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Samsung Launches First Monitors in UHD Line to Deploy AMD's FreeSync Technology

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As a U28D590D user, unless they've reworked that stand, I'd stay away from these two. The stand is very flimsy and wobbles under even the slightest vibrations (such as typing). Also the monitor lacks VESA mounts, if you want to use your own clamp-stand.

Ive boosted mine up on a amp , yet it is a little wobbly . Still the picture is worth it for the price
 
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The U24E590D is priced at $399.99 and will be available beginning July 26, 2015. The U28E590D is $599.99 and available now.

That is very affordable. I have no reason not to upgrade to 4K now.
 
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They are quantum dot backlit tvs. The underlying monitor technology is likely either IPS family or VA family. It's just an improvement in light production not a huge overhaul of screen making like OLED is but OLED has a whole host of problems with being long term technology atm.

Yeah... they're using colorIQ backlight from Nanosys, I think. It can produce over 90% of the rec 2020 color space, the largest color space identified. That's impressive. backlight is more uniform too compared to white LED backlighting, which is horrible and bleeds through light colors.
The SUHD TV from Samsung I saw the other looked amazing. It was selling for $1600, which isn't much for a 4K 52" TV TBH.
 
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They have. At least keep up with the times if you are going to attempt to troll.

Seems to me the bigger issue with Gsync is that the controller only has a DP input. No HDMI 2.0 or any other connection. Interesting nobody cares about that though. I'll wager there are more people who would like to attach their HDMI device to their monitor than need 4K @ 60Hz through their TV set.

Oh, they have? Since when? Certainly not in the 2 weeks since I last used a freesync monitor. FreeSync is INFERIOR, period. There's no getting around it; the adaptive sync range is smaller than comparable G-Sync monitors, meaning G-Sync provides more time "in the zone", and also has additional hardware to help with ghosting and ensuring display remains in the adaptive sync range at all times.

Just because you don't like my opinion doesn't mean I'm a troll.

Again I will tell you; G-Sync is SUPERIOR in my personal experience with both technologies. Superior enough that I have purchased another G-Sync monitor and GTX980 for my wife's PC despite the additional cost. I wouldn't have done that if I could get the same experience for hundreds less.

Both variable refresh technologies require displayport connections... moreover, why would you be connecting non-variable refresh capable devices to a variable refresh display? Why did you spend the additional money on a variable refresh display if you don't intend to use it? Your supposed issue is a strawman.
 
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Yeah... they're using colorIQ backlight from Nanosys, I think. It can produce over 90% of the rec 2020 color space, the largest color space identified. That's impressive. backlight is more uniform too compared to white LED backlighting, which is horrible and bleeds through light colors.
The SUHD TV from Samsung I saw the other looked amazing. It was selling for $1600, which isn't much for a 4K 52" TV TBH.
Yeah i never got a LED backlit tv because the moved the backlighting to the edges of the panel to make them thinner and the light never diffused correctly and was way too strong around the sides and white is really hard to make in LEDs so it never really ever looked great to me. I might get one of those though don't really need a new TV but my old one is quite old just wondering when the right time would be to jump into 4k tv's, monitors are a bit harder.
 
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Oh, they have? Since when? Certainly not in the 2 weeks since I last used a freesync monitor. FreeSync is INFERIOR, period. There's no getting around it; the adaptive sync range is smaller than comparable G-Sync monitors, meaning G-Sync provides more time "in the zone", and also has additional hardware to help with ghosting and ensuring display remains in the adaptive sync range at all times.

Just because you don't like my opinion doesn't mean I'm a troll.

Again I will tell you; G-Sync is SUPERIOR in my personal experience with both technologies. Superior enough that I have purchased another G-Sync monitor and GTX980 for my wife's PC despite the additional cost. I wouldn't have done that if I could get the same experience for hundreds less.

Both variable refresh technologies require displayport connections... moreover, why would you be connecting non-variable refresh capable devices to a variable refresh display? Why did you spend the additional money on a variable refresh display if you don't intend to use it? Your supposed issue is a strawman.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/benq_xl2730z.htm
Update 1/6/15

BenQ have confirmed that the FreeSync/AMA issue has now been fixed. A driver update from AMD is already available and should be downloaded from their website. In addition BenQ will be releasing a firmware update for the monitor itself to fix this issue. Current stocks in distribution are being recalled and updated with retailers so future purchases should already carry this new firmware. This is expected to apply for stock purchased AFTER 1st July, as V002 firmware screens should be shipped by BenQ to distributors in late June.

