Costco Wholesale has for their
Members: 34"Acer 144Hz UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for
$349.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member
Ozta for finding this deal.
Specs:
- Resolution: 3440x1440 UW-QHD
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Panel Type: VA
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AMD Radeon (NEW) FreeSync Premium Pro Technology
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Refresh Rate: 144Hz
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Response Time: 1ms VRB
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Brightness: 400 nits
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Screen Type: Curved
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Screen Size: 34 in.
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VESA: 75x75mm
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Viewing Angles: 178/178 Horizontal/Vertical
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Ports:
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Calibration was aiming for 6500K with gamma set to 2.2. So I calibrated with a brightness of 40, contrast 50, black boost 5. Color 2.2, color temp set to User, R Gain 48, G Gain 47, B Gain 47.
It's said you can adjust brightness without affecting the temperature or colors much. Rtings calibrates at 100 nits actually (for those that don't know).
Uploaded the .icm file and the DisplayCal report post-calibration.
I can try to calibrate again under the Warm color temperature setting. I think it should be more universal, and at 6600K it's already close to my target of 6500K. Just keep in mind the whole procedure takes roughly an hour, so give me a day or two if anyone is interested.
Slickdeals site doesn't allow me to upload .icm files, so I uploaded to Google Drive.
https://drive.google.co
https://customerservice
This deal is super tempting but I will play it safe and hold out to the 30th just in case a similar Dell monitor goes on sale.
Edit: also found out that even using the Costco Visa Rewards CC will not qualify your purchase for the price rewind. It only applies to other stores' prices, not to Costco.
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I don't know if a VA is for everyone though. I think there are many who would be happier with another panel, if they saw it in person.
Either way, don't pay attention to the thumbs. They don't mean anything anymore. And even in the old days, it was often just social confirmation, and ended in people buying things they don't need, or items that weren't the best product for their needs.
I don't know if a VA is for everyone though. I think there are many who would be happier with another panel, if they saw it in person.
Either way, don't pay attention to the thumbs. They don't mean anything anymore. And even in the old days, it was often just social confirmation, and ended in people buying things they don't need, or items that weren't the best product for their needs.
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Though true 144hz w/ 1ms response time is much better than 100hz with 8ms response time.
Then factor in name brand + warranty and buying from Costco I'd say the Acer is definitely worth the extra $50.
Also assuming this will be super hard to get day of with stock already being sold out..
If I see more come in should I buy right away?
Also assuming this will be super hard to get day of with stock already being sold out..
If I see more come in should I buy right away?
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Also assuming this will be super hard to get day of with stock already being sold out..
If I see more come in should I buy right away?
I've been using mine since yesterday and love it. Had to get used to the ultrawide peripheral in gaming (Modern Warfare) but now, I can't go back to a regular widescreen panel.
However, most content like Youtube, news videos, etc are still 16:9 so the typical black bars on the side. ..however, get the "ultrawidify" extension for Chrome browser.
This is the Amazon TV show ..ZeroZeroZero.
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