Dell UltraSharp U2412m user reviews

Pros + Picture quality is brilliant
+ Great wide viewing angles
+ Build quality is superb
+ Stand is rock solid
+ Adjustability is amazing
+ IPS panel at a good price

Cons - No HDMI (not a biggie for me)

Summary I will start by saying that this is my second Dell Ultrasharp. The first one I ordered was the U2312HM, about $70 cheaper than this one. However I was really disappointed with that monitor, the anti-glare coating was horrible, noticeable back-light bleeding and the edges of the panel seemed like someone had applied a permanent drop-shadow to monitor (photoshop users will know what I mean here).

I reluctantly ordered this more expensive model, however unlike the my first experience with Dell, I am very pleased to say that this monitor is perfect.

Build quality is superb, the stand is rock solid, adjustability is amazing. The monitor has a heavy duty "look" to it, but at the same time very easy on the eyes, the rounded corners are a nice touch.

I was really worried about the anti-glare on this since I couldn't stand it on the U2312HM. I don't know if I was delivered a "dud" the first time around but the anti-glare on the U2412M is much better. Everything is crystal clear, obviously it still has the slightly "dusty" look but I'm not joking when I say that looking at the last monitor made my head spin.

I found one of the major complaints in reviews was mostly the anti-glare coating Dell uses, this monitor I believe was only released a few months ago so maybe they listened to the feedback. Anyway I'm too small a sample size to confirm that Dell is using better Anti-Glare now so take from that what you will. Moving on...

Picture quality is brilliant as expected from the ultrasharp line of monitors. Colours were great out of the box, however I did notice that the image was ever so slightly "cool" but I dialled down the blue a few notches and now its perfect. Obviously I will still have to use a professional calibrator to make sure I get spot on colour (my work one will go missing for a few days tomorrow...).

The other thing that really strikes me about this monitor is the 16:10 ratio. Unfortunately manufactures are in a crazy fad of producing 16:9 desktop monitors. While it's great for TV and gaming, it makes no sense to sacrifice vertical space on a desktop monitor. The 16:10 ratio on this monitor makes working with images a dream, I sit about a foot from the monitor and all I have in my vision is my work.

As you probably can tell I am very pleased with this monitor, I would highly recommend putting up the extra cash and get this over the cheaper U2312HM. To be honest at the current price point it's a bargain for what you are getting.

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Hope this review helps.

Pros ISP panel plus 16:10 aspect ratio.

Cons The anti glare coating gives the monitor a sparkling look. This is especially annoying when reading text. I run this monitor next to a 27 inch imac. The low picture quality of the Dell monitor becomes particularly apparent in such a setting.

Summary Given the quality the monitor seems very pricy. I use LG 22 inch monitors at work and for office applications that seems a much better and cheaper choice then the Dell monitor. I used to buy Dell Ultrasharp monitors in the past and was really happy, but the current anti glare coating seems to render these monitors much less useful for office settings. Now I know why our IT does not buy these monitors. Lesson learned. I will try HP next.

Pros 16:10 aspect ratio, excellent image and text quality, bright anti-glare screen, configurable image quality settings, adjustability.

Cons None to speak of.

Summary Look, cnet can complain about how the IPS panel isn't as good as the 2410's, but let's face it, the price of this monitor is very good, and you can't expect to have the best IPS panel in a sub $400 monitor.

I use this monitor for graphic design and web programming. I look at small lines of code all day long and have no issues with the clarity of text. It's sharp, and contrary to the other reviewer, the anti glare treatment does not detract from the quality of text, or images for that matter. I don't even notice it, and it does its job quite well.

Color rendition is good as well as viewing angle. I use this with a 2011 Macbook pro with an Apple branded mini-DVI to DVI adapter which works flawlessly.

The extra pixels from the 16:10 aspect ratio, which seems minor, makes a big difference. It's much better than 16:9 for what I do. Gamers may prefer the 16:9 ratio.

I researched monitors for months before buying the 2412, and looked at every single brand that offered an IPS monitor. No other monitor came close to the quality of the dell at the sub $400 price point and included the warranty that dell offers (very important.) I don't regret my purchase at all.

Pros - amazing colors!
- 1920 x 1200 resolution is perfect for me.
- portrait mode by swivelling the monitor if needed.
- Wide screen monitor is perfect for movies and games.
- Ergonomics
- led backlight saves on energy
- great looking monitor

Cons - Expensive monitor unless you get it on sale.
- For the price you could get a 27 inch regular (non ips) monitor from samsung or lg. Although I doubt it would have picture like this.

Summary I would recomment this monitor to others as I have no real complaints about it and it really high quality. Only thing is that its pricy and I waited till it was on sale for $300. I use it for gaming, work and internet browsing. Star wars the old republic looks fantastic on this monitor.