The official Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP Thread

Leporello · 27 Sep 2008 at 23:50

I see I'm reading page twenty five of this heartrending tale of disappointment, pain and suffering. I'm thinking of reporting Dell to the NSPCC. Let's end the suffering, let's make it stop...NOW!

f1racer · 28 Sep 2008 at 00:04

Its page 21 actually!

Usama · 28 Sep 2008 at 00:09

I might buy one of these. Would it be a lot better then the Dell SP2208?

julianhj · 28 Sep 2008 at 08:53

Soulja said:
I got a brand new 2408 from Dell on friday and it was the A00. They'll be sending its replacement shortly and hopefully it will be a A01.

How much did you pay Dell? Why are they swapping it? Did you get any confirmation that it will be an A01?

ttreaders · 28 Sep 2008 at 12:47

Guys how come you are holding out for these monitors? I'm pretty sure I read they have terrible input lag?

sharries · 28 Sep 2008 at 12:51

The input lag is reduced in the new revision. I'm not even waiting for the lag reduction, just the adjustability of sharpness.

King Cartman · 29 Sep 2008 at 10:52

Like several others no doubt, I've been monitoring this thread for months now with great interest regarding the new firmware revision on the 2408WFP.

I've been searching around on the web for ages for some hard data regarding the input lag on the new A01 revision (or whatever nomenclature Dell are or aren't using). I know the only way to tell is the sharpness increments (10 and not 25 :mad:

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The only data I've been able to find thus far was posted by a member of the Dell Community forums.

http://www.dellcommunity.com/suppor...read.id=90203&view=by_date_ascending&page=101

This member claimed a mean average input lag of around 45ms. It's better than the A00, but still not great.

I would like to see some indepedent,verified testing (it would be nice if TFT central could get their hands on the new revision and put it through its paces).

However, I think I'll end up going for the HP LP2475W. The testing at TFT central stated the HP has an average lag of 25ms. I am also bored of waiting for the Dell :mad:

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http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hp_lp2475w.htm

sharries · 29 Sep 2008 at 13:03

I would probably go for the HP, but it doesn't have VGA, and I'd really like the option of VGA.

julianhj · 29 Sep 2008 at 13:17

I called Dell and a really helpful chap in Glasgow has said once the revised models are available brand new they'll swap it out for me. A result really as I didn't really want to be without, or take the risk of buying something else that I wouldn't be so happy with. I also didn't want the hassle of sending it back for a refund, being without a screen again and losing money on postage etc. The timeline given was around two weeks.

I'll keep you all posted.

sharries · 29 Sep 2008 at 14:00

That sounds pretty good. Hopefully they won't send you another A00 model!
I'd love to be able to do that...I miss being able to play my 360...

King Cartman · 29 Sep 2008 at 14:36

Well I'm not planning to make my new monitor purchase until November. I think it'll be best to sit it out until then to see what pans out.

I'm just impatient :mad:

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paulbaker · 29 Sep 2008 at 16:54

Well mine has the 25 increments too, it's just come

jesteroony · 29 Sep 2008 at 18:59

I Ordered mine saturday from OCuk, gutted if theres gonna be probs with it...Naughty Oc for claiming it has latest revision/firmware if it doesn't...
I'm going to try to be objective and not just decide it's got probs before iv'e even opened the box..

bardos · 29 Sep 2008 at 21:16

jesteroony said:
I Ordered mine saturday from OCuk, gutted if theres gonna be probs with it...Naughty Oc for claiming it has latest revision/firmware if it doesn't...
I'm going to try to be objective and not just decide it's got probs before iv'e even opened the box..

i will be waiting with bated breath for your report on the firmware.

jesteroony · 1 Oct 2008 at 19:40

It's arrived Firmware a00, model 0G286H, Dated july 08..
Switched on very quickly just to check for faults..
No dead Pixels, no backlight bleed (very surprised)
Hmmm there is input lag, I didn't think it was too bad but obviously now im focussed on looking for it...
I get back to you with the rest of the info once Iv'e linked to the new pc i'm building..

bardos · 1 Oct 2008 at 20:39

jesteroony said:
It's arrived Firmware a00, model 0G286H, Dated july 08..
Switched on very quickly just to check for faults..
No dead Pixels, no backlight bleed (very surprised)
Hmmm there is input lag, I didn't think it was too bad but obviously now im focussed on looking for it...
I get back to you with the rest of the info once Iv'e linked to the new pc i'm building..

sharpness increments at 25 or 10?

paulbaker · 1 Oct 2008 at 23:14

Is this monitor's seperate sound bar thing any good?
Dell AS501 Soundbar for Dell UltraSharp Flat Panel Monitors..
Has anyone got it?

sharries · 1 Oct 2008 at 23:33

There are a couple of reviews on the Overclockers store item. They seem fairly happy with it. I couldn't comment, as I haven't owned it.

paulbaker · 1 Oct 2008 at 23:47

sharries said:
There are a couple of reviews on the Overclockers store item. They seem fairly happy with it. I couldn't comment, as I haven't owned it.

Saw them, I've ordered it

jesteroony · 3 Oct 2008 at 23:34

I was going to give some more info on my new 2408 but whilst installing my mobo drivers tonight on a new install the screen died!

I'm now sitting with a half finished pc and a dead screen..
Cant believe my luck..

It just wont turn on, its completely dead Ive even tried a new fuse in the plug...I did notice the back of the screen is warm but not what I would call overheating.

Do I contact OCuk or dell directly? Happy for any advice...
Absolutely gutted..