Gave up on ACD bought new Dell 2408WFP!

[skinzy]

As with most people who bought a new Mac Pro I was very disappointed that they did not introduce new displays. In stead of waiting for some unknown future release I just ordered the new Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP just released. Has great specs. and good warranty-3yr.

 

[Sesshi]

A slight disappointment is that I was hoping the 2408wfp would feature the 3008wfp and 2707wfp design. Oh well - it's still better than the ACD for actually getting it in a placement which doesn't cause you neckache.

 

[supercooled]

From various posts I've seen, it still has the same dated plastic enclosure of the 2407. Has there been any new pictures released of this thing? I thought they are transitioning to the new 2707/3008 look? If you could afford a Mac Pro, I would suggest you at the very least consider upgrading to a 30" display. It really is like going from a Mac Mini to a Mac Pro!

 

[asencif]

I have to say it is a quite impressive display at least on the input side. It comes with an HDMI port, HDMI audio port, 1 DVI-D with HDCP, 1 regular DVI-D, component, and VGA. That makes this monitor very flexible, especially for those having more than one machine and also want to connect a PS3/XBox 360 with HDMI. I know the ACD's are more professional oriented, but they are in need of a serious upgrade feature wise.

 

[nemrod]

I'm in the same situation, fed up waiting for a new release of ACD and thinking about this DELL but it seems to have a lots of problem (Colors, input lags...)

 

[friarbayliff]

Nice display. I've always been a fan of the displays Dell has to offer.

 

[meerestier]

Beware high gammut...

It is a nice display... BUT in safari colors from untagged sRGB images are oversaturated greatly. Check this: http://www.gballard.net/photoshop/srgb_wide_gamut.html

 

[eyecool]

Same boat here too.. Going to the apple store today to look at the ACDs again, this time with the intent to purchase. I can't go more than the 23" budget wise. If I'm not feeling the impulse, I'm going to pick up a 24" 8bit MVA panel from Westinghouse (yuck) that is $500 less or maybe go for the 2408... I JUST DONT KNOW and am tired of screwing with monitors.