Tuesday, October 2nd 2012
AOC Releases the i2757fh 27-inch IPS Monitor
AOC, the leader in monitor display technology, announces the retail availability of the i2757fh, a 27-inch IPS display with a 2 mm bezel that gives the monitor a sleek, borderless appearance. The monitor's widescreen IPS (in plane switching) panel also allows for more consistent, uniform color from all viewing angles, delivering amazingly sharp image quality.
An iF Product Design Award winner, the monitor delivers uncompromising display technology coupled with an artistic design that features a metallic hook-shaped stand that allows for three different modes of viewing - as a photo frame without a base, as a standard function stand, and as a height-adjustable stand that detaches with the push of a button. The AOC 27-inch IPS Monitor is now available for $349 MSRP. AOC also offers the i2757fh at Bestbuy.com and the retailer's top 250 stores for a special price of $299.99.
"The i2757fh model, part of AOC's 57 Series, combines an anti-glare IPS screen with a narrow bezel so that images seem to float without a distracting frame," said Chris Brown, AOC Marketing Manager. "The monitor's IPS technology and award-winning design deliver an unparalleled display experience to consumers."
Designed to meet high environmental and technical standards, the i2757fh is made of eco-friendly materials such as arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panels. Also, the LED backlight panel requires 50 percent less energy than typical CCFL monitors. The i2757fh can display 16.7 million colors, while its 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides accurate color reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark. The monitor also features ultrafast performance with a 5 ms response time, which allows pixels to change colors quickly to avoid streaking, blurring and ghosting in fast-moving scenes and video games. The monitor's dual HDMI ports support the latest DVD and Blu-ray players or gaming consoles, and it can also be connected to desktops or notebooks via VGA cable. Direct insert connectors face the rear, making it easier to connect the monitor to power and input sources.
The monitor also includes built-in speakers for optimal desktop sound, and the multifunctional, detachable stand allowing for standard monitor or "photo frame" placement. Other bonus features include an Off Timer that shuts down the monitor automatically if desired, Screen+ software that divides the screen into four self-contained work areas for improved productivity, and Eco Mode, which enables the user to select five different optimized display settings (Text, Internet, Game, Movie and Sport).
Specifications
● Borderless design
● Anti-glare IPS Panel for wide viewing angle
● Narrow bezel: 2 mm
● Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
● Ultra low power consumption
● 5 ms response time
● 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
● Rear-facing ports
● Detachable stand
● 16.7 million colors supported
● Built-in speakers
● Eco Mode
● Compatible with Windows and Mac
An iF Product Design Award winner, the monitor delivers uncompromising display technology coupled with an artistic design that features a metallic hook-shaped stand that allows for three different modes of viewing - as a photo frame without a base, as a standard function stand, and as a height-adjustable stand that detaches with the push of a button. The AOC 27-inch IPS Monitor is now available for $349 MSRP. AOC also offers the i2757fh at Bestbuy.com and the retailer's top 250 stores for a special price of $299.99.
Designed to meet high environmental and technical standards, the i2757fh is made of eco-friendly materials such as arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panels. Also, the LED backlight panel requires 50 percent less energy than typical CCFL monitors. The i2757fh can display 16.7 million colors, while its 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides accurate color reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark. The monitor also features ultrafast performance with a 5 ms response time, which allows pixels to change colors quickly to avoid streaking, blurring and ghosting in fast-moving scenes and video games. The monitor's dual HDMI ports support the latest DVD and Blu-ray players or gaming consoles, and it can also be connected to desktops or notebooks via VGA cable. Direct insert connectors face the rear, making it easier to connect the monitor to power and input sources.
The monitor also includes built-in speakers for optimal desktop sound, and the multifunctional, detachable stand allowing for standard monitor or "photo frame" placement. Other bonus features include an Off Timer that shuts down the monitor automatically if desired, Screen+ software that divides the screen into four self-contained work areas for improved productivity, and Eco Mode, which enables the user to select five different optimized display settings (Text, Internet, Game, Movie and Sport).
Specifications
● Borderless design
● Anti-glare IPS Panel for wide viewing angle
● Narrow bezel: 2 mm
● Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
● Ultra low power consumption
● 5 ms response time
● 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
● Rear-facing ports
● Detachable stand
● 16.7 million colors supported
● Built-in speakers
● Eco Mode
● Compatible with Windows and Mac
41 Comments on AOC Releases the i2757fh 27-inch IPS Monitor
Nuff....
It was cool in 2007. Not anymore. At least these guys know how to price it...
There goes my fun. Sleek looking monitors, too. Would look great in a dual setup.
And the thin bezel on 3 of the sides is nice, but the 1.5 inch at the bottom kind of ruins it.
A larger screen is supposed to offer a larger screen, meaning a larger something to look at and most importantly having more screen real estate, not something that you are forced to put farther away from you so that it looks exactly the same.
What do you expect from a $300 IPS panel though, right?
I have four 27" monitors. One is an IPS 2560x1440 and three 1920x1080 monitors are in a triple monitor setup. I can see the obvious difference between the two resolutions and quality of screen but I'm fine with both.
The point I want to make is one of cost though. One of the lowest priced name brand 2560x1440 IPS monitors (HP, Asus and so on) in the market today comes in at about ~$680 USD. I'll also add that a model such as the HP ZR2740w at ~$680 USD skimps on simple things like an on screen menu system.
