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Gateway XHD3000 30-inch LCD Display Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified December 07, 2007 11:10
Gateway XHD3000 30-inch LCD Display Review

Gateway XHD3000 LCD Display

Summary

  • Product Name: XHD3000 LCD Display
  • Manufacturer: Gateway
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: October 07, 2007
  • MSRP: $1699.99
Specifications

Brightness: 400 cd/m^2
Contrast: Up to 1,000:1 (typical)
Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (native); 1920 x 1200 (single link DVI-D, VGA, HDMI) 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 1.6:1 aspect ratio
LCD Technology: TFT active matrix S-PVA
Screen: 30-inch diagonal with Anti-glare coating
Viewing Angle: 176-degrees horizontal/vertical
Response Time: 6ms
Frequency: 74kHz (horizontal); 60Hz (vertical)

Lamp (backlight) Life: 50,000 hours (min)
Colors: 16.7 million (32-bit)

Scanning Formats: 480i/576i/1080i and 480p/576p/720p/1080p
Video Inputs : HDMI, DVI-D (dual link with HDCP), component video (supports 1080p), s-video, composite

Audio Inputs: 2 x 3.5mm (DVI-D and VGA), 3 x RCA (component, S-video, composite)

Misc Connections: 2.5mm IR emitter, 6 x USB 2.0 output and 1 input, 12V/2A speaker bar power output

Speaker Bar Power: 7 Wrms x 2 (8-ohm) Class-D

THD+N: <10% (10Hz – 22kHz, 12VDC input)

SNR: >65 dBa (1W into 8-ohms)

Output Impedance: >10kohms
Power Supply: 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz (external adapter)
Power Consumption: <168 watts (maximum) ; <19W standby/off
Remote Control: Programmable IR remote, AAA x 2 batteries; 50-ft range, 20-25 degree angle
Included Accessories
: AC Power Cord, 15-pin d-sub VGA cable, Dual-link DVI-D cable, USB A-B cable

Dimensions: 22.2” x 17~22.2” x 15.4” in (565 x 432~563 x 563 mm)

Weight (display): 20.8 lbs (9.4 kg)

Weight (speaker bar): 3 lbs (1.3 kg)

Weight (stand): 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Warranty: 1 year limited parts and labor


Pros

  • Cool capacitance touch controls
  • Highest resolution PC monitor available
  • HQV Realta processing
  • Component supports 1080p

Cons

  • Poor black levels (no backlight adjustment)
  • Auto-input mode gets fooled by hibernation
  • PIP only works with dual-link DVI-D
  • Mediocre remote
  • Most picture controls disabled for DVI-D

Introduction

Gateway's new XHD3000 30-inch LCD display combines the power of an ultra high-resolution PC monitor (2650 x 1600) with an HQV Realta-equipped display that can handle anything from that new HD-DVD player or your HD satellite system. Gateway has taken out all the stops with a display that is flexible, high-performance, beautiful and priced to sell.
  1. XHD3000 Introduction and Basic Setup
  2. XHD3000 Remote Control and Menu System
  3. XHD3000 Calibration and Bench Testing
  4. XHD3000 Viewing Evaluation and Conclusion