We were impressed with the Dell UltraSharp1907FP's performance at its native resolution of 1,280x1,024. On CNET Labs DisplayMate-based tests, text looked noticeably sharp and nicely contrasted, and it was easy to read. At its default settings, the display's grays had a distinctly red tint, so we lowered the red levels slightly in the color temperature settings. Once we'd done this, the grayscale tests showed an even, smooth fade from dark to light, with only moderate changes in intensity and hue between steps. With color tests, we noticed only slight hue shifting in low-intensity colors and some compression in the color scale screens.
This display's relatively fast 8-millisecond pixel-response rate can take partial credit for the smooth movement in DVD playback and games testing. However, we did notice some digital noise in backgrounds and blocks of color in our DVD tests. The display's viewing angle was also not great: there were noticeable shifts in color and intensity, depending on the angle of the panel.
Dell offers a standard three-year warranty on parts, labor, and the backlight for the 1907FP. You can extend this to four or five years for $29 and $49, respectively. Dell's support options include 24/7, toll-free phone support, and Dell's support Web site includes an e-mail support form, FAQs, community forums, a searchable knowledge base, and driver downloads via the company Web site.
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Where to buy
Dell UltraSharp 1907FP:
$324.99
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