Series 2 of Monitor 70: Does anybody know Series 2 of Monitor 70 is a better product than its original or just a cheap model for cheap price?
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The Series II has black cloth covering the grills instead of dark gray, same drivers and tweeters. These are the entry level line from Polk right now. The name is a throwback to the original monitor series in either the 1970's or 80's(don't remember which decade). Back then Polk only did really high end speakers. Newegg has the Monitor 60 Series II for $99 each if you want to round out this set, coupon code ends 12/7. For your center, I recommend the CS20 from the TSI line. In my room(20' x 22') and after break in, they are much clearer and deeper voices when watching TV and movies than the CS2s that are supposed to go with this set. Happy Holidays.
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Return it if you still can. That's most of buyers do, including myself. Don't exchange a new one since the problem exists in almost all B350 monitors (as far as I know, every one has exactly same problem. Some shows early, others later). Besides, monitor neck (stand) is made of plastic. 27inch is too heavy for plastic. I returned my B350 and got a 24inch ASUS and 100% of its stand is made of metal. Also, take it as a lesson. NO MORE SAMSUNG! Plasticky electronic products never last.
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Replace the DisplayPort cable, it sucks.Buy another, much thicker one,one that's rated for 2160 x 3840 pixels, 60 Hz, IPS, DisplayPort 1.2 . Seriously.With a bad/poor cable, like the one that comeswith the $700 Dell UltraSharp UP2414Q,you might be forced into 29 Hz, low-res mode...and/or the cable will just plain break, causing garbage to appear on the screen.It's worse if you swing it portrait, and/or move it around a lot.The original cable had bent pins and the like... really bad.Why did Dell give me such a -crappy- cable ? ?Dell's cable is half the thickness of the $9 one I boughtto replace it ( same day shipping, from/to Seattle, Amazon ). Replace the DisplayPort cable, it sucks.Buy another, much thicker one,one that's rated for 2160 x 3840 pixels, 60 Hz, IPS, DisplayPort 1.2 . Seriously.With a bad/poor cable, like the one that comeswith the $700 Dell UltraSharp UP2414Q,you might be forced into 29 Hz, low-res mode...and/or the cable will just plain break, causing garbage to appear on the screen.It's worse if you swing it portrait, and/or move it around a lot.The original cable had bent pins and the like... really bad.Why did Dell give me... » Read More Replace the DisplayPort cable, it sucks.Buy another, much thicker one,one that's rated for 2160 x 3840 pixels, 60 Hz, IPS, DisplayPort 1.2 . Seriously.With a bad/poor cable, like the one that comeswith the $700 Dell UltraSharp UP2414Q,you might be forced into 29 Hz, low-res mode...and/or the cable will just plain break, causing garbage to appear on the screen.It's worse if you swing it portrait, and/or move it around a lot.The original cable had bent pins and the like... really bad.Why did Dell give me such a -crappy- cable ? ?Dell's cable is half the thickness of the $9 one I boughtto replace it ( same day shipping, from/to Seattle, Amazon ). « Show Less
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Personally I would not buy it. When I received mine it did not work, I had to send it back to them at my cost about $25.00 with insurance and then about 2 weeks later I got my Monitor. If I wanted a refurbished one I could have bought it for less money and got the same thing.
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I have been doing lot of research on LCD TVs and my observation is LN52B750 is best with internet, 240Hz and 2ms response time for almost same price as the other models. Red TOC some times distract your view compared to the Gray TOC in B750.Fry's in sunnyvale,CA has the B750 model for just $1704 until July 16th.
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I cannot get any picture on the 2nd moniter. I am positive I have all DPcables connected properly, yet nothing on moniter 2 It just displays the same maddening message: "No DP connecter". I have ordered the $76+tax Startech MSTMDP122DP Mini DisplayPort to 2x DisplayPort Multi Stream Transport Hub. Pissed off here. Dell effed up with these monitors. Eric.O is absolutlely correct.
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I don't get it either. I did a comparison on their page and I don't see a $70 difference. Seems like the 750 is just heavier.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/subtype/subtype.do?group=televisions&type;=televisions&subtype;=lcdtv
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I don't see much difference, to be perfectly honest. I can say that the Phillips monitor has been an absolute glorious experience with a picture that is better than most televisions that I've seen. It works perfectly for large computer projects and for watching shows/movies even from a good ten feet away.
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When I got one, I also looked far and wide to find out what type of panel it had. Couldn't find anything, but having used it, I think it's a an IPS. The thing has better viewing angles than my mVA panel monitor and the blacks are deeper as well. Actually, I wouldn't worry about the picture quality of this thing at all. And if by some chance you end up with an inferior model, you can always return TVs to Amazon with free return shipping and no restocking fee.
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I purchased one of these and it never worked. I went to the Belkin version and it works perfectly. I also have a second monitor at home with an HDMI input and used the Belkin version with HDMI and again worked great.
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I don't remember if it did or not but that wasn't relevant to me. However, the monitor I got (which I knew was used) the screen was slightly defective. There were some "grey" areas on the display. The use I have for it made this a non-issue but if you want it for regular daily use, make sure it is fully functional.
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Its about the display, the V1 uses TN panel, which has poor viewing angles and color representation. I had the msp19 U and it had the same TN panel as the V1, you have to look directly at it the panel if you view it at an angle it will do a very odd hue shift turning all your colors to greyish mud. V2 is an IPS panel way better color representation, and excellent view angles, so you dont have to hover directly over the monitor you can work at an angle that is comfortable to you. it sounds like a small difference but its huge.
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I use two for gaming. No it isn't the highest-end monitor and yes with the impending 4k rush it will become obsolete, but it is hard to beat the price point and any artifacts present don't inhibit me or my ability to enjoy gaming ;)
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When it was working for the whole 30 days it worked, yes! I believe it was worth the money. Once I finally get the new monitor in and I'm able to use it, it will be worth it again. The last few months of frustration were not. I am also to blame since because of the herniated discs in my back I was not able to pull it apart myself, I had to wait for help. Overall, I would say yes, but don't throw out the box!
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I know someone who bought it and had a 1920x1200 display. I don't remember him having any problems or buying another one.
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I don't know. I haven't used the other monitors. It is an excellent monitor for the price paid, the reviews were overall positive, AND my daughter has used two of them for over a year and is very pleased with their performance which is why I bought it.
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I found some extra video out put and power supplies listed on amazon and ebay ,I don't recall the name of the site that sold them, but I have bought other brand of monitors and the install cables were the same, I hope that helps you Ricky, Thanks Bill