I have read a few article on the cheap IPS monitors around the net.
Even at these prices are they worth the risk?
http://techreport.com/articles.x/23291
Cheap IPS Monitor, Worth The Risk?
Started By awraynor, Jul 28 2012 03:30 PM
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 03:30 PM
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 03:50 PM
I've asked myself the same question. These cheap 27" panels from Korea only have a dual-link DVI-D connector (no HDMI or even VGA) so connectivity is limited depending on your system needs.
My wife has told me we aren't going to replace my existing monitor unless it breaks....
"Kids! Want to play with daddy's hammers?"
My wife has told me we aren't going to replace my existing monitor unless it breaks....
"Kids! Want to play with daddy's hammers?"
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 05:53 PM
I understand. I have a 24" ASUS monitor that I absolutely hate. The shell came lose
at the corner by the power switch one day. I almost fibbed and told her I couldnt' fix
it, which was simply prying it back out a little and snapping it back in place.
Prime case of you get what you pay for.
at the corner by the power switch one day. I almost fibbed and told her I couldnt' fix
it, which was simply prying it back out a little and snapping it back in place.
Prime case of you get what you pay for.
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 06:04 PM
Prime case of you get what you pay for.
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 06:29 PM
PC Perspective has also done a review of one of these.
http://www.pcper.com...splay-Under-350
If I was looking for a new monitor or three I'd probably go for one of these. My logic here would be that the price is of coarse right and given the amount of time these have been out that there really isn't any great outcry of these monitors failing. Yes you get a lower grade of monitor that skimps on the features but if you can live with the compromises it's definitely a sweet deal.
http://www.pcper.com...splay-Under-350
If I was looking for a new monitor or three I'd probably go for one of these. My logic here would be that the price is of coarse right and given the amount of time these have been out that there really isn't any great outcry of these monitors failing. Yes you get a lower grade of monitor that skimps on the features but if you can live with the compromises it's definitely a sweet deal.
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 09:43 PM
Thanks for the link to the PCPer story. I was looking at an iMac, but that thing is crazy expensive with no real ability to upgrade.
It would be much cheaper to build an awesome hackintosh with one of these monitors and still spend half the money.
It would be much cheaper to build an awesome hackintosh with one of these monitors and still spend half the money.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:46 AM
The PC World podcast with Loyd Case was recently talking about cheap IPS monitors on Ebay. Apparently, there are some direct sellers from Korea that are selling them. Some even have pixel guarantees. The podcasters promised an article about it soon so it may be prudent to wait. Don't shoot the messenger, just repeating what I heard. Go check out their podcast.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:17 PM
I listen to every BYOB episode so I guess I forgot that one from awhile ago 
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Posted 17 November 2012 - 01:56 PM
I know this is an older topic but has anyone in the forums tried the monitors that no-control mentioned on BYOB?
If I decide to make the plunge I may need to upgrade my video card too!
If I decide to make the plunge I may need to upgrade my video card too!
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Posted 17 November 2012 - 02:34 PM
I know this is an older topic but has anyone in the forums tried the monitors that no-control mentioned on BYOB?
If I decide to make the plunge I may need to upgrade my video card too!
I'd be interested in hearing about which ones you're looking at and what experience other's are having with these.................
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Posted 17 November 2012 - 02:40 PM
No-Control had this statement in the BYOB show notes "You can find them on ebay. some of the notable ones are the Catleap 27Q, Achieva Shimina QH270, Auria EQ276W. Just be sure to get one with a 240v to 110v adapter."
I also did some checking and my primary PC video card is an Nvidia GeForce GTS450 and it says it can handle Maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Now we just need some feedback from people who have gone this route.
I also did some checking and my primary PC video card is an Nvidia GeForce GTS450 and it says it can handle Maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Now we just need some feedback from people who have gone this route.
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Posted 17 November 2012 - 03:02 PM
I'm seriously considering one of these but I'd need one with both HDMI and DVI-D connectors.
Like this one: http://www.ebay.com/...=item3ccc7f5043
Like this one: http://www.ebay.com/...=item3ccc7f5043
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