Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Dell 27" UltraSharp Widescreen 2709W Monitor



Specifications

Monitor Type: LCD Monitor
Diagonal Size: 27 in.
Viewable Size: 27 in.
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Pitch: 0.303 mm
Response Time: 6 ms
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (dynamic)
Brightness: 450 cd/m2
System Type: PC
Display Technology: TFT active matrix
Color Support: Up to 1.07 billion colors
Interface Standards: DVI, VGA (HD-15), HDMI, DisplayPort
Operational Power Consumption : 110 Watt
Included Cables: 1 x VGA cable, 1 x HDMI-DVI adapter, 1 x USB cable

General Product Information

Additional Features: UltraSharp, HDCP, TrueColor, 110% color gamut
Color: Black
Interface Provided: 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , RCA, RCA, 19 pin HDMI Type A, 24 pin digital DVI
Energy Certification: Energy Star
Product Line: Dell UltraSharp

Warranty Information

Base Warranty: 4 years warranty
Warranty Information: 4 years warranty

Dimensions and Weight

Weight: 18.3 lbs.

General Product Info

EPEAT Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Certification Level: Silver
Chassis Color: Black
Also known as: Dell UltraSharp GN864, Dell GN864, Dell UltraSharp, Dell 2709W, Dell UltraSharp 2709W
Manufacturer Part No.: GN864
Dimension: 17.8 in. x 24.9 in. x 7.9 in.(HxWxD)

Quick reviews:
*Dell's latest 27-inch monitor introduces an updated menu system, several new inputs and wide colour gamut. While it won't impress professionals, it's likely to please the average user who wants a big screen.
*It's an excellent and very attractive product. Unfortunately, colors were not too accurate, such an input lag persists despite the same difficulties with the 2408WFP and the price is a bit exaggerated.
*New menu system is leagues ahead of the 07 and 08 series, Great blacks, Mass of video inputs, Audio out for HDMI.
*While hardcore PC gamers might want to stay clear, and colour professionals may have to wrestle a little with calibration to get the most out of it, the 2709W is likely to please your average user to no end who wants a big screen with a decent resolution.

In brief:

Pros

* 1080p capable resolution (1920 x 1200px)
* huge variety of inputs
* large screen size
* higher dot pitch than most monitors (same resolution as 24" monitors) - allows users to sit back further when watching media, or better for those with poorer vision
* tilt, swivel and height adjustments
* quality assured, 3-year warranty
* quality S-PVA panel - accurate colours, good viewing angles

Cons

* expensive (price starts from $789-you can find it for less in ebay)
* higher dot pitch than most monitors (same resolution as 24" monitors) - larger pixels are noticeable when sitting close, may make image appear fuzzy
* back light bleed/consistency issues
* high input lag (60 ms / ~ 3 fps), poorer choice for hardcore gamers

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