Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24 inch LCD TFT Monitor (16:10, 1920x1200, 300 cd/m2), Black

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Recommended settings: Each preset is tailored quite well for its task. For general use, however, I preferred the standard preset, adjusting only green to about 90 percent. This gave the monitor great color balance, perfect for general use. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system.

aspect ratio control options through the OSD 'display settings' menu as shown above. There are options LaCie's Blue Eye Pro software suite. An NEC branded and customised X-rite i1 Display 2 colorimeter was the colour temperature remains similar to the 'standard' mode at ~6500k. The dynamic contrast ratio is Viewing anglesViewing angles are much wider than on TN panels and also wider than on VA panels that are used in Samsung’s more expensive monitors and most Eizo monitors. Color intensity changes from angles but not much.comfortable setting for your individual preferences. It was also good to see some USB ports available Dell U2412M is not a true gaming monitor – no IPS panels offers that experience – but for most gaming, even semi-fast gaming, I see it as a fairly good solution. If you are a serious FPS or racing enthusiast I suggest you look for a 120 Hz TN panel instead. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. Some computers have both USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. The Standard picture mode is not as accurate as the sRGB mode on Dell’s other UltraSharp monitors, such as the U2410, but the Standard preset on U2412M is fairly good. Dell U2412M has no sRGB preset and therefore we moved on to calibrate the monitor right away.

box the screen used 29.3W of power while at its default 75% brightness setting. After calibration, where we The stand is smaller and has the same soft look as the bezel. It still features all the ergonomic functions such as tilt, swivel, height and pivot. You can also move it slightly higher and lower than U2410.

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The OSD array is aligned vertically along the lower-right bezel and consists of four small but well-spaced buttons. Navigating the OSD is simple and clean. Dell still makes the best-designed OSDs in the industry with a contextual navigation system that never lets you forget the function each button has at any given time. If you're using DVI connection, ensure that a Dual Link DVI cable is used (Supplied together with the monitor). ICC profiles and gamma corrections. The screen was tested at default factory settings using the DVI interface, and analysed using We’re seeing an increasing number of IPS panels, as the price of this high-end LCD technology seems to be falling into consumer territory. Unlike last month’s Hazro HZ27WC, Dell’s U2412M is aimed at a business market, which might excuse the fact that it’s twice the price of a budget 24in monitor. You do get a lot for your money, though.

I wanted to calibrate and profile the screen to determine what was possible with optimum settings and So, let us move on to our practical tests. In the following sections I will examine Dell U2412M with our stress tests in movies, games and such, as well as with our self-developed monitorTest software. I will also include comparisons to Dell’s current U2410 monitor. Change theColor Setting modein theColor SettingsOSD toGraphicsorVideo, depending on the application.When it comes to value, there are few monitors that show up like the U2412m does. It includes a great list of ergonomic features, plenty of useful OSD customizations, and good performance at a great price. I compared U2412M to U2410 and saw that U2412M actually has less motion blurring that U2410 – mostly in the darker picture areas. On the other hand U2412M has slightly more overdrive trailing. Nothing serious, and nothing to worry about for most users, but I think that critical gamers might prefer the lower level of overdrive trailing on U2410. corrected now to leave us with 0% deviance from the target of 2.2 and white point was basically spot on at 6502k million colour palette. It's not something you'd notice in practice, and you do have to look very closely to see it.

The new U2412M has more rounded and softer edges. The bezel is still made from plastic and the monitor now uses physical buttons instead of touch button on the U2410. Dell U2412M has less motion blur than U2410, but more overdrive trailing. The latter is easier to spot in FPS or racing games but the difference is not significant. However, we still recommend 120 Hz TN panels for gaming. Another problem with U2412M is the crystalized coating on the IPS panel that continues to annoy some users but this is a general thing for IPS based monitors. The number on the left is the delta value. Delta is a difference between two factors; here it’s the difference between the measured color on the panel and the actual color that is our target. should be fine here with the lower range available. A setting of around 26% should offer you a luminance of ~ 120 cd/m 2.

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already looked at the OD function available in the factory menu. Studying the detailed spec sheet for You can only run the built-in diagnostics when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.