Yamakasi Catleap 27" Q270 SE [Opinions please]

[reeper250]

I am very curious about these Yamakasi Catleap monitors. I have read that they are exceptionally good for the price.

Has anyone tried these monitors out and what is the general opinion about them?

They are VERY keenly priced. Some examples linked below.

$320 AUD. Not checked for dead pixels but more than 5 is warranty.

$380 AUD. Pixel perfect monitors checked for dead pixels.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ruthless_villain]

im buying a similiar monitor,

 

[reeper250]

im buying a similiar monitor,

Yeah, I have read quite a few reviews as well as the

Seems like a great monitor but I am hesitant to buy it. Not sure why.

I don't know if it's worth $60 extra for someone to check if it doesn't have any dead pixels...

 

[ruthless_villain]

Yeah, I have read quite a few reviews as well as the

Seems like a great monitor but I am hesitant to buy it. Not sure why.

I don't know if it's worth $60 extra for someone to check if it doesn't have any dead pixels...

i would say it is because if you have 9 dead pixels they wont take it back and it will annoy most people + it has an impact on resale value

 

[reeper250]

Well then, it seems like I will be getting the checked one with no dead pixels (if I get one at all, which I most likely will)

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

I am debating getting one. I can get one for $295 with a 14 day return policy. And able to get a 3 year policy for just $49.

 

[jamesriley94]

I've just read this:
Pixels per inch (PPI) - (in the balance between blur and grainy)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_density
CRT - 18 inch with 1280x960 4/3 fits 96ppi
CRT - 18 inch with 2048x1536 4/3 fits 144ppi but on 96ppi it blurs.
LED - 23 inch with 1920x1080 16/9 fits 96ppi.
LED - 24 inch with 1920x1200 16/10 fits 96ppi.
Windows supports 96ppi to 192ppi (for smaller screens).
Higher screen sizes become grainy and Windows cannot be set below 96ppi like Mac with 72ppi with up to 30 inch at 1080p 16/9.
LED - 27 inch with 1920x1080 16/9 is 81.59 PPI near 96ppi and it is grainy but can become less visible as I move away from the screen.

I take it thats why issues arise when using large TVs as monitors. I've personally just switched to the iiyama prolite x2377hds (23inch) and I find the picture reproduction perfect. Whereas my old TV was a little 'grainy' as that article says. I just think that'll put me off any larger than 24 inch screens in the future unless that PPI thing with windows is fixed. Dont know if this helps whatsoever, but still

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

I've just read this:
Pixels per inch (PPI) - (in the balance between blur and grainy)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_density
CRT - 18 inch with 1280x960 4/3 fits 96ppi
CRT - 18 inch with 2048x1536 4/3 fits 144ppi but on 96ppi it blurs.
LED - 23 inch with 1920x1080 16/9 fits 96ppi.
LED - 24 inch with 1920x1200 16/10 fits 96ppi.
Windows supports 96ppi to 192ppi (for smaller screens).
Higher screen sizes become grainy and Windows cannot be set below 96ppi like Mac with 72ppi with up to 30 inch at 1080p 16/9.
LED - 27 inch with 1920x1080 16/9 is 81.59 PPI near 96ppi and it is grainy but can become less visible as I move away from the screen.

I take it thats why issues arise when using large TVs as monitors. I've personally just switched to the iiyama prolite x2377hds (23inch) and I find the picture reproduction perfect. Whereas my old TV was a little 'grainy' as that article says. I just think that'll put me off any larger than 24 inch screens in the future unless that PPI thing with windows is fixed. Dont know if this helps whatsoever, but still

I use a 27" 1080p samsung and have not noticed any grain or blur.

 

[Calibretto]

You guys getting these off of eBay or a specific retailer?

There's plenty of reviews of the actual monitors, so at this point I'm more interested in what place is best to get one from.

 

[ruthless_villain]

im not getting one, someone else i know bought one first and im not too impressed with the build quality and the support from the buyers isnt brilliant apparently and i have heard of issues like dust getting under the screen etc.

 

[dipzy]

Are these the screens that use panels that are used in Apple Cinema displays and are rejected by Apple?

 

[reeper250]

You guys getting these off of eBay or a specific retailer?

There's plenty of reviews of the actual monitors, so at this point I'm more interested in what place is best to get one from.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140730379547?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I think I may end up buying one after I finish all my current mods.

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

Are these the screens that use panels that are used in Apple Cinema displays and are rejected by Apple?

LG makes the Apple displays, they are called A- displays and they were the rejected ones by LG for whtever reason.

To the others, yes there is very little support and the only support there is is offerd by the seller of the screen. This is one of the reasons you are not paying the premium for these. Part of the hefty $800 tag on the Dell screens is for service, easy return, A+ display (meaning chances of you getting a bad one are VERY small).