DELL 2407 Arrives at OcUK!!

igors · 22 May 2006 at 15:28

iamgud said:
At least it has 1:1 pixel mapping, You can just turn it into a 19" monitor if I understand correctly.

Personally, I think that anything below 1680x1050 (or minimum native resolution) is just waist of time and money for this screen. In one of the older thread, where user with relatively slow GPU was considering upgrade to the 2405 panel, I already posted this:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7090456&postcount=10

Anyhow, it's maybe interesting subject for the discussion.

btw ... which resolution of this monitor is the trigger for the resolution scaling ? ... in other words from which resolution and below monitor is not working anymore in the native mode ?

bbreezeuk · 22 May 2006 at 16:51

Thought dell wernt supplying OCUK with there monitors anymore or was that a ploy to bump prices up :rolleyes:

Shocky-FM · 22 May 2006 at 19:06

igors said:
Personally, I think that anything below 1680x1050 (or minimum native resolution) is just waist of time and money for this screen. In one of the older thread, where user with relatively slow GPU was considering upgrade to the 2405 panel, I already posted this:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7090456&postcount=10

Anyhow, it's maybe interesting subject for the discussion.

btw ... which resolution of this monitor is the trigger for the resolution scaling ? ... in other words from which resolution and below monitor is not working anymore in the native mode ?

Also going to be buying one of these if reviews turn out well... All new games run great at 1280*1024 with AA so the x1900xtx should be able to cope as long as AA is not enabled id imagine. Also the x1900 really does excel at higher resolutions and really feel its a waste at only 1280*1024.

Baddass · 22 May 2006 at 19:15

bbreezeuk said:
Thought dell wernt supplying OCUK with there monitors anymore or was that a ploy to bump prices up

Dell stopped supplying their monitors to all the other online retailers since it was affecting their sales direct. this included OcUK. For a while OcUK didn't get new stock, but have managed to renegotiate with Dell afaik to get them back in, including the new models. No ploy, just changes from Dell themselves

Combat squirrel · 23 May 2006 at 16:33

hasnt HDCP been put on hold for 3 years anyways now ? So I read anyways, then will be bought in more when more people have the sets?

Drake · 23 May 2006 at 16:53

And its been put back to 6th of June now

think its probably time I canceled mine.

nam · 23 May 2006 at 17:30

Drake said:
And its been put back to 6th of June now think its probably time I canceled mine.

i had cancelled mine aswell. Hopefully there will be a another new revision which fixes the remaining problems before these arrive at OCUK

Shocky-FM · 23 May 2006 at 18:54

Drake said:
And its been put back to 6th of June now think its probably time I canceled mine.

FFSS !!!!! More waiting..

monkeyharris · 23 May 2006 at 19:17

iv just cancelled mine, i cant abide it when companies keep putting back the due in date. :mad:

Drake · 23 May 2006 at 19:25

yea Its bugging me even more cos I have 2 other items on order and they are gettin delayed as well cos of the monitor.

Not sure what else is a good option for me tho.

nam · 24 May 2006 at 10:38

Drake said:
yea Its bugging me even more cos I have 2 other items on order and they are gettin delayed as well cos of the monitor. Not sure what else is a good option for me tho.

Are you only looking for a 24" for HDCP support ?

Drake · 24 May 2006 at 10:53

I'll be using it for gaming mostly and maybe play the odd DVD, HDCP support would be nice but I was mainly looking at this model due to its response time. I do want a 24" minimum though other wise to me it doesnt realy feel like much of an upgrade.

nam · 24 May 2006 at 11:21

Drake said:
I'll be using it for gaming mostly and maybe play the odd DVD, HDCP support would be nice but I was mainly looking at this model due to its response time. I do want a 24" minimum though other wise to me it doesnt realy feel like much of an upgrade.

not many 24" avaliable atm with fast response time and HDCP support

andyr · 26 May 2006 at 14:02

has the price gone up?

monkeyharris · 26 May 2006 at 15:06

OMG first they delay it nearly a month then they up the price by £50 + VAT

Shocky-FM · 26 May 2006 at 15:46

WTF, the price has gone up £60 ! FFS OCUK !!

Drake · 26 May 2006 at 16:28

Well.. still a good bit cheaper than getting it off the Dell website. I just hope it comes this time

Humate · 26 May 2006 at 17:26

I ordered one but cancelled it when the original deadline was put back. There really is nothing worse than being offered something, getting all excited, and then finding you cant have it.

When the initial deadline was put back, would it of been too much to ask for a brief email actually explaining the situation? No one knows why the dates have been put back or why the price has now gone up. Consumers dont like being messed about. However, the situation is entirely redemeable through clear and transparent communication. A quick post/update in this thread really wouldnt be too hard for one of the members of staff. Especially seen as im betting that this whole episode is the fault of dell, and not OcUK.

monkeyharris · 26 May 2006 at 17:54

Humate said:
I ordered one but cancelled it when the original deadline was put back. There really is nothing worse than being offered something, getting all excited, and then finding you cant have it.

When the initial deadline was put back, would it of been too much to ask for a brief email actually explaining the situation? No one knows why the dates have been put back or why the price has now gone up. Consumers dont like being messed about. However, the situation is entirely redemeable through clear and transparent communication. A quick post/update in this thread really wouldnt be too hard for one of the members of staff. Especially seen as im betting that this whole episode is the fault of dell, and not OcUK.

i did exactly the same as you and thats eactly what i was thinking, i really cant justfy spending an extra £60 on top of the £700 already so im now not going to get one at all, and its basically down to a lack of communication. not impressed OCUK.

BubbySoup · 26 May 2006 at 18:56

Calm down, calm down.

Once everywhere else starts stocking them, the price will settle back down. It's not like OCUK is your only option and it's not like they were always the cheapest when stocking the 2405.

Always expect to pay a premium if you want anything first.