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Monitor for 2015 Mac Mini

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grand.dad

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May 10, 2015
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Hi everyone this is my first post but have been viewing for a long while.

I would like to purchase a new 24 inch monitor to replace my old Dell monitor and there are four Dell models that I am looking at.
The reason for Dell is mainly for the 360 degree rotation on the stand because I view the screen at about 45 degrees from horizontal, because of a spinal issue, as I view laying down.

I use the screen mainly for browsing the internet and printing a few photos but would like a good monitor especially as my eyes are not as good as they were. The screens I have in mind are the U2414H, U2415, U2515 and U2412M, sorry I did not know how to link them to be able to just click on them.

Price is not really a consideration I just would like to know what differences I may see between them as I am not really sure, apart from the physical size of the screens.
Thank you for any advice.
 
Hi thanks again for the advice, I almost purchased the U2415 but a little concerned about the few films and games played giving me top and bottom bands.
I feel the extra vertical pixels would be good for surfing and documents but not so good as 16-9 res for the above items.
I think I need to view the U2414H and U2415 before I decide.
 
A pair of Dell S2340L IPS monitors are connected to my 2011 mini and I like them a lot. These monitors last year were sometimes very inexpensive compared to the U series ($140 compared to $250 U2412M on sale) but unfortunately the price has gone up.

Here is a review I put on the Dell site (Nov./2014):

"I am using a pair of S2340L monitors with a 2011 Apple Mac Mini. One of the monitors is driven direct from an HDMI port and the other uses a Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter to connect to the Thunderbolt connector.
I also considered the Dell U2412M which is better quality and has additional features but I decided the extras were not really necessary for me. The S2340L does everything I need, most importantly it has excellent sharpness and colour at an attractive price level.
Pros:
- very good colour quality, possibly because the screen has minimal or no anti-reflection coatings
- colour quality similar to recent Mac displays
- glossy screen not a problem in my controlled environment
- displayed material also looks good when viewed from the sides and above
- good size, low power requirements
- several menu adjustments for sharpness, brightness, colour etc
- HDMI cable is IMO preferable to older bulky DVI cables and connectors
- monitor could be used as a TV, with HDMI from source device
- monitor is fairly resistant to wobble from work surface vibration
- a fairly good looking and unobtrusive monitor
Cons:
- my 2 monitors have slightly different colour quality which was a problem at first. Fortunately I was able to adjust them with a rough visual calibration to get colour profiles that give a very close match.
- menu buttons are small and require high force to operate
- glossy screen could be a problem in a bright room
- "IPS Glow" reduces contrast of some dark material, such as movie outer space scenes
- only HDMI and VGA input connectors (HDMI is OK for me)
- HDMI cable could be more securely fastened at the back of the monitor to prevent falling out, but no problem yet
- monitor uses a small (4x2x1") external AC power supply"
 
grand.dad said:
I almost purchased the U2415 but a little concerned about the few films and games played giving me top and bottom bands. I feel the extra vertical pixels would be good for surfing and documents but not so good as 16-9 res for the above items.
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The U2515H has a 16:9 aspect ratio (good for movies) but also has 1440 vertical pixels (good for surfing and documents), i.e. the best of both worlds. :)
 
HI, yes the U2515H looks a very good screen but I may just go for the U2414H, reasons being a slightly smaller footprint and still larger than my current 20 inch and also larger pixel pitch than U2515H.
I definitely need to view a few of the Dell models before deciding, but thanks for the advice.
 
I used a U2414H with my rMBP for around 6 months. It's a great monitor. I upgraded to a U2715H just for size, but if I needed a 24" again, I'd buy it in a second.
 
I have just purchased the Dell U2414H and so far very pleased with it.
I have it connected HDMI to HDMI at present which works well but will also try it with a MDP to HDMI adaptor, as I would like to use the HDMI out port for connection to my tv.
 
grand.dad said:
I have it connected HDMI to HDMI at present which works well but will also try it with a MDP to HDMI adaptor, as I would like to use the HDMI out port for connection to my tv.
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The U2414H has a DisplayPort input too. You can connect the monitor using a mini-displayport-to-displayport cable to your Mac. Then the HDMI will be free for connecting to your TV.
 
Hi Pieterr, as I already have a 5mtr HDMI lead which is the length that I need,I thought I would just get an HDMI to mini-display port connector for connecting to the mac mini, hopefully this will work.
 
Yes you may well be right I had not really thought about it, I will have to check it out, thanks.
 
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