REVIEW – Samsung U28D590D 28 inch UHD (4K) monitor

REVIEW – Samsung U28D590D 28 inch UHD (4K) monitor

A number of UHD (Ultra High Definition) ‘4K’ monitors were shown off at CES 2014, many designed to be relatively affordable in an attempt to bring 4K into the mainstream. The Samsung U28D590D marries this new 28” 4K panel (the CMO M280DGJ-L30) with some of Samsung’s usual bold, artistic flare. The uniquely shaped stand is ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC i2476Vw, i2476Vwm, i2276Vw and i2276Vwm

REVIEW – AOC i2476Vw, i2476Vwm, i2276Vw and i2276Vwm

Certainly no stranger to producing affordable but very likeable monitors, AOC are adding a few more models to their ‘Value’ range. The i2276Vw, i2276Vwm, i2476Vw and i2476Vwm feature 21.5″ and 23.6” ADS (IPS-type) panels from China’s largest panel manufacturer BOE. It’s very interesting but perhaps not overly surprising seeing these Chinese panels infiltrate the budget ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ BL3200PT – VA with 2560 x 1440 resolution

REVIEW – BenQ BL3200PT – VA with 2560 x 1440 resolution

The 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution is a popular choice amongst creative enthusiasts, keen office workers and indeed many home users. So far the choice of panel type associated with this resolution has been very restricted. The BenQ BL3200PT combines this WQHD resolution with a high-contrast VA (Vertical Alignment) panel, a combination which is likely ... Read More
 
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