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I started out looking for a 22 inch screen, almost bought a Samsung. Then found out they all use TN technology. Gave up and bought a 24 inch Dell 2407wfp-hc. Lots more money but I am very happy. Bought it on line, Dell Direct, even though I "never" buy displays without seeing them first...

It displays images in 3 dimensions, yep 3d. That means it has two identical LCD screens, a carefully positioned/designed mirror so each eye sees a different screen and its set up so multiple observers see the same separation and 3 dimensional image. My guess is that none of todays game systems...

I am very happy with my Dell 2407wfp-hc. Its an upgrade from a good CRT, I use it primarily for web surfing and editing, including photo editing. I think you would also be happy with one. But be advised, NO display is without some compromise. Each observer seems to have a different set of...

I own a Dell 2407wfp-hc and am very happy with it. My previous monitor was a 19" CRT. But LCD monitors are much different than CRT's and you should read up a lot on those differences (this forum is a good reference) to see if they will effect you. The differences effect games one way...

Black text on white is very good, no color artifacts. I have also tried other colors (red, blue) on white, still good. This forum (white on black) looks great. My only complaint is black crush but I think I expected that. I dont game so I cant comment on response times. But my mouse...

Already tried that first day I had one. Dell has removed useful panel information from the service menu. Instead there is a non-descript number (DR880) where the panel numbers used to be. I am pretty sure its either PVA or MVA because it doesnt cost enough for IPS and its performance...

That is the best price I have seen for the Spyder2 Express. Great find. If it also works with third party free software it is an excellent buy. Mac

I did it on the 2407wfp-hc and I am able to convince myself that it is a little lighter on the left than the right. So I made a composite of the same image merged with a flipped version of itself. I can still believe the left is ever so slightly brighter than the right. Changing viewing...

Go to the on screen menu, select color settings, then select which color(s) you want to lower (RGB) . It helps if you have a calibration tool like the Spyder2 or eye one. Mac

Crushed Blacks - As colors get darker and darker they finally turn to black. This is easiest to see with a test pattern of shades of dark grey. If the darkest shade of grey looks like black, and the next darkest, looks black, etc. you have crushed blacks (or crushed grays). The term comes...

Let me see, we cant tell what the panel technology is without opening it up. It performs like the Beng but it "smells like" a PVA. Maybe its an AUO, or maybe its a Samsung, probably not an LG. So I guess its anybodys guess. Why does it matter if the performance is acceptable and consistent...

I have used my 2407wfp-hc for about 10 days now. No dead/stuck pixels, very little backlight bleed, no audible "buzzing", etc. Its been calibrated (via Spyder2) for 5 days. I cant comment on color shifts with viewing angle because glare from the lights and windows behind me create more...

I bought a Spyder2 calibration suite on eBay for about $90 US. I think it works great and is pretty easy to use. Mac

Well, the 2407wfp-hc has definitely arrived. Its being sold on eBay for under $600 plus shipping. Total about $600 to $625. No mention of return policy. But the price wars have now notched up a bit. Mac

The Dell tech guy is nuts. Dells problem with Benq (or any other vendor) is just that, their problem. Your problem with Dell is between you and Dell. Tell the tech guy that if Dell needs additional tech help they can hire it. In the meantime, you want a panel that is right. But lets say...