Opinion on 30" Monitors

[XC] Synthetickiller · 10-28-2009, 09:17 AM

I wanted to know what you guys thought of the different 30" monitors out there and if its worth investing the money or just wait till the cost goes down/quality increase.

I have a 25.5" LG and a 24" samsung, both of which are TN panels. The LG looks great, but even 1920x1200 is getting cramped. I was thinking of mounting the 25.5" on its side and doing something else with the samsung 24" (since its an OLD model, 240T) and moving to a 30".

Locke · 10-28-2009, 12:48 PM

30" monitors are expensive. That's my Opinion.

Expat GriZ · 10-28-2009, 01:08 PM

Dude...I'm typin' at you on a Samsung 305T. LUVIN IT!!! Haven't regretted it for one second in 2+ years. If you have the cash, and believe me...they are much cheaper for you over there than here in Europe....Go for a new good 30in. and you won't look back!!

Mr.Farva · 10-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Overpriced, and their not worth it unless you get a 2560x1500 model. That my opinion.

STEvil · 10-28-2009, 04:16 PM

There are 30" that are not 2560x1600?

Only the LG W3000H and Dell 3007 are good as far as I know. They dont have scalers.

jtdigital · 10-29-2009, 12:58 AM

LG W3000H-Bn
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005115

Something to think about is led back lit monitors which are starting to gain in the market and also led/oled coming out in the future.
Have you thought about a hdtv as a monitor? if you have the space, why not

zalbard · 10-29-2009, 03:04 AM

I'd love to get one supporting 2560x1600 if not the price...

Mic · 10-29-2009, 05:00 AM

Upgraded my old LG 19'' monitor to a dell 30'' about two years ago, and I still think its the best upgrade I ever made.

iTravis · 10-29-2009, 05:22 AM

Once you go bigger you never go back.

But I don't think manufacturers make 30 screens anymore as I barely see any new models and I notice the price is going down quiet a bit. So if you can afford it then why not?

Lu(ky · 10-29-2009, 05:44 AM

I have been using my LG W3000H for about 9 months and I love it. When I first got it started playing games at 2560x1600 and I started to get bad headaches. I adjusted the setting a little better and all is well now. No problems with it at all, but if you want to play games at 2560x1600 plan on a good GPU setup SLI/CF or the new 5870X2 or nvidia cards when they come out. Also note you can always buy more 24" Monitors and the ATI eyefinity with 2/3 24" monitors setup.

[XC] Synthetickiller · 10-29-2009, 07:01 AM

So let me ask you guys, is a scaler a good or bad thing? That's something I couldn't get an answer to.

I have two monitors right now @ lu(ky....

A 24" and a 25.5" (the 25.5" being an LG that looks identical to yours).

I don't mind it, but I'd rather mount the 25.5" vertically and use a 30" as a primary monitor w/ the 25.5" on the side. I've used triple monitor set ups, but turning my head a lot is a pain in the ass.

How do they scale etc, resolution wise? I've read some bad things about back light bleeding w/ 30" monitors in general. My lg doesn't do this, but idk if the larger size would cause there to be more problems in this area.

I've never seen a 30" monitor that's les than 2560x1600.

There's 28" that aer 1920x1200 and the pixels are as as large as a pencil eraser. That's why I'd prefer a 30" due to better dot pitch.

The dell's really are good? I don't like dell, but if I can get a remanufactured one from their outlet, I'd say 400 over the LG.

Gunslinger · 10-29-2009, 07:17 AM

I have the Dell 3007 model, and love it. 2560x1600 gaming is freaking sweet.

iTravis · 10-29-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [XC] Synthetickiller

So let me ask you guys, is a scaler a good or bad thing? That's something I couldn't get an answer to.

I have two monitors right now @ lu(ky....

A 24" and a 25.5" (the 25.5" being an LG that looks identical to yours).

I don't mind it, but I'd rather mount the 25.5" vertically and use a 30" as a primary monitor w/ the 25.5" on the side. I've used triple monitor set ups, but turning my head a lot is a pain in the ass.

How do they scale etc, resolution wise? I've read some bad things about back light bleeding w/ 30" monitors in general. My lg doesn't do this, but idk if the larger size would cause there to be more problems in this area.

I've never seen a 30" monitor that's les than 2560x1600.

