I just bought a Dell 2408WFP after much searching. My budget was more
limited, but it's a beautiful monitor. I would suggest making sure you
know what type of panel to get. You can search for panel type of a
given model here: http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php
Personally I'd suggest avoiding TN panels and look for a PVA/MVA ($$) or
maybe S-IPS ($$$). I find PVAs to be easier on the eyes and better
color. The reviews say S-IPS might be even better color though worse
refresh rates. I would care more if I did design. I'm saying this all
from memory so I might be somewhat wrong, I just know that my roommate
got the Dell TN panel and I got the PVA panel and I find it /much/
nicer. PVA panels typically have a 178 degree viewing angle over 160
for TN. TNs have the best refresh rate, are cheapest, but are otherwise
not quite as nice.
It's sad that /most/ monitors do not list the panel type in the tech
specs. It's the first thing I look for in a monitor.
The article below has a lot of information about panel types and other
considerations when buying a monitor. There is a wealth of info there,
but at least scan the bullet lists about pros/cons of panel types:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2049206&enterthread=y
- Garth
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