro calibrator, but it does have an obvious green to pink color shift going from left to right, just as had been reported. This seems to be a design defect with this monitor. Not terrible, I might not have noticed it immediately if I was not looking for it, but it is there, no such thing on my Apple 23" at work or even the TN panel on my Mac laptop. I think the shift is more obvious once the brightness is tuned down to levels consistent with photographic proofing, but I can not say for sure, as I really haven't evaluated this.
I thought of returning it, had I bought it locally from Best Buy or such I would have returned it, but the energy barrier to sending it back to Amazon was just too high. So I will live with it, the color is very good in the middle 2/3 of the screens, I will not expect critical color accuracy on the ends of the screen. For most people who take pictures, this will probably not be a problem most of the time. But for people who take color management very seriously, this is likely not the best choice. Alternatives will cost you, however.
It has picture in picture capability, which I thought would be a nice thing to play with, but it turns out that it will not do the PIP thing with two inputs from my two computers, only when one input is from video-type sources via component or similar connectors. A minor disappointment. It does switch between sources quite nicely, so I hook up both computers and can easily view either one. Lots of other connectors that I will probably not use, but it does add flexibility that monitors such as the Apple just don't offer.
Build quality is high, the base is very nice indeed, the USB hub is nice, but sometimes it doesn't work with the laptop due to "inadequate electrical power". The placement of the input ports, tucked up into the bottom, is very poor, making it extremely difficult to plug in new connectors--one of those extremely obvious design flaws that leave you asking just what the designers were thinking.
I see some other reviews that comment about excessive saturation in the monitor. This is a wide gamut monitor, very different from most other LCDs, and you should really not buy one of these if you are not prepared to calibrate the monitor and use software that understands embedded "color ICC/ICM profiles", such as Photoshop >5 and Firefox >3 (have to turn this feature on). Even then, unprofiled images from the web or elsewhere can appear very overly saturated. If none of this rings a bell, you should probably not buy this, or any, wide gamut monitor if you want color accuracy.
April update--the problem is getting worse, it might be temperature related, it is time to cut my losses and move on. The new Apple LED monitors are gorgeous, another motivation to put this flawed monitor behind me.

