Dell U2412M
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24" LCD Round-Up: Acer S242HL, Dell U2412M, And Samsung T24A550
Which One Is Best?
Suffice it to say, our first 24" round-up leaves us with the distinct impression that e-IPS is a game-changer for anyone shopping for better quality at a lower cost. That is, better in the context of TN-based displays. e-IPS still isn't worthy of the "wide gamut" tag given to monitors based on p-IPS or H-IPS technology. However, compared to TNs, you do get better color quality, wider viewing angles, improved luminosity, and a contrast ratio that's close to the advertised specs.
For many people, the price premium associated with IPS continues to be a turn-off. The "economical" moniker behind e-IPS isn't really deserved when you compare it against cheaper displays based on TN technology. However, that's changing. Monitors based on e-IPS haven't been around that long, and panel production is only now picking up.
When it debuted, the U2412M sold for $350. Now, it's $50 cheaper. While the U2412M continues to cost more than non-IPS displays of similar size, it offers much better performance, which is why it's receiving our Tom's Hardware Approved award, given to a select few products that deserve recognition for their performance in our lab. We're still hoping Dell makes e-IPS more affordable with future price drops, though, at $300, it's a much more palatable purchase.
Which One Is Best?
Suffice it to say, our first 24" round-up leaves us with the distinct impression that e-IPS is a game-changer for anyone shopping for better quality at a lower cost. That is, better in the context of TN-based displays. e-IPS still isn't worthy of the "wide gamut" tag given to monitors based on p-IPS or H-IPS technology. However, compared to TNs, you do get better color quality, wider viewing angles, improved luminosity, and a contrast ratio that's close to the advertised specs.
For many people, the price premium associated with IPS continues to be a turn-off. The "economical" moniker behind e-IPS isn't really deserved when you compare it against cheaper displays based on TN technology. However, that's changing. Monitors based on e-IPS haven't been around that long, and panel production is only now picking up.
When it debuted, the U2412M sold for $350. Now, it's $50 cheaper. While the U2412M continues to cost more than non-IPS displays of similar size, it offers much better performance, which is why it's receiving our Tom's Hardware Approved award, given to a select few products that deserve recognition for their performance in our lab. We're still hoping Dell makes e-IPS more affordable with future price drops, though, at $300, it's a much more palatable purchase.
$300 ? So cheap ?
I just bought it today at Dell Funan at $439.
Still not sure how the IPS panel is better, ask the salesman, he said he don't know.
Ask why this model is more expensive than other monitors like Philips or Samsung, he said it is bcos Dell has 3 years warranty ...
Anyway, I bought it bcos my friend say it is good but I dunno why. Nonetheless, when I hooked it up as a secondary monitor ... wow ..it is so cool & sharp ... worth the extra money spent ...
Would't mind if someone can educate me, besides wider viewing angle, why IPS panel is better
Thanks
Cheers
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Dell warranty doesn't cover dead pixel?
Totally agreed. Why doesn't Dell brief their staff on their products ?
Even the salesman at Best Denki can answer these simply questions that I asked even though they gotta handle a few other brands where as this salesman is purely selling Dell !
http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=my&l=en&s=bsd&cs=mybsd1&sku=230-12091&~ck=bnsnphome&~bk=gr:HomeRec_default,g:RecentPopular,rk:
malaysia selling for RM899 = SGD369
who got friends/relatives at johor ? can buy together mah ?
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Not if it is in US$.
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dell website?
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Hi all,
I am a noob here. Just want to ask, can I link my mio tv set up box to my monitor for viewing?
If yes, please post some instructions on how to do so.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
according to: http://mio.singtel.com/miotv/mioTV_quickguide.pdf
best results would be HDMI to DVI cable (for image) + Composite Audio cable ( for sound )
manual switch to whatever input you have for Win and Mac loh instead of putting it on auto detect.
Touch wood, so far so good ... not sure abt door to door warranty but can call them to check
Okay, this monitor comes with a Display input port.
But my imac comes with a mini-display port.
How do I connect mini-displayport to displayport ?
Can't seem to be able to find such cable ... where can i buy them in Spore ?
Help ...
Thanks
But my imac comes with a mini-display port.
How do I connect mini-displayport to displayport ?
Can't seem to be able to find such cable ... where can i buy them in Spore ?
Help ...
Thanks
Okay but paisay, where is the manual switch ?
press the button above your monitor's Power On button and select Menu ----> Input Source ----> then choose your preference.
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