The official Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP Thread

TALON1973 · 19 Jul 2008 at 18:32

well just got mine this morning ( ordered on friday )

holly smoke it looks nice .... the back does say rev a00 ..

using a galaxy 7300 gt to the display .... look at the screen at native res is hurt my eyes abit ( fine for movies ofcourse ) ... is it ok to lower the res abit for general use ? and then up it when needed ?

not a monitor expert

philjohn · 19 Jul 2008 at 19:07

You can run lower res, but it will be upscaling it and you'll get a fuzzier picture.

Try increasing the DPI in windows instead.

YoungBlood · 19 Jul 2008 at 19:09

Swissbeatz said:
The main issues are:

* Input lag of ~30 - 35ms (should be fixed in A01)
* Sharpness - This manifests itself in some slight colour shadows around text. (Will be fixed in A01)
* One side of the panel brighter than the other (Dell refuses to admit this)
* Colour banding (should be fixed in A01)
* Red/Green tint (Defect in the panel not related to revisions)

Does anyone have A01 yet and has it resolved the above issues?

TALON1973 · 19 Jul 2008 at 19:16

philjohn said:
You can run lower res, but it will be upscaling it and you'll get a fuzzier picture.

Try increasing the DPI in windows instead.

lol what ??? dpi ?

ecat · 19 Jul 2008 at 20:55

DPI settings

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Answering my earlier question, yes, this monitor is just about ok for use in a darkened room, I reserve judgment until the sun goes down.

@YoungBlood,
I may just have a rev A01, TALON1973 too perhaps. Certainly to the naked eye a black screen in this monitor is a lot more uniform.

Possible A01, see post #14
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12121631#post12121631

mikeeeey · 19 Jul 2008 at 21:54

guys im having big trouble trying to decide what 24" monitor for gaming n 1080p HD movie viewing to buy, this monitor has its own thread which is pretty interesting, would u say its the best value for money from ocuk CURRENTLY? or have any different opinions?

thanks guys

Vertigo · 19 Jul 2008 at 21:55

Notice the 2408 is now listed on the OcUK shop as revision A01.

Anyone tested one of these for input lag yet? Any info on upgrades for A00 screens?

ecat · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:36

@Vertigo1

Lag, see link post #14. Looks much improved (?)
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12121631#post12121631

embalse · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:42

The problem is as "ecat" confirmed in another thread the new monitor and the box it came in from OC still says rev A00.

Concrete confirmation is needed that it's the A01 with a A00 sticker.

Vertigo · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:52

ecat said:
@Vertigo1

Lag, see link post #14. Looks much improved (?)
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12121631#post12121631

Ta

TALON1973 · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:57

thanks ecat ... i can seeeeeeeeeeeeeee

ecat · 20 Jul 2008 at 09:06

You're welcome TALON1973.

You may want to give ClearType a try too.

Display Properties->Appearance-> Effects.

From Microsoft:

With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display quality over traditional forms of font smoothing or anti-aliasing. ClearType improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays.

Vertigo · 20 Jul 2008 at 21:27

Better off using the tuner on the MS website to set up Cleartype:

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/step1.aspx

Sallermas · 21 Jul 2008 at 10:43

If OCUK have REV A01 it will show on the Dell packing label on the outside of the box

ALL DELL monitor revisions are shown on the Dell outer packing label

Sounds like OCUK are misleading customer if they are claiming A01 and they are not

embalse · 21 Jul 2008 at 10:53

Sallermas said:
If OCUK have REV A01 it will show on the Dell packing label on the outside of the box

ALL DELL monitor revisions are shown on the Dell outer packing label

Sounds like OCUK are misleading customer if they are claiming A01 and they are not

Except there has been reports that Dell have kept the revision at A00
I agree though best to wait for Dell confirmation

Sallermas · 21 Jul 2008 at 11:19

Gibbo are OCUK on REV A01 or REV A00 it's easy to check any monitors Dell outer packing label - They are advertised as REV A01

TALON1973 · 21 Jul 2008 at 11:42

well how long have they been advertising it as 01 ? i only bought the monitor on friday .. had it saturday morning ... monitorsticker say 00

not really fussy atm as i cant see any problems .. but good to know all the same

Sallermas · 21 Jul 2008 at 11:47

Not sure I was off last week I think it changed Weds - it's missleading if they are REV A00 - Not REV A01

ecat · 21 Jul 2008 at 12:53

TALON1973 said:
well how long have they been advertising it as 01 ? i only bought the monitor on friday ..

I noticed on Thursday evening, perfect timing I thought.

Sallermas · 22 Jul 2008 at 11:13

Has any one checked if they are actually REV A01's as it will show on the packing label on the outer box