[Elect] TD I-Inc 28" LCD $439.99

I had my eyes on these >27" LCDs
let me tell you my requirements:
at leaast 1920X1080
at least 27"
at least 5ms
so i had my eyes on 3 lcds, and recently TD dropped it by 10-20 dollars
tell me if you think I should wait longer or buy now because it pretty much won't be a big difference within the next few weeks

I-Inc iF-281DPB 28" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 3ms, WUXGA 1920x1200, HDMI, D-sub, Built-In Speakers (439.99)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...0&Sku=H94-2801

Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 27.5" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor 500 cd/m2 800:1 Built in Speake (449.99)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16824254026

Hannspree HT09 28" LCD HDTV - 1080p, 3ms (GTG), 16:10, 1920x1200, 3000:1 DCR, HDMI (479.99)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...202&CatId=3774

I-inc is a great Monitor for the price!!

Wrong forum. You're looking for this one.

Both of those 281DPB monitors you listed are the exact name, just under a different brand with a different warranty and sold through another retailer.

To answer your question though, it depends. If you plan on using devices other than a computer, like a console, media player or TV input, then you don't want any of them. None of them support 1:1 pixel mapping. The newer model HF-289HJB does, but I don't think you can even get it in Canada.

If you just want to use it for a computer, then I am way too biased against TN panels to give you a good answer. Either get a good 24" panel for the same money, or spend a little extra for Dell's 27" or a 32" 1080p TV.

Originally Posted by S_G

Wrong forum. You're looking for this one.

Both of those 281DPB monitors you listed are the exact name, just under a different brand with a different warranty and sold through another retailer.

To answer your question though, it depends. If you plan on using devices other than a computer, like a console, media player or TV input, then you don't want any of them. None of them support 1:1 pixel mapping. The newer model HF-289HJB does, but I don't think you can even get it in Canada.

If you just want to use it for a computer, then I am way too biased against TN panels to give you a good answer. Either get a good 24" panel for the same money, or spend a little extra for Dell's 27" or a 32" 1080p TV.

i think this is sorta of a hot deal since there is a savings on the lcd =) thanks for the info anyway

The last one (Hannspree) has HD+SD TV tuner, (and speakers too of course) which makes it pretty hot compared to the other two, if that's what you need.

Edit: seems like your price is mixed up -- the Hanns·G HG-281DPB is 449.99, and the Hannspree with HDTV tuner is 479.99. So not as hot ...

ive had the i-inc for a while, good monitor for the price. But ive seen it as low as 399$ CDN, so 440 isnt that hot.

Originally Posted by billsan101

ive had the i-inc for a while, good monitor for the price. But ive seen it as low as 399$ CDN, so 440 isnt that hot.

true that! i think im going to wait for 399 again then

Originally Posted by GodBlessU

true that! i think im going to wait for 399 again then

They've had it for 399 a few months ago. I think after US dollar went up in price, so did these monitors. My guess is that you won't see 399 price point until $US falls again relatively to $CDN or the monitor becomes more outdated.

Originally Posted by Negotiator

They've had it for 399 a few months ago. I think after US dollar went up in price, so did these monitors. My guess is that you won't see 399 price point until $US falls again relatively to $CDN or the monitor becomes more outdated.

ya i noe...thats a possility
my research tells me the most recent 399 was on Feb 2009
however, the one before that was October 2008...
now, GM is gonna shut so i guess the loonie is going to sink even more...
aii..
just hope theres one 2nd hand i would love to pick it up

great price, resolution is a bit weak though

Originally Posted by henrycao8

great price, resolution is a bit weak though

still weak???
already 1920x1200

Alright price for a 28" but I'd wait and go for a 32" 1080p HD TV.

TN panels?

Got the I-Inc 28'' monitor last november as a gift from the ol' girl friend.
It's a nice upgrade from a 22'' monitor i was using and i have it set up right next to my 32'' LCD TV.

Originally Posted by ZIgot

Alright price for a 28" but I'd wait and go for a 32" 1080p HD TV.

i don't think 32'' is very viable, simply because the price is kind of high right now and the resolution isn't even as high as the I-Inc's 1920x1200 max resolution. I think it should about screen real estate rather than just size - more pixels on screen just equals more room to operate

My TV's only 720p but it's good enough for HD download content from my computer and Blu-rays as well as games form my PS3.

Originally Posted by generaltao99

TN panels?

Oooohhhhhh yes. Nothing in this size for this price with any good panels.