Samsung SA850 - 27" PLS LED Monitor

EllisDJ · 15 Aug 2011 at 11:03

That looks a cracking monitor

I have a Px2370 and despite its obvious flaws its still bloody good.

I am sure this will be a big improvement over the TN Panel they use it this

anttonij · 15 Aug 2011 at 12:37

I'm not sure if anybody is interested in 1080p monitors or if this has been discussed before, but I just noticed that the Samsung LCD product line-up for Q3 is also showing a 23" 1080p PLS panel (in addition to the 27" 2560x1440 and 24" 1920x1200 panels).

PCM2 · 15 Aug 2011 at 13:47

Many people are interested in this and this could explain some internal confusion in Samsung themselves (and their PR people) regarding the whole 24" S24A850DW debacle. In case you were unaware they issued a press release stating that the 24" PLS panel montitor would be 1920 x 1080 - which went against other information regarding panels and future retail stock. Thanks for pointing this document out.

Bladestorm · 15 Aug 2011 at 16:08

I've been waiting for the Hazro WC model to come back in stock, and I'm tired of it. Is there any reason I shouldn't get this monitor instead. I know the early preview had low contrast, but maybe they fixed that?

Baddass · 15 Aug 2011 at 17:07

23" PLS panel also listed on Samsungs website at 1920 x 1080. that leaves them with a 24" 1920 x 1200, 23" 1920 x 1080 and 27" 2560 x 1440

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/lcdpanel/product/monitor.html

Trana · 16 Aug 2011 at 06:20

Baddass said:
23" PLS panel also listed on Samsungs website at 1920 x 1080. that leaves them with a 24" 1920 x 1200, 23" 1920 x 1080 and 27" 2560 x 1440

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/lcdpanel/product/monitor.html

It gets more obvious that PLS is a little bit tweaked IPS. Which available IPS panels are available on the market?

23" 1920x1080, 24" 1920x1200 and 27" 2560x1440. Not a chance that it is a coincidence that PLS will be in the exactly same resolutions and sizes. Still PLS looks more intresting than IPS because of less heavy anti glare coating.

PCM2 · 16 Aug 2011 at 08:41

I think it was fairly obvious from the off that these were designed to go head on with LG and their IPS panel monitors. I am sure this will also be a developing technology, much like IPS has been, so we will see further PLS panels down the line. The screen surface is certainly a potential advantage of PLS for many people (need to see it myself first to judge properly) and I hope LG will see this. I have been discussing this with Dell too who are one of LG's largest partners.

Rec · 19 Aug 2011 at 12:42

At last someone over at hardforum has received their new S27a850

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1611059&page=10

Also there is some early indication of UK pricing but no stock yet.

24" - £350
27" - £550

PCM2 · 19 Aug 2011 at 13:45

Rec said:
At last someone over at hardforum has received their new S27a850

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1611059&page=10

Also there is some early indication of UK pricing but no stock yet.

24" - £350
27" - £550

Samsung aren't giving me any clues as to when I can expect to review these ones either!

panda_uk · 19 Aug 2011 at 13:52

Strange that there are no reviews of these yet considering people can buy them in the states already. Probably be getting one of these as soon as they arrive in the UK.

413x · 19 Aug 2011 at 19:38

550, will have to have a warranty like the dell for me to buy

Guest2 · 20 Aug 2011 at 14:22

Whats the antiglare coating like?
When is the release date?

I need a monitor next week as the one i currently have is being collected

panda_uk · 22 Aug 2011 at 08:58

Samsung UK just put it up on there website

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/...N/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=gallery3d

Hopefully they will be available soon.

darwinws · 22 Aug 2011 at 22:19

Like the sound of this! Interested in what they price it at...

FreeStream · 23 Aug 2011 at 13:15

Very interested in this too.

Waiting on the reviews!

Come on TFT-Central

PCM2 · 23 Aug 2011 at 13:52

Concorde Rules said:
Very interested in this too.

Waiting on the reviews!

Come on TFT-Central

It's really a case of come on Samsung. Baddass and me have been after these for longer than most people have known about them.

Guest2 · 24 Aug 2011 at 11:34

Do you think I should wait a week or so for the Samsung with no reviews or get the Hazro HZ27WC 8-Bit 27" LED Widescreen Professional Glass Monitor - Black, as its on this week only offer for £400

PCM2 · 24 Aug 2011 at 11:44

It depends on your budget. There are no guarantees that the S27A850D is actually going to be released in the UK at the end of August or beginning of September. The SA750 was originally due in March and it still hasn't been released here. :rolleyes:

Either way it will not be as cheap as the Hazro!

Guest2 · 24 Aug 2011 at 11:47

PCM2 said:
It depends on your budget. There are no guarantees that the S27A850D is actually going to be released in the UK at the end of August or beginning of September. The SA750 was originally due in March and it still hasn't been released here. Either way it will not be as cheap as the Hazro!

Its for sale in the UK now

£590.39 £491.99 (exc vat)

My U2711 cost me £590 so its within budget, if I get the Hazro I can get a graphics card too

Edit - just called the company and its a mistake, ETA is 30/08

PCM2 · 24 Aug 2011 at 12:13

Even if the company does get stock at the end of the month it will be in very limited quantities - official UK release schedule is a bit sketchy. Also could you PM me the name of this company as I want to check some things out and discuss some things with Samsung. If it contains a letter of the Greek alphabet then don't become disappointed if the ETA of stock gets pushed back further on the 30th. This company is notorious for putting up products way before stock is actually expected to lure people in. Also I wouldn't expect any proper reviews of the monitor to be published until the end of next month at the earliest, either - so you might be going in 'blind'. I have faith that it will be a good monitor and you'd be very happy with it but until I've tested it myself properly I can't really give an opinion. I would have at least hoped Eric Franklin over at the other side of the pond would have been able to chime in with his thoughts by now but it seems not.