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New Monitor

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Posted by keith mitchell on July 7, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Looking to change my monitor i have looked at a HP 23 inch gloss and a HP 22 Matt both with a resolution of 1080 can any one please give me any tips about models ect.My photography is only just a hobby but i would like a decent monitor and don't mind spending a bit as long as my loving wife does not find out. :rolleyes:

Thanks Keith.
Posted by Bob Johnson on July 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Hi Keith I have an Eizo Flexscan S2100 and it is fantastic but was a little pricey. it looks plain and should not attract too much interest from the better half :wink:

Bob :toast:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Hi this is a good one cost less than £230, the Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23" Monitor lets you experience amazing colour accuracy and crystal-clear images from virtually any viewing angle. In-plane switching (IPS) technology for remarkable colour consistency from virtually any angle. Stunning 23" (58.42 cm) display with full high-definition (1920x1080) resolution and 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Flexible connectivity options, along with easy adjustment for viewing comfort and productivity needs.

Panel Size: 23" (58.42 cm)
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type: IPS ( In-Plane Switching )
Optimal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio: 1000 to 1 (typical), 10,000:1 (dynamic)
Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time: 8ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)
Colour Gamut: 82%2 (100% sRGB coverage)
Colour Depth: 16.7 million colours
Pixel Pitch: 0.265 mm


Phil.

:wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 8, 2011 at 3:31 AM
HP LP2475W - I use two of them Keith - quite a few on here have bought them and everyone is delighted with them as far as I know.

Recently discontinued there's plenty about at very reasonable money.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on July 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM
I've had two HP LP2475W monitors as recommended by AA. Really pleased with them and at a sensible price. Solid, uninteresting looking and black so will not attract attention!!

Dave
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 8, 2011 at 6:42 AM
The HP one is OK but it only dose 92% of the sRGB colour gamut, the dell dose 100% of the sRGB colour gamut but if you need more the 24" dell U2410 dose 110% sRGB & I think 99% of aRGB but it's around £450. Max colour Support: 1.07 billion colours.

Phil.

Dell U2410 UltraSharp TFT LCD 24" HDMI Monitor
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 8, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Don't know what bit of waffle you've been reading Mr.T, but it's a bit wrong.

Here is http://wildlifeinpixels.com/video/LP2475WvAdobeRGB1998.mov an icc profile for a calibrated LP2475W (the one in colour) in comparison with AdobeRGB1998 (white wire frame).

That's just a wee bit bigger than 92% of the sRGB colourspace.......more like 92% of the Adobe space.

Anyway, I'm not up for an argument with anyone - off to Norway at 3am tomorrow.
Posted by keith mitchell on July 8, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Thanks for this imfo it will give me something to think about.
Thanks Keith. :smile:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 8, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Hi Andy you best let HP know, because they must have it wrong, thats were the waffle came from :smile: .

Phil.

Ps have fun in Norway
:toast:
Posted by Phil Ellard on July 11, 2011 at 5:38 AM
Hi keith I bought the HP LP2475W, i tend to do every AA says, make sure you calibrate it and it will do you proud. I am delighted with mine :wavey: and know you mean my wife thinks my 200 - 400 costs £400. its easier that way! :biggrin:
Posted by Ian Haskell on July 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Nec Spectraviews and Eizos are rather nice if you want to spend a bit and get something good. Could always use a second screen of a lower specification to hold palettes etc for PS (some use iPads).

I've heard about the HPs a couple of years when I was looking and they always got reasonably good reviews. Has technology not moved on a bit? I would definately go out and get a demonstration and see with your own eyes before committing hard earned cash.

Ian
Posted by Peter Woods on August 9, 2011 at 3:17 PM
I have one of These. It is superb :smile:

http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/PA246Q/

Got mine from Amazon (not affiliate) Paid £436 back in may this year.