Monitor 1920*1200 - Sales suggestion for the management...

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ricbea

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You sell powerful systems but the monitors you sell don't include a single model that does 1920*1200. Probably 24 inch.

This size is particularly suitable for photography as 1920*1080 is not very good for working on or displaying photos in portrait orientation.

I'm very likely going to buy a machine from you but will have to buy the monitor elsewhere. Possibly a Dell U2410 although I'd like to find something cheaper.
 
Matt

Matt

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ricbea said:
But I don't want a TV! They don't appear to sell monitors.
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Hmm, i couldn't find a 1920x1200 monitor on there either.

This is the monitor i recently gave to my partner, i got it from PC world. Its 1920x1200.

viewsonic q241wb

You might be able to find it on sale via google.
 
Zeplini

Zeplini

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ricbea said:
You sell powerful systems but the monitors you sell don't include a single model that does 1920*1200. Probably 24 inch.

This size is particularly suitable for photography as 1920*1080 is not very good for working on or displaying photos in portrait orientation.

I'm very likely going to buy a machine from you but will have to buy the monitor elsewhere. Possibly a Dell U2410 although I'd like to find something cheaper.
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Hi ricbea if you contact our sales team we maybe able to source one for you, and im sure the management will take note of your suggestion ;)
 
PCS

PCS

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Thanks for the feedback - we will look into this. What about the iiyama E2607WSD 26" monitor? We can source this for you?
 
Xavien

Xavien

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Not really true there ricbea, i bought the hannspree 1080p 28" from pcspecialist (tvspecialist) which supports 1920 1200. Its a very good tv/monitor and im very pleased with it thus far.
 
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ricbea

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The problem with that Iiyama and the Hannspree is that they are larger. That takes more desk space than a 24 inch, but it also means that they have a lower pixel density, and therefore a lower image quality when you are sitting close in front of it. This is critical when working with photo editing. So I really want a 24 inch.

I have been busy searching for possible models and I have found several 24 inch 1920*1200 - I've given approximate prices inc VAT:
Dell U2410 £460. Sounds excellent but a bit expensive.
HP ZR24w £340. No good to me as it has a poor stand that puts the bottom of the monitor 3 inches above the desk, which makes my neck ache. (The Dell is a more typical 1.5 inches - unfortunately specifications never give this crucial measurement)
Iiyama Prolite E2403WS-B1 £?
HP Compaq LA2405wq £330
Philips 240BICS £?
Hyundai W23D £265
NEC EA241WM £329
Viewsonic do some too.

My experience of these makes is very limited or zero. It would be attractive to buy a cheaper machine if I knew it was good (and was not too high above the desk), but how can I tell without buying it. So I will probably have to go for the Dell U2410 to be safe. (On another computer I use a good quality 2006 model 20 inch Dell 1600*1200 and that has been fine.)
 
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ricbea

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Further research shows that the first batches of the Dell U2410 had green/pink areas on the screen, supposedly fixed in the 01 revision. Another thing to worry about...

I have also discovered the HP LP2475w £430 which is a direct competitor to the Dell U2410. It offers a minimum height of 1.7 inches. This looks a better idea but quite expensive.
 
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PCS

PCS

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The difficulty is there are hundreds if not thousands of monitors available and we can't list everything. We therefore only list the most popular choices to cater for the majority of customers. That said we will investigate the iiyama model listed above with a view to listing.
 
Gorman

Gorman

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Good monitors are very expensive, i would love an IPS monitor but would never be able to afford it. And as far as the normal TN screens go there is far too much choice out there, it confuses me.
 
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ricbea

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Gorman said:
Good monitors are very expensive, i would love an IPS monitor but would never be able to afford it. And as far as the normal TN screens go there is far too much choice out there, it confuses me.
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I'm certainly confused. I've now found that the two IPS screens (about £450) I've investigated, the Dell and the HP, both have the same panel which is made by LG, and both have the pink/green problem - sometimes. If you buy one it is pot luck it it has or develops the problem. And Dell are sometimes accused of refusing to take them back saying the problem is within spec. So you pay extra money and then have to take risks, which is not very encouraging.
 
Gorman

Gorman

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Yes unfortunately there is the old issue with screens. A manufacturer like LG or whoever allowing for 10 dead pixels before acknowledging a fault etc even if its right in the centre of the screen. Its a mine field, i hate it!

I have good references telling me that if you can afford it and find a reliable model, IPS is the way to go.
 
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ricbea

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The pink/green problem has whole areas of the screen greener and whole areas pinker. Usually each side is one colour. No adjustment can help. It shows up when you have white displayed. It probably does not matter much to a gamer, but is very significant if you are editing photos.
 
Gorman

Gorman

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ricbea said:
The pink/green problem has whole areas of the screen greener and whole areas pinker. Usually each side is one colour. No adjustment can help. It shows up when you have white displayed. It probably does not matter much to a gamer, but is very significant if you are editing photos.
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No doubt, i eventually moved to an iiyama TN based screen with led backlighting, although 1920 x 1080 its fine for gaming / movies and its good to finally be done with the bleed around the edges of my old monitor from the old style tube backlighting.
 
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dalbow

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Not wanting to hijack the thread, but I'll be looking for a really good quality gaming monitor. Am I right in thinking TN panels are better than IPS for gaming (IPS etc being better for graphic design & photography.) I'm looking for a 24" - 26" around the £500 mark

Cheers Dale
 
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Growltiger

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dalbow said:
Not wanting to hijack the thread, but I'll be looking for a really good quality gaming monitor. Am I right in thinking TN panels are better than IPS for gaming (IPS etc being better for graphic design & photography.) I'm looking for a 24" - 26" around the £500 mark

Cheers Dale
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People used to say that because IPS was slow. This is no longer true, modern H-IPS panels are fast. But if you want a cheap gaming screen you don't want IPS. For about £450 you can have H-IPS 24 inch.
 
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Growltiger

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Has anyone used the HP LP2475w? This is a 24 inch H-IPS that looks very good. It is 1920*1200 so suitable for photography.
It seems to be HP's equivalent to the Dell U2410. Both cost about the same, around £450.
 
Gorman

Gorman

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Growltiger said:
Has anyone used the HP LP2475w? This is a 24 inch H-IPS that looks very good. It is 1920*1200 so suitable for photography.
It seems to be HP's equivalent to the Dell U2410. Both cost about the same, around £450.
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Not used one but have heard good things
 
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