Decent 27" IPS Monitor

[sky]

Whats about new 10-bit LG 27EA83? Nobody here uses this one?

 

[GuitarGuy77]

Had the Achieva Shimian QH270 for about 6 months now it flashes and freezes just like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6f2Osufjno



Sucks they wont replace it they want 150 shipping - sucks bad!! Trying to chat with them but no luck so far - no phone number to call ----lucky to get email back from them.

-G

 

[a3dstorm]

I have shimian too, had for over a year, 285$ shipped, can't complain, it has maybe for 4-5 stuck pixels at the very edge of the screen on the right. But I only see them when the screen is completely black. Otherwise, this monitor is awesome if you only need DVI. Same IPS panel as Apple's 27'' display.

 

[bthall]

If your on a budget and you want something to pop your peepers on then maybe this will be right up your alley.
I know there are always cons when it comes to buying an IPS on the cheeps but Tom's Hardware put it through the works to show you how well this monitor is or isn't.

Auria EQ276W 27" IPS Monitor


Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/EQ276W-27-Inch-Monitor-2560x1440-DisplayPort/dp/B00AM71XSE/

Here is the review on Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/auria-eq276w-review-ips,3465.html

On Micro Center http://www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor#

I've had one of these displays for about 6 months. Beautiful color. No stuck/dead pixels. Big plus: available in retail stores in the US (Microcenter).

-bth

 

[juise99]

I have had this monitor since October of last year, I am very pleased with it!

Pros:

WQHD IPS for less then $400!
Multiple inputs DP, HDMI, DL-DVI, VGA
Built in speakers
Great color
Decent construction
IR revciever

Cons

Not VESA compliant (input wise)
Defective power supplies are common
Short non-articulated stand


I got it from Microcenter, at the time it was $399. I have one dead pixel on the lower left corner that I have to search to find. I did have to replace the power supply after two weeks. I noticed the power supply was very, very warm, so I put it on the desk in a well ventilated area. Sadly that didn't help and on day 13 of my 14 day return policy I had to exchange it. Microcenter was cool about the exchange and even gave me a small discount. While I was there exchanging it, one of the sales guys told me they had a few of them come back for the same reason. The new power supply is barely above room temp, and I've had no issues since then.

The lack of VESA compliance is annoying but by no means an unsurmountable issue. Basically the monitor is hit or miss when it comes to supporting low resolutions IE BIOS displays, and system post. When connected via VGA everything works. DL-DVI would not show my BIOS POST or my bootloader but worked fine in the OS. HDMI was the same as DL-DVI. I hunted down a Display Port cable, and that works normally. I had these problems with my GTX 670, GTX 560, and my onboard Intel HD 3000. To be fair my U-Verse cable box, and Xbox 360 both work fine connected via HDMI.

Basically this monitor is great buy for the money, just do yourself a favor and pick up a Display Port cable with it, and you'll be as happy as I am with it!

 

[Goekeli]

I got my eye on this, looks like an updated version.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...1130704&p_id=10509&seq=1&format=2#description

I myself am debating between this and the Monoprice 27" for down the road. The Auria seems more future-proof since it has displayport input, but I've also heard the scaler in it has some pretty bad input lag. The Monoprice, not having a scaler, wont have that issue but it only has DVI input. And from what I've read, DVI > Displayport adapters are expensive and very finicky.

Either way, its great to see some decent quality monitors at an affordable price range. Anything that could get the standard beyond the artificial 1080p ceiling is good.

Monoprice 27" - http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130703&p_id=9579&format=2

 

[chadthman]

I got my eye on this, looks like an updated version.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...1130704&p_id=10509&seq=1&format=2#description

My biggest question is that is the screen glossy or not? As I hate matte screens so glossy is a must for me.

 

[Goekeli]

Eelhead, how is your Auria holding up? I have a microcenter within driving distance. Some had back light problems.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor#

 

[LEONARDE11]

My biggest question is that is the screen glossy or not? As I hate matte screens so glossy is a must for me.

+1 Gloss all the way for me

 

[eelhead]

Eelhead, how is your Auria holding up? I have a microcenter within driving distance. Some had back light problems.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor#

eelhead didn't buy one of these just yet, I am not near any microcenter lol.
I also keep spending money on other hardware stuff for my other systems.