In todays market no one should be looking at a typical name brand 27" monitor in the ~$300 range expecting more then 1920x1080. This is just unrealistic. If you want more or expect more then you should also be prepared to pay more and quite frankly this is so obvious no one should have to say it. I'll also say that those who reject 27" / 1920x1080 monitors shouldn't begrudge those of whom that are interested in a low cost large screen monitor.
Yes I know of the cheap Korean IPS 2560x1440 monitors but given the method of attaining them and the lack of a true local support system (as well as the lack of ports typically) it's not directly comparable and they cannot be considered a name brand product.
And Intel wants/expects/is going to push for 4k PC displays by next year. Expecting 1440p right now for afordable prices is not unrealistic at all.
EDIT: Besides look at two of the data points you provided. 1) The cheapest name brand 1440p screen sells for $680 and already skimps on features. 2) Cheap Korean 1440p screens are shipped worldwide for $300-350. That's half as much, man, there's a $300 difference netween the 2 and they're small companies, and you have to suppose they make a profit, so you better bet that big name companies can do it for cheaper (economics of scale). Can we expect a branded 27" 1440p IPS monitor to come out of the blue for that price. Maybe not, as much as it was not realistic for a southern US black guy to expect to be free overnight in 1850. But it's entirely posible and the only thing preventing it from happening is the interest of some. Right now their market model is to release 1080p panels for cheap, in a highly contested price bracket and to price "premium" screens well above that so that they can make big profits on them. But it's not unrealistic at all to expect that some brand at some point jumps the gun and decides to be highly competitive and agressive with those "premium" panels.
Basically the price is what it is until such time as it changes.
I don't really see much point in the comparison with the korean models because while they are typically decent monitors they have no stateside warranty, they tend to use B quality panels (or perhaps -A) , they lack typical ports (often only have one port or you pay more) and the build quality may be somewhat lacking with respect to those of brand name manufacturers.
What will likely happen or what is happening now is that some select off brand 2560x1440 models will be offered in the USA, Canada and other areas for ~$400 to ~$500 (note that we are still not talking ~$300 or less). Once they make a foothold in the market other more well known companies may feel the need to address that segment of the market,...or address it a little better.
AURIA EQ276W 27" IPS LED Monitor
Nixeus NX-VUE27 monitor
www.anandtech.com/show/6286/nixeus-27-inch-ips-monitor-for-the-masses
www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor
But again it hasn't happened yet. Saying ~$300 branded 2560x1440 monitors should be widely available now is like me saying I should be able to buy a high-end Intel 8 core 16 thread 5GHz processor for $200 or less. Just because I think it should be so (wishfully, greedily or otherwise) doesn't make it so.
No one's saying we should have $300 1440p monitors widely available already. But it's entirely posible, $300 1440p monitors exist, plain and simple, and as such, people are entitled to express their dissapointment when the next 27" from a known brand is yet again 1080p. Besides no one asked for $300 monitors anyway, just more affordable, there's a massive gap between $350 and $680, you know...No it's not the same. Not at all. It's not even remotedly close to being the same. No one is offering anything even close to such a thing. If AMD or some korean company was offering something even remotedly similar, yes of course you could expect for Intel to offer such a thing. If similarly spec'ed processors were being bundled on tablets already, of course you could expect Intel to offer such a thing. The point is no one can offer such a thing and no one can touch Intel performance wise and that's why you can't expect something like that to happen.
Nothing to do with LCD market. 1440p does exist and it's entirely viable and profitable to manufacture and ship 1440p panels worldwide, for less than $350.
But again, you'd think that in a free market at least one of the competitors with a small market share (and maybe a small presence in the pro market) would try to increase it by releasing a cheap quality monitor.
*QC and support is largely similar than with inferior panels, (if you believe in Santa and fairies) it explains the difference between big name brands and no-name brands, but doesbn't explain 1080 vs 1440. 1080p is cheap and gets cheaper, 1440p never seems to, that's what we complain about.
In physics you often deal with complicated problems. In order to deal with them more easily the problem is often simplified to the major components. However, one must always be careful not to over simplify because then you’re not dealing with a model that represents the problem your trying to solve.
Earlier, I quite clearly defined the limits of which I was referring to in terms of the hardware, price, brand and given market. You seem to be ignoring those limits in an attempt to launch a reasonable argument.
Being able to describe a simple system doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with it being realistic or unrealistic if it is conditional. For example the simple act of ice melting which obviously requires specific conditions be met. Expecting ice to melt without the conditions being met is indeed “unrealistic”.
Will the prices fall on 27” 2560x1440 IPS monitors from name brand companies? One would expect so but it is provisional or conditional and right now one such condition is time. It is “unrealistic” to expect such a price drop from the specified hardware before its time. Saying “now is the time” simply doesn’t make it so.
Anyone that was serious about buying such a monitor would likely know what the pricing landscape is like.
Obviously people have the right to complain all they want. I personally don’t like to complain about things I can’t change by the simple act of complaining.
Maybe someone should call the major name brand monitor manufacturers (Asus, Dell, Acer, BenQ, Samsung, LG, Apple and so on) and tell them that we expect ubiquitous 27” 2560x1440 IPS LED monitors for ~$300, ~$400 or maybe even ~$500,….now. When they stop laughing we might get an ETA as to when there will be such offerings. But then again maybe not.