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- 19-inch widescreen monitor Viewsonic VX1940w *Est. $185
- 20-inch widescreen LCD monitor Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW *Est. $240
- 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor Samsung SyncMaster 2253BW *Est. $290
- 24-inch widescreen monitor Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX *Est. $390
- Specialty monitor for photo/video work Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP *Est. $690
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Specialty monitor for photo/video work
- Good value for photo/video work
- Good text display
- Many connectivity options
- Good ergonomic adjustability
- Some blurring on video
- Reviewers disagree about color quality
- Not as sharp as more expensive monitors
- Not great for gaming
February 2009. Thorough, extremely knowledgeable reviews are plentiful enough that Consumer Reports' coverage – normally a top source -- is ranked just seventh on our list. Equally credible and more encyclopedic coverage is also available at specialty sources like TFTCentral.com, Xbit-Labs.com, AnandTech.com and BeHardware.com, and even at more generally oriented sources like Maximum PC magazine and HotHardware.com.
If you work with a lot of photos and graphics and can't afford a high-end monitor, reviews say the 24-inch Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP LCD monitor is a good choice. Instead of using twisted nematic (TN) panel technology, the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP uses super-patterned vertical alignment (S-PVA) panel, which makes for a better picture. Reviewers like the text and image quality, ergonomics and connectivity choices. Reviewers do spot some blurring on video display, and one review says the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP finished last in its gaming tests. If you're just looking for a 24-inch screen for general home use, though, reviews recommend the cheaper Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX (*est. $390) instead.
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Our Sources
1. TFT Central
TFTCentral.com does extremely thorough job of testing monitors. Reviewer Simon Baker says the Dell 2408WFP has great resolution for office work and excellent ergonomics. He notes that color accuracy is not good at the factory-default setting, but it is easily adjusted.
Review: Dell 2408WFP, Simon Baker, Apr. 8, 2008
2. XBitLabs.com
XBit Labs' testing is unmatched, although the reviews can be a bit technical. Artamonov says the Dell 2408WFP has a good screen, even for gaming or connecting to a high-definition video player. The downside is that the menu is awkward, and the screen can be a bit dark if you're looking at it from an odd angle.
Review: Dell 2408WFP Monitor Review, Oleg Artamonov, Dec. 18, 2008
This article reviews five 24-inch monitors and awards a Silver Editors' Choice designation to the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP. Reviewer Jarred Walton says, "If we had to choose one 24" LCD that would satisfy virtually all users, it's an easy choice."
Review: 24" LCD Roundup, Jarred Walton, May 1, 2008
BeHardware.com's Vincent Alzieu offers thorough but overly technical reviews. This one compares the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP with the Iolair MB24W. Alzieu says the Dell is fine for office use, but reports that it "totally failed our gaming tests" with disappointing color performance.
Review: LCD, David vs. Goliath: Iolair vs. Dell, Vincent Alzieu, Apr. 28, 2008
Maximum PC magazine's LCD monitor reviews are short and mainly focused on features, but they are supported by testing. Reviewer David Murphy scores the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP as an eight out of 10, nicking it for colors that are too saturated and having "less detail than we'd like."
Review: Dell 2408WFP, David Murphy, Aug. 27, 2008
Reviewer Chris Connolly gives the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP an Editor's Choice award. He says the Dell isn't as sexy-looking as the Apple Cinema Display, but it "blows the Apple display away in terms of pixel response, contrast ratio and connectivity options, and it supports a higher color gamut, too."
Review: Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen LCD, Chris Connolly, June 4, 2008
Consumer Reports uses lab testing to evaluate almost 30 LCD monitors, including four 24-inch models. The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP is one of the monitors tested, but there's no coverage beyond the limited information in the reviews chart. The introductory article is free, but test results are available to subscribers only.
Review: Monitors, Editors of Consumer Reports, June 2008
TrustedReviews.com does a reasonably thorough job in reviewing the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP, awarding it an eight out of 10 overall and recommending it for everyone except graphics professionals.
Review: Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Widescreen 24in LCD Monitor, Ardjuna Seghers, June 3, 2008
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