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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 97
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 508 reviews of Dell UltraSharp 08WFP Series (1908WFP, 2008WFP, 2208WFP, 2408WFP, 3008WFP) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 88045 other Monitors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Dell's grayscale performance in DisplayMate was great, matching the range of Samsung's 245T on the light end, although it didn't quite match the 245T's abilities at the darker end of the spectrum. These subtle differences became more apparent in ...
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computershopper.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Dell's new 30-inch LCD monitor offers advanced connectivity and solid performance in a stylish package, but the price is high.
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 81
Summary: Six on-screen display (OSD) control buttons, which activate and let you navigate the easy-to-use display adjustments, reside in the lower-right corner of the monitor. The second OSD button is dedicated to the picture-by-picture function, which ...
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news.com.au
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: Dell's UltraSharp 2408WFP is one of the best monitors on the market offering stunning image quality at a fairly good price.
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pcmag.com
Summary: Solid performance and a vast array of multimedia features make Dell's UltraSharp 2408WFP the 24-inch display to beat.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on LCD Monitors. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of lcd monitor.
Video-friendly LCDs
When it comes to viewing movies on a computer monitor, image quality and accuracy is king. However, these can be subjective values and it is best to rely on a personal look or the impressions of people who know what they're talking about. That said, viewing movies on a tiny screen negates the entire point, and it is best to have a widescreen monitor to avoid unduly shrinking the image to fit it into a regular screen.
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Game-friendly LCD
A monitor may have a good screen size, and great image clarity, but gamers also need an LCD monitor to have lightning-fast pixel response times to keep images sharp when the action starts.
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HDTV on Monitors
In essence, computer monitors and TVs are very similar. Both have the same job of presenting visual information to the user, and for this reason many early home computers used TVs as monitors. However, the type of image quality needed for the images of a TV signal were different than that needed to clearly display text, and the separate evolution of computer monitors began. While the two have been becoming more similar again, there remain potential differences:
First monitors don't need a tuner, and this remains the bigger difference between the two. A giant LCD screen with a computer hooked up to it can display the computer's output, and in fact that is exactly what is happening with computer-based media centers. Conversely, a monitor can be hooked up to normal video equipment (cable boxes, DVD players) as long as something else can process any TV signal. This can be tricky, but there are various how-to guides available.
TVs have traditionally used interlace scan technology, which helps keep bandwidth down while maintaining picture resolution. However, interlacing also can cause a phenomenon called interline twitter which causes problems with fine vertical detail, such as small text, and computer monitors have instead used progressive scan. Today, this still manifests in different resolutions. Standard HDTV resolutions are 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The 'i' refers to 'interlace' and the 'p' refers to 'progressive'. Modern LCD panels need progressive scan, and while most can "deinterlace" a signal, they are behind the rise of the various progressive HDTV resolutions (that is, 720p and 1080p), whereas the original CRT HDTVs are the reason for the interlaced versions. Both 720 resolutions work out to 1280x720 pixels and both 1080 resolutions are 1920x1080 pixels. Any monitor capable of these resolutions or greater is technically capable of acting like an HDTV. It is best if the native resolution of a LCD monitor is the same as one of these as LCDs are sensitive to scaling issues.
Originally, TVs and computer monitors both used a 4:3 aspect ratio. However, HDTV resolutions are widescreen in nature, but a little-realized wrinkle is that HDTV and widescreen computer monitors typically use different aspect ratios, with HDTV using 16:9 and most widescreen monitors using 16:10. The 'typical' monitor resolution that could be used with HDTV is 1920x1200 (as opposed to 1920x1080 for 1080p). This is slightly "squarer" than HDTV and will lead to small 'letterbox' bands on HDTV content even after everything is properly set up.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP is a 24 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $950.Comes with a built-in 9-in-2 card reader and USB hub.This unit features a 1920x1200 native resolution.Weighs 14.8 lbs.
Pros: Accepts composite, component video, and S-video analog inputs.Also, this monitor has 1920x1200 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced monitors.This LCD screen has a good contrast ratio (1300:1), which generally makes it easier to see color distinctions against a dark background.Its wide viewing angle (178 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 high-end display for movies, presentations, or design work.The 6 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.
Value: Despite its relatively expensive price, this monitor has good features for the money.On the other hand, you would typically pay around 50% less to get a flat panel monitor having comparable viewable size.
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) You can use the built-in USB hub to connect peripherals such as mice and keyboards, or a flash card reader.(3) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP - LCD display - TFT - 24" - with Height Adjustable Stand and 3-Years Advanced Exchange Warranty:
$615.00
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