For 8/10..Dell ultrasharp U2711 27" IPS panel 6ms 2560x1440 monitor $699.99 ships free

According to the camel, if this price hits, it'll be the lowest price ever offered from Newegg without promo codes or rebates. Great find.

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AnandTech review from Jan 2010 [anandtech.com]

I think the reason for the price cut is because Dell is releasing new models soon

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Isn't the 27" kind of the bastard child of Ultrasharp large monitors? I seem to remember that the 30" is better quality, and the 2408 definitely is. I just can't remember WHY. I just know at one time I was going to upgrade my mix of 2408's and a 2405 to 3 2711's and I ended up deciding against it for some kind of quality concern...

Anyone know offhand what might have put me off before?

Quote : Anyone know offhand what might have put me off before?

I've heard from multiple reviews that the anti-glare coating on the U2711 ruins the screen's quality. That's certainly why I keep deciding not to get one (plus Dell's terrible customer support).

There is a brand I've read about called "Catleap" which is placed on 27" 2560 x 1440 IPS monitors which are on Ebay for around $315. They are thought to be possibly the same panels as the Apple Cinema Displays, maybe factory rejects with a dead pixel or something. Reviews are very positive. I've been wanting to get one just because they seem like such a great deal but I really don't need a monitor that size.
If I was in the market for such a display, however, I would strongly consider the Catleap which is about half the price of this Dell, even though it's somewhat of a risk to buy an off brand from an Ebay seller.

Dell is releasing the U2713 soon, which is probably the reason for this sale. It's not exactly a replacement, however, as the panel and build quality are lower (similar to how the 2412 is a cheaper alternative to the U2410).

I'm personally not a fan of Dell's antiglare coating, so that's another reason for me to pass.

Quote from real_cheep : There is a brand I've read about called "Catleap" which is placed on 27" 2560 x 1440 IPS monitors which are on Ebay for around $315. They are thought to be possibly the same panels as the Apple Cinema Displays, maybe factory rejects with a dead pixel or something. Reviews are very positive. I've been wanting to get one just because they seem like such a great deal but I really don't need a monitor that size. If I was in the market for such a display, however, I would strongly consider the Catleap which is about half the price of this Dell, even though it's somewhat of a risk to buy an off brand from an Ebay seller.

I've owned two Catleaps and had to return them both. The first had dead pixels in the center of the screen and uneven brightness, and the second one had its internal components fried (heard and saw some sparks followed by bright light and smoke in the area where the power is plugged in). I'm not sure if the second one died due to the power brick not working properly or if it was something else. The stand on the second monitor also tilted on the right side about three-quarters of an inch lower than the left side. The DHL guy in my area told me that someone else ordered the Catleaps in my town and also had to return his and get replacements. I guess I got "lucky" and had these issues show up before 30 days so that I could work with my seller on getting the issue resolved, but I'd be afraid to see how things would go outside of the eBay return period.The seller has paid for return shipping on both of my monitors, so I can at least say that their service has been decent, although it usually takes a few days for them to respond since they have to get someone to translate. This is my own personal experience, and I know that there are lots of pleased customers who have had no issues with their Catleaps, but I'm just putting it out there.

On another point, if you're someone who would just obsess over a dead pixel or two, unless you're willing to pay extra for a "pixel perfect" guarantee, you're taking a risk. There are also people who claim that the pixel perfect guarantee is a gimmick and they pretty much ship you the same monitor as everyone else. If you happen to get a monitor without defective pixels, they lucked out and pocketed extra cash, and if you did get one with defective pixels, they try to refund you the price difference you paid from the standard listing. I don't know if this practice has changed or not, but there is a notable amount of people who paid extra and still had pixel issues. People claim that it's hard to see a dead/bright pixel on such dense screens, but like I said, if you're obsessive and need things to be perfect, as soon as you spot one and know that it exists, you're going to be conscientious of it and will spot it out more often than you'd like. If you get a monitor with no pixel issues and reasonable backlight bleed, then it's a hell of a deal. It's simply not worth the risk anymore for me, however.

The U2713 is already available in Australia http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sn...=210-40773

If you have a MicroCenter nearby, just save your cash and get the Auria WQHD monitor there. 2560x1440, multiple inputs, 27" IPS panel, return policy. $399.

http://www.microcenter.com/single...id=0384780

Quote from zen313 : If you have a MicroCenter nearby, just save your cash and get the Auria WQHD monitor there. 2560x1440, multiple inputs, 27" IPS panel, return policy. $399. http://www.microcenter.com/single...id=0384780

has been out of stock at the MC by me for months.

tempted to get this dell......

Dell Ultrasharp U2711 27" IPS Monitor $699.99 @ Newegg with Free Shipping [newegg.com]

Why do ppl with this flimsy low cost displays from Korea are not staying out of this thread.

Quote from zen313 : If you have a MicroCenter nearby, just save your cash and get the Auria WQHD monitor there. 2560x1440, multiple inputs, 27" IPS panel, return policy. $399. http://www.microcenter.com/single...id=0384780

Not even in the same league as the Ultrasharp we're talking about here. That has a huge power brick, inferior IPS panel (e-ips?), crappy stand with no adjustments. Typical Korean low cost, low quality crap.

I mean, the display was SO CRAP on this Auria that one of the reviewers on overclock.net WENT BACK to a TN panel that had better quality picture. (???!!!) He said he couldn't calibrate the Auria to get a decent picture.