The UltraSharp 2405FPW's maximum resolution is 1,920x1,200 pixels, so you will need a powerful, state-of-the-art graphics card to get the best performance. At this setting, the display performed quite well on CNET's DisplayMate-based tests. We were impressed by the sharpness of the image, especially when viewing text, which looked crisp, with good contrast. The Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW also performed well on the grayscale tests. True black was very dark, white looked pure and untinted, and the display was able to reproduce subtle gradations of very light and very dark gray, something many LCDs cannot do. We saw some color in the midgrays, but where many LCDs produce myriad colors, the UltraSharp 2405FPW picked up only a subtle reddish hue. Colors were bright and clear, and screen uniformity was average, though the picture looked slightly lighter in the corners. DVD playback was mediocre, with visible streaking and ghosting; however, the UltraSharp 2405FPW rendered details well, even in darker scenes.
Dell backs the UltraSharp 2405FPW with a three-year warranty on parts and labor. Toll-free tech support is available 24/7, and Dell's Web site offers e-mail support, community user forums, driver downloads, documentation, and FAQs.
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