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Looking at the Asus pb278q and it seems like a good choice, but is there anything better at this price point?
Best 1440p monitor for £500
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Mainly gaming and browsing the net I guess. Watch a few tv shows on it too.
Would like to avoid dell after the power button failing after just a year on my current monitor.
Like the samsung's but they are a bit too pricey for me. The Asus seems good value.
Would like to avoid dell after the power button failing after just a year on my current monitor.
Like the samsung's but they are a bit too pricey for me. The Asus seems good value.
Reckon I'll go with the Asus pb278q. Reviews seem good and it is a fair bit cheaper than its main rivals. Also, I've been impressed with Asus products lately.
Thanks for the opinion on the Asus, pretty sure that'll be the one I go for. The Samsung would be first choice but it is just too far above my budget really.
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No way I would get another Dell. I've had no issues with the screen itself and its been a great monitor, but the failed power button and Dells attitude when I contacted them about it just leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
Read a few reviews of the U2713HM now and it seems to be on par with the Asus and is £50 cheaper.
So now I am kind of at odds with my dislike of Dell as a company and going for the better value monitor
What is the quality of the buttons like on the U2713HM? Do they feel tactile and robust? Or likely to fail after 12 months like my 2407WFP?
So now I am kind of at odds with my dislike of Dell as a company and going for the better value monitor
What is the quality of the buttons like on the U2713HM? Do they feel tactile and robust? Or likely to fail after 12 months like my 2407WFP?
Not really bothered with 120hz or 3D gimmicks to be honest. I just want the best quality 1440p screen for under £500.
Yeh, just seen the dell is £409 at the moment, great price. Is the Asus worth £60 more? From what I've been reading the Asus is a slightly better monitor.
I've totally ruled out the Samsung as it is priced just too far above what I'm happy to spend on a monitor. Especially when oled ones will probably be with us in the next couple of years.
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Yes, it's strange. OCUK very good price on the dell but way overpriced on the Asus.
Still leaning towards the Asus as I'm reading lots of quality issues with the dell. This added to my past experience with the poorly designed power button on my 2407wfp means i'll probably buy the Asus.
One question, will I need a different cable for the higher res? I'm hearing you need a dvi-d cable? What's display port connection?
One question, will I need a different cable for the higher res? I'm hearing you need a dvi-d cable? What's display port connection?
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Yeah, I'm still torn between the Asus and the Dell. Although also been looking at the Veiwsonic, but it's a little above my budget. The Catleaps look quite nice for the price but i'd be a bit worried about the warranty and returns if I got a bad one.
Except that half the Dells have bad backlight bleed in the bottom left corner puts me off.
I know all LCD monitors will have a certain degree of bleed due to the technology and manufacture process, but some of the pictures of the yellow bleed on the Dells are very poor indeed.
I know all LCD monitors will have a certain degree of bleed due to the technology and manufacture process, but some of the pictures of the yellow bleed on the Dells are very poor indeed.
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I'm sure those are good value but they have to cut corners somewhere to sell it at that price. And when it goes wrong, how good is the warranty?
It seems they have become fed up with changing faulty monitors so changed their policies somewhat.
I'll definitely be going for the Asus then
I'll definitely be going for the Asus then
If the power button failed just after a year I would be pressing the supplier of the monitor under the sale of goods act and stating that it was not fit for purpose.
Tried this but as it was a few weeks out of warranty, I had no joy from either the supplier or dell. Criminal really for a £400 monitor.
I guess I could have chased it through the small claims court but as the monitor was still usable I couldn't be bothered with the hassle.
I'm not sure any monitor costing over £400 can be called a budget offering but I know what you mean. It is a bit cheaper than comparable models.
No way I'll buy a dell knowing I can't send it back if it is riddled with defects though.
No way I'll buy a dell knowing I can't send it back if it is riddled with defects though.
Ok, I've decided to take a punt on the dell as £399 was too good a price to ignore. I can't justify an extra £75 for the Asus. Just hope I get a good one!
I see a gtx770 next on the list
I see a gtx770 next on the list
I'm hoping dell will honour their on site replacement scheme if I get a bad one. Can always spot a dead pixel I guess
Cheers, will give you an update tomorrow night
Well it has the dreaded yellow backlight bleed and a stuck red pixel 
Back to dell or ocuk? Do I need to register it on the dell website?
Back to dell or ocuk? Do I need to register it on the dell website?
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