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Title: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 07, 2011, 10:22:49
I have been thinking of replacing my current monitor with a 24 - 27" monitor with a budget of up to about £400, has anyone had anyone had any experience with Harzo monitors, as one I was looking at is a Hazro hz27wc which uses the same IPS screen as the Apple Cinema Display monitors?

Others that I have considered and better for the pocket are VA panel screens, namely the Iiyama Prolite X2775HDS-B and the soon to be released BenQ EW2730

The Harzo is a 2560 x 1440 display whilst the other 2 are 1920 x 1080, so that would be a plus point if I used the screen with a PC rather than a laptop, it's max resolution is 1920 x 1200.

Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 07, 2011, 10:30:46
The only BenQ monitor I've used needed a lot of work to calibrate it, Glenn. Iiyama are, in my experience, good. Harzo is a brand I don't know.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 07, 2011, 10:34:57
Harzo, is a British brand apparently.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 07, 2011, 10:41:45
Curious name, then. ;D
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 07, 2011, 12:28:00
I just stumbled across a Harzo 26" screen (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260862905253&category=174&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619) on ebay, which is for sale fairly close by, I'm keeping an eye on it.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Technical Ben on Oct 07, 2011, 13:35:48
Still probably parts from you know where.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: jameshurrell on Oct 07, 2011, 13:42:39
I have an older iiyama Prolite (E483S) TFT - been in service about 5 years, 5 days a week 9 hrs a day... not had one issue with it.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: .Griff. on Oct 07, 2011, 14:19:24
I can't recommend the Hazro (hz27wc) enough. It's an absolutely awesome example of how much better an IPS panel is over the traditional TN panels. If you can part with the cash then get one ASAP.

Just in case you weren't aware there's two versions of the same model. One with a glass finish and one with a matte finish. The one I've used was the glass finish and while I had no issues some people have commented on noticeable reflections dependent upon the setting/location of where the monitor is to be used.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: sobranie on Oct 07, 2011, 15:36:33
Have used the Ilyama 24" model prolite E2472HD for over a year now, absolutely brilliant. :thumb:
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 09, 2011, 16:52:53
Quote from: .Griff. on Oct 07, 2011, 14:19:24
I can't recommend the Hazro (hz27wc) enough. It's an absolutely awesome example of how much better an IPS panel is over the traditional TN panels. If you can part with the cash then get one ASAP.

Just in case you weren't aware there's two versions of the same model. One with a glass finish and one with a matte finish. The one I've used was the glass finish and while I had no issues some people have commented on noticeable reflections dependent upon the setting/location of where the monitor is to be used.

Overclockers are selling it this week for £379.99  :think:
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 09, 2011, 17:10:26
Go for it. :)
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: .Griff. on Oct 09, 2011, 17:11:45
Quote from: Glenn on Oct 09, 2011, 16:52:53
Overclockers are selling it this week for £379.99  :think:

Yup great price. Another friend bought one from them on Friday morning.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 09, 2011, 17:13:32
Quote from: Rik on Oct 09, 2011, 17:10:26
Go for it. :)

That's my line.  ;D
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 09, 2011, 17:14:27
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: esh on Oct 11, 2011, 09:36:09
Quote from: Rik on Oct 07, 2011, 10:30:46
The only BenQ monitor I've used needed a lot of work to calibrate it, Glenn. Iiyama are, in my experience, good. Harzo is a brand I don't know.

I use Iiyama and EIZO flat panel monitors at the 24" size. They come well calibrated and the EIZO ones with excellent backlighting. Not the cheapest of course, but I was specifically looking at them for photography use.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 11, 2011, 09:52:25
I'm also an Eizo fan.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 11, 2011, 11:52:56
The Hazro should be in my hands inside the next 30 mins.  ;D
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: .Griff. on Oct 11, 2011, 11:56:02
Quote from: Glenn on Oct 11, 2011, 11:52:56
The Hazro should be in my hands inside the next 30 mins.  ;D

Nice one. Did you go for the glass screen or the matte screen?
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 11, 2011, 12:08:33
I thought I ordered the Matte, but the order states Glass.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Lance on Oct 11, 2011, 12:10:01
Glass should be better for colour reproduction as long as you can keep it away from reflections!!!
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 11, 2011, 12:42:28
Always a difficult trick to pull off.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Glenn on Oct 11, 2011, 12:56:45
It's a heavy beast, but until I get home it's staying firmly in it's box.
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: Rik on Oct 11, 2011, 12:58:01
Don't strain anything getting it out. Is there anyone who could help you?
Title: Re: Large screen monitors
Post by: .Griff. on Oct 11, 2011, 12:58:56
I'll come and help  ;)