I was recently in the market for a decent new monitor at around a $300-$350 price range. I first purchased the HP 2711x - LED backlit, 27", 1920x1080, TN, 60Hz - because it had gotten some solid reviews and was seen as one of the better TN screens around. However the incredibly reflective glossy finish as well as the color desaturation on even minor changes in viewing angles was getting to me, so I figured I'd look for an IPS (which I have always wanted regardless). Plus the pixel:screen size ratio with the 2711x isn't too ideal, since the screen is fairly large for 1080p. It also doesn't seem to be a very calibration-friendly display, and the presets aren't too hot.
I decided to purchase the ZR24w - 24", 1920x1200, S-IPS (or is it actually e-IPS?) - on a whim today since it's one of the few affordable IPS screens, with the intention to return the 2711x. However I came to later realize I would have trouble using my PS3 with the ZR24w, as it stretches 1080p content instead of keeping the proper aspect ratio.
My question is, other than the (very) unfortunate lack of hardware scaling support, is ZR24w still otherwise solid purchase these days? Screen is few years old but seems to have no real issues otherwise. Now I'm not sure whether or not to keep the 2711x and return the ZR24w, or even look for something else. I mainly play games, use the Web and watch movies on the display but I'm at the point where pristine color and detail is more critical than response time, and the 1080p scaling issue is the only thing that has me wanting to possibly return it. However it's something I can potentially live with if the screen is otherwise that nice (and I'm dreading eating the shipping and restocking costs).
Always dumb to impulse buy, I know, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I decided to purchase the ZR24w - 24", 1920x1200, S-IPS (or is it actually e-IPS?) - on a whim today since it's one of the few affordable IPS screens, with the intention to return the 2711x. However I came to later realize I would have trouble using my PS3 with the ZR24w, as it stretches 1080p content instead of keeping the proper aspect ratio.
My question is, other than the (very) unfortunate lack of hardware scaling support, is ZR24w still otherwise solid purchase these days? Screen is few years old but seems to have no real issues otherwise. Now I'm not sure whether or not to keep the 2711x and return the ZR24w, or even look for something else. I mainly play games, use the Web and watch movies on the display but I'm at the point where pristine color and detail is more critical than response time, and the 1080p scaling issue is the only thing that has me wanting to possibly return it. However it's something I can potentially live with if the screen is otherwise that nice (and I'm dreading eating the shipping and restocking costs).
Always dumb to impulse buy, I know, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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