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    Now $299 - LG 29UM57 - 29" IPS LED HD 21:9 UltraWide Monitor

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by alexhawker, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. alexhawker

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    Plus free shipping at BestBuy.

    Specs: Details: Description:
    Warranty Terms - Parts     1 year limited
    Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited
    Height 2.5 inches
    Width 27.7 inches
    Depth 12.9 inches
    Weight 11.5 pounds
    Response Time 5 milliseconds The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).
    Color Category Black
    ENERGY STAR Certified No Devices carrying the Energy Star service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, buildings and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.
    Aspect Ratio 21:9
    Screen Size 29 inches
    Additional Accessories Included Power cord, HDMI cable
    Anti-Glare Yes
    Brightness 250 candela per square meter A measure of the total light output, measured in lumens.
    Contrast Ratio 5,000,000:1
    Wall Mountable Yes
    Computer Compatibility Windows
    Input(s) HDMI
    Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 degrees
    Display Type LED
    Power Consumption 34 watts
    Product Depth (With Stand) 16.3 inches
    Refresh Rate 60Hz
    Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080
    Stand Included Yes
    Built-In Webcam No
    Smart Display No
    Number Of HDMI Inputs 2
    Vertical Viewing Angle 178 degrees
    IPS Technology Yes
     
    alexhawker, Sep 7, 2015
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    hmscott Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's back up to $299...
     
    hmscott, Sep 8, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Well that was quick. Thanks for pointing that out - I edited the thread title to reflect the current price.

    Mine should be here tomorrow.
     
    alexhawker, Sep 8, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Came in today - haven't tried out the hokey LG software to tell Windows it's more than one screen.

    So far, so good. Only complaint would be that my D5000 WiGig dock won't support 2560 x 1080 + another screen wirelessly. Still, can't really complain.
     
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    Nice. If it was 120Hz and G-sync, I might bite.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 14, 2015
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    Then it would be $900 not $300
     
    octiceps, Sep 14, 2015
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    haha, so true. I think I'm spoiled now. I should have never gone 144Hz and never gone G-sync.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 14, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    For the $200 I spent, I'm pretty happy. For the Civ I've been playing on it, it's certainly more than enough.
     
    alexhawker, Sep 14, 2015
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    I don't doubt it. Nice LCD. I've been perfectly fine with 60hz on laptops for years. Just I've been spoiled. 21:9 does seem good for games like Civ and for sims and heck any game that supports it with proper FOV.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 15, 2015
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    Yeah, my only complaint with the newer Civ is no kb shortcut for "End Turn' - this means I need to mouse all the way across the widescreen to get to the button in the lower right corner. This wouldn't be an issue if I were using a normal mouse instead of a wireless all-in-one keyboard with a touchpad.
     
    alexhawker, Sep 16, 2015
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