The Iiyama Prolite B2712HDS is not going to win any awards for ultimate quality of image, but when weighed in as a complete package it is hard to ignore. With recent price drops it is now available from stores such as Yoyotech for only £276.60 inc vat.
For gaming and movies the B2712HDS is a great screen as there is good depth of black, decent colour reproduction and a fine level of white purity. The 2ms refresh helps to ensure that no ghosting is visible and the overall image, while not groundbreaking, is sharp and clear.
The stand, while a seemingly unimportant point to bring up – is excellent. It ensures that the screen remains solid as a rock on a variety of surfaces, and the design means that it won't tip over, either forwards or backwards. We have seen some recent panels shipped with sub standard stands, so we feel this is a point worth making.
The speakers unfortunately dont offer much to enhance a purchase decision and while they might be useful for Windows alert sounds, they wouldn't be an ideal first choice for anything serious.
As an overall product decision there is a lot to recommend when considering a ProLite B2712HDS. It offers excellent value for money and is a great product for general use, watching HD movies and playing games – the extra inches help to enhance the feeling of immersion. The only factor against it would be that for around the same price you could pick up one of the leading 24 inch models with slightly superior image quality.
KitGuru says: The price means that this deserves serious consideration.