Monitor - 2407WFP or 2408WFP?

Feek · 11-07-2008, 08:22

I now need to get a new monitor as my old Iiyama 19" square lcd is failing and I'm going to get a Dell 24" jobbie - I'm sure I read somewhere that the 2408 isn't as good as the 2407 but am I imagining that?

What's the better monitor of the two to go for?

Admiral Huddy · 11-07-2008, 08:40

I was really jumpy about going to a TFT. I saw them as a big step backawrd in quality from the 19" CRT I had. I bought a Samsung and I nearly cried when it arrived. Fortunately I sent it back.

Then came the Dells. Both TFTs you mention are fine. In fact, recent reviews really rate the 2708 but they are both rated 90%+ anyway. I'm very very happy with the 2407 I have. I think Tyson has the 2408.

Darryn · 11-07-2008, 19:51

The Dell 24" monitors are great, got 3 here, 2405, 2407 and 2407HC... all very good.

There is 1 here 2nd hand might be worth a punt.

Feek · 15-07-2008, 22:49

I've got a 2408WFP on the way, it'll compliment the 2007 I've already got. Couldn't be without two monitors and my old Iiyama 19" lcd died yesterday.

Mondo · 15-07-2008, 22:53

Dunno if its too late but Dell has a special this month on the 27" 2709W HD monitor 1920x1200 screen for £439.

Feek · 15-07-2008, 22:56

s'too big.

Mondo · 15-07-2008, 22:58

Nonsense

its never too big

Feek · 15-07-2008, 23:09

It is when you don't have the physical space for it!

Apart from that, I'd expect a higher resolution than that on a monitor that size wouldn't I? I know that 1680x1050 is rubbish on a 22" and would expect the same with 1900x1200 on a 27".

Mark · 15-07-2008, 23:15

Can't say I've ever had any problems, and I run mine (2707) at below-optimal resolution as well. It's only 12.5% bigger than the 2408.

Feek · 16-07-2008, 08:26

What resolution do you run the 2707 at, Mark?

Obviously as tft/lcd monitors have a fixed number of physical pixels, anything other than the native resolution will be a slight compromise in quality compared to a crt so I'm interested in what you run and how you find it.

11-07-2008, 08:22	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Monitor - 2407WFP or 2408WFP? I now need to get a new monitor as my old Iiyama 19" square lcd is failing and I'm going to get a Dell 24" jobbie - I'm sure I read somewhere that the 2408 isn't as good as the 2407 but am I imagining that? What's the better monitor of the two to go for? __________________

11-07-2008, 08:40	#2
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I was really jumpy about going to a TFT. I saw them as a big step backawrd in quality from the 19" CRT I had. I bought a Samsung and I nearly cried when it arrived. Fortunately I sent it back. Then came the Dells. Both TFTs you mention are fine. In fact, recent reviews really rate the 2708 but they are both rated 90%+ anyway. I'm very very happy with the 2407 I have. I think Tyson has the 2408. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log Last edited by Admiral Huddy; 11-07-2008 at 08:42.

11-07-2008, 19:51	#3
Darryn Loves his cars more than his friends Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 108	The Dell 24" monitors are great, got 3 here, 2405, 2407 and 2407HC... all very good. There is 1 here 2nd hand might be worth a punt. __________________ My Flickr

15-07-2008, 22:49	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I've got a 2408WFP on the way, it'll compliment the 2007 I've already got. Couldn't be without two monitors and my old Iiyama 19" lcd died yesterday. __________________

15-07-2008, 22:53	#5
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Dunno if its too late but Dell has a special this month on the 27" 2709W HD monitor 1920x1200 screen for £439. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

15-07-2008, 22:56	#6
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	s'too big. __________________

15-07-2008, 22:58	#7
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Nonsense its never too big __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

15-07-2008, 23:09	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It is when you don't have the physical space for it! Apart from that, I'd expect a higher resolution than that on a monitor that size wouldn't I? I know that 1680x1050 is rubbish on a 22" and would expect the same with 1900x1200 on a 27". __________________

15-07-2008, 23:15	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Can't say I've ever had any problems, and I run mine (2707) at below-optimal resolution as well. It's only 12.5% bigger than the 2408.

16-07-2008, 08:26	#10
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	What resolution do you run the 2707 at, Mark? Obviously as tft/lcd monitors have a fixed number of physical pixels, anything other than the native resolution will be a slight compromise in quality compared to a crt so I'm interested in what you run and how you find it. __________________