Eizo L568

[carino]

I would like get some opinions about <b>Eizo L568</b>?
I want to buy it,and I want to be sure that I'm doing the right thing.
<font color=blue>Does it worth <b>535 Euro?</b></font color=blue>
I've seen many good reviews about it.It seems to be best 17" LCD display.

Thanks.


<i>"The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim."</i> <b>Edsger Dijkstra</b>

 

[dhlucke]

Isn't that kind of expensive for a 17" display? You can get 17" LCD's here for less than $200.

I got a 20.1" for about $100 less than that. There are deals for 20.1" widescreen LCD's for $200 less than 535 Euro now.

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[carino]

Yes,you're right,the price for <A HREF="http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119419,00.asp" target="_new"><b>this 17" LCD</b></A> is rather high.But until recently I didn't like the image quality of a LCD screen because of the reduced viewing angles and poor colors.<A HREF="http://www.pcpro.co.uk/labs/69373/eizo-flexscan-l568.html#" target="_new"><b>This</b></A> is the only monitor that I've seen which has a good color gamut,and color rendering comparable with a high-end CRT.
The monitor is the most important component in a system,and is a investion for at least 5 years.
So if you could name some others high quality LCD's for use in graphics and DTP,cheaper and better I'd be pleased.

<i>"The question of whether a <font color=red>computer</font color=red> can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a <font color=blue>submarine</font color=blue> can swim."</i> <b>Edsger Dijkstra</b><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by carino on 04/10/05 01:41 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[palmerg]

Well as many others have pointed out here in past threads, if you are using this for DTP and graphics even if the colors are the best you've seen you may regret it later.
The 1280x1024 res is 1.25:1 aspect ratio which could result in certain objects looking deformed at other (some would say more "normal") resolutions. However, the 1000:1 contrast ratio and viewing angle are very good specs.
Since the specs say its a TFT PVA panel the chances are good that it is using a Samsung panel under it all. Panels of that manufacturing type usually render 16.2 mill ( rather than the standard 16.7 mill) colors. Also the 25ms Response time is slow for a modern LCD. Even though the article says that there was no ghosting in UT I would be cautious (if you are a gamer that is).
Price is high.
Hyundai L90D+ (Pivot view is not good - so this is not for DTP)
Samsung 913N
Or search this forum for larger (20+) LCDs to get a resolution and aspect ratio more suited to the use you have in mind.

 

[carino]

Thank you for your observation,it really make sense what you've pointed out.But what else can I choose? I know <b>Eizo</b> is even better than <b>Sony</b> in monitors. I'm really trying to avoid <b><font color=red>TN panels</font color=red></b>,due to their limited display colors,and limited viewing angles.As regards <b>EIZO L568</b>,I couldn't find out any information about the display's type and technology behind it.I think it's <b>IPS</b>,but I'm not sure.There is no information about screen's type on <A HREF="http://www.eizo.com" target="_new">http://www.eizo.com</A>

<i>"The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim."</i> <b>Edsger Dijkstra</b>

 

[palmerg]

Well it seems this monitor may have everything you want. I know that its difficult when trying to recommend items that may not be available in all markets. I know what I can buy here in the USA but I don't really know what is available in Romania for you.
I only really have 2 additional observations for you:
1- try and see this monitor in person - buying by specs and internet pages can work but seeing it is better
2- For the things you want to use this LCD for (DTP and graphics)I think that the larger the display size (panel size) the better. That is true for everyone I guess but for graphics or if you do any programming more screen "real estate" is always better.

Good luck in your purchase. I am sure you will do all the research you need and make the right choice.

Let us know what you decide.