Re: HP dreamcolor screen, any opinions?
Re: HP dreamcolor screen, any opinions?
- Subject: Re: HP dreamcolor screen, any opinions?
- From: Roger Breton <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:03:12 -0400
Rich,
I guess HP's original impetus for developping this monitor came from the
"video" side of color, you know, broadcast video. The 25 grand SONY being
alluded to is one such beast.
SONY's marketin spiele says:
> The BVM-L230 is a Full HD LCD Master Series monitor. It is the result of over
> 5 years of engineering development and the design of the monitor has generated
> over 40 patents!
It's remarkable HP has been able to make an LED LCD without tripping all
over those SONY patents -- kudo to HP.
> The monitor features the industry's first 10-bit LCD Panel
> driver with full 1920x1080 HD Resolution.
Same specs as the HP. But a sure sign to the graphic arts markets that,
sooner than later, 10 bits video board will surface at "affordable" prices.
Nothing special about the resolution.
> The BVM-L230 also features a Sony
> developed LED backlight system which offers wide color spaces and color
> accuracy not available in conventional LCD monitors.
LED backlit by SONY? I was aware SONY was that far into LED backlits. But,
hey, that's certainly a feature worth charging 25 grand for.
> The BVM-L230 not only
> achieves the quality of monitoring confidence our customers have come to enjoy
> with Sony's BVM-A and BVM-D series CRT monitors,
There you have it. It's an outrageously expensive monitor only television
studio could/need to afford. When there is no place for risking broadcast
colors, I guess "reference" does not come cheap.
So, what HP has done is to sweep the rug underneath SONY's feet!
And, yes, in that context, the following makes sense.
> "I can highly recommend the DreamColor LP2480zx for any professional
> who works with video or photos. In fact, I would go so far as to say
> this is a necessity. At $3499 the price is too high for consumers,
> but professionals will appreciate the price because they know that
> other displays like this one cost between $15,000 and $25,000. As
> time goes by, the prices will come down and then we can all have one.
> I cannot wait to get one of these for myself. I am so impressed with
> the Dreamcolor LP2480ZX that I am going to give it my Editors Choice
> Award. As always compare prices before purchasing."
>
> A "necessity" for anyone who works with video or photos? And what
> displays is he referring to that cost "$15,000 to $25,000?"
> Intrigued, I registered on his web site and asked.
>
> Here's the response:
>
> "Thank you for your comment.
>
> The monitor I was referring to is the <a href="http://pro.sony.com/
> bbsc/ssr/product-BVML230/" rel="nofollow">Sony BVML230</a>. It is one
> of the cheapest 30-bit monitors and it costs $25,000."
>
> OK, anyone familiar with this monitor? Anyone familiar with a
> photographer who owns one?
>
> --Rich Wagner
If it meets the stringent need of television quality control, it's bound to
be good for graphic arts and photography. I think that's the bottom line of
all this discussion. More on that when I meet that baby in person :-)
Roger Breton
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