Already have one of these and they are GREAT for the price, just picked up another for a dual monitor set-up. Pretty good reviews from others as well. Linky
The 1080p specification is unnecessary and gimicky for 24" or above LCD monitors. There are some cheap 24" monitors that are not capable of 1200 vertical resolution, but market themselves as 1080p as if 1080p max resolution on a 24" LCD monitor is a good thing, which it is not.
unless you want an identical monitor with the one you already have, this is not exactly a good deal. If you have been looking for a large monitor, you could have gotten a top of the line HP 25.5" with 40% Cash Back from MS live for $330. Yes, 28" is bigger than 25.5", but when it comes to large monitors, it is not the physical size, it is the pixel count that matters.
jackone said: The 1080p specification is unnecessary and gimicky for 24" or above LCD monitors. There are some cheap 24" monitors that are not capable of 1200 vertical resolution, but market themselves as 1080p as if 1080p max resolution on a 24" LCD monitor is a good thing, which it is not.
unless you want an identical monitor with the one you already have, this is not exactly a good deal. If you have been looking for a large monitor, you could have gotten a top of the line HP 25.5" with 40% Cash Back from MS live for $330. Yes, 28" is bigger than 25.5", but when it comes to large monitors, it is not the physical size, it is the pixel count that matters.
Most of my clients prefer a lower pixel count. I would say that the majority of them that have 20" LCD's end up going lower than the native resolution. It annoys the crap out of me because everything looks crappy when it isnt native. A larger monitor with a lower pixel count can be a good thing.
Epik
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 5:15a
Where's the HP thread? This is still a good deal though. CostCo has it for $400. But Newegg isn't the best for monitors. Newegg isn't the best for a lot of things anymore actually.
randall
Ancient Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 12:03p
What is with searching on this site? I searched for Hanns-G, hanns-g, 28", Newegg, LCD and nothing came up until I posted a thread on this and was alerted as a re-post.
I seriously have the hots for this monitor....71% of 491 reviewers gave it a 5. It ain't state of the art like the Dell, but for a non gamer with older eyes it prolly don't get better than this. what to do?
someone here said: "Yes, 28" is bigger than 25.5", but when it comes to large monitors, it is not the physical size, it is the pixel count that matters".
That's a decision for ones eyes to make, not ones head.
This a nice unit specialy for the lowered price . My brothers been using his unit for awhile now (he paid $450 many months ago) and its a great lcd for gaming . All though it is a tn panel with not the greatest of viewing angles (compared to mva panels) , its still not a problem for most used as a straight on pc monitor . Colors are very good with basically no motion blur what so ever . For the current price and ALOT of nice viewing realestate , the Hanns 28" is a very very capable lcd for 90% of the pc people out there . If I did not already have a Soyo 24" (mva panel) , I'd be hopping on this deal in a heart beat (although another 4" in viewing realestate at this price sure IS tempting !) .
yobigd20
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 3:43p
awesome LCD for gaming. Bought mine 2 months ago. It's INCREDIBLE playing Crysis or Warcraft. Insane deal...
I got it for $399 at Costco a few months back and am more than satisfied with this monitor. I love the resolution/size combination. Your icons and text are not dinky so I can sit a little ways back and still have a usable monitor. Colors and speed are more than acceptable to me. It may not be a top tier panel, but for $339.. Push the button already..
Stoddo2k2
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 5:09p
I jumped on this monitor about a year ago Dec. and haven't looked back. It was about $500 a year ago (I watched the price go down from $760 in a few months). Its a great gaming monitor, its a great work monitor (I also gave up my 2nd monitor and just run it alone now). Non-native resolutions still look OK, although most modern games will do the 1920 x 1200 resolution just fine. The color depth isn't the greatest and I wish it had more ports but beyond that no complaints at all. At $339 this monitor is a steal.
shijmus
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 5:35p
on eBay you can get around $285, but without warrenty
mcwhitman
Broke Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 5:45p
The I-inc 28" version of this monitor will be available for $300 and $2 shipping at CompUSA and possibly TigerDirect (they are the same).
CompUSA has a $20 paypal promo and TD has 15% live.com Cash Back. These are set to expire sunday, but have been extended in the past.'
If the live.com Cash Back works it would be $257 from TD and $282 with paypal from CompUSA.
The I-inc only has a 12 month warranty. What do you guys think of the I-inc compared to the Hanns G, and do you think the $339 price will hold at Newegg until monday? I would like a large lcd monitor. Damn, these prices keep falling.
I would not get one of these monitors on eBay, the 3 year warranty sweetens the deal. My 24" soyo croaked 13 months into ownership.
I'm off the fence and In for one........thanks OP....this is my Xmas present to myself
Scubadiver
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 5:57p
mcwhitman said: The I-inc 28" version of this monitor will be available for $300 and $2 shipping at CompUSA and possibly TigerDirect (they are the same).
CompUSA has a $20 paypal promo and TD has 15% live.com Cash Back. These are set to expire sunday, but have been extended in the past.'
