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Is the Dell 22" E228WFP a good monitor? (link)

Those are both pretty sweet monitors, but I want apple's 30" display. 2560 by 1600 Native Resolution.:D
 
I've been using a pair of Dell 2707WFPs for almost a year now. No stuck pixels, no problems, no complaints. Beautiful monitors.

On other equipment I've dealt with Dell's customer support on hardware failures and they have always been exceptional. After dealing with a lot of computer customer support departments ever since the S-100 and CP/M days, Dell's has been head and shoulders above the runner-ups.

YMMV
 
Personally, I avoid any Dell monitor that starts with E. I believe it stands for economy but I may be wrong. There "E" series uses cheaper components than what you will find in their other line or in Apple's displays. The E series, last I checked, all used TN panels which offer poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles.

In short, before you buy this (or pretty much any display) go and look at one first. If you can, look at one under similar lighting as is present in your workspace.
 
i have 6 computers and 2 laptops all had dell mointors i switched 1 pc to a samsung mointor the colours look so much better and lot more lifelike

now all of my pcs have the samsung mointors

:)

there all self built computers btw.

a dell mointor review summary found on google first link

Pros
Cheap.
High resolution.
Cons-
TN display results in fuzzy images, washed out colors and low viewing angle.
- No variable monitor stand
- No USB connections
- No flash card readers

samsung
- Viewable Area: 24” Widescreen (1920x1200 Resolution)
- Interface: Analog / Digital
- Response Time: 5ms
- 16.7M Colours
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- Viewing Angle (H/V): 160°/ 160°
- Brightness: 400cd/m2
- Height Adjustable stand with tilt & swivel
- 3 Years On-Site Warranty with Samsung

dell
- 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA+) Optimum Resolution
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 5ms Response Time
- 400 cd/m2 Brightness
- One DVI-D Input
- One Analogue Input
- High Definition (HD)- Everything looks better in HD.
- Dell TrueColor Technology- 92% Colour Gamut
- VESA mounting compatible / Security slot : Yes (100mm) / Yes
- Warranty : 4 year next business day exchange supplied by Manufacturer (Call Dell on 0870 9080800 and have the work number from the original packaging handy)

copyed from another thread ask the same thing

get a samsung far superior or the new lg

ok ill link you if thats ok?

on budget
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-054-SA&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510

LG looks good but never seen the new one
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-054-LG&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=949

on higher budget
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-061-SA&groupid=703&catid=17&subcat=510
- Interface: Analog / Digital / HDMI / S-Video / Component
- First LCD monitor that supports MPA (Motion Picture Acceleration) technology
- Supports Full-HD (1080p)
- Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
- Viewing Angle (H/V): 178°/ 178°
- Brightness: 300cd/m2
- Height Adjustable stand with tilt & swivel
- 4 Port USB Hub
- Mac Compatible!!
- VESA (200 x 100mm)
- Tilt, Swivel and Pivot function
- 3 Years On-Site Warranty with Samsung

my job helps me with monitors as i work for sky which is the best provider of sat tv for Europe. i work for another company that is linked to sky, we code the software for sky boxes as well as test the box's on multiple televisions to fix bugs in the software such as screen defects
 
Whenever possible, avoid Dell. You might get lucky, but if you don't
numerous friends have had marginal results at best from their "support."
 
Smogsy:

Thanks for the advice. Been obsessing over what monitor to get and looked at the Samsung SyncMaster 245T on your recommendation and it looks like a winner. Actually, tempted by the Samsung SyncMaster 275T.

Since you work with/at Sky, I assume you've been using these in video editing...how do they compare to the Apple ACDs (as they are close to same price)
 
SandersHokie said:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-5205

is this a good monitor? plus, is there a more up to date version of this monitor? thanks.
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The main thing to look for with monitors is the panel type and manufacturer. If it's a TN panel you are best to avoid it unless you like playing games and don't mind poor color reproduction. Most panel are made by 3 or 4 companies. For example the Dell 30" 2007 for $1000 is the same panel as the ACD 30" monitor for $2000 with 1 year guarantee, compared with Dell's 3 years. For 2 years less and and $1000 more, I wouldn't buy the ACD unless it comes with a lifetime of free dinners at Mrs. Miggin's Pieshop.

If money is an issue go for a PVA monitor that you can afford but avoid TN monitors.
 
i run stress racks that put the boxes through mutiple tests, which link to mutiple tvs/mointors and the computer logs debug codes them via com ports.

the apple screens are pretty good but i seem to see the samsung being far superior

list of screens/tv we have
4 LG
w sony
1 poloroid
3 hannsspree
6 phillps
4 samsungs
2 previews
4 toshibas
2 dell
2 grundig

its te constrat ratio that really gives it the vang for colours and better looking picture my samsung always makes the picture more 3d and lifelike. i might have picture of my samsung ill look now
http://insnation.net/gallery/v/smogsy/laptop/IMG_0175.JPG.html
http://insnation.net/gallery/v/smogsy/pc2/IMG_0165.JPG.html
 
It's a TN Panel

Nuf said. Get a 2007WFP from the dell small business store its like 450 and its a S-IPS. Do a google search for S-IPS and you'll understand.
 
pfleischman said:
Nuf said. Get a 2007WFP from the dell small business store its like 450 and its a S-IPS. Do a google search for S-IPS and you'll understand.
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Dell cheat with this. Some of the 2007WFP's are S-IPS but some of them are PVA. It's a lottery which you'll actually get.
Google for 'Dell panel lottery' :)
 
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