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Krs_2007

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I looked through some older entries, but as we all know monitor models change frequently. But also looking for longevity in brand. Mine is dying a slow death and need to replace soon.

So looking for IPS, at least 27".

I know there are several brands that are recommended, so let me know if you have any complaints about yours and provide the brand if you don't mind. Also if you can tell me about long you have had it.

Budget around 600.00, give or take.

Looking at Dell, HP and whatever else comes up. This is my primary editing monitor that is being replacement.

Would love to go with something in the higher end ranges but my hobby just don't provide enough return at this point.

I have a Lenovo as a secondary, just haven't had more than a couple months experience with that brand yet. Also, it was so cheap I couldn't pass it up.


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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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If you have the space and money I would suggest getting dual MATCHED monitors. I had two and I could never get them to match even with my Spyder4Pro. I finally put those two in the closet and bought matched monitors and I find it had to work with a single monitor anymore. Bridge on one and Photoshop on the other. Working with a plugin then it pops up on the secondary monitor where Bridge lives. I can see all of what I am working on all the time.

Just an idea.
 
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Krs_2007

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Moab Man said:
I wanted the 27, but space was a bit of a factor too.
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Yeah, I have room and even thought about going up a bit, keeps me from having to wear glasses while working. Hitting 40 a few years ago did a number on the eyes.


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Krs_2007 said:
Yeah, I have room and even thought about going up a bit, keeps me from having to wear glasses while working. Hitting 40 a few years ago did a number on the eyes.


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I know what you mean. There seems to be something magical in the 40's that seem to start screwing more with our eyes. I've worn glasses, but my eyes stayed exactly the same better than an atomic clock until the magical 40's... and my atomic clock eyes seemed to have broke a spring. :)
 
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Krs_2007

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Moab Man said:
I know what you mean. There seems to be something magical in the 40's that seem to start screwing more with out eyes. I've worn glasses, but my eyes stayed exactly the same better than an atomic clock until the magical 40's... and my atomic clock eyes seemed to have broke a spring. :)
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Amen, I always get a kick out of the younger ones I know when they say they are turning 40. I just laugh and tell them to just wait, your 40's are the gift that keeps on giving.

It looks like a glasses commercial now when we all go out to eat. I used to to take a picture of the menu and then zoom in on my phone, till the boss told me to quit and that she would carry my glasses for me.



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J-see

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I use a HP Pavilion 27xi as second on the Mac. It's probably not the best IPS on the market but at that price it was a steal.

I wouldn't know if it is good enough for you as a first but for me as a second monitor, it's good. It took me a bit to get it right on the Mac.
 
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aroy

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I suggest that instead of one 27", get two matched 24". That way you get more real estate and run two programs simultaneously. If you have table space then get add a third monitor for all other cores. I have three and use 2 for Design/Image processing and the third one is my text monitor - Explorer, Text Edit or any other program which needs less real estate.

Here is how I organize image editing with Capture ND-D, using three monitors
Capture-NXD-4.jpg

Left most = Explorer
Middle = Image
Right = All the floating menus

I have an on-board graphics card, which is good to 1024x768, and two dual port graphics card, one high end and another middle level. So theoretically I can have upto 5 monitors, but three is quite a bit. My desk is 6' wide and 30" deep, with another 36"x36" table on the right (Made for an A3 laser printer I had, now sold)
 
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Krs_2007

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Don Kuykendall said:
If you have the space and money I would suggest getting dual MATCHED monitors. I had two and I could never get them to match even with my Spyder4Pro. I finally put those two in the closet and bought matched monitors and I find it had to work with a single monitor anymore. Bridge on one and Photoshop on the other. Working with a plugin then it pops up on the secondary monitor where Bridge lives. I can see all of what I am working on all the time.

Just an idea.
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I did think about your experience and switching, my second is a Lenovo and I just haven't had enough experience with them to say that I want to invest in a 27+. Still reading reviews on them. Even looked at the ViewSonics, had good luck with this one and I got my money out of if after 5 years. I could still use it as a backup, its just good for photo editing anymore.

Oh and I have the Spyder as well.
 
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Krs_2007

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aroy said:
I suggest that instead of one 27", get two matched 24". That way you get more real estate and run two programs simultaneously. If you have table space then get add a third monitor for all other cores. I have three and use 2 for Design/Image processing and the third one is my text monitor - Explorer, Text Edit or any other program which needs less real estate.

Here is how I organize image editing with Capture ND-D, using three monitors
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Left most = Explorer
Middle = Image
Right = All the floating menus

I have an on-board graphics card, which is good to 1024x768, and two dual port graphics card, one high end and another middle level. So theoretically I can have upto 5 monitors, but three is quite a bit. My desk is 6' wide and 30" deep, with another 36"x36" table on the right (Made for an A3 laser printer I had, now sold)
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I do have a 24" as well, just got used to the 27" and would be hard to downsize. My desk has a hutch on it, that is cutout for larger monitor in the middle. I also have the 27" hooked up to a KVM that allows me to use with my work laptop. The KVM is DVI so I have to be careful about the connections.

What brand are those ?
 
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Krs_2007

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Don Kuykendall said:
I go on medicare this year. 40 seems like so long ago. Just wait till you hit 50 and then 60 LOL
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Oh Don, dont remind me of the 50, I only have 3 years for that. As long as my engine doesn't require a rebuild or fall to the ground, 50 I hope will be just another day. Now 60, dont even want to think about that right now.
 
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Krs_2007

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J-see said:
I use a HP Pavilion 27xi as second on the Mac. It's probably not the best IPS on the market but at that price it was a steal.

I wouldn't know if it is good enough for you as a first but for me as a second monitor, it's good. It took me a bit to get it right on the Mac.
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Looking at HP's, dont recall the model series. But I have always had good luck with HP's.

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aroy

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The two 24" are 5 year old LG, and the one on the left is a 7 year old BenQ 19". As long as you can calibrate the display and the monitor has sufficient brightness/contrast left, all that matters is the service back up.

One thought, in case you can carry on some how with your present monitors, wait for the 4K displays to achieve reasonable price, they are a treat to use.
 
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Krs_2007

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aroy said:
The two 24" are 5 year old LG, and the one on the left is a 7 year old BenQ 19". As long as you can calibrate the display and the monitor has sufficient brightness/contrast left, all that matters is the service back up.

One thought, in case you can carry on some how with your present monitors, wait for the 4K displays to achieve reasonable price, they are a treat to use.
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I did look at the 4K's, just really hate jumping on new technology. Who knows I may look again. I am also seeing that brand you mentioned, BenQ, which I have never heard of.

I like the Apple monitor, but I dont have Thunderbolt connectivity on my desktop.

Thanks
 
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aroy

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Krs_2007 said:
I did look at the 4K's, just really hate jumping on new technology. Who knows I may look again. I am also seeing that brand you mentioned, BenQ, which I have never heard of.

I like the Apple monitor, but I dont have Thunderbolt connectivity on my desktop.

Thanks
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