Dean, you were asking about new PC Monitors...

[FUBAR]

I'm having a browse in my lunch break & this one looks reasonable:

£199.98 Incl. VAT

27", 1920x1080 resolution, 2ms response & has DVI and HDMI inputs & its even LED so is low power use as well.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-AO&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-AO&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

[Roadkill]

Will have a proper look in a bit.

[Incursus]

Might be getting rid of mine in the next few months.
Its not quite full HD though if that's what your looking for.

23" I think. I will find the model number if your interested.

[Roadkill]

Already have a 21" (I think) - I'm looking to treat myself to something BIG.

[FUBAR]

assuming you're still using my old one thats a 19"

[Incursus]

Furry muff.

Anyway It's this one http://gadgetspy.co.uk/gadgets/lg-w225tq-22-inch-monitor/1300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://gadgetspy.co.uk/gadgets/lg-w225tq-22-inch-monitor/1300

[art b]

our matt has a 27'' imac awesome bit of kit....

http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: art b

our matt has a 27'' imac awesome bit of kit....

That's what I use at work

It's very nice. So nice infact, that the next rig I buy will just be an iMac.

[EDGE]

the glossy screens are AWFUL for any thing with a dark backround though... I've been suffering with this one for 3 years now... its perfect in every other way, just the glossy screen, which is fine for everything normal, but AutoCAD on a black background is a killer...

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: EDGE

but AutoCAD on a black background

I haven't done anything intricate on a dark background yet, so I can't comment, but I guess you have already tried the obvious with closing curtains, turning certain lights off, playing with the screen brightness and contrast settings along with the calibration tool in Preferences?

[FUBAR]

Quoting: EDGE

the glossy screens are AWFUL for any thing with a dark backround though... I've been suffering with this one for 3 years now...

Sandpaper?...

[EDGE]

i ended up disassembling it a while ago, and witout the glass layer the screen is perfect, but hugely vunerable to damage :(

[Roadkill]

Quoting: FUBAR

I'm having a browse in my lunch break & this one looks reasonable:

£199.98 Incl. VAT

27", 1920x1080 resolution, 2ms response & has DVI and HDMI inputs & its even LED so is low power use as well.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-AO&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-AO&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

Just brought this from eBuyer for £188 !!

Have heard the HDMI connection is a bit crap and is best to connect to it via DVI so I ordered this yesterday

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310394203461?var=610058607740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310394203461?var=610058607740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

That will do the job won't it ?

[FUBAR]

Yeah will be fine, DVI is basically exactly the same as HDMI but with no audio.  I can't see the ebay link while @ work.

[Roadkill]

As I don't use the Monitor speakers I'm guessing that won't be an issue, then.

Should arrive tomorrow in time for the LAN.

Has anyone got a 1-2m HDMI cable I could borrow to compare the two, quickly ?

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Roadkill

Has anyone got a 1-2m HDMI cable I could borrow to compare the two, quickly ?

I'll bring mine

[Roadkill]

Cool, ta.  Just want to see if there's a real-person difference between the two as it's supposed to be noticeable on this monitor.

[Andy]

If you end up wanting to buy your own HDMI cable. Don't get suckered into the advertising BS about it having to be gold plated, oxygen free and blessed by the A/V Gods at ridiculous over priced prices!

[Incursus]

Indeed, twin pack of 1.5m from http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_7&products_id=112897&r=20120516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">7dayshop.com.....£4.19 delivered

[Roadkill]

Pah !

I get mine for half that on eBay - no chance of me being suckered in, believe me !!

(I should say that I've got several HDMI cables but all are too short, all cost me less than £2).

EDIT - Monitor arrived today !!



Portal 2 on the big screen !!

[Roadkill]

HOLY HELL - IT'S MAHOOOSIVE !

[FUBAR]

hehehe yep

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Roadkill

no chance of me being suckered in

*cough* £40 when i bought my TV/Bluray combo if I remember rightly... *cough*

[Incursus]

Quoting: Roadkill

Pah !

I get mine for half that on eBay - no chance of me being suckered in, believe me !!

ah well I don't own a TV so have never bought one

I just got a spam email and it sounded a reasonable price to me