Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor

★★★★☆
3.8

based on 24 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

 

Pros

  • Great picture quality (13)
  • Vivid colors (8)
  • Adjustable (5)
  • Large viewing area (3)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Easy setup (2)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Adjustable viewing angles (1)
  • Big (1)
  • Copious screen realestate (1)
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Cons

  • Constant black outs (1)
  • Constant brown outs (1)
  • Huge power brick (1)
  • Inaccurate colors (1)
  • It's big (1)
  • Manditory startup music (1)
  • No apple support (1)
  • Rare in retail stores (1)
  • Very pricey (1)

Best Uses

  • Gaming (6)
  • Multimedia (6)
  • Movies (3)
  • Spreadsheets (2)
  • As a door stop (1)
  • Home computer (1)
  • Hooked to a laptop (1)
  • Pc (1)
  • Pc workstation (1)
  • Throw it out the window (1)
 
 
 

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This massive 30" monitor displays high-definition signals all the way to 1080p, is equipped with multiple inputs for connectivity with your home theater system and features 6 USB ports for easy connection to your peripherals.

Specification Description
Model XHD3000
UPC 827103123791
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Connector - Analog Yes
Connector - Digital Yes
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Response Time (Milliseconds) 6
Screen Resolution - Maximum 2560x1600
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 30
Table Stand Yes
Unit Weight (Approximate Pounds) 27

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 13, 2009

Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Georgeous!

"If you have the bucks, need lots of screen real estate and need versatile inputs, get this monitor! The good reviews across the Net are spot on and I encourage every prospective buyer of large LCDs to do lots of research before buying. This monitor is $200-$300 higher than most other 30 inchers, but the versatility makes a big difference and the quality IS there. But my decision to take time to write a review is..." Read Full Review »

Oct 09, 2008 by Pat

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Gateway XHD3000 Monitor has known defect

"I purchased one of their 30" HD displays model XHD3000 and it blacked out every hour. So I called them for a replacement and after telling me to try other computers (because I have spare computers to test their broken junk) and after screwing around with me for a week, they told me to send it back and they would replace it. Well, I'll just STARE AT THE WALL for two weeks while they wait for the return and shi..." Read Full Review »

Feb 20, 2009 by I'll Never Buy Another Gateway

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Review

Georgeous!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Copious screen realestate
  • Sharp Image
  • Versatile
  • Vivid Colors

    Cons

  • Rare in retail stores

    Best Uses

  • PC workstation
 

"If you have the bucks, need lots of screen real estate and need versatile inputs, get this monitor! The good reviews across the Net are spot on and I encourage every prospective buyer of large LCDs to do lots of research before buying. This monitor is $200-$300 higher than most other 30 inchers, but …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 9 2008
Pat
Woodbury, CT
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Review

Gateway XHD3000 Monitor has known defect

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Big

    Cons

  • Constant Brown outs

    Best Uses

  • As a Door Stop
 

"I purchased one of their 30" HD displays model XHD3000 and it blacked out every hour. So I called them for a replacement and after telling me to try other computers (because I have spare computers to test their broken junk) and after screwing around with me for a week, they told me to send it back a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 20 2009
I'll Never Buy Another Gateway
San Jose, CA
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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Review

Not For Gaming

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great picture quality
  • Large Viewing Area
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies
  • Spreadsheets
 

"I bought this monitor to replace my broken desktop LCD and to pull double duty as a T.V. in my room for movies and gaming.



It does all my graphics programs beautifully, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Maya, etc. I love watching movies on it, they look terrific.



However, I bought this monitor because …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
Mic
San Francisco, CA
I am:
  • Graphics Enthusiast
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Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Review

A Really Good Monitor But.......

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Easy Setup
  • Sharp Image

    Cons

  • Inaccurate Colors
  • No Apple Support

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
  • PC
  • Tv
 

"The Gateway XHD3000 is a great monitor in that it has all the hook ups you will need for a complete platform. I use the HDMI for my PS3, the S-Video for DirectTV, The DB25 standard VGA for my old Windows NT box and the DVI input for my MacBook Pro.



The DVI with MacBook Pro is were the problems s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 8 2009
TyComm
MN
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Gateway XHD3000 30" Widescreen HD LCD Monitor Review

XHD3000

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Sharp Image
  • Vivid Colors

    Cons

  • Manditory startup music

    Best Uses

  • Gaming
  • Multimedia
 

"I did all of the research, and after waffling back and forth I finally came back to the Gateway. This is the monitor you want if you are going to do anything else but the dual-link 2560X1600 connection from your modern graphics card.

If you only need a monitor for your PC and nothing else, there a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 1 2009
joshsstuff
Pittsburgh, Pa
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