10 Year Old Dell 2407WFP Worth an Upgrade?

[boYce]

As we welcome in 2017 my trusty Dell 2407WFP turns 10 years old! Its 16:10, 1920 x 1200 and still works perfectly.
Sad as it will be, I'm considering an upgrade.

I'm looking at the Dell U2715H. My question is. Will I see much of a difference?

I use my PC for web / media / design work / photography.

 

[Minstadave]

I've got a U2515H side by side with a slowly dying 2407WFP and the newer monitor is clearly better, much sharper, better colours. The black level is actually a little better on the older monitor though iirc, I'll have to check that one.

The extra resolution is the big winner, just more workspace to use. Having said that I've not rushed to buy a second U2515H as the 2407 is still perfectly usable.

 

[this_is_gav]

Unless you want extra resolution then I personally wouldn't bother.

I run my old 2408WFP as a second screen alongside a highly-regarded Viewsonic VP2770-LED that I bought second hand on the Members Market, and while the Viewsonic monitor is better, I wouldn't feel like I'm missing out on much other than the resolution if I had to fall back to the older monitor for some reason (other than the massive heat the 2408WFP produces). I've got a 2407WFP at work too and that doesn't seem much different to my 2408WFP, except that somehow the power button managed to pop out of the bezel overnight .

Whatever you do don't 'upgrade' to a 1080p monitor - those 120 pixels difference in height make a big difference when doing anything remotely productive. Go for a 1440p or 34"+ 4K monitor if you do upgrade (and definitely not curved if the primary use is productivity).

 

[southernorth]

Unless you want extra resolution then I personally wouldn't bother.

I run my old 2408WFP as a second screen alongside a highly-regarded Viewsonic VP2770-LED that I bought second hand on the Members Market, and while the Viewsonic monitor is better, I wouldn't feel like I'm missing out on much other than the resolution if I had to fall back to the older monitor for some reason (other than the massive heat the 2408WFP produces). I've got a 2407WFP at work too and that doesn't seem much different to my 2408WFP, except that somehow the power button managed to pop out of the bezel overnight .

Whatever you do don't 'upgrade' to a 1080p monitor - those 120 pixels difference in height make a big difference when doing anything remotely productive. Go for a 1440p or 34"+ 4K monitor if you do upgrade (and definitely not curved if the primary use is productivity).

What is the issue with curved monitors when it comes to productivity?

 

[this_is_gav]

What is the issue with curved monitors when it comes to productivity?

The curves can appear to distort areas of the screen. It's not so much of a problem for video or photo editing, but it can be a issue when, for example, mapping textures or doing size-sensitive work.

I suppose once you get used to it it won't be a problem, but it can apparently take some getting used to.

Personally, if you're not gaming then there is zero point - you're not going to be watching a movie that close enough to the screen to make the curve in any way immersive at the sort of sizes being discussed. 34" (monitor) and 43" (TV) and above and it starts to change in my opinion, but given gaming wasn't listed as a requirement it's more of a hindrance.