Monitor Specs

[LordOfLA]

cinema screens are wider and sometimes narrower or taller than 16:9 tv's hence the black bands even on them for most films.

 

[ray_gillespie]

Yes, it's often indie films or movies that want to evoke a 'documentary' feel that use 16:9, the vast majority are narrower than that with ratios such as 2.35:1.

 

[Not Bman]

why? when this one can be had for half the price.

Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026

In terms of quality and features, not size, how does this monitor compare to the one I already have the Samsung SyncMaster 215TW?

 

[Sazar]

Most of the tier-1 manufacturers have better circuitry, less chatter/noise, better quality components, better quality and usually larger number of ports and typically a better quality stand. The panels themselves do not deviate THAT much although the tier-1 brands tend to have much better controls and therefore they top benchmarks for uniformity of color/brightness/contrast et al.

Hanns is not a tier-1 manufacturer but it will typically do well due to the pricing. Displays like the 27" Dell display have much higher quality finish and typically more ports. Also, the warranty is typically better.

Regarding comparo's... www.google.com is your friend.

 

[Not Bman]

I just read a couple reviews of the Hanns monitor and it's not what I am looking for really, the quality isn't there, and the features aren't really there. Now I would love to get a monitor that size for that price, but I don't think it's worth.

I need enough ports, I need DVI connections, and with the quality of image i get with this Samsung I don't think I would be happy with it. Now what to choose. hmm

 

[mlakrid]

I just read a couple reviews of the Hanns monitor and it's not what I am looking for really, the quality isn't there, and the features aren't really there. Now I would love to get a monitor that size for that price, but I don't think it's worth.

I need enough ports, I need DVI connections, and with the quality of image i get with this Samsung I don't think I would be happy with it. Now what to choose. hmm

I would say this one thing: If you are worried about quality... go with a DELL monitor, if something happens or if your monitor comes in with more than 1-2 burnt out pixels Dell will make it right...

My 24 has been running for 3 years straight with no issues...

Cheers!

Mike A!