If the live.com Cash Back works it would be $257 from TD and $282 with paypal from CompUSA.
The I-inc only has a 12 month warranty. What do you guys think of the I-inc compared to the Hanns G, and do you think the $339 price will hold at Newegg until monday? I would like a large lcd monitor. Damn, these prices keep falling.
I would not get one of these monitors on eBay, the 3 year warranty sweetens the deal. My 24" soyo croaked 13 months into ownership.
Don't get anything on eBay, I'm still boycotting them due to the ridiculous eBay & PayPal fees.
I'm going with one from CompUSA, but note that the PayPal promo ends on Sunday, so you won't be able to get that $20 - unless they extend the time period, which I doubt.
Leafar
New Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 7:06p
When is the deal from CompUSA and TigerDirect going to be live? It shows 360$ right now.
mcwhitman
Broke Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2008 @ 7:46p
Leafar said: When is the deal from CompUSA and TigerDirect going to be live? It shows 360$ right now.
Dont hesitate for quality, for the price, there is nothing close and you are looking at a huge boost in price to step up to a 30" I got the first one expecting it to be so-so but it stands up to my nicer Dell monitor, even side by side, which is why I am replacing the Dell with another one of these!
As mcwhitman said, the Hanns-G HG-281DPB and the I-Inc iF281DPB seem to be the same monitor with the I-Inc having just the one year parts and labor. The additional $40 for an extra two years warranty on the Hanns-G is less expensive than the extended warranty you can buy at Tiger Direct for the I-Inc($65 for 1 year and $100 for 2 after the manufacturers warranty.) These monitors are both excellent deals.
There have been nuerous deals on this monitor which I usually chime in about....this one is the best so far even though I got mine at BB on clearance for $302+tax a few months back. The monitor is an excellent buy for the $$. I have been using mine for months now and I love it!
mugimba
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 11:26a
Seems like a very good deal. I think I will hold off until after the holidays to buy it. I think it will go sub $300 soon and then I will snap one up. I think the 3 year warranty is the clincher.
I would consider the I-inc, but the 1 year warranty tells me they lack confidence in their product.
deadpool said: randall said: Use live.com for another $9.68 discount.
How does one do this to get the extra discount - Anyone?
Visit live.com & register & then you have access to Live Cash Back.
randall
Ancient Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 12:48p
Still on the fence on this one. I have been looking at a 24 inch monitor in the sub 350 range but this one is really tempting. Can anyone comment how XBOX 360 looks on this?
deadpool
Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 12:56p
Thanks OP, randall, and Handyguy.
I just placed an order for one (1) and I just checked my live CashBack status... "$9.35 - Pending"
HFCIT
PIPete
Loyal Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:28p
thanks OP. just ordered one for myself as an early Christmas present
ai03mj23
New Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:37p
randall said: Still on the fence on this one. I have been looking at a 24 inch monitor in the sub 350 range but this one is really tempting. Can anyone comment how XBOX 360 looks on this?
I'm also wondering how the Xbox 360 looks on this monitor as this would be my sole purpose for buying. Thanks.
Black levels are just OK, on par with the low end LCDs like Westinghouse, etc. Xbox360 looks great on this monitor but just to be clear, this is really a MONITOR, not a TV.
ash =o)
randall
Ancient Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 5:07p
ashVID said: Black levels are just OK, on par with the low end LCDs like Westinghouse, etc. Xbox360 looks great on this monitor but just to be clear, this is really a MONITOR, not a TV.
ash =o)
Thanks for the 360 info. I have a non-hdmi 360 so I'll have to buy a vga cable, since this monitor doesn't seem to have component in.
I'll mainly use it as a monitor but there are times I'd also use it to play 360.
this has a component in cable. its really a low end tv masking as a monitor.
i wonder if this is even a true 1920x1200 screen i bet its more resolution with overscan/stretch
yobigd20
Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 9:11p
I took my Xbox-360 off of my HDTV and hooked it up to this to see what it looks like. It's pretty good, as it is full HD (1080p), however not as good as my HDTV. Lol though, there is no really comparison between the two, because I spoiled myself with the Sony 52XBR4 last Christmas. So coming off of that and going to this you can clearly tell the difference and that the Sony is so much better for the xbox360. Like ashVID said the black levels are mediocre. I think thats the major difference and that is the ONLY downside to this monitor. Every other aspect of it is awesome.
mcwhitman
Broke Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 10:16p
Hey guys,
I am pretty much sold on the Hanns G with the 3 year warranty. I don't need it right away though as I will be very busy over the holidays. Do you think it will be as cheap, or cheaper during the after Xmas sales?
thanks
randall
Ancient Member
posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 10:31p
Finally bucked up and bought one. Thanks op.
mugimba
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 8:13a
Broke down and bought the I-inc. It is much cheaper ($257) then the Hanns G with TD live CashBack. I am pretty sure it is the same rebadged monitor. I will probably get a 3 year squaretrade warranty which starts at $44 before coupons (there are 40% off ones floating around).
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