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I'm really glad to see the arrival of the Hanns-G HG281DPB LCD Monitor. Having a product like this on the market makes it a little harder for some of the the 27" LCD models to justify the $1,000+ price tags. Sure they may have more features and better color accuracy, but there are quite a few of us gamers out there that really don't need all of those extras. We just want a nice large LCD screen running at a high resolution to shoot people on. Not all of us have unlimited budgets to justify the biggest baddest video card, the $1,200 CPU, or the $1000+ monitor. Some of us live in the real world.
Gamers will love the 3ms response time, the 1920x1200 resolution, and the 27.5" screen size. Would I love this monitor at $1,200? NO. Is it worth the money at under $600? YES. The saying you get what you pay for often is very true, and probably applies here. You get a very large LCD monitor running at a nice resolution of 1920x1200, fast response time, and the ability to connect your PS3 or 360. What you don't get is the best contrast ratio, the most accurate colors, the ability to connect multiple devices at the same time, or default settings that are anywhere near usable. But you also don't get a price tag that will break the bank. Currently a cheap 24" can be had for under $400 and the Hanns-G is under $600. Is the extra 3.5" worth it, maybe, maybe not, Keep in mind that the difference between a 20" and a 24" monitor is a much larger percentage gain than the difference between a 24" and a 27.5". If you are currently using a 24" monitor you may have a hard time making this leap, but if you are currently reading this article on a 17" or 19" you really need to figure out how to make the jump to 1920x1200 either with a 24" or higher.
On a negative note, my monitor did arrive with two stuck pixels. I was able to rub one of them out with a plastic stylus, but the other is still stuck. Hanns-G does not consider two stuck pixels enough to warrant a replacement monitor.
Conclusion: Hanns-G HG281DPB 28" LCD Monitor
The packaging offered a clear presentation of the contents and product specifications, while still remaining attractive and inviting to consumers. I would say it is the typical retail packaging, very similar to what other monitors are boxed in. I would like to see a little more protection over the actual LCD screen inside the box but that may have more to do with my past experience with FEDEX.
The HG281DPB holds true to its monitor heritage, it looks like a computer monitor should. Nothing flashy, no bulky speakers attached to the side, a slim bezel around the edge of the monitor and black in color. Looks right at home next to a Dell Monitor. The stand is basic but does a nice job keeping the monitor secure. It looks very much at home on a my desk.
Construction is acceptable for the price. I'm a little bothered by the stuck pixel and the fact that it takes quite a few stuck pixels to be considered a warranty defect by Hanns-G. Other than that, I am pretty happy with the overall construction of the monitor. It feels solid, and doesn't give the impression of being cheaply made.
The functionality of this monitor really depends on your intended use for it. If you are a professional photographer and intend to use this monitor to edit your photos, you probably need to look elsewhere. If you are wanting this monitor as an HDTV you might be better off getting an actual HDTV with a built-in tuner rather than this LCD Monitor. However, if you are just looking for a large LCD screen to play games and also use as your primary desktop monitor you should be very happy with this monitor. Don't expect it to match the high end 27" or 30" LCD monitors out there but they may set you back 2 or 3 times what the Hanns-G will.
Currently the 28" widescreen LCD monitor is [Munched]. As a gaming monitor I feel the Hanns-G HG281DPB offers a great value. When you consider that just 2 years ago a typical 20.1" monitor cost about as much, I really glad to see a product like this one. At this low price, it may be a perfect fit for the gamer on a budget.
In conclusion, if you keep your expectations in line, you will be very happy with the HG281DPB. Hanns-G positioned this monitor to be a low cost entry level 27.5" LCD monitor and in doing so, they have given us a new option of having a very large LCD screen to play our games on without spending a fortune on features we may not need or even care about. Is it the best LCD monitor available? Absolutely not. It is a very nice LCD monitor to play games on? Yes. Keep in mind that my ratings below are based solely on how this monitor rates as a gamer's monitor.
Pros:
+ Extremely affordable for a large LCD Monitor
+ 3ms Response time
+ 3 Year Warranty
+ Option to connect High Definition devices
+ Slim Bezel
+ Great for Gaming
Cons:
- Poor default calibration
- Lack of multiple simultaneous connections
- Cheap speakers
- Possible stuck pixels
Ratings:
Presentation: 9.00
Appearance: 9.00
Construction: 8.50
Functionality: 8.00
Value: 9.25
Final Score: 8.75 out of 10. "
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I'm really glad to see the arrival of the Hanns-G HG281DPB LCD Monitor. Having a product like this on the market makes it a little harder for some of the the 27" LCD models to justify the $1,000+ price tags. Sure they may have more features and better color accuracy, but there are quite a few of us gamers out there that really don't need all of those extras. We just want a nice large LCD screen running at a high resolution to shoot people on. Not all of us have unlimited budgets to justify the biggest baddest video card, the $1,200 CPU, or the $1000+ monitor. Some of us live in the real world.
