LG 29EA73-P 29-Inch Ultra-Wide Cinematic Monitor

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/29/2013 08:31 AM | Source | 16 comment(s)

This format is really getting popular somehow. So yet another upcoming ultra-wide cinematic monitor from LG, the 29EA73-P. Adopting the latest AH-IPS panel, this new 29-inch LED backlight monitor provides 2560 x 1080 native resolution with 21:9 aspect ratio, 5,000,000:1 (DFC 1,000:1) contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms (GTG) response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. Not to mention, it also has two built-in 7W stereo speakers and features DVI-D, 2x HDMI (1x MHL), DisplayPort, USB 2.0 and 3x USB 3.0 connectors. The 29EA73-P will go on sale from early August for unannounced price yet.

Two models are released of which both are are 29-inchers with a native resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels. Inputs, include dual-link DVI, DisplayPort, two HDMI ports. Both offer USB 3.0 hubs, 7W stereo speakers, and audio out; but differ in design, and hence, dimensions. The 29EA73-P measures 699.7 x 387.0 x 197.2 mm, weighing 5.9 kg; while the 29EB73-P measures 699.7 x 395.3 x 225.0 mm, weighing 6.9 kg.

29 inches AH-IPS CINEMA SCREEN
The MHL and charging smartphone screen display support (cable included)
+7 W stereo speaker with 7W
4-Screen Split (split-screen software included)

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kanej2007
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#4627767 Posted on: 07/29/2013 08:57 AM

Looks great, love the look of it. If the price is right I might just get one.

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#4627771 Posted on: 07/29/2013 09:07 AM

The main problem with these monitors is the vertical resolution. The width is really less important than the height for everyday use. Text flows vertically and, thus, if you were used to, say, 1600*1200 then 1920*1080 is a step back. So at the time I upgraded to a 1920*1200 monitor, because that way I could keep my vertical resolution. I don't have a problem with the aspect ratio of this LG 21:9 monitor, but for me it would be a step back, because of the 1080 pixels in the vertical range. Now that I am used to a 2560*1440 monitor it looks like they cut off the lower part of the screen.

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#4627786 Posted on: 07/29/2013 09:53 AM

I have this monitor for entertainment cause i want more widescreen effect with gaming and movies and i dont want go back to 16:9

vertical resolution is no problem for normal use.

Edit

I meen i have the EA93

kanej2007
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#4627808 Posted on: 07/29/2013 11:10 AM

^^ Nice screen there Keesberenburg.

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#4627813 Posted on: 07/29/2013 11:33 AM

Make it 120Hz and ill buy one in a heartbeat ! :bang:

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#4627822 Posted on: 07/29/2013 12:15 PM

Actually this is 64:27 for square pixels. And i wonder what's the input lag, if it's less than 15ms, it's for me, if not then not. I would love to have 3360x1440 29" <- this is 21:9.

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#4627834 Posted on: 07/29/2013 12:55 PM

I have no problems with the reaction time and input lag with the ea93.
And it is true 21:9 cause movies let show the 2.35.1 (21:9)

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#4627837 Posted on: 07/29/2013 01:05 PM

I use the Dell UltraSharp U2913WM for gaming etc.
Really like the extra width, but I would have prefered it to be a bit larger than 29", since the height of the display is considerable smaller then what it is on my 27" 16:9 LG.
Only issue I found is when watching Netflix, they don't support 21:9.

@NAMEk

Input lag is fine for general gaming, Iv'e even seen som of the professional StarCraft II players prefering IPS panels.
I mainly use mine for mmo's and racing games, but I do play a few fps titles too, like FarCry 3, ShootMania etc., and really don't feel like their is any input-lag going on, but I had to use some time to setup the monitor, like using the correct profiles, using v-sync on my games etc.

You can notice that a 120Hz is faster, but if you don't play fps on pro level and prefer extra width, better colors and black levels, then you will enjoy these newer IPS panels a lot more than a 120Hz.

Oh, and I can recommend any one with a newer mobo that has a LucidLogic onboard chip to invest in the MVP software, it really gives a nice steady picture in games with their v-syn option on IPS panels.

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#4627870 Posted on: 07/29/2013 02:03 PM

I have no problems with the reaction time and input lag with the ea93.
And it is true 21:9 cause movies let show the 2.35.1 (21:9)

21x9 is actually 2.33:1 aspect ratio (divide 21 by 9)

16x9 is 1.78:1

There are no hard and fast rules for what a cinematographer/director will decide to do with aspect ratios.

Movie can be between 1.3 (Old/rare) and even the ultra rare and wide 4.0 - but the happy medium is 2.75.

Django unchained had 2.35:1
'A Good Day to Die Hard' had 1.85:1 (practically 16x9)

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#4627960 Posted on: 07/29/2013 06:07 PM

I'd still prefer to watch a movie on my big a*s smart tv.

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#4627994 Posted on: 07/29/2013 07:31 PM

I'd still prefer to watch a movie on my big a*s smart tv.

I have 37" Samsung dv6500, for movies it's not bad, i expected better, but for gaming - impossible to play. I think whole lag between controller and TV is > 120ms .

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#4628011 Posted on: 07/29/2013 08:32 PM

So whats the difference between this and there "other" model? LG29EB93-P

I want to get one of these sometime this coming winter.. But it will be between asus and LG..

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#4628021 Posted on: 07/29/2013 08:53 PM

Yet another *yawn*
I'll bite, gladly even, once they come with 21:9 screens with 1200, 1440, 1600 or higher vertical res. 1080 ? Next please.

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#4628047 Posted on: 07/29/2013 09:46 PM

Yet another *yawn*
I'll bite, gladly even, once they come with 21:9 screens with 1200, 1440, 1600 or higher vertical res. 1080 ? Next please.

They do it so you can use it with just 1 high end video card.. 1200 and higher your pretty much having to have 2 video cards so you can play at those said resolutions. Im 90% sure you will see 1200 and prolly 1440 by early 2015.

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#4628067 Posted on: 07/29/2013 10:27 PM

I have 37" Samsung dv6500, for movies it's not bad, i expected better, but for gaming - impossible to play. I think whole lag between controller and TV is > 120ms .

Yikes!

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