Hi! Need a screen recommendation and I'm having a hard time making a decision because none of them are carried locally. Stores that will order them won't accept returns as they are special order. Will be an online order from somewhere with a good return policy, such as Dell and Amazon.
As an amateur photographer, I've decided I want to move up to an IPS panel. To keep things realistically priced, I'll need to stick to a 24" model, but would prefer a 1920x1200 resolution. This, of course, limits my choices. A good stand with portrait rotation is also a bonus. This will be primarily used on a PC, so I have no input needs aside from DVI.
The top three contenders are:
Dell U2410: Been around a long time, mixed reviews about tinting and AG. Good looking on the desk. The attitude in this thread turns me off though, enough to not buy one. Especially given my issues with iMac displays and yellowing: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3529/t/19314620.aspx
Asus PA246Q: Newer, apparently almost the same as the Dell, with a possible placebo effect making the AG seem less prominent. Not the most attractive bezel.
HP ZR24W: Would love some feedback on this model. Also hear AG is less heavy, but doubtful it is actually any different.
My biggest concern is the anti-glare (AG) coating. I'm worried about the sparkly/dusty effect of heavy AG. I feel like this would drive me insane, especially if it hampers text clarity in any way and shows up on white. I feel that a semi-gloss display would be absolutely perfect for me, but those are hard to find since LG is making all or most of the IPS panels and with the same AG coating. Don't really want a full gloss like an ACD either.
So, anyone have any opinions about the above monitors-specifically the AG-or any other recommendations? Possibly even a PVA display if it's highly recommended for photograph editing.
As an amateur photographer, I've decided I want to move up to an IPS panel. To keep things realistically priced, I'll need to stick to a 24" model, but would prefer a 1920x1200 resolution. This, of course, limits my choices. A good stand with portrait rotation is also a bonus. This will be primarily used on a PC, so I have no input needs aside from DVI.
The top three contenders are:
Dell U2410: Been around a long time, mixed reviews about tinting and AG. Good looking on the desk. The attitude in this thread turns me off though, enough to not buy one. Especially given my issues with iMac displays and yellowing: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3529/t/19314620.aspx
Asus PA246Q: Newer, apparently almost the same as the Dell, with a possible placebo effect making the AG seem less prominent. Not the most attractive bezel.
HP ZR24W: Would love some feedback on this model. Also hear AG is less heavy, but doubtful it is actually any different.
My biggest concern is the anti-glare (AG) coating. I'm worried about the sparkly/dusty effect of heavy AG. I feel like this would drive me insane, especially if it hampers text clarity in any way and shows up on white. I feel that a semi-gloss display would be absolutely perfect for me, but those are hard to find since LG is making all or most of the IPS panels and with the same AG coating. Don't really want a full gloss like an ACD either.
So, anyone have any opinions about the above monitors-specifically the AG-or any other recommendations? Possibly even a PVA display if it's highly recommended for photograph editing.
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