There's 28" that aer 1920x1200 and the pixels are as as large as a pencil eraser. That's why I'd prefer a 30" due to better dot pitch.

The dell's really are good? I don't like dell, but if I can get a remanufactured one from their outlet, I'd say 400 over the LG.

The only good thing that I see having a scaler is when you want other inputs on your monitors (HDMI, components, etc....) The Dell 3008WFP has one and the 3007WFP-HC, 30" Apple Ciname doesn't. Maybe someone else can explain it better but that's pretty much coming on top of my head for now. Also you have to consider other factors such as delay, input lag....
Also depends on what kind of purpose you mainly use the monitor for too? Gaming, image or video editing. I remember Anandtech has a thread about all the 30" roundups so you might wanna check there.
Among those 30" I can think of Dell 3007WFP-HC, 3008WFP, Apple Cinema, Samsung 305T, LGW3000H, Gateway XHD3000 and a HP I forgot the model number. I picked Dell since they have the best price for the money and the quality is awesome too, especially for their high end monitor. I don't know if Dell is gonna release a 30" version of the U2410 since I really like that monitor but since the price is a bit much I gotto stuck with my 2407WFP for now. I see Dell sometimes has a discount for a refurbished Dell 3007WFP-HC for $750 by the way.
My setup so far, I would love to see another discount for the 30" and grab another to run dual 30"....pure orgasm. :drool:

STEvil · 10-29-2009, 10:18 PM

Can run 3x 2560x1600's on 5870's

Scalers are pretty much useless as far as i'm concerned.

-n7- · 10-31-2009, 02:14 PM

2560x1600 is glorious...nothing else really needs to be said

Xcel · 10-31-2009, 02:40 PM

Another happy 30" owner here. I got a really nice discount on the HP LP3065 a year and a half ago, I upgraded from a 19" CRT. Best upgrade ever, lasts for a very long time. A scaler would be nice if you wanna hook up an xbox or something but I'd choose low input lag over the scaler any day.

goramus · 11-07-2009, 08:51 AM

was looking around today for a samsung 305t, every single retailer and online store is out of stock on samsung and most other decent 30" displays. is there something new coming really soon and that's why no one is stocking the current generation or what?

AliG · 11-07-2009, 08:56 AM

get a 1080p projector?

yes they aren't the best for close range, but they're about the same price, meaning you could double your computer into a home theater. Also as far as I understand projectors (which albeit is not much), there shouldn't be any issues with ghosting

~just epinion

goramus · 11-07-2009, 09:06 AM

projector really wont work for my desk area my fat head would be in the way most of the time. currently running on a dell 24" and a samsung 24" but i brought my laptop in to work today and hooked it up to one of the samsung 305t's here and my god does 2560x1600 make my 24"s look like warmed over dog poo.

slim142 · 11-07-2009, 09:51 AM

So the 3007 will always be better than the 3008?

What makes the 3007 better?

Xcel · 11-07-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim142

So the 3007 will always be better than the 3008?

What makes the 3007 better?

It's a matter of opinion, the 3007 doesn't have a scaler which means less input lag. Depends on what you want, more input options vs. low input lag.

STEvil · 11-07-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcel

It's a matter of opinion, the 3007 doesn't have a scaler which means less input lag. Depends on what you want, more input options vs. low input lag.

3007 is faster
3008 has better quality

LG W3000H is the panel that is used in the 3008 but has no scaler, thus the best of both worlds.

slim142 · 11-07-2009, 05:23 PM

So what about the NEC one that costs even more than the Dell 3008, does it have best of both worlds or not?

Carfax · 11-07-2009, 10:32 PM

I bought a Samsung 305t plus about 6 months ago, and it's one of the best investments I've ever made for gaming.

Not only do games look sharper and more detailed, the IMMERSION factor you get due to the increased screen size is awesome!

If you do get a 30 incher, I would highly recommend the Samsung 305t Plus. It's S-PVA (better than S-IPS imo) and comes factory calibrated so the colors are perfect!

As for a scaler, I wouldn't even bother with it.

If you need to play a game at a lower resolution, just use windowed mode.

SNiiPE_DoGG · 11-07-2009, 10:59 PM

factory calibrated is not possible... you need to pair the monitor to your ICC profile of your VGA