Hanns G HG-281DPB Review?

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brumby05

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Is there a good Hanns G HG-281DPB review out there that shows it with a pc and 360, both via hdmi? I have googled around but can't find one. I am really considering this for pc and 360. Does it have 1:1 pixel mapping or 16:9 option which I need for the 360. Anyone own this monitor or have seen one in person?

Edit: I am going to add the ViewSonic VX2835wm into the conversation. How is this compared to the Hanns G? Again, I will be using this with my pc and 360, both using hdmi.
 
I was wondering the same thing... Also is there a significant difference between VGA and DVI? This monitor only has the VGA input
 
I have the Hanns HG-281DJB which is the same as the DPB model. The main difference is that the DJB has height adjustment. There is no 1:1 mapping on this LCD. There is only a HDMI and VGA input. However, there is a newer Hanns 28 just released called the Hannspree 28" HF-289HJB. This model has more video inputs and it's a replacement for the 281DJB model. Here is a review of the Hanns HG-281DPB model

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid=1

http://www.newmobilecomputing.com/story/19242/Review:_HannsG_HG281DJB_28_Monitor
 
Ok, I bought one of the last 281's off the floor at BB and liked it very much. Main complaints were poor representation of dark greys/blacks and some un-uniform back light (edges).

I ordered the newer Hannspree HF289H from BB on-line and I have to tell you, MAJOR improvement in both area's plus some additional plug-ins. I did not expect such an improvment between the two, but there is no debate that the 289 is better.

DON'T buy the 281, get the 289 instead!
 
Lance48 said:
Ok, I bought one of the last 281's off the floor at BB and liked it very much. Main complaints were poor representation of dark greys/blacks and some un-uniform back light (edges).

I ordered the newer Hannspree HF289H from BB on-line and I have to tell you, MAJOR improvement in both area's plus some additional plug-ins. I did not expect such an improvment between the two, but there is no debate that the 289 is better.

DON'T buy the 281, get the 289 instead!
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On BB website it says the resolution is 1920x1080, is that true? That would be kind of lame if it was.
 
brumby05 said:
On BB website it says the resolution is 1920x1080, is that true? That would be kind of lame if it was.
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That's apparently an error - according to the specifications on Hannspree's site and manual, the max resolution is 1920 x 1200.
 
Yeah, its 1920X1200 which works much better for my eyes than the 30". Games are great on a 30", but Outlook at 2560 makes my eyes bleed. This Hannspree is a nice compromise.
 
Neither the 281 or 289 has 1:1 or Fixed aspect ratio for 4:3 when using DVI. See some of the other posts about these 2 monitors as there has been some discussion on them lately.
 
The 289 has proper 1:1 "per pixel" mapping on 16:9 material on hdmi though I would assume.. for blu-ray / 1080p playback / ps3 ? How could they advertise it as:
"2 HDMI inputs allow you to easily connect a Blu-ray Disc player, HD DVD player or other HD component" without telling you it stretches the playback vertically ?
 
Check out this thread. The guy says that dvi-->hdmi will not scale the 16:9 or 4:3 properly. But I talked with the guy and he said that hdmi-->hdmi and component both scale 16:9 and 4:3 properly.
 
I have been eyeballing the 281 at newegg.com, but after reading this I will get the 289 instead. I don't have a console at the moment but I was wanting to plan ahead and get something that will be good with one. Probably get a PS3 when they drop in price a little so I have a Blu-ray player as well.
Thanks for the input.
 
brumby05 said:
Check out this thread. The guy says that dvi-->hdmi will not scale the 16:9 or 4:3 properly. But I talked with the guy and he said that hdmi-->hdmi and component both scale 16:9 and 4:3 properly.
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Keep in mind I said HDMI>HDMI should not be an issue. I only was able to verify first-hand that component scaled correctly so I can't say with 100% confidence that HDMI works. However, I can verify that the instructions say the HDMI & Component signals are suppose to work, there is a HDMI Mode selector in the same menu option as the scaling, and I did see Component work... so that puts me at a 99% confidence level. (There are 2 different "Image Setting" menus for DVI/DSUB and for HDMI/Component that are specific to those connections.)

Also, I figured I would mention that there are 4 scaling modes listed in the HDMI/Component menu option for those interested... 4:3, 16:9, Zoom1, & Zoom2.


@ Diablo2K- Stay away from the 281... It doesn't do dark shadows well. (See link brumby05 posted).
 
So can you verify that the detail-in-blacklevels is decent in the 289 model?

I'm thinking of getting this monitor for my desk and 'retiring' my 37" westinghouse 37w3 to my living room as a TV + PS3 gaming/bluray playback. Although the westinghouse black levels aren't perfect, and the response time is worse than the hanns, I would hate to take a step back in terms of black level and detail in blacks.

I enjoy the westinghouse as my computer monitor but I have it set back 3 feet on a stand (44" from the screen to my eyes typically). I could get the same effective size perspective with this 27.5" monitor if I had it closer on the edge of the desk. The only thing I'd lose is size vs the couch that is 6 or 7 feet behind my desk, but I could live with that having the westy in the 'real' living room.

I guess I could always return it to BB if I found it lacking, but I'd like to hear from another person who owns the 289 model other than that one mention that guy had - "get the 289 its better". :p
 
Bdbtoys said:
Keep in mind I said HDMI>HDMI should not be an issue. I only was able to verify first-hand that component scaled correctly so I can't say with 100% confidence that HDMI works.
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Thanks for the clarification. I didn't mean to misquote you, I just wanted to let everyone know what you told me.
 
Can someone that has this monitor go here: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/gradient.php

and see how it is for banding? I had recently bought the LG 26" and it's absolutely horrible with banding so i'm getting rid of it. It was between the LG and the hannspree and i had opted for the LG originally thinking they'd be higher quality, yeah, oops.
 
I just purchased the 281 and my PS3 has problems outputting 16:9 in 1080p for games. It appears it works in blu-ray movies (I get the black bars on the top and bottom) but in games it seems to stretch the image out to 16:10 and it looks pretty awful. I don't know if this is something that can be fixed or adjusted somehow but it is quite disappointing. Does anyone know if the 289 does 16:9 in games correctly?

Bdbtoys said:
Keep in mind I said HDMI>HDMI should not be an issue. I only was able to verify first-hand that component scaled correctly so I can't say with 100% confidence that HDMI works. However, I can verify that the instructions say the HDMI & Component signals are suppose to work, there is a HDMI Mode selector in the same menu option as the scaling, and I did see Component work... so that puts me at a 99% confidence level. (There are 2 different "Image Setting" menus for DVI/DSUB and for HDMI/Component that are specific to those connections.)

Also, I figured I would mention that there are 4 scaling modes listed in the HDMI/Component menu option for those interested... 4:3, 16:9, Zoom1, & Zoom2.


@ Diablo2K- Stay away from the 281... It doesn't do dark shadows well. (See link brumby05 posted).
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So this is only for 289 not for the 281?
 
I'm resurrecting this old thread instead of making a new one.

I'm looking at the HannsG on newegg and it's rather tempting. Does anyone have any new input or thoughts on this monitor?

Currently I have the Benq V2400W which is no longer being produced and I'd like to get another 1920x1200 display that is just as good as my current one.
 
jediado said:
I'm resurrecting this old thread instead of making a new one.

I'm looking at the HannsG on newegg and it's rather tempting. Does anyone have any new input or thoughts on this monitor?

Currently I have the Benq V2400W which is no longer being produced and I'd like to get another 1920x1200 display that is just as good as my current one.
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This LCD is no longer sold on New egg..
 
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