Dell E198WFP (19-inch)

Description: The Dell E198WFP is a 19 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is midpriced at around $380.This display features a 1440x900 native resolution.Weighs 10.6 lbs.

Pros: Has 1000:1 contrast ratio.This is higher than the average monitor on the market today, but is to be expected for a monitor of this price.Its wide viewing angle (160 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.This monitor meets the EPEAT Silver level criteria of environmental performance including a minimum of 65% recycleable or reuseable materials.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a spacious thin screen monitor.The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: Overall, this monitor has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: 320-5581

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Width 17.5 in
• Depth 5.7 in
• Height 14.4 in
• Weight 10.6 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Image

• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Max horizontal view angle 160
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 19 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.284 mm
• Max Resolution 1400 x 900 / 60 Hz
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz x 83 KHz
• Response Time 5 ms
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features HDCP

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Audio Output

• Type None

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI

• Miscellaneous

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards TCO '03, TCO '99

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 38 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 2 Watt

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 41 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 10 - 80%

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver

Dell, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dell.com/
• Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
• Phone: (800) 274-3355
• Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com