Dell has released a new monitor, which goes against the usual 16:9 TN panels released in the $300 price range. They have released a 16:10 1920*1200 6 bit S-IPS panel, which is indeed a rarity at this price. But have they sacrificed too much in cutting the costs?
Chris Heinonen at AnandTech has done an excellent and extensive review of the monitor, and it seems like Dell has a winner on their hands. He did not find any glaring faults, and he found it be an excellent overall monitor.
Here are the full list of specifications :
| Dell U2412M Specifications | |
| Video Inputs | D-sub, DVI, DisplayPort |
| Panel Type | eIPS |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.27 mm |
| Colors | 16.7 Million (6-bit with A-FRC) |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 (Typical) |
| Response Time | 8ms GTG |
| Viewable Size | 24″ |
| Resolution | 1920×1200 |
| Viewing Angle | 178 H, 178 V |
| Backlight | LED |
| Power Consumption (operation) | 38W |
| Power Consumption (standby) | Not Listed |
| Screen Treatment | Anti-Glare with Hard Coat 3H |
| Height-Adjustable | Yes, 4.5″ of adjustment |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| VESA Wall Mounting | Yes, 100mm VESA |
| Dimensions w/ Base (WxHxD) | 20.22″ x 21.89″ x 7.10″ |
| Weight | 8.73 lbs. without stand |
| Additional Features | 4 port USB Hub, Power Management Software |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Years |
| Accessories | Power Cable, DVI Cable, USB Cable, VGA Cable |
Read the full review at AnandTech, and beware, like all their other reviews, it is long.
