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.
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From: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q.
Martin
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:08 AM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
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: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q.
Martin
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 10:55 AM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
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: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q.
Martin
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 10:19 AM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
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-----
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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?)?
