Managers Post:
We were hoping for more appreciative comments on price vs. color accuracy, clarity and general brilliance of the panel as opposed to encouragement and prompts to thoroughly scrutinize displays in a quest to find defects. However, we are monitoring all comments and welcome feedback as it allows us to respond, adjust and change assembly line operations to meet the stringent needs of customers/suppliers. We are already looking into making changes but these will have to be adopted after consultation with resellers as changes result in price bumps. These models were intended for enthusiasts who would appreciate the price/quality aspect of the product.
On a note about the panel: firstly, this is a LED backlight and therefore, is not the same as those found in models featuring CCFL panels. A direct comparison would be unfair. The Hazro HZ27WB is a suitable contender for that.
IPS panels have their disadvantages. Color shifts [known as 'tinging'] are a characteristic of the panel and cannot therefore, be classed as a 'defect'. Further, newer panels are often prone to pixel defects and backlight uniformity more so than panels which have matured. LGs WUXGA range of IPS panels [models beginning LM240/260], as used in practically all 16:10 WUXGA models from vendors including Dell, HP, NEC, Philips and Sony, have been around for 8 years. During this time, consumer feedback has varied beginning with praise [for excellent color reproduction] to criticism for severe backlight non-uniformity/tinging/poor contrasts. It's only now [2010/2011] that we're seeing some consistency in these panels. The point here is that we are, like other vendors, at the mercy of panel manufacturers. LGs transition from LVDS to DP interfaces will see a new line of displays emerging this year with 3D and 120Hz IPS in the pipeline. There are things we can do to significantly improve quality, however, early adoption of panels into TVs/Monitors runs the risk of bad publicity for factors out of our control.
Pre-launch field tests, QA and QC inspections and 3rd party testing agencies cannot provide feedback in the same way OCUK community members can - so please post and share your experiences [good and bad]. What we can control: we will change. Our plan is to offer the best and latest LCD/LED products and we aim to achieve this with community support.