REVIEW – AOC i2473Pwy and i2473Pwm – sleek IPS displays

REVIEW – AOC i2473Pwy and i2473Pwm – sleek IPS displays

The AOC i2473Pwy and i2473Pwm offer something quite unique amongst this manufacturer’s current models, although seen on the now discontinued i2353Fh. As part of the ‘Style’ line these models combine extremely thin bezels (with an additional but fairly slim panel border inside) with a very slim screen. To make the monitor as thin as possible ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Samsung S22D390Q, S22D390H, S24D390HL and S27D390H

REVIEW – Samsung S22D390Q, S22D390H, S24D390HL and S27D390H

We recently bought you news of some new AD-PLS (Advanced Plane to Line Switching) models from Samsung with refreshingly unique styling; the SD590 series. Some of Samsung’s regional websites now list a few additional AD-PLS models; the S22D390Q (S22D390QS), S24D390HL and S27D390H (S27D390HS). Their screen sizes are 21.5″, 23.6” and 27”, respectively. There is also ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ XL2420Z

REVIEW – BenQ XL2420Z

Update: Our XL2420Z review has been published. Note that the ‘XL2411Z’ is now referred to as the ‘ZOWIE XL2411’. This is a simple rebrand, the monitor itself is the same (with updated firmware on the new model). News piece below initially published 9th December 2013. BenQ have been steadily upgrading their monitor line-up across the ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC q2770Pqu with WQHD PLS panel

REVIEW – AOC q2770Pqu with WQHD PLS panel

Those following us on Twitter will recall that we brought you news of a WQHD monitor in the works from AOC back in June. In September we gave that monitor its model number. Further details have now emerged on the AOC q2770Pqu. This monitor is part of the company’s ‘Style’ line but doesn’t put style ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips 284E5QHAD

REVIEW – Philips 284E5QHAD

In the sea of new IPS monitors being released left, right and centre it is always quite refreshing to see a new VA monitor crop up. For those that like strong contrast and minimal backlight bleed this is generally the LCD panel type to go for. As we’ve seen with the BenQ EW2740L responsiveness isn’t ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L

REVIEW – BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L

The BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L have recently surfaced. Following on with the company’s ‘Eye-care’ initiative, encompassing models such as the GW2760HS, the key feature here is a ‘flicker-free’ (Pulse Width Modulation free) WLED backlight. This accompanies a 24” or 27” AU Optronics VA (Vertical Alignment) panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. ... Read More