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Dell SP2309W review

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Verdict

A unique resolution, but it's largely wasted on a glossy consumer TFT like this.

Review Date: 10 Feb 2009

Reviewed By: David Bayon

Price when reviewed: £217 (£250 inc VAT)

Overall Rating
4 stars out of 6

Features & Design
5 stars out of 6

Value for Money
4 stars out of 6

Image Quality
4 stars out of 6

Details
Part Code 859-10028
Review Date 10 Feb 2009
Price ex VAT £217
Price inc VAT £250
Overall rating 4 stars out of 6
Image quality 4 stars out of 6
Features & Design 5 stars out of 6
Value for Money 4 stars out of 6
Main specifications
Screen size 23.0in
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 2048 x 1152
Screen brightness 300cd/m2
Pixel response time 2ms
Contrast ratio 80,000:1
Pixel pitch 0.249mm
Horizontal viewing angle 160 degrees
Vertical viewing angle 170 degrees
Speaker type N/A
Speaker power ouput N/A
TV tuner no
TV tuner type N/A
Connections
DVI inputs 1
VGA inputs 1
HDMI inputs 1
DisplayPort inputs 0
Scart inputs 0
HDCP support yes
Upstream USB ports 1
USB ports (downstream) 4
3.5mm audio input jacks 1
Headphone output yes
Other audio connectors N/A
Accessories supplied
Other cables supplied VGA, USB
Internal power supply yes
Power consumption
Peak power consumption 75W
Idle power consumption 65W
Image adjustments
Brightness control? yes
Contrast control? yes
Dimensions
Dimensions 558 x 265 x 440mm (WDH)
Weight 5.000kg
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User comments

Fantastic Monitor

For the price this is a great monitor, I've had mine for nearly a year now and love it. The high resolution is great for professional work.

By lukemcurley on 2 Feb 2010

Which graphics cards?

Hi folks, I've had my dual screen setup for six months now...yes two of these monitors side by side using ergotron swing arm desk mount, sligtly overkill I know.

One thing I didn't check before I plunged was my graphics card capability, I'm struggling to find a card which clearly states it can handle dual 2048 x 1152 resolution. One of the monitors is being run in a lower res. as my card cannot handle all the pixels!

Can anyone offer any advice please, within suitable lower budget terms!

By martino_mahony on 14 Jul 2010

Also a fantastic monitor

Ahh, I forgot to say that this monitor is fantastic, so much real estate size. Very productive! The standard mount supplied is also very flexible and more than ergonomic for everyone's desired position.

By martino_mahony on 14 Jul 2010

Leaves you feeling Like something is missing..

This Monitor looks amazing , from a looks perspective. If only the Monitor display matched the looks! I bought one from Dell recently and sent it straight back. The blacks weren't convincing and the Whites were exactly as described in the review. i needed a good versatile monitor and this is not the one. Games look a tad washed out. The Colours seem off balance. quite disappointed when i expected so much!

By waseemb on 20 Jan 2011

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