get a u2311 now or wait for BenQ XL2410

dogbertx · 30 Oct 2010 at 13:46

Theres a special offer which ends on 31oct for a dell u2311, should i get it or wait for BenQ XL2410 which has all the bells and whistles, even though i know its a TN panel.

Been in 2 minds about monitors all week.

jamjar · 30 Oct 2010 at 14:38

dogbertx said:
Theres a special offer which ends on 31oct for a dell u2311, should i get it or wait for BenQ XL2410 which has all the bells and whistles, even though i know its a TN panel.

Been in 2 minds about monitors all week.

i,m thinking the same .. :confused:

HarryPainful · 30 Oct 2010 at 15:55

Can you send me the details of the dell to my trust please?

I am just about to buy one.

wozza2k · 30 Oct 2010 at 16:02

Surely this hugely depends on your requirements which in turn affects what panel you may require/benefit most from

dogbertx · 30 Oct 2010 at 16:36

well, dell has the input lag beat for a ips panel, and sharpness beat, and colour beat, from what gather (from around the web, but same say its a bit weak compared to others, most seem to be okay with it). And like to lay back and view movies, and so the dell gives me that 178 degree. Also i play games. But this panel only goes to 60hz.

And by sod's law, know with in a month something will come out and beat it or be cheaper.

But BenQ XL2410 has more connection options and is 120hz but is a Tn panel, and should be way cheaper. Im but not bothered about 3d gaming, but 75hz has also been my standard crt old skool.

Grr i hate having to choose. when theres no one has been declared the monitor winner.

roll on OLED please.

Speedy Pete · 30 Oct 2010 at 17:09

Im waiting for the BenQ XL2410 just for its 120hz'ness

jamjar · 30 Oct 2010 at 22:54

Is this a glossy screen or Matte ?

BlackBat · 30 Oct 2010 at 23:41

But this panel only goes to 60hz.

Im but not bothered about 3d gaming, but 75hz has also been my standard crt old skool.

I'm running a 2209WA at 75hz which officially only runs at 60hz, perhaps someone with a U2311 could check to see if it will run at a higher than official 60hz refresh rate.

Speedy Pete · 31 Oct 2010 at 01:26

jamjar said:
Is this a glossy screen or Matte ?

Matte

dogbertx · 31 Oct 2010 at 13:13

grr, special offer for cheaper u2311 or wait for the XL2410T, after seeing other post with vids off it it looks okay, just wished i had anther game playing other than Cs and had a independent, gamer viewer, than a sponsored one.

But i am leaning towards the XL2410T for the 120hz, i have 11 hrs to decide ahhh!!

jamjar · 31 Oct 2010 at 13:15

dogbertx said:
grr, special offer for cheaper u2311 or wait for the XL2410T, after seeing other post with vids off it it looks okay, just wished i had anther game playing other than Cs and had a independent, gamer viewer, than a sponsored one.

But i am leaning towards the XL2410T for the 120hz, i have 11 hrs to decide ahhh!!

its a matte screen too which is better

dogbertx · 31 Oct 2010 at 17:51

just noticed in spec it is has vesa, so i guess i can buy a desk arm and angle it any way i want. If only it had the new 3000:1 instead of
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 this monitor would be the grand slam!

dogbertx · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:12

what! found a 201 dell deal, grr buy now or wait for more stocks of BenQ XL2410 120Hz.

crackerbear · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:17

dogbertx said:
what found a 201 dell deal, grr buy now or wait for more stocks of BenQ XL2410 120Hz.

Yep that Dell deal is crazy.

I'm hugely tempted myself except you have to buy it as a small/medium business to get it at that price, which means you lose all consumer rights...

I'm trying to find out what the RMA procedure is like just in case I need to return the unit back.

dogbertx · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:18

it does say 3 year Next Business Day Exchange Service with Premium Panel Guarantee

if you find out what rights we have p, pass them on please

Ezyryder · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:26

I think you lose the 7-day DSR thingy...

and yes, its tempting! I could get 2!!!

dogbertx · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:29

greedy
making it 46"

crackerbear · 15 Nov 2010 at 20:33

Ezyryder said:
I think you lose the 7-day DSR thingy...

Yeah that and the Sale of Goods Act changes or doesn't apply either.

Ezyryder · 15 Nov 2010 at 21:49

you still have the 3 years with Dell though....

Or you can buy a 27" for £600

crackerbear · 15 Nov 2010 at 23:15

I've pulled the trigger and gone with the Dell U2311H. Hope I get one without any tinting or backlight issues.