Gamers will love the 3ms response time, the 1920x1200 resolution, and the 27.5" screen size. Would I love this monitor at $1,200? NO. Is it worth the money at under $600? YES. The saying you get what you pay for often is very true, and probably applies here. You get a very large LCD monitor running at a nice resolution of 1920x1200, fast response time, and the ability to connect your PS3 or 360. What you don't get is the best contrast ratio, the most accurate colors, the ability to connect multiple devices at the same time, or default settings that are anywhere near usable. But you also don't get a price tag that will break the bank. Currently a cheap 24" can be had for under $400 and the Hanns-G is under $600. Is the extra 3.5" worth it, maybe, maybe not, Keep in mind that the difference between a 20" and a 24" monitor is a much larger percentage gain than the difference between a 24" and a 27.5". If you are currently using a 24" monitor you may have a hard time making this leap, but if you are currently reading this article on a 17" or 19" you really need to figure out how to make the jump to 1920x1200 either with a 24" or higher.
On a negative note, my monitor did arrive with two stuck pixels. I was able to rub one of them out with a plastic stylus, but the other is still stuck. Hanns-G does not consider two stuck pixels enough to warrant a replacement monitor.
Conclusion: Hanns-G HG281DPB 28" LCD Monitor
The packaging offered a clear presentation of the contents and product specifications, while still remaining attractive and inviting to consumers. I would say it is the typical retail packaging, very similar to what other monitors are boxed in. I would like to see a little more protection over the actual LCD screen inside the box but that may have more to do with my past experience with FEDEX.
The HG281DPB holds true to its monitor heritage, it looks like a computer monitor should. Nothing flashy, no bulky speakers attached to the side, a slim bezel around the edge of the monitor and black in color. Looks right at home next to a Dell Monitor. The stand is basic but does a nice job keeping the monitor secure. It looks very much at home on a my desk.
Construction is acceptable for the price. I'm a little bothered by the stuck pixel and the fact that it takes quite a few stuck pixels to be considered a warranty defect by Hanns-G. Other than that, I am pretty happy with the overall construction of the monitor. It feels solid, and doesn't give the impression of being cheaply made.
The functionality of this monitor really depends on your intended use for it. If you are a professional photographer and intend to use this monitor to edit your photos, you probably need to look elsewhere. If you are wanting this monitor as an HDTV you might be better off getting an actual HDTV with a built-in tuner rather than this LCD Monitor. However, if you are just looking for a large LCD screen to play games and also use as your primary desktop monitor you should be very happy with this monitor. Don't expect it to match the high end 27" or 30" LCD monitors out there but they may set you back 2 or 3 times what the Hanns-G will.
Currently the 28" widescreen LCD monitor is [Munched]. As a gaming monitor I feel the Hanns-G HG281DPB offers a great value. When you consider that just 2 years ago a typical 20.1" monitor cost about as much, I really glad to see a product like this one. At this low price, it may be a perfect fit for the gamer on a budget.
In conclusion, if you keep your expectations in line, you will be very happy with the HG281DPB. Hanns-G positioned this monitor to be a low cost entry level 27.5" LCD monitor and in doing so, they have given us a new option of having a very large LCD screen to play our games on without spending a fortune on features we may not need or even care about. Is it the best LCD monitor available? Absolutely not. It is a very nice LCD monitor to play games on? Yes. Keep in mind that my ratings below are based solely on how this monitor rates as a gamer's monitor.
Pros:
+ Extremely affordable for a large LCD Monitor
+ 3ms Response time
+ 3 Year Warranty
+ Option to connect High Definition devices
+ Slim Bezel
+ Great for Gaming
Cons:
- Poor default calibration
- Lack of multiple simultaneous connections
- Cheap speakers
- Possible stuck pixels
Ratings:
Presentation: 9.00
Appearance: 9.00
Construction: 8.50
Functionality: 8.00
Value: 9.25
Final Score: 8.75 out of 10. "
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid=1