Asus PB278Q 27" 2560x1440 thoughts?

mediasorcerer · Oct 15, 2012, 02:34 AM

I just noticed that Asus are putting out this new monitor over the next few weeks, thinking of buying it for a new one, what are anyones thoughts, it will retail in aus for around 680$, looks pretty good to me,

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heres a link to the specs, if its not ok to post this link let me know il edit.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=21516
what you think? too pricey?

Flibolito · Oct 15, 2012, 02:45 AM

Linus tech tips has a great video on it. Seems like a sweet monitor I might buy one next year if they have a kick ass sale on it some time.

erocker · Oct 15, 2012, 03:06 AM

Considering hardware in Australia is generally quite a bit more expensive than in the US, it seems like a heck of a deal.

Flibolito · Oct 15, 2012, 03:14 AM

Having owned a 2560x1440p monitor for about 2 months now I just love these things. I hope they pick up in popularity soon so we get better deals and choices. Mines doesn't have a scalar so for gaming is just redonkulously responsive.

james888 · Oct 15, 2012, 03:20 AM

My wishful thinking is saying it will be $300 less in the US.

erocker · Oct 15, 2012, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

My wishful thinking is saying it will be $300 less in the US.

Nope.

ASUS PB Series PB278Q 27" 5ms (GTG) WQHD HDMI Wide...

james888 · Oct 15, 2012, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

Nope.

ASUS PB Series PB278Q 27" 5ms (GTG) WQHD HDMI Wide...

Dang. I want it anyways... Whine

Linus video if anyone is interested.

mediasorcerer · Oct 15, 2012, 04:03 AM

Well thanks for thoughts you guys good 1, looks like ill try to grab it when its available why not?
Be perfect for photography id guess.
Thats not too bad of a price either really for what you get judging by other hi spec monitors on the market.cheers!!

HeaterKeda · Oct 15, 2012, 06:49 AM

Linus tech tips has a great video on it.

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mediasorcerer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: coast ,melbourne Posts: 942 (1.52/day) Thanks: 709 Thanked 235 Times in 169 Posts System Specs	Well thanks for thoughts you guys good 1, looks like ill try to grab it when its available why not? Be perfect for photography id guess. Thats not too bad of a price either really for what you get judging by other hi spec monitors on the market.cheers!! __________________ his masters voice Illuminous Epanoia Technocrati

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