Replace my Dell 2209UA

suarve · 7 May 2011 at 20:56

Hi,

I've recently considored replacing my Dell 2209UA - IPS panel, with a 24" sized screen.

I'm really worried that I'll get a bigger screen, but with a poorer quality picture - as the IP{S panel on the Dell is truely amazing - best monitor I've ever owned.

Can anyone recommend me a good replacement - ideally I'd like exactly the same monitor, but 24"

Thanks

suarve · 7 May 2011 at 21:04

Main uses will be web development, but I do like to watch a lot of movies on there too.

Have just seen http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-HP and http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-036-DE&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

which both seem to be on par with my current, smaller Dell. What do you all think of those?

suarve · 8 May 2011 at 10:47

Have been having a read about the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-036-DE&tool=3

Seems like the step up from my current dell and seems to get amazing reviews everywhere I look.

Only thing that slightly concerns me is the fact I haven't got an amazing gfx card - currently an GeoForece 8600GT -would this be a problem if upgrading to a bigger monitor.

suarve · 10 May 2011 at 18:15

cmndr_andi said:
Aye, there's not much.

The U2311H is a small step up (23in size, 1080p resolution), but then again it is 16:9 aspect ratio and uses a 6bit panel with some good FRC implementation (compared to a true 8 bit panel in the 2209WA). Here is an in-depth review of the U2311H, overall it is a very nice bit of kit.

Dell just announced they are going to release new 22, 23 and 24in IPS monitors this year - all of which will be E-IPS, WLED backlit and 1080p res. The 24in (compared to the U2410) is a downgrade in features in some areas, however hopefully this will also mean a 24in IPS dell will be more affordable - I guess we will see in Q3. If you are looking to upgrade from a 2209WA to something bigger - I would suggest waiting for the new Dell 24in (or buy an LG 32LD450 S-IPS TV for £219 like I did )

Wouldn't you even recommend upgrading to http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-036-DE&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat= - as that gets amazng reviews everywhere I look. Also, I lknow the quality will go top notch aswell.