Full Review
Features and Design
As you can expect from a monitor designed for creative types and for use with important applications, the LP3065 has some impressive stats. For starters, it features a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600, 92% color gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 6ms response rate, and up to 300 nits of brightness — impressive for a 30-inch display. It is not without its caveats, however. Because the LP3065 lacks a video processor, you will not be able adjust the color and more advanced settings of this monitor using the menu system; only the brightness controls are available. This means you better have a decent videocard (and we will assume you do if you purchased this monitor), since the only way to manually adjust this display is through your system’s videocard’s software settings. (In case you were wondering, the LP3065 uses an LG.Philips panel — one of our favorites.)
The LP3065 comes with a built-in, four-port USB hub (missing on some of HP’s previous models) and three dual-link, HDCP-capable DVI inputs. We were surprised to see that the DVI inputs support HDCP copyright protection, especially on a monitor branded towards commercial use, but we are glad that it’s there. HP boasts a 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle and 45-degree swivel angle coupled with a -5 to +30 degree tilt angle. This beast is even height adjustable, with five inches of playing room should you desire to adjust it.
While the bezel, base, and overall design of the LP3065 lack the same aesthetic appeal as HP’s new W2007 consumer-focused monitor, we think it’s more stylish than most commercial monitors out there. The popular Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP 30-inch monitor is more stylish and does feature an integrated 9-in-1 media card slot, but it also has a slower response rate at 12ms (compared to 6ms in the LP3065).
HP backs the LP3065 with an impressive three-year parts, labor, and on-site warranty, which includes 24-hour, toll-free tech support and comes with all of the cables you need to get the system up and running, a quick setup guide, and drivers.
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by Nate on February 15, 2008:
“Well I must say this has to be one of the best 30" monitors on the market. I upgraded from the gateway 24" to the hp Lp3065, and I will have to say this Lp3065 is the best display I have ever seen. I use it mostly for gaming.....and the colors are rich and...” More...