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A growing number of people are gradually learning about the benefits of using a higher resolution screen. Long gone are the days of 1024×768 resolution as the latest Steam survey in December 2011 has highlighted. 17.59% of gamers are using a 1680×1050 panel now, with 7.77% using 1920×1080. Only 4 percent use 1024×748.
If you are upgrading in 2012, then the review product today might interest you, The Asus VE278 is a 27 inch LED backlit screen with true HD 1080p resolution and a 2MS response time, ideal for gaming.
Specifications
| Display | Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0″(68.6cm) 16:9 True Resolution : 1920×1080 Pixel Pitch : 0.311mm Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/㎡ ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 10000000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 170°(H)/160°(V) Response Time : 2ms (Gray to Gray) Display Colors : 16.7M |
| Video Feature | Trace Free Technology SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes Picture-in-Picture HDCP support |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS |
| Convenient Hotkey | SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection Auto. Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Volume Adjustment Input Selection Picture-in-Picture |
| I/O Ports | Signal Input : HDMI , D-Sub, DisplayPort, DVI-D PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack AV Audio Input : HDMI Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack |
| Signal Frequency | Analog Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V) Digital Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V) |
| Power Consumption | Power Consumption < 45 W Power Saving Mode < 2 W |
| Mechanical Design | Chassis Colors : Black Tilt : +20°~-5° VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm |
| Security | Kensington lock |
| Dimensions | Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 643×445.6x220mm Box Dimension(WxHxD): 732x560x176mm |
| Weight | Net Weight (Esti.): 6.5 kg Gross Weight (Esti.): 9.8 kg |
| Accessories | DVI cable VGA cable Audio cable Power cord Quick start guide Warranty Card |
| Regulation Approval | Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, EuP, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, PSB, EK, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 7 & Vista WHQL |
Only 1080p for this display? I found that disappointing. I like high resolutions, but don’t need the extra size. At 27″ I’d expect 2560×1440. Obviously that’d cost more, but if I went to 27″ I’d expect that. Let’s hope the trend of ultra high resolution panels coming soon to tablets will extend to desktops in the future. Otherwise it would look rather silly to have 2048×1536 or whatever at 10″ and 1920×1080 at 27″.
The Sony Z series has a 1920×1080 option on the 13 inch screen, thats pretty impressive, although it actually might to ‘too high’ for ease of reading unless you have eagle eye vision.
Looks ok, I prefer a 23-24 inch at this resolution as I think the screen is too big for the resolution and you can actually see the scanlines sometimes.