Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24"

[Tim Procter]

On the verge of pressing the button on one of these monitors.:)

Anyone got one or can give any reviews/Advise before I buy.:cheers2:

[raptorheli2]

got the 2408 ultrasharp one myself.

dell monitors are one of the best in the world (this range) and altough there are cheaper monitors the quality you get from this is brilliant. i use it for the sim/xbox/pc and after you see the sim/xbox on this monitor it will make ANY tv look pretty poor. the picture is that good.

if you want sound from an xbox or something that doesn't plug into your pc then you can get the little sound bar for the monitor that clips on underneath. if your going to use powered pc speakers then you don't need the soundbar. the sound from it is not bad but don't expect it to like loud music as it's not designed for that. i have mine plugged into my xbox and use it if i don't want to play the sound via my 7.1 speakers.....i.e lazy.
if you want a soundbar just make sure it's compatible with this monitor as you will want the non mains powered type as there are 2 types of soundbar. one that needs mains and one you plug into monitor.

cheers

[cambs flyer]

I've only ever seen a Dell ultrasharp monitor displayed and running in PC World, I don't know about the others but it was dam impressive stuff.

[Tim Procter]

Cheers Paul, Can buy from a store nearby but can save a few quid buying from [URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-UK-Dell-Ultrasharp-2408WFP-24-HDMI-Display-A01_W0QQitemZ250351224505QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_Monitors?hash=item250351224505&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1300%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]sellers on eBay[/URL]

This one in particular has good feedback and says full guarantee is next day swap out via Dell.

I believe there are several sharks still out there selling re-furbished models so have to beware.

A chap called "Eric Bunny" was selling these at one time but seems to have given up now.:(

[raptorheli2]

oh, one thing i forgot to mention. when you get it you will likely need to turn the brightness right down if you were anything like me/mate that i got 2 for. we were both used to crappy lcd's it seems as we both got sore eyes for a few days with how bloody clear this was. we soon got used to it though rest assured. had the brightness at 0!!!! for a while and gradually built it back up. it's amazing how you get used to something as when i plug in my old LCD now i can barely see the bloody thing it's soooo dark.

cheers

[synergyn9]

I'm thinking of getting one of these as well Tim.

Everyone raves about them.

Let me know how you get on with it and who you buy it from, if you commit.

[Tim Procter]

[quote=synergyn9;204845]I'm thinking of getting one of these as well Tim.

Everyone raves about them.

Let me know how you get on with it and who you buy it from, if you commit.[/quote]

Pressed the button this afternoon on the eBay link I posted above Nick.:sifone:

Will be here via City Link tomorrow, Of course will report back when it arrives..:cheers2:

[Brewber]

You wont be sorry, the Ultrasharps are excellent monitors. I have the 2407FPW version....just make sure people get the ultrasharp version though ;)

[Tim Procter]

Just got this monitor setup an hour ago.:)

Totally blown away with the quality and attention to colours and detail in this panel .:eek:

Have just had 30 minutes on Phoenix and the difference is just amazing.

Got it running at 1920x1200 pixels with a refresh rate of 60 Hertz and as quoted has really impressed me.:cheers2:

Yes over £400 but well worth the wedge IMO.:D

Bonus too. No dead pixels.:)

[synergyn9]

hmmh, your not helping my bank balance here Tim:)

Torn between one of these or getting a Compass Atom

[Tim Procter]

Nick.

You have some class helis in your fleet. Why not get the panel and have done.:D

[synergyn9]

[quote=busterboy;205491]Nick.

You have some class helis in your fleet. Why not get the panel and have done.:D[/quote]

If you ask anyone down my flying club they'll tell you I'm bored unless I'm building a new heli. Bit of a heli wh*re I'm afraid.

One of these days I'll actually devote some time to really practising with just one day in day out and improve my flying :cheers2:

Think your right though about getting the monitor, although it is bad timing as my Phoenix lead packed up suddenly 2 days ago. Got to send it back as I can only think something has blown, tried it on various pc's with different tx's and no joy. Bit miffed though that they want £15 to replace it!

[Tim Procter]

[quote=synergyn9;205496]Bit miffed though that they want £15 to replace it![/quote]

Things must be getting tight around the Phoenix camp I presume.:(

Could have sworn I heard someone say if you send your damaged dongle in they sent a free replacement.

Maybe not.:confused:

[synergyn9]

that what I thought as well but I have contacted Phoenix support, they sent me a small app to test the lead and I had no joy getting it to work

they then replied that I should send my lead back to them registered mail (so that'll be another £5). Once they have received it they will then confirm receipt with me, then at that point I'm to go on their site and purchase a replacement cable for £15)

So that is approx £20 in all!!

I am really miffed :(:(:(:( as Phoenix used to be what I thought of as a quality product. I can understand sending the lead back as it is effectively the licence key after all, but surely if they then check it and find the lead is defective through no fault of my own they should replace it for nowt!

I am one of the people who has been singing Phoenix's praises since day one, but not anymore

[synergyn9]

would be interesting to know how may leads actually do fail and over what kind of time period?