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HP ZR24w 24-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)If you don't want to read my long rambling, skip down to the pros and cons below. Also read my update below.
I previously owned a 'Samsung 226BW' for 6 years (TN panel) and had the 'HP LP2475w' briefly (H-IPS panel, instead of e-IPS like this ZR24w). My problem with the LP2475w was it's wide gamut and I wanted consistent color saturation across the entire desktop. I wanted a good looking monitor for multiple purpose, for work and entertainment. This ZR24w meets my need, it only come with a few small imperfections, but they are not bad enough so I would still recommend it.
General impressions, the good stuff:
-The monitor has a very sturdy stand. After turning the brightness down to zero (which is still bright enough), it output around 37watt which is acceptable. The monitor is very bright, but CCFL backlights are known to slowly dim as it gets more hours, so this is a good thing for the long run.
-The colors are simply stunning, combined with great contrast this monitor have very good clarity. When viewing photos and videos, the details and objects stands out, unlike most TN panels which look washed out by comparison. Watching HD videos should be a joy.
-The text is really smooth and sharp at the same time, one of the highlight of this monitor. Good for people who spend lots of time reading online. Small pixel pitch (.270mm) so you won't notice dots unless you move your eyes up close to the screen. There is a feature to adjust sharpness, but only 5 steps, which isn't enough IMO.
-The monitor is standard color gamut (not wide), so colors are not over saturated and are consistent across the whole screen. This is important as it makes the monitor more attractive to average users who don't want to mess with color profiles. Of course, if you are an artist/designer and want to work with Adobe RGB colors, you should buy a wide gamut monitor instead.
The green tint:
My previous HP LP2475w have the infamous problem that plague some IPS monitors: one side of the screen have a pinkish tint and the other side a greenish tint. Unfortunately, my ZR24w came with a slight green tint starting from the right edge of the screen disappearing toward the middle, the left side is white. I can notice the green with white and gray backgrounds. Turning down the green and calibrating the monitor can help a lot, but the green doesn't fully go away. This imperfection bothers me because I do a lot of online reading and a bit of scripts editing that usually involves white background. UPDATE: I fixed this problem using a (better) colorimeter, more info below.
Backlight uniformity:
There are some backlight leakage. I set the monitor to display a black screen and in a dark room took photos of the monitor using my camera with 1/4th and 1/8th second exposure to exaggerate backlight leakage. The photo shows leakage coming from the bottom left and a small bit from the rest of corners. Believe it or not, I noticed these leakages even while using the monitor in daytime when the screen background is a dark colored like black or dark brown, though not anymore if the screen is displaying brighter colors. Also, the backlight slightly dims along the very top and bottom edges of the screen.
Black level:
The black level isn't great and have problem showing 'true black'. Experienced users will know what I mean when a monitor's black level is not good and instead of pure black you see kind of a 'reflective black' because of the backlight bleeds through. This creates a problem when you watch movies or play FPS video games where very dark scenes are involved, this 'reflective black' can makes it harder to pick out objects and details. Despite this, the contrast is good and the colors are accurate, it's still much better watching black and white films on this monitor than my Samsung 226BW. However, I don't think this is the best monitor to edit black and white photos (also due to a bit of 'color banding', though rarely will you notice it unless you are doing specific tests to identify the banding).
Viewing angles:
If your eyes are leveled with this monitor, the image quality will remain if you shift left and right horizontally. However, if you stand up and look down from the top-right or top-left, it loses gamma and saturation. So imagine a situation when someone is standing by your side looking down at the monitor, they would either have to bring their eyes down to the height of the monitor or step back one or two steps to see more clearly. Same problem looking up diagonally from below. This e-IPS panel has better viewing angle than TN panels, but possibly not as good as the more expensive H-IPS panels.
Display speed:
-Input lag: I have the Samsung 226BW which is known have very low input lag. I connect it and the ZR24w to the video card for clone view, ran a stop-watch timer software and set my camera to 1/125th second exposure time, then took photos of the two monitors. In the photos, the times displayed on the ZR24w screen are slower than the times in the 226BW for only 10 to 30 milliseconds, only rarely does it reach 40milliseconds. This is actually acceptable, my previous HP LP2475w's input lag averages higher, so HP improved with the ZR24w.
Note: Some says the "Overdrive" feature used by some manufacturers to reduce ghosting could potentially increase input lag. I tested with Overdrive on and off, in my test there doesn't seem to be a difference for the input lag time.
-Response Time: The vertical pixel response time is very good, but not as good horizontally. When watching Formula 1, onboard videos look good because it deals more with vertical motions. However, it can get blurry sometimes when cars speed very quickly horizontally across the screen. Turning on the "Overdrive" feature helps, ghosting almost completely disappeared.
-For FPS gaming, ghosting will be more noticeable especially if you have a fast video card displaying high frame rates. With Overdrive off, the ghosting made me felt like I had a few drinks. When it's turned on, ghosting is reduced and games are much more playable. To me, the difference is big so Overdrive is a must for FPS. Due to this screen having great contrast and clarity, the details stood out and I was able to pick out enemies from the distance easier, this allowed me to get better scores despite not the best response time.
Overall:
This may sounds somewhat like negative review, but I'm a very sensitive user, some of the problems might not persist or as bad for other buyers. If you're interested in upgrading from TN to IPS panel monitor and don't want to deal with wide color gamut and colors profiling, then this HP ZR24w is a good upgrade. For media related tasks like gaming, photos and videos this monitor will display colors and details beautifully. It's easy on the eyes for reading texts. I bet for most people beside very hardcore gamers the display speed will be just fine.UPDATE: I upgraded to a better colorimeter (Huey Pro). It came with a software that can apply calibrated colors across the entire desktop. Surprisingly, it eliminated the green tint to the right of the screen. Also, I think the 'standard factory calibrated colors' are not bad and isn't far from the results produced with my colorimeter, so even if you don't intend to spend extra for a colorimeter I think the default colors will still look very nice.Pro
-Clear and detailed, accurate colors
-Great contrast
-Smooth and sharp texts, easy to read
-Is standard color gamut (not wide) so entire desktop is not over-saturated
-10cm vertical adjustable stand that's stable, 90 degrees rotation, screen is removable from stand for mounting
-Acceptable input lag and response time ('Overdrive' feature helps reduce ghosting)
Con
-Viewing angle is good horizontally, but not very good diagonally
-Black level isn't great and some backlight leakage
-Slight green tint on right side of screen (for the monitor I received), can be reduced by calibrating using a colorimeter
-Small amount of 'color banding', though not easily noticeable unless you do tests to look for it
PS. Mine came with no dead or hot pixels.

