New Dell 23" IPS monitor - U2311 - Page 8

gameboy1971 · 21st June 2010, 5:50 PM

just bought a u2211 for $254.13. $50 off +15% = good.

schnappy · 21st June 2010, 6:45 PM

I'm thinking of getting one or two of these... after watching this I wasn't filled with confidence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Q78-G1xHA

Apparently the viewing angles aren't as good as they could be, and there's a fair bit of backlit bleed. (If that's the right term?)

Can anyone who has one address this? I've currently got a crappy ol' BenQ FP222W... so I'm sure it will still be an upgrade. I was also considering a Samsung 2443BW+ - it's 16:10 which is preferable but displayport and IPS has made me more U2311 inclined...

I've only a day or two to decide until the Dell sale finishes D:

stevefd · 21st June 2010, 6:51 PM

Mine is fine. Viewing angle is not an issue as I'm only looking at the one front on and backlight is minimal with that characteristic fade from left to right. Barely noticeable.

DarkYendor · 21st June 2010, 7:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevefd

Mine is fine. Viewing angle is not an issue as I'm only looking at the one front on and backlight is minimal with that characteristic fade from left to right. Barely noticeable.

I agree. If you want to pick faults you can, it isn't perfect. But the horizontal viewing angles are as good as my TN display, and the vertical viewing angles are far superior to the TN. And there's no input lag (it's indistinguishable from my 2ms TN panel anyway).

I've seen the backlight bleed and tint issues in reviews online. I calibrated my screen (just by eye, no equipment) then checked, and there's no tint and the backlight issue is only visible on a flat grey screen - I can't see it at all if there's stuff on the screen.

I have no hesitation recommending this monitor.

schnappy · 21st June 2010, 7:45 PM

Thanks. I don't want to rush into anything

DiZyPhEr · 21st June 2010, 8:31 PM

Sssooo tempting to replace my 2405fpw with one of these...

I would use it for the PC and occasionally PS3 when the girlfriend has the tv tied up, but I am worried about losing some real estate from 16:10 to 16:9. Would those of you with older Dells either 2405, 2407 or 2408's and this monitor post up a side-by-side photo?

It'd be greatly appreciated!

Would like a 24" 16:10 LED backlit 120hz though, hope they are on the market soon!
(but I shudder to think of the price!)

gameboy1971 · 21st June 2010, 9:32 PM

some good reviews of the U2711. much difference from the U2311?

schnappy · 21st June 2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkYendor

I agree. If you want to pick faults you can, it isn't perfect. But the horizontal viewing angles are as good as my TN display, and the vertical viewing angles are far superior to the TN. And there's no input lag (it's indistinguishable from my 2ms TN panel anyway).

Actually I forgot to ask, how much better is the colour of the U2311 over an average TN panel? 'cos when I run my CRT next to my current TN LCD... the whites on the LCD are so yellow. Having that white on a new LCD would be nice...

Is the U2410 a better monitor? obvious things like size, resolution aside... things like colour etc?

stevefd · 21st June 2010, 10:44 PM

Once you do some adjustments, the colours are awesome. It is an IPS panel after all, even if it is e-IPS.

schnappy · 21st June 2010, 10:54 PM

What about compared to the U2410? The cost of 2*U2311 is the same as a U2410 with the current discounts... Having all the inputs on the 24" is also attractive.

DarkYendor · 21st June 2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnappy

Actually I forgot to ask, how much better is the colour of the U2311 over an average TN panel? 'cos when I run my CRT next to my current TN LCD... the whites on the LCD are so yellow. Having that white on a new LCD would be nice...

Is the U2410 a better monitor? obvious things like size, resolution aside... things like colour etc?

The U2410 is a better monitor. It costs over twice as much. But the U2311 doesn't suffer from the input lag of the U2410, so it may be a little better for gaming.

And yeah, the colours are better than a TN. Not mind-blowing, but clearly better than my old LCD.

schnappy · 21st June 2010, 10:57 PM

I've used a Dell 24" before... I believe it was a VA. It was pretty damn awesome... looking at all the specs the U2410 is a better monitor, I'd rather go for that incase i end up neglecting the secondary 23". Input lag? I do like my games, but I'm not that anal about it.

gameboy1971 · 22nd June 2010, 8:06 AM

some reviews on this site

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2211h.htm

schnappy · 22nd June 2010, 5:42 PM

Can anyone comment on the authority of the above review? It's suggesting the screen of the U2311H is better than that of the U2410. Atleast that's what i make of it. Has anyone used both the U2410 AND U2311H - and can say which they would prefer, dual 2311 or single 2410? Really having a hard time here...

