Comments on: Dell UltraSharp U2410 Review

By: Bengt

Bengt — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:01:47 +0000

Glossy screens can give unwanted reflexes from light sources. This causes strain
on the eyes when they try to compensate for this.
This is probably not much of a problem if you watch movies or play fast games but if you use
the screen for work such as writing, drawing etc this can be a big problem if you happen to have lightsources in the “wrong” places.
This problem is much less evident with matte screens.
Thus I for instance strongly prefer matte screens because I mostly use my screen for work.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:00:42 +0000

My understanding is the U2410 has a matte screen as opposed to a glossy screen. I have a glossy screen now and really like it. I thought glossy was the new thing, maybe I’m wrong. Is there a preference for a matte screen, or why does Dell have on one on the U2410?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:31:05 +0000

Refurbished? Yes, they can change to a new panel and put it in old bazel. Then arrive at your door. As long as it is warranty, no need to worry much, right?

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 22 May 2010 09:49:34 +0000

It’s a slight concern as I bought a refurbished unit. I’m wondering if someone could have swapped the panels. Do people do that? Or am I being paranoid?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Sat, 22 May 2010 08:43:46 +0000

Never try that until you ask me. Tested. Found out both top edges do go in very slightly. No issue on bottom. Is that a concern for you?

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 22 May 2010 05:54:01 +0000

Jayce, can you do me a favour and push the edges of the matte surface in? Mine goes in slightly when pushed. Just wondering if it’s the same for all U2410s.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:02:03 +0000

the last monitor they sent me is functioning fine to this day after about 10hrs of use a day.

i did detect one stuck pixel in the upper right corner but i think i will stick with this one to avoid yet another exchange

By: Bengt

Bengt — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:05:09 +0000

Alex, is it still running fine?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:59:28 +0000

Using it to play PC games most of the time. No issue so far. But PS2 graphics is a little bit poor via TV cable (old product). PS3 should work fine on HDMI.

By: Bengt

Bengt — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:58:10 +0000

Sure we are reading!
But the confusion is not getting less confused . . . .

What 24″ to buy? I certainly do not look forward to purchasing Dell if that means getting the screen replaced five times. . . .

Anyone out there with knowledge? Sure need some advice here.

By: Dax

Dax — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:40:00 +0000

Thinking of buying this to double as a TV for my PS2 and pc monitor, mainly for gaming use.
Do you guys recommend U2410 for games ?

By: alex

alex — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:00:39 +0000

if anyone is still reading this, i finally got my 5th!!! replacement. all prior ones had the green/pink tint. the fourth was a refurb which i honestly did not even try. i jsut flat our refused it- even though it was a rev a01. there was a sticker over “a00″ that read “a01″. my fifth monitor just arrrived today, brand new in box- rev a01 (stenciled) dec 09 mexico. best part- no green/pink tint. took me three months and 5 replacements and about 10 hours on the phone but i think i finally got what i wanted……..just when the 2711 hits the market

By: Cristian

Cristian — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:43:39 +0000

It’s true that Displayport has superior bandwidth and color support over DVI, but as long as the video card doesn’t use it there’s no difference between them. And unfortunately AFAIK only a few video cards support 10 bits/color modes. I wonder which video cards.

By: Bengt

Bengt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:50:32 +0000

Is there anyone out there that has compared the previous 2408WFP with this new Dell screen?
Reviews and/or personal experience?
Compared how quiet it is, colors, stability etc etc?

By: alex

alex — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:29:02 +0000

yeah, that should read “seriously consider other options”

youre right about there not being much of a choice for a new 16:10 ips panel with multiple inputs at a decent price.

personally, im thinking of ponying up for a 30″ if my next replacement has flaws.

ironically, itll probably be a dell…

By: Bengt

Bengt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:39:36 +0000

“should seriously other options”
Good idea – but what are those other options?
I had hell with my first 2408WFP and got it replaced and then replaced and now it is (well touch wood) excellent. Quiet and good picture (well touch wood again )
What other options are there? I have for instance looked at Samsung but they are noisy and I do not think they have a good picture.
So it is easy to say “should seriously other options” but what serious options do we have?
Finding a 2408FWP on ebay?

By: alex

alex — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:36 +0000

ok, my replacement monitor flickers (as in turns on and off by itself). tried it thru displayport, dvi, vga thru two different computers, on three different power circuits.

will call dell for yet another replacement.

anyone considering purchasing this monitor for work should seriously other options

By: Wildta

Wildta — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:31:10 +0000

Do not buy this monitor yet until they fix some problems. The sRGB and Adobe RGB presets have dithering issues (google black level testing and you should see the dithering problem when switching in between presets, also google dithering and u2410). It also has pink/green tinting issues. You can test this by putting up an all gray image and the tining problem is easily discernible. You can google the tinting issue too.

My monitor has both of these problems. This is a professional level monitor that suffers from low class monitor issues.

Good notes are that the touch buttons on the side are very cool along with the stand.

I highly recommend you refrain from purchasing this up until Dell responds to these issues. I got screwed and got the first version, learn from me and wait for at least the second revision.

Btw, I got my monitor just yesterday (12-12-2010).

By: Jayce

Jayce — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:50:57 +0000

Yes. Just verified again. It can be lower a bit.

By: Bengt

Bengt — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:56:53 +0000

You mean the screen can go a bit lower than in that picture?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:16:59 +0000

That should be not being the lowest (if not mistaken).

By: alex

alex — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:30:12 +0000

ok, so i just got my replacement today. it is much better. still has a very slight hue shift in standard. im wondering if i should stick with it or ask for another replacemet. no dead/stuck pixels here (neither did the first). the new one is also a rev a00, assembled in mexico

By: Bengt

Bengt — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:25:10 +0000

I cannot hear my chassis fans
I use an antec p182 chassis where I have replaced the fans with Scythe S-flex 1200 fans and also have them speed regulated with a Zalman regulator. That makes my chassis ultra quiet – I cannot hear the fans.

By: Bengt

Bengt — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:21:14 +0000

Is, that what you show in the “Landscape Mode” picture above – just below “Viewing Angles”. Or can the monitor go lower?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:05:26 +0000

My U2410 can go until 4cm only. And the only noise that I can hear is from my chassis fan.