Gaming Monitor Question

[scottyl37]

Which monitor is better? I own the hans g. I like the 1920x1200 res but I'm not so happy with the colors and sharpness. Will I see a step down getting the HP or no change? I only have 450 to spend. I don't want to go to a 24' monitor.

 

[treefrog07]

The 24' monitor was a typo? Which HP model are you considering? Any other choices? Samsung makes great gaming monitors, and my new 27" sceptre (~$330 at newegg) does really well, too.

 

[jaguarskx]

Exactly what do you mean by you are "not so happy with the colors"?

 

[scottyl37]

What I meant was I feel the Hans G monitor isn't as clear/crisp as I think other monitors would be. I'm looking at the 27' HP monitor, the glossy one.

 

[jaguarskx]

Do colors look off to you?

Do colors tend to shift when veiwing from different angles and you don't like it?

Are you seeing color bandingh issues?

 

[treefrog07]

If you're looking at the one at newegg, it has good ratings. I hope you will physically visit the monitor before you buy. Color, brightness, and resolution may be different than you expect, and seeing one in action is a good idea before you spend several hundred dollars.

 

[scottyl37]

OK, I guess my question has been misunderstood. What I am asking is this. I have a hans G 28 monitor. It does 1920x1200. The 27' HP monitor does 1920x1080. I'm "Thinking" that the HP monitor will be a better overall monitor for colors/cripsness. I find that the Hans G has a good res/spec's but I'm just thinking of an upgrade for around 450 bucks. Thats all I'm asking.


Scott

 

[treefrog07]

The HP may be better. You will lose some screen real estate; the HP is 1980x1080, while the Hanns G is 1920x1200.
One thing I've noticed about the Hanns G monitors is they don't have DVI, just D-sub and HDMI. I would recommend you go look at any monitor you are considering buying - get it set to its native resolution, and play with a little while.