Fantasm · 23rd June 2010, 4:31 PM

Hey I know it's a bit of a random question, but what are the dimensions of the actual box the 2311 comes in?
Preferably in metric units... Cheers!
Would like to know ASAP

21st June 2010, 6:51 PM	#108
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DiZyPhEr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 501	Sssooo tempting to replace my 2405fpw with one of these... I would use it for the PC and occasionally PS3 when the girlfriend has the tv tied up, but I am worried about losing some real estate from 16:10 to 16:9. Would those of you with older Dells either 2405, 2407 or 2408's and this monitor post up a side-by-side photo? It'd be greatly appreciated! Would like a 24" 16:10 LED backlit 120hz though, hope they are on the market soon! (but I shudder to think of the price!) __________________ Opty 165 1.35v (9x295 2.655Ghz) \| DFI Ultra-D with SLI Mod \| 2GB Mushkin XP4000 \| HIS HD 3870 ICEQ 3 \| Silverstone DA750 \| Thermalright XP-120 \| 2x160GB Seagate NCQ HDD (Raid 0) \| Antec Super Lanboy \| Dell 2405FPW \| Razer Copperhead Macbook Pro 15" Unibody \| P8600 \| 4GB \| 500GB WD Scorpio Blue Last edited by DiZyPhEr; 21st June 2010 at 8:33 PM.

21st June 2010, 10:44 PM	#114
stevefd Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 765	Once you do some adjustments, the colours are awesome. It is an IPS panel after all, even if it is e-IPS. __________________ i7-930 \| Sapphire HD5970 (735/1010) \| Dell U2311 \| 6GB G.Skill Ripjaws \| Lian Li A70FB \| Seasonic 850W \| NH-U9B-SE2 \| 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 \| MS Sidewinder X6 \| Win7 64

21st June 2010, 5:50 PM	#106
gameboy1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 410	just bought a u2211 for $254.13. $50 off +15% = good.

21st June 2010, 6:45 PM	#107
schnappy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 3124 Posts: 585	I'm thinking of getting one or two of these... after watching this I wasn't filled with confidence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Q78-G1xHA Apparently the viewing angles aren't as good as they could be, and there's a fair bit of backlit bleed. (If that's the right term?) Can anyone who has one address this? I've currently got a crappy ol' BenQ FP222W... so I'm sure it will still be an upgrade. I was also considering a Samsung 2443BW+ - it's 16:10 which is preferable but displayport and IPS has made me more U2311 inclined... I've only a day or two to decide until the Dell sale finishes D:

21st June 2010, 7:45 PM	#110
schnappy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 3124 Posts: 585	Thanks. I don't want to rush into anything

21st June 2010, 9:32 PM	#112
gameboy1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 410	some good reviews of the U2711. much difference from the U2311?

21st June 2010, 10:54 PM	#115
schnappy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 3124 Posts: 585	What about compared to the U2410? The cost of 2*U2311 is the same as a U2410 with the current discounts... Having all the inputs on the 24" is also attractive.

21st June 2010, 10:57 PM	#117
schnappy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 3124 Posts: 585	I've used a Dell 24" before... I believe it was a VA. It was pretty damn awesome... looking at all the specs the U2410 is a better monitor, I'd rather go for that incase i end up neglecting the secondary 23". Input lag? I do like my games, but I'm not that anal about it.

22nd June 2010, 8:06 AM	#118
gameboy1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 410	some reviews on this site http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2211h.htm

22nd June 2010, 5:42 PM	#119
schnappy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 3124 Posts: 585	Can anyone comment on the authority of the above review? It's suggesting the screen of the U2311H is better than that of the U2410. Atleast that's what i make of it. Has anyone used both the U2410 AND U2311H - and can say which they would prefer, dual 2311 or single 2410? Really having a hard time here...

23rd June 2010, 4:31 PM	#120
Fantasm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7	Hey I know it's a bit of a random question, but what are the dimensions of the actual box the 2311 comes in? Preferably in metric units... Cheers! Would like to know ASAP