LG to Introduce 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 17:56

According to the maker's website: http://www.lienchang.com.tw/en/products_5.html All of their AC adapters use Mickey Mouse or figure 8 mains cord connectors so it's not a kettle lead. Guess Tuesday I'm raiding the parts cupboard then

Failing that I can fit my own UK plug after chopping off the EU plug. Got plenty of plugs spare.

roysters · 4 May 2014 at 17:58

Why not just use a plug converter... Done.

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 17:59

Because I use it for my electric shaver

roysters · 4 May 2014 at 18:01

Haha. Yes. The thought of buying more after spending 830 is absolute madness!!

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 18:02

Well 840 if you include the 2 metre Displayport cable

- I'll make a portion of the cost back from selling the 24" and 27" of course but still.

Knowing my luck the display cable will be in the box anyway.

kona786 · 4 May 2014 at 18:02

mrk said:
LED backlit or not doesn't denote what power lead it uses Both my Dell screens are LED backlit yet use kettle leads!

Kinda usually does - less power consuming items use Fig 8 leads unless the Manufacturer decides otherwise due to whatever reason like having already bought loads of kettle leads.

And I was right

kitkat9933 · 4 May 2014 at 18:07

From the manual it seems you use the USB3 hub from only using a TB connection to your Mac/PC. Also it seems TB can do display as well as data.

Also 10 bit colour isn't supported over thunderbolt only Displayport, I am assuming this is an issue with Mac OS X (as it doesn't support 10 bit at all), rather than the TB standard?

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 18:13

kona786 said:
Kinda usually does - less power consuming items use Fig 8 leads unless the Manufacturer decides otherwise due to whatever reason like having already bought loads of kettle leads.

And I was right

So why don't the Dell screens which are LED backlit have figure 8? ;p They're low power screens after all.

kona786 · 4 May 2014 at 18:17

mrk said:
So why don't the Dell screens which are LED backlit have figure 8? ;p They're low power screens after all.

It's just a common trend I've seen. All new LED BL screens that I've seen come with Fig 8 leads now. Kettle lead is overkill.

Even my 46" TV uses it.

edit - I'm guessing your old LED BL Monitor was bought before 2013?

roysters · 4 May 2014 at 18:59

mrk said:
Well 840 if you include the 2 metre Displayport cable - I'll make a portion of the cost back from selling the 24" and 27" of course but still.

Knowing my luck the display cable will be in the box anyway.

Ok, bought!!! aarrghhh, ok me and you MRK!!

btw, what display port cable did ya buy?

^JP^ · 4 May 2014 at 19:02

I also bought a display port cable because I bet it won't come with one, went with an Accell UltraAV DisplayPort 1.2 3M for $20.

I wanted to make sure I got a 1.2 and not 1.1a so it will 100% work with the 3440 x 1440 @ 60Hz

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 19:02

kona786 said:
It's just a common trend I've seen. All new LED BL screens that I've seen come with Fig 8 leads now. Kettle lead is overkill.

Even my 46" TV uses it.

edit - I'm guessing your old LED BL Monitor was bought before 2013?

The U2412M was yes but the U2713HM was bought in 2013 (OcUK). I didn't even get Harribo with the order yet the guy who bought a £10 USB stick the same week did?! Talk about customer priorities!

roysters said:
Ok, bought!!! aarrghhh, ok me and you MRK!!

btw, what display port cable did ya buy?

It's on! I ordered this cable: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005H3Q59U/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Looks like the cable has shipped already, should be here Tuesday. fast movement for a bank holiday weekend.

roysters · 4 May 2014 at 19:18

It states 'Supports up to 1080p and 1920x1200 ' you sure that's the on you wanted?

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 19:20

:O - I didn't even notice that bit, went straight to the user reviews and said ok :|

kitkat9933 · 4 May 2014 at 19:22

It says in the Manual that a display port 1.2 cable comes with the monitor (country depending), along with the power cable, AV adapter and the USB3 cable.

mrk · 4 May 2014 at 19:24

Soooo today has been filled with a bit of win (monitor) and a bit of fail (cable) then, Guess I'll return the cable.

roysters · 4 May 2014 at 19:24

Cool. Ops!

^JP^ · 4 May 2014 at 19:28

Country dependant inclusion of a display port cable is crazy, why would anyone want an HDMI cable with this screen!

kitkat9933 · 4 May 2014 at 19:31

^JP^ said:
Country dependant inclusion of a display port cable is crazy, why would anyone want an HDMI cable with this screen!

Stupid right...

kona786 · 4 May 2014 at 19:31

mrk that cable will work @ 1440p.

Also confirmed with customer review:

Works as expected. I'm running it with 2560x1440 resolution without any issues despite the fact that it says "Supports up to 1080p and 1920x1200 resolution" in the description. The cable looks well made and the price is reasonable.