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Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC 30-inch WideScreen Flat Panel Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)It's big, bright, fast, beautiful and did I mention it's big? I mean two side-by-side magnified A4 documents big. The $1100 price is great too compared to other 30" models.
The reason why this monitor is considered obsolete by Dell is the complaints from videophiles about its lack of connectivity options. Specifically, dual-link DVI is the only way in. So, if you are planning on connecting game machines or BlueRay drives or HD cable boxes via HDMI, you are out of luck. But, why would you want to do that? Even full HD video only goes up to 1920x1080. This monitor does 2560x1600. It makes a lot more sense to pay $800 for a 42" 1080p LCD TV, which is bigger and better for viewing video anyway. This is an ultra-high-resolution monitor, pure and simple, and I love it for doing a good job there.
===== Added 11/29/2008 =====
As the channel runs low on stock of this monitor, the Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor becomes a better value. The latter, however, does not employ the S-IPS panel from LG, which is generally considered the best and most expensive LCD technology as of 2008. This is another reason why some 30" monitors are still a good buy in my mind even though 24" models are selling for under $300 nowadays. Those cheap monitors use TN panels, with poor color, contrast and viewing angles. Smaller S-IPS monitors (e.g. HP LP2475W 24in LCD Monitor 1920X1200 and Planar PX2611W 26-Inch Widescreen Digital/Analog with Height Adjust Stand (Black)) still cost $600+ and are becoming scarcer by the day due to the competition from its cheaper cousins. Even Samsung, which holds the patents for the middling S-PVA technology, has been introducing TN models.

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DELL UltraSharp 2209WA 22 Inch Black Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Dell 2209WA to replace my Hanns-G 199N 19" standard flatscreen. I create fantasy art using Photoshop and I need accurate color across the whole screen. The Hanns-G was an excellent monitor that displayed much like an HP LP1965, and I needed that same quality in a widescreen.
As a general rule of thumb, you get a TN panel for gaming because of the ultra refresh rate; you get an MVA panel for movies because of the truer blacks, and you get an IPS panel for graphics and art because of the consistent color. It turns out that the 2209WA's e-IPS panel (which is the budget version of IPS) is very close in quality to my excellent Hanns-G and the HP. The colors are rich and complex right out of the box. The one aspect that I can't match to my old monitor is the native contrast (I've never tried color calibration because my audience doesn't use it). I turned the brightness way, way down and the contrast to about 70, but the highlights in my paintings are still a little too bright. This is negligible though, and the color itself is excellent. Considering the price of any other 22" widescreen IPS monitor, I'm more than willing to live with a variance that only my eye will notice. BTW - I'm using the DVI connection.
I'm not a gamer, so I can't speak to the refresh rate or ghosting. You're on your own there.
Important note: this is a 16:10 ratio monitor, which means the widescreen dimensions are designed for computer use rather than watching movies. If you want to watch DVDs on your PC without a black stripe at the top and bottom, get a 16:9 ratio monitor. Also, this monitor has a matte screen to eliminate glare. This is critical for an artist or anyone serious about viewing art, but if you're used to a glossy, vibrant screen it'll seem drab.
The height of the display on this monitor is just a fraction less than the height of a regular 19" monitor. So if you're upgrading from a 19" standard flatscreen like I did, your eyes won't notice any vertical difference. You're basically taking a standard 19" and extending it into a widescreen.
Construction seems to be high quality, particularly the stand which adjusts via spring calibrated to the weight of the monitor itself. This works really nicely, and the stand installs and removes elegantly. The control panel is intuitive to me so no issues there. And I'm very pleased that this monitor doesn't pretend to have speakers. I also won't use the USB ports, but it has `em if you want `em.
My 2209WA arrived with no dead pixels, no backlight bleedthrough whatsoever, and no display irregularities. Very, very nice. I highly recommend, especially for serious digital artists on a budget.
Final notes: be sure when you purchase that you don't confuse this with the 2209W, which is NOT the same thing. If you want the e-IPS panel, you must get the WA model. And look for a sale. This can sometimes be found for under $300.


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Display Calibration Bundle with custom Sensor Colorimeter & Sw Review

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(More customer reviews)Using this package I was able to calibrate my display for regular use, print matching in Photoshop, Lightroom, and other programs. Yes it cost a fair amount, but if you are going to spend the money for a top notch display you might as well shell out the feww extra bucks and calibrate it properly. Believe me when I say the difference in color accuracy after I calibrated the display is astounding!

