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Hanns-G HG-281DJB

Size (inches): 28 • Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200 • Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 800:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 25 • Price When Reviewed: $600
HannSG Hanns.G HG-281DJB (Front)
HannSG Hanns.G HG-281DJB (Front)
HannSG Hanns.G HG-281DJB
HannSG Hanns.G HG-281DJB
78.8 Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Good built-in speakers
  • HDMI port
Cons
  • Weak graphics performance
  • Boring panel design
  • Pricing:Very Inexpensive: $600 (1/29/2008)
  • Performance:Good: 79
  • Features:Good: 71
  • Design:Good: 75
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Very Inexpensive: $600

Very Inexpensive: $600

Performance Good: 79

Good: 79
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 74 
Text Score 84.1 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180 

Features Good: 71

Good: 71
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 28 
Resolution (pixels) 1920 by 1200 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 500 
Contrast Ratio 800:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 160 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 160 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 3 
Panel Manufacturer HANNstar 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.31 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot No 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Tilt and swivel adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 8.4 
Height (inches) 20 
Width (inches) 26.4 
Weight (pounds) 25 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black, silver 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type Yes 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met EnergyStar, TCO'06 
Maximum Power Consumption 100 
Downstream USB ports 0 
Upstream USB ports 0 
Cable Card Ready No 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video No 
HDMI No 
Component No 
Included Hardware VGA cable, HDMI to DVI adapter, D-Sub to YPbPr cable, two 3.5-inch to RCA cables, audio and power cables 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) One 
Weekday Support Hours 9 
Saturday Support Hours 0 
Sunday Support Hours 0 
Toll-Free Support Yes 

Design Good: 75

Good: 75
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