I think the effect on lower resolution monitors is already being seen. I just picked up three Benq BL2710PTs, which are fantastic monitors, for $600 each in Ca

I think the effect on lower resolution monitors is already being seen. I just picked up three Benq BL2710PTs, which are fantastic monitors, for $600 each in Canada. (And that's only around $550 in USD.) A month ago they were $750 up here. Personally I prefer the large horizontal span of multiple monitors to a single large one, so I'm pretty happy with the choice. Plus, $1800 for three monitors vs $3500+ for one, even if it is an awesome one. If you do decide to go with the 27s, I can't recommend the Benq strongly enough. I tried the Dell U3014 and the Asus PB278Q before this one, and it wasn't even close. (Brutal overshoot on the U3014, plus I found 3x30" a bit much, and I definitely found the PWM of the Asus fatiguing - although apparently many don't notice it.)