DEll 2407 v 2405

Guinny · 19 Aug 2006 at 17:32

I currently have a Dell 2405 24" monitor and was curious as to how much better and why the new 2407 version is!

Worth the upgrade?

cyborg · 19 Aug 2006 at 20:29

If your getting one cheap... or your rich

jhmaeng · 19 Aug 2006 at 21:16

The biggest difference that I'm aware of is HDCP support over DVI, which is essential for watching hi-def content either through a Blu-Ray player, HD-DVD player or on a PC using Windows Vista.

Baddass · 20 Aug 2006 at 23:12

sadly though, while they have added support for HDCP encrypted content, the actual support of High Definition media has been sacrificed, and the screen for instance can't support a 1080i signal over DVI!! The HD support of the 2407WFP is sadly a problem, but there have been some marked improvements in response time for instance. Some details about the changes in the 2407WFP available here

Pint · 21 Aug 2006 at 08:41

That's from people testing through an Xbox 360, i.e. from a HDMi to DVI convertor.

So you may not be able to get HD content from your PS3 but once you have a fully compliant PC with HDCP capable everything (Vista, CPU, Mobo, Graphics, HD player) then the monitor will play content at 1080p if you play it through your computer.

Baddass · 21 Aug 2006 at 09:12

1080p through DVI, possibly.......1080i though, is a no-go through DVI connection on the 2407WFP. It's not an issue on the 2405FPW though

Psymonkee · 21 Aug 2006 at 14:06

Sorry to seem dim but if you have both 1080i and 1080p material why would you want to play the 1080i?

:confused:

Baddass · 21 Aug 2006 at 14:27

no reason, but just be aware there is a lot more 1080i material out there at the moment, as well as 1080i hardware. It's not definitely confirmed that the 2407WFP can play 1080p over DVI either, it is just likely due to the workings of the Genesis controller chip they've used

Guinny · 21 Aug 2006 at 14:39

I won't be using the monitor for anything but gamming and the odd movie!

I just wanted to know if I would see any difference in visual quality of games @1920X1200 and will the increased contrast ratio make a difference?

If I can sell my existing monitor at a price of £250 I might go for the upgrade!

V F · 21 Aug 2006 at 20:01

Baddass said:
1080p through DVI, possibly.......1080i though, is a no-go through DVI connection on the 2407WFP. It's not an issue on the 2405FPW though

In a way it sounds more of a downgrade. The 2407 sure does have a beautiful stand though, plus the bezel is nice and flat. The 2405 stand looks goofy compared to the 2407 now.

fobose · 21 Aug 2006 at 20:06

V F said:
In a way it sounds more of a downgrade. The 2407 sure does have a beautiful stand though, plus the bezel is nice and flat. The 2405 stand looks goofy compared to the 2407 now.

I agree, the 05's look naff compared to the 07 bezels/stands

Baddass · 21 Aug 2006 at 22:32

i personaly prefer the look of the xxx5 stand, but each to his own. I have both stands here with me now, and just perfer the style of the older one myself.