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Hello,

I'm looking to buy a new IPS monitor for my computer. I'm currently look at the 1440p Asus PB278q and the Dell U2713H. I have heard good things about both but I can't make a decision.

I was wondering if anyone could give me their opinion on each and maybe recommend any alternatives if possible. Price is not really a factor but under $1200 australia would do.

I will be using the monitor mostly for gaming and just simple everyday use. I mainly use the DVI and HDMI connections.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
 
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ASUS has had some quality control issues, as have Dell. I tried the ASUS and returned it due to 5 dead pixels. A second one had four. The Dell U2713H had quality issues with the A02 version panel from last year. It appears they have fixed them with a newer panel version. But that monitor is hundreds more than the ASUS.

Don't rule out the Korean brands like Crossover, which use the same LG-made panel as the Dell and ASUS (and Apple). I bought a "pixel perfect" Crossover 27QW for $350 (US) and couldn't be happier. Only downside is that it is not calibrated and the only control is brightness. But a $75 (US) calibration tool gets it up to RGB spec of the most expensive pre-calibrated panels costing twice as much and more. The calibration...
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ASUS has had some quality control issues, as have Dell. I tried the ASUS and returned it due to 5 dead pixels. A second one had four. The Dell U2713H had quality issues with the A02 version panel from last year. It appears they have fixed them with a newer panel version. But that monitor is hundreds more than the ASUS.

Don't rule out the Korean brands like Crossover, which use the same LG-made panel as the Dell and ASUS (and Apple). I bought a "pixel perfect" Crossover 27QW for $350 (US) and couldn't be happier. Only downside is that it is not calibrated and the only control is brightness. But a $75 (US) calibration tool gets it up to RGB spec of the most expensive pre-calibrated panels costing twice as much and more. The calibration tool is from X-Rite: ColorMunki Smile. Great investment for your other monitors, laptops, and HDTVs as well.

If you do go that route and save yourself a LOT of money, make sure to spend the extra few clams on the pixel perfect model to guarantee no dead pixels. I've never been so pleased with a tech purchase in my life for the amount of money spent (and saved).
 
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I've got the PB278Q, after a return for a single dead pixel and extensive maneuvering to get them to replace my NEW product with another brand NEW non refurbished product, I've got a good one and it is fantastic.
 
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