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Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Display eIPS 1080p LCD Monitor w/ DVI & DisplayPort Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good monitor. Especially if you can get it for $250 or less. A great bargain for a 23" IPS widescreen LCD monitor. But it's not without some problems & shortcomings though. There are some backlight bleeding at the edges which may not bother the average user but will definitely bother those who does alot of photographic work. The color gamut is only 82% which means it cannot produce all the colors demanded of it, making it unsuitable for professional photographic, graphics design, video work or even serious non-pro users. It also has been found to have a slight tint at one side of the screen. Not noticeable unless viewed at an angle. Of course, being an IPS monitor, it has no color shift and a much wider viewing angle. If not for the limited color gamut, slight tint and backlight bleeding, it would've been a great monitor. Clearly, Dell intended this monitor for the non-pro user market as it is not up to the standards of, say, their U2410 monitor. Still, for the average user who will mainly do web serving, use office apps or play games and watch videos, it is a great choice.

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DisplayPanel Size: 58.4 cm (23")Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)Panel Type, Surface: IPS (In-Plane Switching), anti glare with hard coat 3HOptimal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60 HzContrast Ratio: 1000 to 1 (typical), 10,000:1 (dynamic) Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical)Response Time: 8ms (gray to gray)Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)Color Gamut: 82%2 (100% sRGB coverage)Color Depth: 16.7 million colorsPixel Pitch: 0.265 mmDisplay Type Flat Panel DisplayConnectivity1 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCPDisplayPort (DP)Video Graphics Array (VGA)1 USB 2.0 upstream port4 USB 2.0 downstream portsDC power connector for Dell Soundbar StandHeight-Adjustable stand, pivot, tilt and swivel and built in cable-managementBuilt-In DevicesUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed Hub (with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports) SecuritySecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately)Anti-theft stand lock slot (to panel)Color, Size and WeightDimensions (W x D x H): 549.97mm x 184.1mm x 356.16mm (compressed ) ~ 456.16mm (extended)21.57" x 7.25 " x 14.02" (compressed) ~ 17.96" (extended)Weight (with Stand and cables) 6.45kg (14.22lbs)Weight (with packaging) 8.23kg (18.14Ibs) ElectricalVoltage Required: 101 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.5 A (Typical)Power Consumption (Typical): 33W (without audio and USB connection)Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: Less than 1 WWhat's in the BoxMonitor with standPower CableDVI CableVGA Cable (attached to the monitor)Drivers and Documentation media USB upstream cableQuick Setup Guide Safety Information

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Dell UltraSharp U2711 27-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - Max Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this monitor for a month now and I've to say that it's phenomenal. I was using the Dell 2405FPW for 5 years until the U2711 was released, almost matching the resolution of the 30-inch (2560 by 1600), at almost half the price. It's a bargain.
The resolution is outstanding at 2560 by 1440. Yes, there's 160 pixels missing from the bottom compared to a typical 30-inch, but coming up from 1920 by 1200 it doesn't really matter.
The colours are vibrant, which is great. The text is a bit smaller, of a size you typically see on 13-inch laptops. It took me a while to get used to the smaller font size.
This set is still non-glossy. But apparently, Dell has applied some anti-glare coating. I've read on forums that some customers disliked it but I've no problem with it - I didn't even detect it was there.
Compared to a 24-inch (1920 by 1200px), the U2711 isn't much taller, it's much wider. I can fit two webpages, 1024px each, and still be able to see icons on the desktop.
Backlight bleeding is barely noticeable. It means if your widescreen movies still show the letterbox black bars, you'll be less distracted.
The U2711 also works well with my PS3 via HDMI. I'm not sure of the audio capabilities but I use a 2.1 speaker plugged in with a 3.5mm jack. One thing to note is you'll have to set the audio settings on your PS3 to output 2.1 sound to make sure they output all the sound, dialogue, effects, surround, etc.
Gaming on the PS3 is very enjoyable. The games are upscaled and there's a notch of graininess. Not really an issue unless you're sitting really close. Everything looks snappy and I don't notice any lag but I'm don't really play FPS games.
Note that this monitor would require a decent graphics card with dual-DVI output. If you want to game at the maximum resolution, then you need a powerful card.
This is a huge physical monitor. My table is really small and it took up almost half of it. But not regrets.
I managed to get this LCD at US$690 equivalent in Asia, Singapore. It's well worth it. This set is going to last me for a long time, until the slimmer LED version comes out in who-knows-which year.
I would recommend this monitor to graphic designers, photographers or anyone who multi-task a lot.
- For Mac Users -
I'm using this on a Mac Pro and have powered it on two graphic card, not both at the same time. It's plug and play, no drivers required.
On the ATI Radeon X1900XT, you won't be able to see the dual boot screen if you hold Alt after the startup (that's if you're using Boot Camp). On the ATI Radeon 4870, it works just flawlessly.
- For technical reviews, just visit the links in my comment section. I found and used them while researching on the U2711.

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