Iiyama ProLite B2712HDS review

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Verdict:

The B2712HDS cuts an imposing figure on your desk, but image quality isn't the best and unless you want a single, large monitor, you're better off buying two smaller ones.

Review Date: 9 Feb 2010

Price when reviewed: £300

Supplier: http://www.overclockers.co.uk

Reviewed By: Jim Martin

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Review
Specs

Basic Specifications
Part Code	PLB2712HDS-1
Review Date	9 Feb 2010
Rating

Physical
Viewable size	27 in
Native resolution	1,920x1,080
Contrast ratio	1,000:1 (50,000:1 dynamic)
Brightness	400cd/m²
Horizontal viewing angle	170°
Vertical viewing angle	160°
Response time	2ms
Response time type	grey-to-grey
Screen depth	55mm
Base (WxD)	400x260mm
Screen elevation	65-155mmmm

Features
Portrait mode
Wall mount option
Height adjustable
Internal speakers	yes (2x 1.5W)
Detachable cables
USB hub	none
Integrated power supply
Kensington lock lug
Display extras	none
VGA input
DVI input
S-video input
Component input
Composite input
HDCP support
Audio inputs	3.5mm line in

Environmental
Power consumption standby	1W
Power consumption on	45W

Buying Information
Price	£300
Supplier	http://www.overclockers.co.uk
Details	www.iiyama.co.uk
Warranty	three years onsite

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User comments

Bigger rather than More pixels might be good

Think about what you've said and imagine the practicalities. My eyesight is not as good as it used to be. I still ike to operate my computer without my glasses, so a 27" screen would be better for me than a 22", even if i could get two of them side by side on my desk. The 27" will be taller, and whilst it may not get any more pixels, it will be easier for me to read.
And its not twice the resolution that you are getting, its twice the pixel count. There isn't much that is better that wide.

By fellwalker2000 on 9 Feb 2010

Does expertreviews.co.uk have something against Iiyama?

Day 2 owning a ProLite B2712HDS, home use to replace a monitor on the only PC in the house and added a TV card to the PC to give us two tv's.
The Iiyama screen is fantastic great colour no degradation of quality well worth the money. Unless you are using this Screen professionaly when you need to us a magnify glass to check your work or sit with you nose 5cm away from the screen you will not need those "two 22in Full HD monitors".
expertreviews.co.uk get off your high horse this is a great monitor for the money.

By Roughlee_Handled on 30 Mar 2010

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