Abstract: I picked up a new 27″ iMac a couple weeks ago when B&H dropped the price of the previous generation iMac by $300. Specifically, I bought the 3.2GHz Core i5 unit with a nVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1GB GPU. I paired the iMac with a HP ZR2740w 27″ IPS displa...
Published: 2013-05-16, Author: Christian , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Until cutting-edge UHD (3840×2160) displays hit the mainstream, most enthusiasts have to be content with QHD monitors at 2560x1440 pixels. In the lab today, we have two more 27-inch QHD screens: the ZR2740w from HP and the PB278Q from Asus. It seems tha...
No OSD; narrow color gamut Share & EnjoyTweet Author: Steve Baczewski When Steve was young, he was struck by the work of Richard Avedon, Cartier Bresson, and Eugene Smith, and eventually got a degree in Photography. He writes and teaches about both traditional and digital fine arts photography.
Abstract: The HP ZR2740w 27-inch backlit IPS Display Monitor is what I would call pure viewing pleasure. What you got here is a business grade IPS monitor with stunning viewing angles; outstanding image accuracy with ultra-wide 178° viewing angles and up to 10 time...
Abstract: Perks Our Z1 came with CyberLink YouCam, an HD webcam! The ability to take a video of your computer is really handy. The webcam itself is nicely tucked away above the screen, with a tiny light to indicate function and recording. Troubleshooting is cle...
Abstract: I love doing these comparisons. Moreover, I enjoy sitting two products next to each other that seemingly have no good reason to be compared. The mismatched bout between the burly Astro Gaming A40 Audio system and the humble SteelSeries V2 headset and mic ...
Abstract: I tend to favor different display sizes and configurations depending on the task at hand. If I’m gaming at home, it’s usually on a 23- or 24-inch monitor running at 1920x1080. If I’m working....
HP made a lot of choices to be able to get this panel in at this price point. For some people the lack of any analog inputs, or even an HDMI input, is going to be a deal killer as they might need those inputs for their use. Others might have issues with t...
Published: 2012-02-24, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com
The HP ZR2740w's pixel-packing 2,560x1,440 resolution makes high-end PC games look incredible. The monitor also includes the full gamut of ergo options and plenty of USB ports. At $700, it's the cheapest way to get an extreme-definition (XD) monitor onto
With no included OSD, picture customizations are limited to brightness. Also, a single DVI and one DisplayPort are all the connections you get
The HP ZR2740w sacrifices customization to deliver a powerful monitor at a reasonable price.