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JustAnEngineer wrote:I'm running a 1200x1600 UltraSharp 2001FP next to my 2560x1600 UltraSharp 3007WFP. It's a good combination. I can stick things on the smaller screen and refer to them while I'm working on the larger one. If you get the U3011, you might want to pick up a refurbished or used 2007FP or two to put beside it.
druidcent wrote:Considering the review of the Korean 27" on the front page, would it make sense to pay $600-$700 for a 30" vs. $350 for the 27"?
DeadOfKnight wrote:I agree, although this option on the market could very well bring prices down for all IPS displays over the next year.
druidcent wrote:Doing some research on the 30", it looks like they aren't as reliable as the 27"...
I think I'll probably go in for one of these 27" monitors and see how it goes... probably within the next month or so..
Airmantharp wrote:druidcent wrote:Doing some research on the 30", it looks like they aren't as reliable as the 27"...
I think I'll probably go in for one of these 27" monitors and see how it goes... probably within the next month or so..
Sources and specific examples please? I didn't come across data supporting your assertion while researching my HP ZR30w...
druidcent wrote:There is another thread discussing those monitors. I was not interested in those Korean ones as soon as I found out they cannot play blu-ray and lack support for hooking up my game consoles to it as well. I was just wondering if it is worth the extra premium for a 30" over a 27". Pretty much what I got was "Is it worth it to you?" because for some it is and for some it isn't. I think I'll just end up getting a 27" and pocketing the difference...and spending it on the next Steam Summer Sale! I didn't realize how good it was until it was almost over. I got Max Payne 3 for 50% off though!Sorry, I was talking specifically about the 30" Korean monitors.. Like the 27" monitors that were reviewed last week. I've heard lots of good things about the HP and Dells but they are too pricey for me.. I was considering one for $500-$600. If you google Yamakasi Leonidas 300, there are a couple really long threads on the subject.
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DeadOfKnight wrote:druidcent wrote:There is another thread discussing those monitors. I was not interested in those Korean ones as soon as I found out they cannot play blu-ray and lack support for hooking up my game consoles to it as well. I was just wondering if it is worth the extra premium for a 30" over a 27". Pretty much what I got was "Is it worth it to you?" because for some it is and for some it isn't. I think I'll just end up getting a 27" and pocketing the difference...and spending it on the next Steam Summer Sale! I didn't realize how good it was until it was almost over. I got Max Payne 3 for 50% off though!Sorry, I was talking specifically about the 30" Korean monitors.. Like the 27" monitors that were reviewed last week. I've heard lots of good things about the HP and Dells but they are too pricey for me.. I was considering one for $500-$600. If you google Yamakasi Leonidas 300, there are a couple really long threads on the subject.
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JustAnEngineer wrote:Have you tried your 2001FP in portrait mode beside it?
druidcent wrote:Mine came today also!! I'm trying to figure out how to get out of work early and play with it..
DeadOfKnight wrote:After much consideration I have decided to go with a 27" and save myself some money. I have narrowed it down to either the Dell U2713HM or the ASUS PB278Q. Any thoughts on which is the better option?
Spyder22446688 wrote:I just bought the U2713HM for $650. It replaced a 24" MPVA panel from Soyo. I really like the color reproduction (while not as good at the U2711, the U2713 has faster response rates). The USB 3.0 hub is also nice. No dead pixels. The stand is really sturdy and is easy to swivel and rotate. At such a high resolution, I am not hating the 16:9 aspect ratio as much as I thought I would. As it stands, running games at 2560x1440 is tough, so I splurged and am currently running dual GTX 670s in SLI
No substantial thoughts on the Asus panel, but I have read good things. I think either choice is a good one.
DeadOfKnight wrote:I have been comparing the Dell U3011 and the U2711. Does anyone have any thoughts, opinions, or stories on which is the better way to go? I do prefer 1920x1200 to 1920x1080, but the price difference isn't nearly as much. Also, I wouldn't be losing vertical real estate by stepping up to a 27" even though it is 16:9. I've read that the pixel density is slightly higher on 27" than 30" and there is a slightly faster response time. I would be using this computer for mostly gaming and multimedia, although I do use it for work (multitasking, spreadsheets, etc.). I don't think the slighty better colors on the 30 are significant enough for my purposes. The thing is, I can afford the extra for a 30" and I don't want to end up with buyer's remorse for one of these expensive displays. Also is the fact that if I ever want to go with multiple displays later on I am quite positive I would rather have the 30.
Pancake wrote:I went with a couple of U3011's. My eyesight isn't all that great so certainly the slightly bigger pixels than the U2711 makes a difference. As others have said the extra vertical height is always a boon when doing "productivity" work. In my case that's coding in Eclipse or spatial analysis with ArcGIS. Totally awesome full screen with either application on one monitor and a generous amount of room in the other for web browsing, telnet session, Cygwin terminals, WinAmp etc etc
The U3011 is a bit more expensive but I think it's justified. Call me weak, indulgent or what you will but I get a little smug self-satisfaction from merely sitting in front of my workstation and that makes it worth it in some small way. I may get a third for surround gaming but I have a third monitor a 2408WFP which I rarely use so I don't think another U3011 would help productivity. Just more smug I guess... One think to keep in mind - big screen = big energy consumption - if that bothers you.