Probably not with those adapters. 2560x1440 support is iffy with HDMI prior to 1.4 (even though 1.3 -should- support it), and most HDMI/DP to DVI adapters are single link--and that resolution requires dual-link DVI.
You could try using HDMI directly, as the PB278Q supports it natively. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 8:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] IPS high res monitor The Asus is great on my main system...running at max res of 2560 x 1440 on the DP input. However, I have an MBA 2011 with Intel HD3000 Graphics. I'm using its mini-DP output, into a cable that outputs HDMI, into an HDMI-DVI cable...into the DVI input on the Asus. However, I can only get 1920 x 1080p under OS X ML. Is there a way to force this to 2560 x 1440 on either the DVI or HDMI input? On 2/26/2013 6:20 PM, Greg Sevart wrote: > DP uses a smaller connector, smaller cable, uses a latch instead of annoying > screws for retention, doesn't require dual-link outputs and cables for high > resolutions (higher bandwidth). It can also carry audio. It's very similar > to the latest iterations of HDMI but without the licensing fees. > > The scaler is what adapts the input resolution to the screen's actual > resolution. An LCD can only display its native resolution and nothing > else--a scaler is required to run anything not native. That can be important > when considering things like system POST, diagnostics, etc. Some video cards > (and almost all of the last gen or two) have built-in scalers, but it's nice > to not have to even worry about it. It's also nice to have some legacy > inputs (e.g., d-sub) for special situations--and you don't normally find > anything but a single digital input on screens that lack a scaler. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. > Martin > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:08 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] IPS high res monitor > > I'm about the hit the order switch on this guy... > > a couple more questions....why DisplayPort? I have DVI and HDMI (IIRC). > Is there some benefit to Displayport over these two? Bandwidth or > something? What kind of vidcard drives two of these babies (with > Displayport, I mean)? > > Also, what exactly is a "scaler"? Is this the feature that lets you view > images at actual size (Quickfit)? > > On 2/25/2013 12:15 PM, Greg Sevart wrote: >> I always keep my best stuff at home. :) Something feels wrong about taking >> my best gear to work...but I do spend more time at home than at work. I > have >> a lot of flexibility to work from home when I want to, so it's helpful in >> that situation too. >> >> The best case for the Asus is the panel itself I think. Text, already > hugely >> improved over most displays by virtue of the smaller dot pitch, looks even >> better on the PB278Q, which I believe is due to better contrast (improved >> black level). Frankly, text quality is what won me over on the 27" > 2560x1440 >> size/resolution. It's incredible. The PLS panel is the same one Samsung > uses >> on some of their more expensive displays--and in this case, it's an A+ > grade >> panel, not A- as you find on most of the cheaper/import IPS units. IPS and >> PLS are very similar technology wise--PLS is really just Samsung's take on >> LG's IPS. The fully adjustable stand (height adjustment, tilt, rotate, and >> pivot) is certainly also an improvement. The screen is so large that I'm > not >> sure that rotating to portrait mode is really practical, but the option is >> nice. >> >> Couple all of that with a good internal scaler and the no-compromise >> complement of input options--including DisplayPort, my preferred > choice--and >> it was an easy decision for me. The only real downside is that it uses a >> relatively low cycle frequency for PWM backlight control, but I didn't > know >> about it beforehand and it hasn't bothered me at all. There's a long forum >> thread on this particular model if you're interested: >> http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1713774 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. >> Martin >> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 10:55 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [H] IPS high res monitor >> >> You run your Asus monitors at home rather than work because you are at >> home more? I take it you find the extra features of the asus to be >> worth the extra price, too, right? I would like the option to go >> vertical if I want to... >> On 2/25/2013 11:45 AM, Greg Sevart wrote: >>> A lot of people get confused between IPS glow, which is just a > side-effect >>> of the technology that can make off-axis areas appear to have a glow, and >>> real backlight bleed. Plus, most photos of BLB are gross exaggerations of >>> what it looks like in real life--unless it's really bad, you need to have >> an >>> all-black screen in a pitch black room to even notice. I would argue the >> use >>> case for that scenario is invalid. >>> >>> All panels have BLB to varying degrees. I'm not sensitive to it, so it >>> doesn't bother me. That said, my two Asus monitors have less BLB than the >>> Aurias did, but none of the 4 were at all bad. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. >>> Martin >>> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 10:19 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [H] IPS high res monitor >>> >>> How are these on backlight bleed? I saw some of the dell units on >>> Amazon showing some pretty serious bleed. I know this is something a >>> lot of IPS panels exhibit to some degree. >>> >>> I get the point about dead pixels. >>> >>> On 2/25/2013 10:32 AM, Greg Sevart wrote: >>>> 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: [email protected] >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony > Q. >>>> Martin >>>> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 5:57 AM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> 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?)? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > >
