Replacement for Dell E228WFP

PMKeates

PMKeates

PMKeates

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Hi,

I currently have a Dell E228WFP as my primary monitor. The image is a bit washed out - much worse than my older secondary Samsung 930BF - and I'd like a larger screen with a higher res. I'm thinking 24" and 1920x1200 would be ideal (I do not want 1080p). I do mainly productivity stuff with some gaming. Ideally don't want tons of badly dithered colours and blurry streaks like on the E228WFP!

I've had a look around and the Dell U2412M seems a decent buy; 1000:1 contrast, 300 cd/m2 and 8ms g2g.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-052-DE&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

I've also seen that the new Samsung SA850 is coming in 24" form 'soon'. Are there any other monitors I am missing out here that are good buys?

Annoyingly, I'm not sure whether I mind which panel type I have. The Samsung is supposedly 4ms, the quickest of my screens, but also has the better colour reproduction and contrast, so I'm well aware that within screen types there's a wealth of diversity.

Any thoughts?
 
Yeah they are going quite cheap in various places. What's the response time like? Are you at home today?

Monitors are such a pita tbh. I am glad other people think the E228WP is washed out, as it means anything new will be better. To be fair I got it for £100 brand new from Dell about 3 years ago, so I can't really complain!
 
I am impetuous and as such I must order a new monitor for delivery tomorrow.

I am reading the reviews for the Dell and the HP and they both seem really good :(

I am most tempted by the Dell because it's brand-new tech, but as you seem to like the HP so much I figure it's a safer bet. Grr!
 
OK so I ordered the Dell. It will arrive tomorrow and I can set it up and see if I like it. I can also arrange to come and see the HP within the next few days and if I prefer it, the Dell can be DSRd.

Best of ALLLL worlds!
 
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