[gw280]

Specifications:


FAQs:

- It seems to be the cheapest "perfect pixel" option (mine was $310).
- Universal voltage input; will take anything from 110-240V.
- The manufacturer is actually "Orion Telecom" and the model is the "Potalion 2710QW".
- Only one model has surfaced so far - the DVI-only input with no scaler hardware and no speakers.
- There is a set of VESA mounting holes on the back of the monitor - no need to disassemble anything to get to them.
- The stand is pretty flimsy, but works if you have a sturdy desk. It'll tilt forwards and backwards, but be gentle as it could snap easily.
- It comes with a dual link DVI cable, and they work fine with my GTX 670.
- Nobody has yet tried to overclock them.
- Backlight bleed has ranged from non-existent to significant; your mileage may vary.
- There is no OSD. Most of the buttons on the side do nothing; only power and brightness up/down work.
- The monitor comes with a FOUR year warranty in South Korea, so that's a small reassurance.

Will update this post as more information comes in.

 

[mikeseth]

Any clues as to whether it works with a mac or not? Specifically, the macbook air. I asked BCC and they said it has the same stuff inside.

Still wondering if I should jump on it. Need a perfect pixel option, might pay $20-40 more for the Shimian.

 

[Particle]

I noticed this model on eBay last week. One thing I noticed is that the dimension specs suggest the bezels are on the relatively thick end of the scale for these clones which might be a turn-off for multi-monitor and surround/eyefinity users.

A Dell Ultrasharp U2711 is included for reference since most people wouldn't feel bad about what they're getting if they purchased one.

The actual LG panel itself measures 27.0" diagonally. Assuming it's physically close to its 16:9 aspect ratio, the panel's width is 23.533 inches and its height is 13.237 inches. Pixel pitch is quoted as a single number as far as I can find, so we've probably got square pixels here meaning it's reasonable to do the math based on the aspect of the resolution.

Bezel widths for various 27" 2560x1440 monitors (per side, not total combined):

0.93 inches - Crossover 27Q LED-P
0.97 inches - Dell Ultrasharp U2711
0.99 inches - Yamakasi Catleap Q270 SE
1.10 inches - Potalion 2710QW
1.11 inches - Achieva Shimian QH270-Lite
1.13 inches - 3View PCBank PB2700

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeseth

Any clues as to whether it works with a mac or not? Specifically, the macbook air. I asked BCC and they said it has the same stuff inside.
Still wondering if I should jump on it. Need a perfect pixel option, might pay $20-40 more for the Shimian.

If the MBA can output a native dual link DVI signal at 2560x1440 then it should work. Basically, you'll need a miniDP -> Dual Link DVI converter. Apple sells them for $100, monoprice is around $70. It's an active converter hence the high cost.

This is assuming your card can drive such a resolution; if the tech specs say "up to 1920x1200" then you're out of luck; if they say "up to 2560x1600" then you should be fine.

 

[Particle]

Do keep in mind that active converters aren't trouble-free. Do expect to have to fiddle with it now and then for the monitor to have a picture. Unplugging and plugging it back in seems to be a way of life for converter users.

 

[mikeseth]

Does it work with OS X?

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle

I noticed this model on eBay last week. One thing I noticed is that the dimension specs suggest the bezels are on the relatively thick end of the scale for these clones which might be a turn-off for multi-monitor and surround/eyefinity users.

I just measured mine:

Left, right and top bezels: 2.5cm
Bottom bezel: 4cm

 

[gw280]

Finally got round to taking some photos.

The VESA mount on the back


Mine in a dual monitor setup on the built in stands


Backlighting on my left one


Backlighting on my right one


The backlighting is a little uneven but honestly I didn't even notice it until I switched all the lights off and put on a black background. The small blue smudge is a little annoying on the right monitor, but not annoying enough for me to want to send it back. Both have no dead pixels and I can't see the smudge unless it's black and I'm looking hard.

