27" 2560x1440 monitors seem to be popular. I was too wary of the overseas shipping (plus they usually only have a dual-link DVI input and lack a scaler and OSD) and have purchased 4 total--2 Aurias from Microcenter (same IPS panel, multiple inputs, with scaler, but still glossy) for $400 each, and two Asus PB278Q's (Samsung PLS panel, non-aggressive anti-glare, multiple inputs) for $700 each. In my opinion, the Asus units have better contrast (for text) than the LG-based IPS displays. I now run my Asus units at home, and the Aurias at work.
The Asus monitors were perfect, but each of the Aurias had one dead pixel in the outer areas of the screen. Here's the thing--the pixels on that screen are so tiny that it doesn't matter. I had to look closely to find them, and never, ever notice them in normal use. I don't think a handful of dead pixels along the outer track is a dealbreaker on these. http://www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236294 -----Original Message----- From: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 5:57 AM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] IPS high res monitor Still thinking of getting something more than a cheapo monitor. Are the Dell Ultrasharp's the ones to go for or is there an alternative? One that is less expensive? I recall someone mentioned one from ebay that comes from overseas? With a dead-pixel guarantee for an extra $20 (can't have no dead pixels, can we?)?
