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LCD Monitors
- Best overall monitor for general use Dell UltraSharp U2412M *Est. $340
- Best monitor for photo/video editing Asus PA246Q *Est. $495
- Best value-priced monitor Asus ML239H *Est. $150
- Best gaming monitor Gateway FHX2402L *Est. $220
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Best overall monitor for general use
- Contrast
- Color accuracy
- Adjustability (portrait mode)
- LED backlight
- Energy efficient
- Color performance falls short of professional-grade monitors
- Slow response time
- No HDMI input
The 24-inch Dell UltraSharp U2412M widescreen LCD monitor has yet to be widely reviewed, but those that do weigh in give it glowing reviews for all-around use. Contrast, color accuracy, adjustability and low power consumption all come in for praise. The LED backlight helps make the monitor very thin and also energy efficient. Screen uniformity isn't perfect, but backlight bleed is at a minimum. Blacks are deep and color performance is fine for most, but photo and video editors would be better served with a professional-grade monitor capable of a wider color gamut -- such as the Asus PA246Q (*Est. $495) . While the display is plenty quick in its own right, hardcore gamers will likely be happier with an ultra-quick monitor, such as the Gateway FHX2402L (*Est. $220) .
Ergonomics are good, and the Dell U2412 can be rotated into the portrait position. Connectivity is a mixed bag. There's no HDMI input, but a DisplayPort connection helps it play nice with Apple computers. There are no built-in sound features. The 16:10 aspect ratio means that the monitor can accommodate a wide range of computer display resolutions, as well as HD video, without scaling or cropping.
Reviewers in the U.S. haven't been especially quick to weigh in on the 24-inch Dell U2412M, but lots of European sites have had their say, including Britain's TFT Central, France's DigitalVersus.com and Denmark's FlatpanelsHD.com. Canada's HardwareCanucks.com also reports in. A limited number of user reviews can be read at Newegg.com.
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1. TFT Central
Simon Baker of the U.K.'s TFT Central calls the Dell U2412M "impressive," praising its collection of features (good array of inputs, LED backlighting, ergonomic adjustments) and performance. "Black depth/contrast ratio were some of the best we've seen from an IPS panel to date," he writes. There are some issues with uniformity in their sample, but no backlight bleed. He notes that the Dell U2412M does not have an HDMI port.
Review: Dell U2412M, Simon Baker, Aug. 24, 2011
Alexandre Botella of France's DigitalVersus.com is less enamored with the Dell U2412M monitor than other reviewers. He likes the stand, adjustability and portrait-mode option, the 16:10 ratio (more pixels on screen), the four-port USB hub and the wide viewing angles. But reverse ghosting on the screen is a bother, and the lack of HDMI input, speakers or headphone jack means it's not useful for movie watchers or game console users. He awards 3 out of 5 stars.
Review: Monitor Review: Dell U2412M with 24", 1920x1200 IPS Display, Alexandre Botella, Aug. 29, 2011
Shane Baxtor of Australia's TweakTown.com does an extensive comparison of the Dell U2412M widescreen LCD monitor and its earlier (still in production) higher-end sibling, the Dell U2410. He awards a score of 95 out of 100 percent and a TweakTown Must Have Editor's Choice award. "The E-IPS panel helps keep pricing down while still offering great image quality," he writes.
Review: Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24-inch LCD Monitor, Shane Baxtor, Sept. 13, 2011
4. Expert Reviews
The U.K.'s ExpertReviews.com gives the Dell U2412M widescreen LCD monitor 4 out of 5 stars, praising its image quality and wide viewing angles. Though Barry de la Rosa writes that "it isn't the best IPS panel we've seen," the monitors they prefer are not available in the U.S. "You do get a lot for your money," he notes.
Review: Dell U2412M Review, Barry de la Rosa, Aug. 28, 2011
In this extensive hands-on review, Canada's HardwareCanucks.com puts the Dell U2412M widescreen LCD monitor through benchmarking and tests, finding that "We may be looking at a new benchmark for low cost IPS monitors." They go on to clarify: "Dell has made worthwhile tradeoffs in order to bring a monitor to market that can run circles around many TN-based models without costing all that much more." They praise its contrast, efficiency, picture quality, menus, matte screen, stand and price. They note a slight blue shift and occasional ghosting in gaming and movies, and its lack of an HDMI input. HardwareCanucks.com gives the Dell U2412M monitor their Dam Good Value award.
Review: Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" IPS Monitor Review, "AkG", Oct. 19, 2011
PCMonitors.org awards the Dell U2412M widescreen LCD monitor 84 out of 100 percent, highlighting its higher-than-standard screen resolution, solid build quality, good viewing angles, good color, power-sipping LED backlight and relatively low input lag, at a reasonable price. The colors are slightly less vibrant than they might have been because of the screen's anti-glare coating and smaller color range compared to more expensive models. There is no backlight bleed, but there is a glow standard to IPS monitors, they note. "The Dell U2412M is easily one of the best all-round monitors released in recent times," they write.
Review: Dell U2412M, Editors of PCMonitors.org, Aug. 22, 2011
FlatpanelsHD.com gives the Dell U2412M a 2011 Highly Recommended award, praising its low power consumption, accurate color (especially after calibration), and lack of backlight bleed. "I think the U2412M is a great value-for-the-money monitor," writes Rasmus Larsen.
Review: Dell U2412M, Rasmus Larsen, Aug. 9, 2011
8. NewEgg.com
Only a dozen or so owners have weighed in thus far, but the reception afforded the 24-inch Dell UltraSharp U2412M at this retailer that caters to the technically savvy is solid overall. Only one rates the monitor at less than 4 stars, and most give it the top grade. The one dissenting voice complains that the anti-glare screen treatment makes the screen look "dirty."
Review: Dell UltraSharp U2412M, Contributors to Newegg.com
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