Hi,
I'm considering getting a 30" display around 900-1200 USD.
I have found the following three options I like (please feel free to list any others):
Dell 3007 WFP-HC (H-IPS, yes HDMI, yes HDCP support, best stand out of the three imo)
DoubleSight DS-305W (H-IPS, no HDMI, no HDCP support)
SAMSUNG SyncMaster 305T (S-PVA, no HDMI)
While I find the Dell 3007 the best one out of the three, it is also the more expensive option. What would the benefits of HDCP support be in regards to post-processing, gaming, entertainment? If it's not significant, I might actually prefer the DS 305W.
Also, I tried doing research on the differences between all the panels and due to my lack of technical knowledge, I couldn't figure out which is better: S-PVA or H-IPS. Any insight on this subject would be much appreciated.
IPS panels are the standard for graphics usage. PVA's are considerably cheaper, but can't match the low delta-E of IPS panels and also suffer from color/density variations as you change the angle of incidence between the viewer and the display.
30" displays also have a considerable amount of trouble maintaining consistency across the entire panel, especially in the corners. Using two smaller panels (i.e. 23" to 24") will offer much greater total screen real estate at about the same price point - have you considered that option?
I've got three Apple 23" panels and I'm in loooooove. (Actually looking to sell one though... it's really excessive )
I am in the same boat. Looking at the Dell and the Doublesight. I am also considering two 24" and looking out for the new HP LP2475w when it becomes available in the USA. In the UK listed at about 470 quid. HP states that it is S-IPS, DVI-I, component, S-video, composite, and DisplayPort inputs, as well as HDMI support.
What's the difference between S-IPS and H-IPS? Something about a purple hue at certain viewing angles?
NEC 2690 WUXI-BK-SV at $1300 is a really nice monitor for digital photography. It's not 30" but it is engineered for image quality (wide gamut color, uniform brightness, etc). I got one recently and am impressed at just how much better it is than commodity monitors that are optimized for cost, size, and office chores.
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