4k is nothing compared to Ultrawide

MrWhippy · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:47

So why didn't you "borrow" a better monitor from amazon then? May as well have tried out real top end.

Roger Ramjet · 7 Jul 2016 at 20:15

mulpsmebeauty said:
I can (and often do) play 34" SW on my 40" 4K when a game is too rough on the GPU. It's nothing special. I'll probably go back to a high refresh 27" 1440p when funds allow, but high refresh 4K when it arrives is going to be better than UW in my opinion.

I used to do that as well for very demanding games like Witcher 3. It's actually equivalent to a 37" ultrawide.

I'm not impressed by the ultrawide format and curved ultrawide is even less appealing. So last week when I decided to try high refresh/G-Sync, I went for the Asus 27" PG279Q.

I used the Philips 40" 4K for over 15 months. I wouldn't get anything smaller than 40" for 4K. UI scaling defeats the purpose of 4K. The dot pitch on a 40" 4K is about the same as a 27" 1440P which is perfect.

I will sell the Philips now. High refresh/G-Sync/decent res/IPS is great.

spoffle · 7 Jul 2016 at 20:21

a66as said:
Loving all the e police in this thread. 4k in my opinion only comes to life if you got a 40 inch monitor so you can see all the textures and detail and appreciate it. anything smaller and you want a superwide.

You must have a good reason for why amazon should pay for his temporary use of a monitor. Can we hear it?

a66as · 7 Jul 2016 at 21:09

spoffle said:
You must have a good reason for why amazon should pay for his temporary use of a monitor. Can we hear it?

Because they allow it under there terms and conditions and they won't really lose anything because they will just put it back into the brand new section. its no different to buying something and deciding its not for you.

spoffle · 7 Jul 2016 at 21:17

Their

They won't sell it new, they will sell it under the warehouse deals. I've had a number of items from amazon warehouse deals that are clearly lightly used returns.

Uncle Petey · 7 Jul 2016 at 21:25

Does that mean that guys like the OP have actually helped out guys like you in search of a bargain?

spoffle · 7 Jul 2016 at 21:38

I suppose you could say that they have. It still doesn't make the entitlement complex aspect okay though!

Uncle Petey · 7 Jul 2016 at 21:39

Nah, suppose not.

no_1_dave · 8 Jul 2016 at 13:12

spoffle said:
You must have a good reason for why amazon should pay for his temporary use of a monitor. Can we hear it?

spoffle said:
I suppose you could say that they have. It still doesn't make the entitlement complex aspect okay though!

I have not tried to justify it or argue that it is ok...

I needed a monitor while mine is getting repaired, this allows me a monitor. It's that simple

Although to be fair, it's no different than buying clothes online, trying them on, not being 100% happy so returning them.

bigjimmyauk · 8 Jul 2016 at 13:52

no_1_dave said:
I have not tried to justify it or argue that it is ok...

I needed a monitor while mine is getting repaired, this allows me a monitor. It's that simple

Although to be fair, it's no different than buying clothes online, trying them on, not being 100% happy so returning them.

If it makes you feel better putting it like that

winwin · 8 Jul 2016 at 14:19

ultrawideeeeee its so much better for both work and gaming

spoffle · 8 Jul 2016 at 14:29

no_1_dave said:
I have not tried to justify it or argue that it is ok...

I needed a monitor while mine is getting repaired, this allows me a monitor. It's that simple

Although to be fair, it's no different than buying clothes online, trying them on, not being 100% happy so returning them.

I know it's simple, I never said it was complicated.

It's also not the same as buying clothes and not being happy, as you've already said that you bought it with the intent to return.

a66as · 8 Jul 2016 at 15:17

spoffle said:
I know it's simple, I never said it was complicated.

It's also not the same as buying clothes and not being happy, as you've already said that you bought it with the intent to return.

When people buy clothes online, they often buy different sizes in order to find the ones that fit them. With the intention to return the ones that don't fit, this is an accepted practice and online clothes retailers often sell you a return stamp as well. I think this is what he meant.

cadmunkey · 8 Jul 2016 at 15:35

no_1_dave said:
so whilst waiting I bought a Samsung 28" 4k monitor.

You're doing it wrong. Minimum 40" for 4k obviously

no_1_dave · 8 Jul 2016 at 16:02

a66as said:
When people buy clothes online, they often buy different sizes in order to find the ones that fit them. With the intention to return the ones that don't fit, this is an accepted practice and online clothes retailers often sell you a return stamp as well. I think this is what he meant.

This... The only difference is I didn't also buy one I intend to keep and I don't wear my monitor

cadmunkey said:
You're doing it wrong. Minimum 40" for 4k obviously

Yea, I've learnt that now. Maybe next time, or if my monitor takes longer than 14 days to be repaired

Combat Fighter · 8 Jul 2016 at 18:43

34" Ultrawide for the easy win.

Tried 4k, was not impressed.

Disco_P · 8 Jul 2016 at 18:43

I can't believe people are defending a multi billion dollar tax dodging company cause it's morally wrong or they might lose a few quid. If within their terms and conditions, so who gives a crap? If they can't handle this sort thing happen it wouldn't be there.

JTrickle · 8 Jul 2016 at 21:02

spoffle said:
Anyone who thinks this has no idea just how much money amazon generate for the country they operate in.

Anyone buying a widget from Rainforest would have previously bought it from a legit UK business. Employing at least the same overall number of staff.

Therefore at absolute best case scenario for Forest vs UK govt is that they generate the same VAT and wage based taxes as before they muscled their way in.

djxput · 8 Jul 2016 at 21:12

I Love my 4k 40 inch monitor ... but its not good for fps games (lag). And the colors are not as good as IPS.

I really want a 4k ~ 40 inch monitor but wouldnt mind actually 37ish~ with some decent refresh rate and better colors. Waiting for this. Heard there is a 38ish widescreen coming out but not sure the refresh rate made for movies.

davecarter · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:23

Absolutely love my Ultrawide, would never go back