For those who already have an XL2730Z if you want to, you can return it to BenQ for them to carry out the firmware update for you. This only applies if the user is experiencing issues with the performance of the screen. There is no simple way for the end user to update the firmware themselves and it is not encouraged. Users should contact BenQ support through their relevant country website for more information on how to return their screen for the update.

This only applies in Europe and we do not have any information about how this update will be handled in other countries unfortunately. We would suggest contacting BenQ support for additional help if you need more information, now that a V002 firmware is in circulation. You should be able to identify the firmware version you have by accessing the factory OSD menu (hold menu button while powering the screen on, then press menu). The Firmware version (F/W) should start with V001 or V002 and then a date. You are looking for V002 for the updated firmware.

It has nothing to do with me liking your opinion or not. It's the way you project your opinion as fact and how you misrepresent the true facts. You can buy whatever you want to for yourself and even recommend stuff as long as you aren't slandering the product you don't personally prefer.

As far as why people pay more for the same or similar tech and performance from nVidia, like yourself? Don't know. It makes no sense to me.

As far as my strawman, there are people who hook other components to their PC monitors. That's why they often offer more than one input of a certain type, like multiple DP, for example. Unfortunately the Gsync module only offers a single DP input.

Some Freesync monitors even have HDMI 2.0 which AMD cards don't even support, but nVidia does. From all of the negative feedback from nVidia supporters about AMD cards not supporting it, it must be an important feature for nVidia users. Since no Gsync monitors have HDMI 2.0, seems like these nVidia users clamoring for HDMI 2.0 might like these monitors.

BTW, that last paragraph was a strawman, since in reality HDMI 2.0 derves no useful purpose. ;)
 
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Quick question, can Nvidia cards use freesync also, cause I may be getting 980 ti.
 
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Quick question, can Nvidia cards use freesync also, cause I may be getting 980 ti.
No. Adaptive sync (The monitor tech required for Freesync to work) is an open standard but nVidia has chosen not to support it and instead promotes their own proprietary solution, Gsync.
 
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OK, so they could, but are to stubborn. If it was me I would support both that easy people don't have to pick specific monitor's.
 
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It has nothing to do with me liking your opinion or not. It's the way you project your opinion as fact and how you misrepresent the true facts. You can buy whatever you want to for yourself and even recommend stuff as long as you aren't slandering the product you don't personally prefer.

As far as why people pay more for the same or similar tech and performance from nVidia, like yourself? Don't know. It makes no sense to me.

As far as my strawman, there are people who hook other components to their PC monitors. That's why they often offer more than one input of a certain type, like multiple DP, for example. Unfortunately the Gsync module only offers a single DP input.

Some Freesync monitors even have HDMI 2.0 which AMD cards don't even support, but nVidia does. From all of the negative feedback from nVidia supporters about AMD cards not supporting it, it must be an important feature for nVidia users. Since no Gsync monitors have HDMI 2.0, seems like these nVidia users clamoring for HDMI 2.0 might like these monitors.

BTW, that last paragraph was a strawman, since in reality HDMI 2.0 derves no useful purpose. ;)

Oh man, you're hilarious. Quoting tech sites with no stated personal experience. :p (I'm not flaming you, I just find it funny. I cite personal experience, you quote some webpage)

If the target use case is more variable refresh INcapable devices than variable refresh capable why not save yourself the hassle and get a non-variable refresh capable display. Again, if you require additional inputs you get something that supports your usage case. Anything else is making up excuses to dislike a product that has zero effect on you. If you can only afford one display you get one that fits all your needs.

Also, if you want to talk about "X has been changed so get with the times" then you need to read up on some of the new G-Sync displays that will be coming out with more inputs or you're simply accusing me of the same bias you're showing. http://www.pcper.com/news/Displays/Report-Acer-XR341CKA-219-G-SYNC-Monitor-Has-Multiple-Inputs

The moment the FreeSync displays in my office are updated with new firmware and I see a difference in the observed performance I will gladly change my tune. My employer almost exclusively uses AMD graphics in their PCs, including the FirePro W7100 card in my workstation... sadly it doesn't support FreeSync (UPDATE: YES IT DOES! YAY), so I don't have the monitor on my desk. Yet. We're all making the move to either 3440x1440 or 4k displays soon, so hopefully I can request a FreeSync display for my workstation. Using it daily for my simulations would be awesome. I hate tearing almost as much as I hate ghosting.

I would love to see you come back and comment when you've used both personally, as I have. Until then you're just regurgitating someone else's nonsense about something you haven't experienced for yourself.

EDIT: And yes, I 100% agree HDMI2.0 is a strawman. Right now it doesn't really matter since it's so new, beyond a decidedly small percentage of enthusiasts that have made the jump to 4k televisions. In a year or two it will matter a lot more.
 
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