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LG 25" 21:9 (2560x1080) IPS Monitor $229 with Free Shipping @ Kogan

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LG 25" 21:9 (2560x1080) IPS Monitor $229 with Free Shipping @ Kogan
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bargainjargon on 03/10/2014 - 12:03 kogan.com (477 clicks)
Last edited 03/10/2014 - 12:19 by 1 other user

Seems like a good price. Next cheapest according to Staticice is $286 at MSY. Still not sure if I want one since my damn 2405FPW continues to function. Why won't you break down?!?

Below are some specs from the LG site

Size - 25" (64cm)
Panel Type - IPS
Colour Gamut - sRGB 99%
Aspect Ratio - 21:09
Resolution - 2560 x 1080
Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Depth (Number of Colours) - 8bit, 16.7M (True)
Contrast Ratio - 5,000,000:1 (DFC), 1000:1 (Normal)
Response Time - 5ms (G to G)
Viewing Angle - 178°/178° (CR≥10)
Surface Treatment - Hard coating(3H), Anti-glare

DVI-D - Yes
HDMI - Yes (2 Ports)
Display Port - Yes
Other - USB 3.0

Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) - 609mm x 383mm x 188mm
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) - 609mm x 281mm x 40mm
Box (W x H x D) - 683mm x 356mm x 133mm
Weight With Stand - 4.1kg
Weight Without Stand - 3.75kg
VESA Mount - VESA Compatible (75mmx75mm)
Stand - Tilt -5 (Front) ~ 20 (Rear)

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  • steff on 03/10/2014 - 12:13

    I assume this would only be good for productivity stuff like having 2 documents open side by side or in photoshop/illustrator. I doubt it would be any good for gaming at this "weird" resolution

    • hoondaboy on 03/10/2014 - 12:18

      I've seen a number of draftsman use them, and the fill up the left/right edges with their menus and buttons.

    • lordezekiel on 03/10/2014 - 12:23
      +2

      21:9 monitors can be absolutely amazing for gaming, here is some info on why http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=838097

      • SuperMatty on 03/10/2014 - 13:34
        +1

        Yep, I can confirm ultra-widescreen gaming is pretty cool with the right games, if you have the gfx card horsepower.

        Lately I've been playing Battlefield 4 in roughly 32:10 (slightly lowered gfx settings) and it fills a large chunk of my peripheral vision. A subtle effect but quite powerful.

        • steff on 03/10/2014 - 13:57

          I always steered clear of these thinking they wouldn't be good for gaming but after reading your reviews and links, my next monitor would be a 21:9 for sure

    • ozdavo on 03/10/2014 - 13:45

      21:9 is true Widescreen cinema format.

    • effgee on 03/10/2014 - 17:05
      -1

      no, it would be perfectly useless. 99% of all documents are convention "portrait mode"
      Screen height is 250mm, compared to 299mm for a 24" 16:9.

      Fine for playing games or watching movies. Useless for work.
      A 19" 16:10 monitor has more vertical space than this one.

  • tg on 03/10/2014 - 13:05
    +4

    I reckon 21:9 is close enough, but my math professor friend from UNSW insists that
    2560:1080 is 64:27 or 4^3:3^3

  • GLO on 03/10/2014 - 13:12

    Is any laptop able to output this resolution?

    • Elijha on 03/10/2014 - 13:19
      -2

      yes and or maybe no depending on what you were asking.

      • GLO on 03/10/2014 - 19:24

        Either via VGA or HDMI? Onboard graphics etc

  • ycon on 03/10/2014 - 14:14

    Hmm I was about to buy a second hand 27" 2560x1440 Samsung PLS (LS27A850TS) for $280. Now I'm tempted by this. Only using it for productivity (ie websites, photoshop etc). Is that even cheap for second hand?

    Will this suffice?

    Will HDMI 1.4a (from my W230SS laptop with a GTX 860m) run it fine?

    • pinchies on 03/10/2014 - 15:16
      +1

      I would take the samsung, especially for productivity work.

      • ycon on 03/10/2014 - 15:26

        Okay cheers for that. Does anyone else also recommend the 27" Samsung (1440p) PLS over this?

  • 2SeeKU on 03/10/2014 - 14:29
    +3

    I was about to pull the trigger but l don't think it's much of an upgrade over my 23".

    For a size comparison, this tool is amazing:
    http://www.displaywars.com/25-inch-21x9-vs-23-inch-16x9

  • Dealayed on 03/10/2014 - 15:20

    Can someone please recommend a good monitor for my Mac mini. Currently using a LG 23" led but looks like the colours are just not right. Use it mainly for storing and editing photos but if I playback the same photos on my TV or laptop, the colours are completely different. Might just be my settings but not sure. Thanks

  • lakers1222 on 03/10/2014 - 15:53
    +5

    It's an excellent price from a dodgy retailer.

    I bought a Kogan TV that was Dead On Arrival.
    Kogan says it that physical damage is excluded under warranty and if I wanted it fixed I will need to pay for shipping back to HK, pay for a technician to examine it, pay for parts needed for the repair and pay for the repair costs.
    They quoted me a $300 repair bill for a TV that cost $250.
    F*** you Kogan, just because you operate overseas doesn't mean your business has to be dodgy.

    Sorry OP, the neg if for Kogan, not your deal. It's a warning for others that might try and save $40 and fall into the same trap as me.

    • bargainjargon on 03/10/2014 - 15:59

      Haha it's all good, I'd feel the same way if I went through all that.

    • effgee on 03/10/2014 - 17:06

      I've heard similar stories to yours.
      I'm not buying off Kogan any time soon

    • tg on 04/10/2014 - 00:56

      After listening to your story, DSE doesn't look that dodgy any more.
      Thank you Kogan.

    • blahman on 04/10/2014 - 01:53

      Kogan customer service was just fine for me. Bought a 42in 3D smart tv off them when first came out. Turned out faulty. Immediately lodged a request for exchange. Raised it on Twitter as well. Courier came the with 2 days. New TV also arrived within a week. Unfortunately a dud also. Request a refund, courier came the following day again. refund back into my credit card within 2 weeks.

      Bit disappointed with the product but service was fine.

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