HP 'new' ZR24w

Moeks · 10 Feb 2010 at 18:50

Hmm I guess we will find out soon enough.

ashmanq · 10 Feb 2010 at 19:54

How soon is soon enough? I just cant wait

Ive been looking for a good 24" monitor for a while and had my hear set on the HP LP2475w until I heard of this monitor.

mcrustk2 · 10 Feb 2010 at 20:34

@ashmanq

Right with ya there bud! im after 3!

mcrustk2 · 10 Feb 2010 at 20:36

oooooh you can see the ZR24w on here now: http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/z-workstations/ (click on 'Performance Monitors')

ashmanq · 10 Feb 2010 at 20:44

mcrustk2 said:
oooooh you can see the ZR24w on here now: http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/z-workstations/ (click on 'Performance Monitors')

Their US site...anyone have an inkling as to when this will be available in the UK? Rumours are welcome too.

On a side note is it me or does the font used on the HP site remind you of harry potter?

@mcrustk2 - 3!? Dammit I couldnt even imagine that much monitor goodness!

bigredshark · 10 Feb 2010 at 21:32

My HP contacts say it'll likely be mid march before it turns up widespread availability in the UK, though some places might have limited stock before then. That said, it's a high performance screen designed to be paired with the Z series workstations, do not expect it to be cheap...

ashmanq · 11 Feb 2010 at 05:56

If its around the price of the HP lp2475w ill be happy, if its cheaper ill be even happier.

mcrustk2 · 11 Feb 2010 at 12:36

Being as I want 3 I dont want to spend more than £900max (£300 each). If not, I will look at the Samsung 2443BW and use an active DP cable for Eyefinity 'which is what I want'. Only thing is, I think the Sansung 2443BW has been discontinued or at least replaced by the 2433 which looks crap. 'Im after 1920x1200'.

Alfie · 11 Feb 2010 at 13:28

bigredshark said:
My HP contacts say it'll likely be mid march before it turns up widespread availability in the UK, though some places might have limited stock before then. That said, it's a high performance screen designed to be paired with the Z series workstations, do not expect it to be cheap...

But from what i've seen it doesn't support the same array of inputs as their flagship models do so I would expect it to be a bit cheaper?

ashmanq · 11 Feb 2010 at 15:38

Alfie said:
But from what i've seen it doesn't support the same array of inputs as their flagship models do so I would expect it to be a bit cheaper?

Heres to hoping!

bigredshark · 11 Feb 2010 at 20:15

Alfie said:
But from what i've seen it doesn't support the same array of inputs as their flagship models do so I would expect it to be a bit cheaper?

Unlikely in my opinion, it's designed to compliment the workstation range rather than offer consumers connection options. Paired with a workstation there's no point integrating 5 different inputs of various types when 95% of users don't care as long as it's got a DVI/displayport.

I suspect it'll be around the £350-400 mark at best for end user purchases, I don't know anybody at HP who can say for sure...

ashmanq · 16 Feb 2010 at 06:59

Any update as to a release date for this bad boy?

mcrustk2 · 17 Feb 2010 at 00:03

Was about to ask the same thing, nothing I have hered yet, same question been asked on a few forums in last couple of days. looks more ikely end of Feb.

dustofnations · 17 Feb 2010 at 20:16

Few places have this slated for April, so don't hold your breath.

Suggested price from HP is $425.

Would be cracking at that price, but that's never going to happen is it..

http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/z-workstations/overview.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

ashmanq · 17 Feb 2010 at 20:18

dustofnations said:
Few places have this slated for April, so don't hold your breath

Where did you read this? I cant wait till April I want one now!

dustofnations · 17 Feb 2010 at 20:22

ashmanq said:
Where did you read this? I cant wait till April I want one now!

HardOCP forums http://www.hardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1491561&page=3

and

http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1265375850

niko · 17 Feb 2010 at 20:33

dustofnations said:
HardOCP forums http://www.hardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1491561&page=3

and

http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1265375850

from what i can see both of them say feb ,

dustofnations · 17 Feb 2010 at 23:26

I meant March sorry, not sure why I typed April :S. Anyway, most say end of Feb/March time, a couple of supposed "inside" sources quoted on the HardOCP forums, although take that with a pinch of salt.

niko · 17 Feb 2010 at 23:50

dustofnations said:
I meant March sorry, not sure why I typed April :S. Anyway, most say end of Feb/March time, a couple of supposed "inside" sources quoted on the HardOCP forums, although take that with a pinch of salt.

lol

i think thats the same with most forum "inside sources"

dustofnations · 18 Feb 2010 at 00:12

niko said:
lol i think thats the same with most forum "inside sources"

Indeed lol, the price point on flatpanelshd is intriguing though. Although best not get carried away with expecting it to be at that price-point, as the direct $ -> £ conversion rate is not inclusive of "milk the British" levy.