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Immerse yourself in your computer's movies, graphics and games with this AOC I2757FH 27" widescreen flat-panel IPS LED HD monitor that features a 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness to bring images to life.
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4
Great Value to Cost to Quality w/ a Caveat
on November 7, 2012
Posted by: brppreacher
from Hampton, VA
Before anyone says you should have realized this was only 1920x1080 before purchasing it, let me indicate that I did realize the resolution. I also went to the store to examine it before the purchase. The following is just from an Apple products owner who has become accustomed to Retina displays on an iPad and iPhone, as well as the gorgeous non-retina displays on an iMac and MacBook Pro. My review is not meant to dissuade from purchasing, but is simply from my perspective.
The pros are most definitely the value for the price and overall design. An IPS display at 27" with good brightness and contrast at this price is a great value. Color reproduction, the depth of black, and even the brightness of the whites are all great from my perspective. I really love the value. I also really love the display's crispness in terms of comparing it to my previous 23 inch display from Acer. It is a step up even though it is technically a decrease in ppi. For those accustomed to the typical monitor this monitor is a really nice monitor. And the look with the slim bezel and the "brushed aluminum" appearance is gorgeous. It is almost as if this monitor's design was targeting Apple users as the look blends well with my MacBook Pro. Overall, this is a really nice monitor for the price.
The biggest con for me is pretty exclusive to me. The pixels per inch on this monitor work out to around 81/82. My old monitor was 95. My iMac is 102, and my MacBook Pro is 110. My MacBook is my primary system so when using this monitor I drop almost 30 points of pixel density per inch. Of course, when compared to my iPhone and retina iPad the difference is even more staggering. The reality is that going between my "i" products screens and MacBook to this screen makes everything just seem less sharp. I had never owned a 27" monitor at this resolution as this is my first 27". And I have now used it for a couple of weeks to see if I could acclimate. It still seems fuzzy to me.
My only other complaint is that the base design seems fragile. For the price though I cannot complain too much.
Overall this is a great value for the cost. Just know that the 1920 x 1080 over 27" is really jarring for text and such if you are used to better resolutions on your other products. But for most this is probably not a problem so I would still really recommend it.
What's great about it: Brightness, slim bezel, overall look
What's not so great: The resolution is a hard hit for me, but not for all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
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Created with a stylish design and a durable microfiber lining, the ZAGGfolio is a thin, multifunction folio case for Apple iPad 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-Generation, complete with a removable Bluetooth keyboard and a built-in stand system, for on-the-go use.
Posted by: brppreacher
from Hampton, VA
I ordered this directly from ZAGG during their Memorial Day sale. I have the new iPad and wanted the ZAGG so as to be able to take notes at conferences and such. I have the HD Invishield. When I inserted the iPad and closed it, the rubber tabs on the ZAGG keyboard immediately marred the side of my shield. Further, the thick, long rubber bar that is designed to prevent the keys from touching the screen left a noticeable impression on the shield. So much so, in fact, that it caused a blurry line across my entire screen. After removing the iPad, the shield "healed" itself and the line went away. I thought this was a fluke so I got a replacement from ZAGG. The replacement did the same.
After looking at other reviews online, others are having the exact same problem. It may be the extra thickness of the HD shield, but ZAGG does not indicate this anywhere. When I talked to their customer service they were unapologetic and refused to pay for return shipping of a clearly defective product. I have to pay the $15 shipping costs to return the original and the replacement for a product that never worked.
ZAGG will not provide you for full refund if it is their product's failure. ZAGG has poorly designed this product as it relates to their HD shield. I expected more out of ZAGG and will not recommend this product for those with the HD shield. I have a buddy who has the standard shield and has not experienced these same problems. I give it 1 star simply because ZAGG refuses to acknowledge this problem and will not help those experiencing it.
What's great about it: Keyboard, Look, Feel
What's not so great: DESIGN, Poor Support
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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