HP LP3065: A new contender for the 30" throne
by Jarred Walton on March 22, 2007 7:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Displays
Color Gradients
Taking a look at the ability to reproduce a smooth color gradient on all of the displays, the HP display again does well, subjectively rating near the top of the charts. Those interested in comparing the HP LP3065 to previously tested displays can open their gradient images via the following links:
Acer AL2216W
Dell 2405FPW
Dell 2407WFP
Dell 3007WFP
Gateway FPD2485W
It's difficult to say which display is the best when it comes to producing a smooth color gradient, and slight banding in the darker colors is present on almost all of the displays. We would actually rate the Dell 3007WFP slightly ahead of the HP LP3065, even though the HP uses a newer 30" panel, but it's still pretty close. The 2407WFP and Acer AL2216W come next, but despite using the same panel as the 2407WFP the Gateway FPD2485W doesn't do as well in the gradient tests. Depending on how you use a display, banding issues may or may not be a serious concern; we weren't particularly bothered by any of the monitors, but other users may be more demanding.
Prior to calibrating the displays, many of the results were quite a bit worse. The Gateway FPD2485W is almost unacceptable without calibration, although further tweaking of the display settings would probably improve matters somewhat. Trying to provide a good representation of what gradients look like is also quite difficult, as you can't take a normal screenshot and using a camera to photograph the display is like making a copy of a copy. After a bit of trial and error, we were able to get images that at least convey the general impression, but it's still no substitute for viewing a display in person.
Taking a look at the ability to reproduce a smooth color gradient on all of the displays, the HP display again does well, subjectively rating near the top of the charts. Those interested in comparing the HP LP3065 to previously tested displays can open their gradient images via the following links:
Acer AL2216W
Dell 2405FPW
Dell 2407WFP
Dell 3007WFP
Gateway FPD2485W
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| HP LP3065 |
It's difficult to say which display is the best when it comes to producing a smooth color gradient, and slight banding in the darker colors is present on almost all of the displays. We would actually rate the Dell 3007WFP slightly ahead of the HP LP3065, even though the HP uses a newer 30" panel, but it's still pretty close. The 2407WFP and Acer AL2216W come next, but despite using the same panel as the 2407WFP the Gateway FPD2485W doesn't do as well in the gradient tests. Depending on how you use a display, banding issues may or may not be a serious concern; we weren't particularly bothered by any of the monitors, but other users may be more demanding.
Prior to calibrating the displays, many of the results were quite a bit worse. The Gateway FPD2485W is almost unacceptable without calibration, although further tweaking of the display settings would probably improve matters somewhat. Trying to provide a good representation of what gradients look like is also quite difficult, as you can't take a normal screenshot and using a camera to photograph the display is like making a copy of a copy. After a bit of trial and error, we were able to get images that at least convey the general impression, but it's still no substitute for viewing a display in person.
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shortylickens - Thursday, March 22, 2007 - link
I bought the HP 2335 a while back after Anandtech recommended it. HP makes some darn nice monitors if you are willing to spend money for the high-end stuff. Cant say I think much of their mid-range displays.Ro808 - Sunday, August 21, 2016 - link
I still use my 3 L2335's (from 2003!!!) everyday and concerning screen quality and - except for the occasional wish for a larger screen size - have no desire to replace these brilliant monitors (which uses Samsung IPS LCD displays, identical to the first generation Apple Cinema Displays).These were expensive monitors back then, but the quality pays off, even 13 years later. How many people would still use their Pentium based pc from the same period?
potato masher - Monday, May 13, 2019 - link
I just bought one of these in 2019 for chump change. Works great, picture is clear. No OSD, good don't need it. I'll adjust my settings in my OS thank you very much. Keep it simply stupid.So far the only downside I can see is power consumption versus monitors with more modern light sources, but that is not really a huge deal. Its like a built in heater for my room. :)
potato masher - Monday, May 13, 2019 - link
I've actually bought two of these old dinosaur 30's recently.. both working great! Will buy another if I happen to run across a bargain on a third, regardless of brand.