 

[Particle]

gw, I do have a question for you. Are the bezels flat like monitors tend to be or are they kind of rounded at the edges like small LCD TVs tend to be?

I suppose I have a second, too.

How do you find them for dual monitor use? Is it comfortable or is the bezel space distracting?

 

[skyisover]

Are you going to try overclocking? It'll be great if you could get an overclockable, pixel-perfect panel for that price.

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle

gw, I do have a question for you. Are the bezels flat like monitors tend to be or are they kind of rounded at the edges like small LCD TVs tend to be?
I suppose I have a second, too.

How do you find them for dual monitor use? Is it comfortable or is the bezel space distracting?

Bezels have a very slight taper, but mostly flat.

They work pretty well for dual monitor use, but I don't tend to play games across both (nvidia surround doesn't work with dual head, so my gaming is restricted to a single screen) - mainly just multitasking. I'm considering getting a third and running them in triple portrait mode for gaming, although the bezel is making me wonder if it'll be too annoying. My guess is that it won't because in a triple setup your focus point is the centre and the bezel gaps will fall on peripheral vision boundaries, especially on monitors this large.

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyisover

Are you going to try overclocking? It'll be great if you could get an overclockable, pixel-perfect panel for that price.

I'll give it a try, but I'm not expecting it to work. Will report back with results.

 

[sam88]

Is this monitor HDCP capable?

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam88

Is this monitor HDCP capable?

The NVIDIA control panel says yes, but I haven't tried it.

By the way, overclocking doesn't work. I can get it as far as 68Hz, but no further.

 

[Samurai Batgirl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gw280

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam88

Is this monitor HDCP capable?

The NVIDIA control panel says yes, but I haven't tried it.

By the way, overclocking doesn't work. I can get it as far as 68Hz, but no further.

Might be like the newer Catleap's, which means you'll need to trade out the PCB for one that's overclockable.

 

[08G8V8]

Got 2 "perfect pixel" Potalions coming from bigclothcraft. It's Monday morning there right now, let's see how long it takes to get to me here in the Seattle area.

 

[grahamcrackuh]

Got one coming my way too. Ordered 6/14 or so so should be coming soon.

Does anybody have any "methods" for testing the backlight on monitors, I'm not really experienced with buying monitors but wanna make sure I've gotten a good one when it comes. Also if anybody could exlpain "backlight bleeding" as well I'd appreciate it.

 

[yym789]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gw280


Specifications:

FAQs:
- It seems to be the cheapest "perfect pixel" option (mine was $310).
- Universal voltage input; will take anything from 110-240V.
- The manufacturer is actually "Orion Telecom" and the model is the "Potalion 2710QW".
- Only one model has surfaced so far - the DVI-only input with no scaler hardware and no speakers.
- There is a set of VESA mounting holes on the back of the monitor - no need to disassemble anything to get to them.
- The stand is pretty flimsy, but works if you have a sturdy desk. It'll tilt forwards and backwards, but be gentle as it could snap easily.
- It comes with a dual link DVI cable, and they work fine with my GTX 670.
- Nobody has yet tried to overclock them.
- Backlight bleed has ranged from non-existent to significant; your mileage may vary.
- There is no OSD. Most of the buttons on the side do nothing; only power and brightness up/down work.
- The monitor comes with a FOUR year warranty in South Korea, so that's a small reassurance.
Will update this post as more information comes in.

Can you use this monitor log in and set up MB bios ? Many these monitors can not show bios setup menu and picture.

Which MB chip do you use? P67 ? X79?

 

[gw280]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yym789

Can you use this monitor log in and set up MB bios ? Many these monitors can not show bios setup menu and picture.
Which MB chip do you use? P67 ? X79?

Yes, BIOS etc works here. You need one of the supported graphics cards. I have a P67 with the GTX 670. The 670 detects (via EDID information) that 2560x1440 is the only supported resolution for the monitor, then it scales the other resolutions up to that.

 

[yym789]

Everyone got tracking NO. after placed order? Or we just waiting without tracking no. ?