Best 30" LCD Monitor Overall
30" LCDs are unique in that many of them lack controls and resolution scaling capability. Because of their huge size, they are pricey and difficult to drive in terms of electronics. We will look at the best performers, price not being a big factor, in the 30" LCD sector. They should have wide viewing angles, high contrast, and decent response time. Since they're expensive, they should have a wide range of inputs and features, although if they don't have this they should at least perform well. 30" LCDs require a dual-link DVI hookup unless you want to run them at a lower resolution.
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Why it's best:
If it's worth the price to you, the 3008WFP is a star in the 30" sector. It has an IPS panel for wide viewing angles and good response time. It produces vibrant tones and it's a wide gamut monitor so it'll perform well for print work. It perf...read full review
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Dell Home $1,699.00
Why it's a best pick:
The NEC is geared more towards photo editors since it doesn't have the inputs of the Dell. It has all the features of the other NEC 90 series monitors including 12-bit LUT calibration, wide gamut, H-IPS panel, and ColorComp (uniformity compensa... read full review
$1,948.77 - $2,199.99
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B&H Photo-Video $1,949.00
PC Connection Express $2,199.99
Why it's a best pick:
The HP is much like the Dell 3007WFP-HC with not many controls (just power, brightness, and input). It has three DVI ports and a USB port, but no media card reader. Its wide gamut backlight provides vibrant color which is suitable for many activities although can over... read full review
$1,085.00 - $1,349.00
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STAPLES $1,349.00
PC Connection Express $1,167.00
Why it's a best pick:
This cheaper Dell LCD is much like the 3008WFP but lacks most controls and connectivity. It has the same IPS quality panel and good response time. It provides excellent image quality in a barebones package and does have a USB hub and media card reader. The 3007WFP-HC is k... read full review
Dell Home $1,399.00
Why it's a best pick:
The 305T is another quite cheaper choice and it tends to have higher contrast due to its S-PVA panel, but lower viewing angle stability. It has a USB hub tilt, swivel, and mount support. The worst part is that it only has one DVI input. ... read full review
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