Displays Looking for a 26" Monitor ...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by vaderag, 22 Mar 2008.

  1. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    Can I tempt you with a Dell 2707WFP 27" reduced to £482.30 +VAT & delivery...

     
  2. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Ah man, that is tempting...
    Slightly more than i was looking to pay, but i might be able to stretch to it... Is that new? And does it have 1:1 Pixel Mapping?

    EDIT: Just spotted it doesnt have HDMI :( Since i'm thinking of getting a Xbox 360, this is probably a must have for future-proofing...
     
  3. AlexB

    AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict

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    That's what I have.

    Stunning monitor. Metal + Glass, not cheapo plastic. Stunning quality, loads of inputs (currently running my PS3 and PC on it)

    Lovely
     
  4. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    How are you connecting the PS3?
     
  5. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    HDMI = DVI + Sound. So why do you need to send sound signals to a monitor? :rolleyes:
     
  6. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Oh right. Didn't know that. Are the adaptor's expensive? Still a problem tho as it only has one DVI if i'm correct, which means that I would have to keep changing it between my PC and Xbox?
     
  7. AlexB

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    PS3 connected to component in.
     
  8. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Yeah, that's where my Wii would be :( I'm not sure i'll ever find the right monitor for me... :wallbash:
     
  9. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Well, i just looked into getting that Dell. Was VERY tempted, and nearly went through with it...
    UNTIL...
    Got to the checkout and it doesn't include VAT in the price :(
     
  10. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Is there anywhere i can sign up to a feed or something that will update me when new monitors are announced in a particluar size?
    I don't think i've found the right monitor for me yet - i may have to drop down to a 24" if i want to be satisfied with the inputs... hm...
     
  11. Smegwarrior

    Smegwarrior Fighting the war on smeg

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    HDMI or DVI switch box?
     
  12. wywywywy

    wywywywy Minimodder

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    Except the Dell, is there any of these (bigger than 24", smaller than 30", with 1920x1200) using IPS or S-PVA panel?

    Yea I know it'll be grainy and all that, but I actually need big pixels because many of the software I use (casinos) have fixed window size, and they are killing my eyes.

    Thanks.

    vaderag: Last week I saw a 5% off discount code for use on Dell.com. Might still be available.
     
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  13. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Just googled those and they're around £150!? I may as well just buy a more expensive monitor if i needed to go down that route!
     
  14. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Thanks, but there is still the lack of the HDMI :duh:
     
  15. Guest-23315

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    Samsung do a very nice 27".
     
  16. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Which one? They seem to do a couple... 275T and T260HD
    T260HD isnt available anywhere yet, and the 275T doesnt have component :(
     
  17. Guest-23315

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    I was thinking of the T260.
     
  18. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    Is that the same as the T260 HD?
     
  19. Guest-23315

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    Yeah, I was being lazy and shortening the name. I'd go for the 2707 if I were you.
     
  20. vaderag

    vaderag I know what a Dremel is...

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    I can't really afford the 2707 unfortunately. If it had HDMI i might have been tempted to stretch to it, but it's just a bit too much. Need to keep it below £500, and pref closer the the £400 mark (tho if i found the right screen i'd spend more)...
     
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