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Okay. So I'm in the market for a new monitor, I've narrowed it down to two feasible options, and a third if it's priced at the right point.

Option 1: Dell Ultrasharp U2410
24" screen, with USB ports AND a card reader, which is awesome.
1920 x 1200 resolution.
Easy to replace if any issue.
Good, reputable company US-base company.
About $440

Option 2: Crossover 27Q, Korean IPS monitor
27", my current monitor's size.
2560 x 1440. But possible, and likely, defects such as stuck/dead pixels, back-light bleed, and maybe others.
Not the easiest to get replaced or a refund on.
Many people have gotten lucky and gotten perfect, or near perfect, monitors. Cheaper by about $50-$100.
About $380

Option 3: Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM. Likely only to happen if placed at the projected "$640".
Definitely out of my current budget, but by the time it is released for sale in US I should have some extra saved up to afford that.
2560 x 1440, with all of the bonuses of the other Dell.
Pretty high price tag.
Supposedly, "$640".

My computer usage is mainly 50% gaming, 20% photo viewing/editing, 20% reading/typing up documents, and I suppose that last remaining 10% is watching movies.

So, what would you guys go with? If it's of any interest/concern, my current max budget is about $450. But as I could save up an extra $200 if necessary for a U2713HM. Also, no multi-monitor suggestions. Current graphics are Crossfire 6950's.

Dell Ultrasharp U2410: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800878684-USE/Dell_464_7346_UltraSharp_U2410_24_Widescreen.html

Crossover 27Q: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSOVER-27Q-LED-High-Resolutio-n-2560x1440-QHD-DVI-D-Dual-S-IPS-27-Monitor-/110867210291?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item19d0336033

Dull Ultrasharp U2713HM(Aus. store, might be cheaper in US): http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs&sku=210-40773&redirect=1
Edited by Sazexa - 8/13/12 at 11:23pm
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You haven't even said what you'll be using it for.
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You haven't even said what you'll be using it for.
Dammit. Knew I forgot something. lol

Will throw that into the original post.
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Personally I would buy quality monitors that are trusted. Pay for what you get.
Gaming monitor I would get the 120hz TN panel and for everything else I would look at the IPS panels.
I prefer matte screens, but everyone has there preference there...

Just my two cents...sure many people here do not agree with my opinion though. smile.gif
     
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Personally I would buy quality monitors that are trusted. Pay for what you get.
Gaming monitor I would get the 120hz TN panel and for everything else I would look at the IPS panels.
I prefer matte screens, but everyone has there preference there...
Just my two cents...sure many people here do not agree with my opinion though. smile.gif
I'm not looking for a 3D/120Hz monitor. Nor do I really prefer matte screens...

But I am pretty nervous/wary of buying one of those Korean monitors, due to it's lower quality.
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I'm not looking for a 3D/120Hz monitor. Nor do I really prefer matte screens...
But I am pretty nervous/wary of buying one of those Korean monitors, due to it's lower quality.

Sounds like to me you basically already have your mind made up on what you need/ want. Dell makes nice quality monitors. I have only heard good things about them.
     
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Sounds like to me you basically already have your mind made up on what you need/ want. Dell makes nice quality monitors. I have only heard good things about them.

Same here. I'm just worried about the AG coating, and wondering if I should wait and see if (I can afford it) the U2713HM's coating is thinner. I heard it's not so good for text/white backgrounds.
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If you don't really prefer matte screens then you should run away screaming from matte IPS panels since they use the graniest matte coating around. The Dell U2410 sucks unless you need to use the wide gamut colour space for work or like really over saturated colours (sun burned red/pink skin tones & neon greens), it also has lower contrast/brighert black levels than pretty much every single other IPS/PLS panel around.

If you have the money for the U2713 get a Samsung S27A850D, it uses the lightest matte coating (semi-glossy) and costs around 750-800$ depending on sales. It also has lower input lag then all of the high res IPS panels with scalers & extra inputs (U2410/U2711/3011/NEC models). By the time the U2713 comes out the Samsung will likely be even cheaper. It is extremely unlikely that the U2713 will use a lighter matte coating.


PRAD.de gave it their highest rating:

http://www.prad.de/new/monitore/test/2012/test-samsung-s27a850d-led.html

The CrossOver 2720MDP is also great if you want extra inputs, but it lacks a warranty and is a gamble:



This image is a macro photo of many display anti-glare coating & should give you an idea of how grainy matte IPS panels coating is compared to the semi-glossy coating the Samsung S2xA850D's use. The 27Q LED-P is glossy which is why it looks so clear.

If you don't plan on using any external devices the 27Q LED-P is a great choice but many have received units with a very strong blue colour dominance. You can dl my ICC profile from TFT Central if you get one with a strong blue tint.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/icc_profiles/crossover_27q_led-p.icm
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The Samsung one is definitely an option.
I don't DETEST matte displays. I just truly prefer glossy ones.

I found this. But it seems way to good to be true. (Or brand new at least.) I don't particularly want to spend that much on a site I've never heard of. What are the chances this is a scam-site. I think it is, never heard of it, and it's got a weird name.

http://baby-spot.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=535
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The normal retail price for the U2711 is 700-900$ depending on sales, that's definately too good to be true, and unless you need the wide gamut it is a completely pointless display since it too has poor contrast/blacks and uses the same grainy matte coating (all 24-30" matte IPS panels do). It also has higher input lag and is a bit slower (ghosting) than the Samsung and Crossover 2720MDP.
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