dell 3008 LCD

seanp789

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I've been considering an upgrade from dual Dell 2405s to a Dell 3008.

I like that the 3008 handles over 100% of the color gamut, has S-IPS panel, and has display port.

Has anything been announced in the next 6-8 months that would be better than a 3008. The only others I was considering were the Samung XL24 & XL30 LED backlight models. The XLs are even more absurdly priced than the 3008 so I'm having a hard time viewing them as a contenders.
 

ther00kie16

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Don't think there'll be anything better than 3008 soon. I've read somewhere that they are brining quad-hd resolutions (3840x2160) to 30" LCDs.
 

DwayneZ

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Originally posted by: seanp789
I've been considering an upgrade from dual Dell 2405s to a Dell 3008.

I like that the 3008 handles over 100% of the color gamut, has S-IPS panel, and has display port.

Has anything been announced in the next 6-8 months that would be better than a 3008. The only others I was considering were the Samung XL24 & XL30 LED backlight models. The XLs are even more absurdly priced than the 3008 so I'm having a hard time viewing them as a contenders.

I think this is the best they have right now.
 

n7

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Originally posted by: ther00kie16
Don't think there'll be anything better than 3008 soon. I've read somewhere that they are brining quad-hd resolutions (3840x2160) to 30" LCDs.

Heh, eventually maybe.

But we sure as hell better get an OS that can really handle DPI scaling a world of a lot better before that...

On topic, the 3008WFP is certainly arguably the best 30" out there right now.

 

BassBomb

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Get an NEC 2690 or Doublesight

BTW No electronic purchase is an "investment"
 

Shortass

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Originally posted by: BassBomb
Get an NEC 2690 or Doublesight

BTW No electronic purchase is an "investment"

On the contrary, a monitor is indeed one of the few pieces of electronics that I consider an investment. Not only can they last through several computer builds, but you stare at it the entire time you're using the PC. A good monitor purchase is a great investment in PC enjoyment, much unlike video cards.
 

tommo123

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i have a 30" dell and love it, but would really wish they could up the screen size though. next to it i have a 42" LCD tv acting like a 2nd monitor (1080p). I wish that ran at 2560x1600.
 

Jakeisbest

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Originally posted by: Shortass
Originally posted by: BassBomb
Get an NEC 2690 or Doublesight

BTW No electronic purchase is an "investment"

On the contrary, a monitor is indeed one of the few pieces of electronics that I consider an investment. Not only can they last through several computer builds, but you stare at it the entire time you're using the PC. A good monitor purchase is a great investment in PC enjoyment, much unlike video cards.

An investment is supposted to be a item of value with an expectation of favorable future returns.

An expense is something spent to attain a goal or accomplish a purpose.

It is much wiser to view all computer purchases as expenses rather than investments (same goes for cars).
 

nRollo

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Originally posted by: seanp789
I've been considering an upgrade from dual Dell 2405s to a Dell 3008.

I like that the 3008 handles over 100% of the color gamut, has S-IPS panel, and has display port.

Has anything been announced in the next 6-8 months that would be better than a 3008. The only others I was considering were the Samung XL24 & XL30 LED backlight models. The XLs are even more absurdly priced than the 3008 so I'm having a hard time viewing them as a contenders.

This is the best money you'll ever spend for PC gaming.
 

ther00kie16

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Originally posted by: Jakeisbest
Originally posted by: Shortass
Originally posted by: BassBomb
Get an NEC 2690 or Doublesight

BTW No electronic purchase is an "investment"

On the contrary, a monitor is indeed one of the few pieces of electronics that I consider an investment. Not only can they last through several computer builds, but you stare at it the entire time you're using the PC. A good monitor purchase is a great investment in PC enjoyment, much unlike video cards.

An investment is supposted to be a item of value with an expectation of favorable future returns.

An expense is something spent to attain a goal or accomplish a purpose.

It is much wiser to view all computer purchases as expenses rather than investments (same goes for cars).

You gain extra satisfaction and utility over time from a larger and better monitor so you are constantly getting returns on your "investment". Go learn some econ as returns doesn't necessarily have to be in material form.