which 28" monitor to get

[dajeepster]

the HannsG is $599.99 (includes shipping) at Costco so that the way i'm leaning towards.... with $30 in taxes

the Viewsonic VX2835wm is $679.99 (+shipping) at Newegg currently OOS
but I saw it at microcenter last week with a $50 rebate (they just opened a new store in Rockville, MD...I feel like a junkie at an-all-you can smoke crack store , when i'm there)

HannsG specs:
Display:
Screen Size: 28" WUXGA TFT LCD (27.5" viewable)
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Response time: 3ms
Brightness: 500 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Viewing Angle: 160° H/160° V
Pixel Pitch: 0.309mm
Input Connection:
HDMI (with HDCP)
VGA 15-pin mini D-Sub
DVI and component via cable (cables included)
Audio Input
Earphone Jack
Additional Features:
Integrated 2.5 Watt Stereo Speakers
Energy Star Qualified
VESA Wall Mount Capable
Full HD 1080p
Tilt Stand: 0º - 20º
Swivel Stand: Right 30º/Left 30º
Windows Vista Premium Certified
General:
Dimensions: W 26.4" x H 19.2" x D 8.4"
Weight: 24 lbs.
Warranty: 3 Year Limited

Viewsonic specs:
LCD Panel Type 28" (27.5" viewable) Wide Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Display Area 23.4" horizontal x 14.6" vertical; 27.5" diagonal
Optimum Resolution 1920x1200
Contrast Ratio 800:1 (typ)
Viewing Angle 160° horizontal, 160° vertical @ contrast ratio > 10:1
Response Time 3ms gray-to-gray (avg); 5ms black-white-black (typ)
Brightness 500 cd/m2 (typ)
Light Source Long life, 40,000 hrs. (typ)
Panel Surface Anti-glare
VIDEO INPUT Frequency Fh: 24~82kHz, Fv: 50~85Hz
Sync H/V separated (TTL), composite, sync-on-green
Analog RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p
Digital HDMI (with HDCP), component, composite, S-video
AUDIO Speakers 2x3-watt
Amplifier 3-watt
POWER Voltage AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz (auto switch)
Consumption 64W (typ)
COMPATIBILITY PC VGA up to 1920x1200 non-interlaced
Mac®* Power Mac? G3/G4/G5 up to 1920x1200
CONNECTOR Analog/Digital 15-pin mini D-sub/HDMI
Power 3-pin AC plug (CEE22)
CONTROLS Basic Power, 1, down, up, 2
OnView® Auto image adjust, brightness, contrast, input select, audio adjust, ViewMatch® color adjust (sRGB, 9300K, 6500K-default, 5400K, user color - RGB), information resolution, H. frequency, V. frequency, pixel clock, model number, serial number), manual image adjust (H. size, H. position, V. position, fine tune, sharpness aspect ratio, opticolor), PIP, PBP, setup menu (language, resolution notice, OSD position, OSD timeout, OSD background, sleep), memory recall
DIMENSIONS
(WxHxD) Physical with stand 26.1" x 22.8" x 12.1" (662mm x 578mm x 306mm)
Physical without stand 26.1" x 19.3" x 3.4" (662mm x 489mm x 87mm)
OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature 4-131°F (20-55°C)
Humidity 20-85% (non-condensing)
WEIGHT Net with stand 26.5 lb. (12 kg)
Net without stand 18.8 lb. (8.5 kg)
Gross with stand 31.6 lb. (14.3 kg)
REGULATIONS UL, cUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, ENERGY STAR®, NOM, NEMKO/GS (covers TUV/GS), NEMKO ERGO (covers TUV/ERGO, ISO13406-2 & MPR II), MPR II, GOST-R + 20 original copies hygienic, SASO, PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, PSB, C-TICK, Argentina-S, Green Mark, RoHS, TCO'06
RECYCLING/DISPOSAL The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
POWER MANAGEMENT Meets TCO'06 and ENERGY STAR® standards
PACKAGE CONTENTS LCD display, power cable, 15-pin VGA video cable, audio cable, HDMI to DVI-D cable, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD
WARRANTY Three-year limited warranty on LCD, parts and labor.

They seem appear to be the same monitor by the specs.
I like that they have an HDMI connection and only @64w power consumption.

so.... what is everyones thoughts on these monitors?

 

[hennessy1]

I would go with the viewsonic I have 2 currently running no problems.

 

[Throckmorton]

With such low response times wouldn't they have to be TN?

 

[pdqcarrera]

I'm generally pleased with my VX2835wm. Requires lots of tweaking to get it right but after burn-in time it's quite good. Speakers aren't usable, there is no height adjustment and viewing angle is narrower than I'm used to ... otherwise it works great for my purposes of viewing multiple documents and large drawings. As for games and videos I dunno.

Cheers, PDQ

 

[imaheadcase]

You might as well get a 24 inch monitor vs 28 with that rez. You get the same rez size on 24 inch, watching a 1080p movie will just squeeze it down to 24 inches anyways. Except on 28 inch you get a huge ass black bar on top and bottom. Guess it all depends on if that annoys you like it does some people.

 

[Throckmorton]

28" screens are 1920x1200 just like 24", so there wouldn't be any squeezing for a 1080p movie. It's worth it over 24" IMO because you sit further from the screen which is easier on your eyes

 

[skulkingghost]

I have the hannspree and love it. I play my 360 on it, as well as use my pc and games on it.

UT3, Crysis, Trackmania, TF2, COD4, Mass Effect (Pc) All look and run fantastically on it with no ghosting noticeable.

 

[BassBomb]

Get a doublesight 26"

 

[Peter]

I'm leaning toward the HannsG for one main reason: Height. The Viewsonic is far too high up for a monitor this size, and cannot be adjusted down. When you're putting the VS onto a regular desk, you'll find that you can't keep your head in a relaxed position unless you're very tall too.

 

[IlllI]

Costco has far and away a better warranty/return policy than newegg.

 

[starfireone]

I have had several Viewsonic's over the years. Never had any problems with them. They always gave me clear, crisp and colorfull displays. I like them!

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: clandren
Costco has far and away a better warranty/return policy than newegg.

For electronics, Costco's return policy isn't nearly as liberal as it used to be. Too many abuses caused it to get MUCH tighter:

"We guarantee your satisfaction on every product we sell with a full refund. Exceptions: Televisions, projectors, computers, cameras, camcorders, iPOD / MP3 players and cellular phones must be returned within 90 days of purchase for a refund."