27" high res - totally lost!!

[pumaknight]

A complete plea for help here...

I have been reading (posted another thread) and the advice has been so very useful, but now I am stuck!!

The Question:
Does anyone know a PC monitor that would compare with the iMAC 27"?

The back Story:
I know I want a larger than27" monitor that will support 1440 res. I will be using it for photo editing and then gaming, so colour, contrast and brightness are critical for me.

And here is the crux. Monitors are very subjective and one person's perception of good colour and contrast rendition might not match anothers...so it is great to go and see for yourself...but who the hell stocks 1440 in stores these days!!Tried PC World...please!! Even went to London TCR, but they are now pushing TVs, even had one guy convinced that a 42" TV was the way for me to go...

So I thought about using a base line to see which monitor is best for me. Don't hate me, but the iMAC 27" monitor is fab for colour and contrast. Now I am hunting for a PC equivalent....tell me one exists...oh please tell me it does...do NOT want to go MAC!!

Here's hoping and thanks.

 

[zia]

Perhaps this is what your looking for?

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/monitors/design/LS27B970DS/EN
only problem is not sure where/who is going have it in stock for you have to go to take look at it.
Zia

 

[pumaknight]

Thanks for the suggestion - that looks great.

 

[ChrisD.]

High end Dell panels are well regarded.

Currently have this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-DE

I find it superb for gaming and photo work.

 

[Cromulent]

I've got the Dell U2711 (now obsolete) and absolutely love it. The replacement for it (linked above) looks even better and should use less power due to being an LED monitor.

 

[pumaknight]

That Dell looks good too. Cant see if it comes with glossy or matt screen. Can you help?

 

[james_2k]

matte,
when i was looking all that was glossy was the samsung and the apple cinema display.
maybe also the cheapo korean things but i didnt look at them

 

[pumaknight]

Thanks.