We're starting a new thread to answer questions regarding the Hazro HZ30Wi, HZ30WiQ, HZ27Wa and HZ27Wb models [and LCD related questions in general]. We'll take a good bashing [no doubt] by some here [ref: past hazro displays] but in the interest of keeping this thread relevant and specific to above models only, we'd sincerely appreciate non-related Qs to be PM'd [or posted on our thread at hardforum].
Hazro series - HZ30Wi, HZ30WiQ, HZ27WA, HZ27WB & HZ27WC
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The company was shelved and taken over twice in 14 months. There was no intention of 'consumerising' these 30s [as they were built for the industrial market - mainly video walls]. Demand from smb/consumer domains soared after matrox found a 'consumer' competitor in the form of ATi's Eyefinity so the decision was made to relaunch. The components used are of the highest quality as we've agreed to 5 year SLAs with many clients. Expensive components aside, these are made and assembled in the UK allowing for better quality control. A comprehensive 3 year warranty policy is in place which goes through the same system as the SLAs. We're here to stay!
The 27inch monitors [both models] will be ready this month. The CCFL version [HZ27Wb] will most likely be offered first. The HZ27Wa is a 8bit LED gloss panel - I think its best if I post side-by-side images this week of the displays in open-form factor for folks here to make their own judgments. I'm told costs will be published in 2 weeks. Both will look identical to the 30s and will share the same stand.
Nope: I don't think there are any monitors with res of >WUXGA featuring 120Hz controllers - certainly not IPS anyways.
We're running behind schedule on these - the promotional deal towards the end of last month have left us with a backlog orders. We assemble on demand and don't 'stock' monitors. Hopefully, we'll have most orders out this week [ending 12/11/10].
Our new support system due to go live before xmas will allow us to pull comments/suggestions/support requests from social media as well as forums. Already used the word but we're working on 'consumerising' our support system.
The HZ27Wa will be 100% exactly the same in terms of 'glossiness'.
Pricing will be published in 2 weeks. Note: The 27" CCFL will be launched first. I will try to get a rough price out of management and will post immediately.
We have no stock or parts for old Hazro monitors [apart from spare adapters for <26" displays which previous management left]. Luckily for 30" owners, the panel is interchangeable so there maybe something that can be done but its really down to the management here. Luckily for us, the 30s never really had a problem and the returns figures are below industry average.
It did but since the company was shelved/purchased/relaunched, RMAs for past Hazro displays are no longer officially being honored for many reasons.
1. Yes: power supplies on both 30s and 27s are internal AC with master on/off switch.
2. See reply above by 'Baddass'
3. The HZ27Wa features normal DP - not miniDP. We're thinking of bundling DP>DVI cables but these are buggy. The cable issue has yet to be confirmed.
Prices will be published in approx 2 weeks.
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Can you kindly email [email protected] - updated system went live today so it'll definitely get through. We'll have to see if there are any in stock.
We're looking at delivering by this Friday earliest - its gonna be tight but we'll keep you updated.
1. Only for UK purchases - we deal with all International sales directly.
2. It would be a huge site if we listed all monitors we have - there are far too many. There are 4 models available for consumer purchase with the 27s going live soon [towards end of this month].
The buttons on these new Hazro displays are not touch type and therefore adjustments are not as problematic as they were on the old Hazros.
Offtopic: Not sure on how many exactly - its a case of reporting the problem to Warranty Services who will take this forward. If the green light is stable, there shouldn't be any issues.
The lack of a OSD is not as much of a problem as it may seem - digital [panel blocking] brightness/contrast is just as good from computer based utilities [nVidia/ATi control panel etc.]. These utilities also allow for RGB custom values and some go as far as actually allowing users to smoothen out gamma curves. Backlight adjust which reduces power to inverter is available on the HZ30Wis. The only other ft. needed for calibration is gamma value but this is default anyways. Having 'access' to LUTs to send pre-configured calibration results is great but these 'sharpness/movie mode' type OSD settings have been over commercialized imo. To prove the point, some OEMs introduced monitors incorporating DDC/CI with bundled software and removed buttons/menus altogether. Checkout Entech Taiwan or DisplayTune. Just a thought.
This wouldn't be possible. On standalone computer systems, keyboard shortcuts would have to control a widget/software/app 'running behind the scenes'. Not sure if ATi/nVidia CPs have shortcuts to do this.
Can't say but we may just become victims of 'over sku-ing' i.e. too many products aimed at the same market all within a similar price range. The downsizing [WQXGA 16:10 > WQHD 16:9] will be reflected in the price - more on this in 2 weeks.
The ACD uses a standard 72% gamut [W01] panel - the Hazro HZ30Wi and HZ30WiQ use wide gamut panels at 92% and 117% respectively. Also, may I know where the ACD is available at £500-700 ?
We are shipping the first batch today with more to follow on Monday and Tuesday - I don't have a break down yet of who gets what and when but its been a very very long week [rushed assembly] - you can email us with your order details and an exact ETA will be provided. I think there will be some who'll be given the news of a further 3~4 day delay
Baddass is absolutely right: We could easily publish a figure of over 120% without consequences and it'll probably entice customers into purchasing Hazro over other brands [because 120% > 117%]. That's why its important not to get too bogged down with numbers. In terms of performance, users working in AdobeRGB would want perfect output and both the HZ30Wi and HZ30Wi-Q are ideal for that. Beyond that, a true 10bit RGB backlight panel would be a notch up [e.g. HZ24WBR - but at close to 2K, it wouldn't appeal to most].
received a few questions on this so thought i'd post for clarification:
Any source <WQXGA will result in interpolation i.e. image blows up to fill screen.
In full screen mode of media players [Quicktime/WM/VLC] etc. you'll get the impression of mapping i.e. in vertical plane, the 1080 image will have borders to cover remaining 520px but this won't be done in horizontal plane [image will stretch to cover all 2560 pixels. That's why its best to view full HD content in a window and not full screen mode [unless there's a way of getting borders down the sides too].