HP 2710m 27-Inch Diagonal HD Ready LCD Monitor - Black

I wanted to use a large monitor for my computer and initially purchased a Panasonic TC-L32S1 32 inch IPS lcd tv for this purpose based on recommendations out on the web. That TV was way to large to properly read documents and browse the web, no matter how fun it might have been to use for games. The pixel pitch is very important and sitting at a distance of 3 feet from a 32 inch tv does not work, as the pixels seem way to big. I wanted to find a better option that was a little smaller and this 27 inch monitor seems to be the perfect size. I sit about 2 feet away from it and even though it is considerably smaller than the 32 inch tv, it still feels MUCH larger than the 23 inch samsung monitor I also own.

I've been using this monitor for a week now and have noticed the following:

The native resolution is NOT too small for this size of screen. Some people complain that 1920 x 1080 is too little of a resolution for anything over a 23/24 inch monitor. I also use a...Read more

This monitor has very high brightness, excellent static contrast, good black levels and low bleed (once you turn down the backlight), and excellent color rendition and saturation, thanks in part to the glossy display (less transmission loss and light scattering versus a textured/matte display). Luckily, not one dead, hot, or stuck pixel on this enormous display. HP claims a 92% NTSC gamut, and it really shows - not many other consumer LCD's in this price range can claim the same. Viewing angles are surprisingly good for a TN panel, and response time is fast even with OverDrive disabled (which it is by default, and for good reason - see below). Monitor looks brilliant, incorporating a relatively thin glossy black bezel and a minimalistic matte silver stand. While the stand may look small, it is quite robust and holds the monitor steady, and also provides tilt and pivot adjustments. Has an ambient light sensor as well, but I leave it disabled. Also has high dynamic contrast, but I don't...Read more

I just bought this monitor yesterday and I have to say I am very pleased. It is replacing my Samsung T260HD 26" LCD Monitor. This monitor produces such rich colors and is so bright. HP is one of the few Company's to use the Bezel lamp in its monitors to give it the glossed over look, which as a gamer, I love. This monitor is perfect. This monitor is by far the best on the market. It is a match for my t260hd. The hdmi is great for anything on line, reading, graphics, and cad. The only improvement I can see is only one hdmi. It really needs two. But I knew that before I purchased it. However, an hdmi switcher took care of that 'problem'. And nflix is even better to watch regardless of a compressed signal and 720p. If anyone complains about this unit, they're full of malarkey. Get it!!! Great picture quality. Comes with all the necessary cables. Running the monitor longer than 14 hours a day and no problems to report. Excellent Product.