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Entered CNET Catalog: 09/10/2004
SKU: W26CC1
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Large enough for your den and a perfect size for your bedroom, the Dell W2600 26" LCD TV is also a great complement to an office. With 500: 1 contrast ratio and DNX by Pixelworks video processing technology, this LCD TV delivers crisp, clear images with fast-paced action video. It offers full PC connectivity and picture-in-picture functionality, so that you can watch TV and work on your PC at the same time! Additionally, with dual tuners, you can watch two TV channels at once. Integrated 30-watt (total) stereo speakers with SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound provide an excellent audio experience. The Dell W2600 sports a smooth appearance with piano black speakers and satin chrome finish looks as elegant as the rest of your AV equipment. You can even use your TV for digital photo viewing with an optional memory card reader.Product summary
The good: Slick look; 2:3 pull-down video processing; excellent connectivity, including DVI.
The bad: Subpar black-level performance; noticeable red push.
The bottom line: A good choice for casual viewing, this versatile flat-panel LCD is a strong value.
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7/10
Better than you would think.....
Pros: Sharp design; great connectivity; wonderful as the uber-computer monitor; decent for movies
Cons: Even as a non-videophile, I can tell the picture quality isn't the best modern technology has to offer.
Review: I did a fair amount of research before buying this TV and, had it not been for the massively negative user opinions of Dell, I would have bought this TV sooner and with less trepidation. I was hesitant, but enticed by to the price of the W2600 and, particularly, the design.
My girlfriend and I don't watch any broadcast television - only the occasional movie. So we wanted a nice TV that would be as inconspicuous as possible, and work well with my computer. And for non-videophiles, the W2600 is great for the money.
I got it yesterday and I am, so far, very pleased with it. The inaugural movie was "Sin City", which, if you have not seen the movie, is shot almost entirely in grey-scale. As I've said before, I'm not a huge video jockey, and having the absolute best picture quality isn't a top priority; but, even with my untrained eye, I could tell this TV didn't have the contrast ratio to really handle the movie well. The blacks weren't as black as possible and some of the detail was surely lost. That being said, however, "Sin City" is a movie that would particularly bring out the shortcomings of the TV. It did, but it worked well for other movies. Before buying the W2600, I had a 15 inch Sharp Aquios. This little TV was wonderful - great picture all around. The W2600 isn't that. Although it wasn't the best movie experience possible - I still enjoyed it and am still satisfied with my purchase.
The complaints against Dell (e.g. ?Dhell?) were a strong deterrent and forced to me reconsider my selection several times. It wasn?t until after I started using my Dell TV did I realize the negative reviews were, in all likelihood, not representational. That is not to diminish those problems represented by the negative reviews, but simply a reminder that less people are motivated to write positive reviews than negative. If Dell had a 99% quality assurance rate, you would see every customer in that 1% category on here, denouncing Dell.
I have yet to deal with dell over the phone, but I can so far say that the W2600 - particularly as huge monitor, as CNET recommends for its optimal use - is great; I am happy with it; everything works as promised. I will buy a bigger, better LCD for a home theater in the future, but I will happily keep the W2600 as a computer monitor or secondary TV for the bedroom. For my money, it was a good buy.
My girlfriend and I don't watch any broadcast television - only the occasional movie. So we wanted a nice TV that would be as inconspicuous as possible, and work well with my computer. And for non-videophiles, the W2600 is great for the money.
I got it yesterday and I am, so far, very pleased with it. The inaugural movie was "Sin City", which, if you have not seen the movie, is shot almost entirely in grey-scale. As I've said before, I'm not a huge video jockey, and having the absolute best picture quality isn't a top priority; but, even with my untrained eye, I could tell this TV didn't have the contrast ratio to really handle the movie well. The blacks weren't as black as possible and some of the detail was surely lost. That being said, however, "Sin City" is a movie that would particularly bring out the shortcomings of the TV. It did, but it worked well for other movies. Before buying the W2600, I had a 15 inch Sharp Aquios. This little TV was wonderful - great picture all around. The W2600 isn't that. Although it wasn't the best movie experience possible - I still enjoyed it and am still satisfied with my purchase.
The complaints against Dell (e.g. ?Dhell?) were a strong deterrent and forced to me reconsider my selection several times. It wasn?t until after I started using my Dell TV did I realize the negative reviews were, in all likelihood, not representational. That is not to diminish those problems represented by the negative reviews, but simply a reminder that less people are motivated to write positive reviews than negative. If Dell had a 99% quality assurance rate, you would see every customer in that 1% category on here, denouncing Dell.
I have yet to deal with dell over the phone, but I can so far say that the W2600 - particularly as huge monitor, as CNET recommends for its optimal use - is great; I am happy with it; everything works as promised. I will buy a bigger, better LCD for a home theater in the future, but I will happily keep the W2600 as a computer monitor or secondary TV for the bedroom. For my money, it was a good buy.
User Rating: 
8/10
Great value
Pros: Great quality along with Great price
Cons: Not very popular
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