And Im not so sure that even these are fully (legitimately?) available.
Is the LP2475 even being made anymore? On Newegg it seems that reviews of the most recent purchases are looking like attempts at only recycling what's left in HPs national inventory.
Also didnt I hear that the NEC and DELL's U2401 are to be discontinued?
The ZR24w more often than not seems to be out of stock (BH Photo).
However, although not 24"/16:10, NEC has issued the EA232 (upgrade of the IPS EA231 to include LED backlighting):
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_ea232wmi.htm
The few times Ive been able to see/use one of the older high quality displays, it is evident that they are substantial units (eg, heavy and built well) relative to the current flock of TN which are becoming massless/razor thin; in fact the plastic candlestick holder like stands attempting to support some of these TNs is a sick joke).
I suspect that there simply is insufficient profit in continuing to make super high quality displays as there just isnt enough demand for them (ie, enough people simply arent willing to pay the price, are insufficiently sophisticated or simply dont care). In addition, the Japan earthquake is suspected to be a factor impacting issuance of new fancy/high quality displays, at least for the next couple of years. (Frys Electronics personnel state that Japan is in the process having to relocate some of its R&D and high end efforts to USA.)
Looking around at what sells, it is inexpensive (under $200) razor thin (ie, nothing to them) TN panels (no two of which present the same PIX/color mix for the live onscreen floor demo typically ongoing). These are seen on pallets all over Frys Electronic and go out the door like hotcakes. By the time one gets through paying the increasing sales taxes and disposal fees, one ends up with a $300 piece of junk that teeters on the desktop when trying to type.
Is the LP2475 even being made anymore? On Newegg it seems that reviews of the most recent purchases are looking like attempts at only recycling what's left in HPs national inventory.
Also didnt I hear that the NEC and DELL's U2401 are to be discontinued?
The ZR24w more often than not seems to be out of stock (BH Photo).
However, although not 24"/16:10, NEC has issued the EA232 (upgrade of the IPS EA231 to include LED backlighting):
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_ea232wmi.htm
The few times Ive been able to see/use one of the older high quality displays, it is evident that they are substantial units (eg, heavy and built well) relative to the current flock of TN which are becoming massless/razor thin; in fact the plastic candlestick holder like stands attempting to support some of these TNs is a sick joke).
I suspect that there simply is insufficient profit in continuing to make super high quality displays as there just isnt enough demand for them (ie, enough people simply arent willing to pay the price, are insufficiently sophisticated or simply dont care). In addition, the Japan earthquake is suspected to be a factor impacting issuance of new fancy/high quality displays, at least for the next couple of years. (Frys Electronics personnel state that Japan is in the process having to relocate some of its R&D and high end efforts to USA.)
Looking around at what sells, it is inexpensive (under $200) razor thin (ie, nothing to them) TN panels (no two of which present the same PIX/color mix for the live onscreen floor demo typically ongoing). These are seen on pallets all over Frys Electronic and go out the door like hotcakes. By the time one gets through paying the increasing sales taxes and disposal fees, one ends up with a $300 piece of junk that teeters on the desktop when trying to type.
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