Dell Dell.ca: Dell U2412M UltraSharp 24" ISP LED Monitor with $50 ePromo Card $270 (Was $440) + Free Shipping Dell UltraSharp 24" ISP Monitor w/ $50 eCard $270
get this dealHere's a deal if you're in the market for a quality, general purpose 24" monitor. For a limited time, Dell.ca is selling the Dell U2412M UltraSharp 24" Monitor with $50 ePromo Card for $269.99 (Reg. $439.99). That's a solid deal in our books for one of Dell's more popular UltraSharp 24" class models, especially with the bonus $50 ePromo Card!
The UltraSharp U2412M is built using a 24" IPS panel with anti-glare and hard coat 3H to ensure you'll get a great view from almost any angle. It features a 1920 x 1200 resolution, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 16.7 million supported colors and a 8ms typical response time. This results in a high-contrast and accurate colour display with reduced lag for fast-moving videos. The Dell is VESA-compatible and is equipped with numerous connections for your convenience. This includes DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort, VGA, and four USB 2.0 ports. Other features and specs include:
- 24" wide viewable image size
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel type
- LED backlight technology
- 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz resolution
- 16.7 million colours supported with 82% (CIE 1976) colour gamut
- 8ms (gray to gray) response time
- 178/178 degree viewing angles
- DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort, VGA connectors
- USB 2.0 (upstream), 4 x USB 2.0 (downstream) ports
- Height-adjustable stand with tilt, swivel & pivot
- VESA mount compatible
- 3-year manufacturer's warranty
- Includes $50 ePromo Card (sent via email within 30-35 days)
Note, the Dell U2412M UltraSharp does not have any HDMI connectors.
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View allThe U2713HM has been replaced by the U2715H within the past 4 months. The U2715H has already been down to $550 a couple weeks ago; probably on sale again during this sale.
The U2715H is almost the exact same panel/specs as the U2713HM; the only thing to take note of is that they went VERY modern on the ports. They phased out VGA and dual link DVI (you read that correctly). Instead on the U2715H you have 2x HDMI (supports 2560x1440), 1x DP, 1x mini DP, plus 1x DP out. You now get 5x USB 3.0 ports vs 4 on the U2713HM.
OOS at Staples.
I am guessing that for me, my (crappy) 39" 3840x2160 monitor is more useful than this good 24" one.
Size of screen plays a factor, though. I think 16:10 is definitely the way to go with a 24" monitor, but having switched from a U2412M (16:10, 24") to a U2713HM (16:9, 27"), I find the 27" to be superior in every way - it's larger, sharper, games look way nicer on the bigger screen, etc. There's more overall screen real estate for having 2x windows open side by side.
I'd definitely recommend trying the screen before dogmatically ruling it out. Even Apple has switched to exclusively 16:9 panels in its iMacs.
IMO 24" 16:10 @ 1200p was a great sweet spot for LCD's, but 27" 16:9 @ 1440p is better in every conceivable way. If you can afford it, get the 27".
I would guess that if those people do exist (people who go back to a 24" 16:10 screen from a larger 16:9 screen), they are probably buying 27" or 30" displays that are 1080p. I tried a Dell E2715H (27", 1080p) and it was not sharp enough for me - I would definitely recommend going with a U2412M over that one. However the U2713 / U2715 @ 1440p blows the doors off both.
The anti-glare isn't that bad, definitely not headache inducing for me. I use the 2413 as the main monitor and then these 2412's as a side monitor because I have to do some work with colour. You get what you pay for.
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Don't buy this from them but Price match it with Staples.ca
http://www.staples.ca/en/Dell-UltraShar ... CA_1_20001
I'm gonna wait for a deal on the U2713 wide-gamut monitor, as I need it primarily for video color correction and grading.
I thought all IPS panels have issue with the anti-glare coating causing the grainy appearance, and just how bad are we talking about? Only noticeable if you look for it, or headache-inducing?
1. hard to drive that resolution. 3840x2160 are a lot of pixels for gaming! Gotta get a top of the line video card to even try to game on that!
2. Windows scaling is pretty mediocre right now. It's passable at 1440p, but I shudder to think of how it is at 2160p!
Where some users may see an issue is with a minor amount of banding in the gray scale and almost unnoticeable artifacts otherwise 99% of users probably could not tell the difference. When calibrated properly, banding in color gradients is minimal if any. Compared to some true 8bit IPS monitors from a few years back (2007?) this monitor has less banding.
The next step up in color depth are the monitors like the Dell U2413 which claims to be 10 bit (1.07 billion colours) but is really an 8bit + AFRC to simulate the 10 bit colour depth. Most, if not all, of the "10bit " monitors are also wide gamut and above $400 CAD cost so the budget minded RFD'rs aiming for an IPS monitor under $300 are limited to buying IPS with 6bit + AFRC and standard sRGB gamut. There might still be an exception or two out there - I know ASUS had a true 8bit 23"/24" IPS sRGB monitor 3 or 4 years back
Before you get too excited about 1.07 billion colours, the typical human eye can only see somewhere between 7 million and 10 million.
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- The anti-glare coating is a bit grainy
- The backlight uses PWM, so if you're sensitive to flicker, this is not a good monitor for you
- It's a 6-bit IPS panel, so colours aren't going to be as great as a true 8-bit panel
I ended up replacing them with a newer model, and I'm much happier now.
Where the vast majority of LCD monitors have a back light that provides a standard sRGB gamut, PremierColor denotes Dell monitors offering a wide gamut. i.e. 100% sRGB + 100% AdobeRGB coverage.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Colorspace.png
If you are into photography or image creation and editing then this can be of value to you. But only if you have the tools - software that is optimized to deal with a wide gamut back light. If you don't use such software you will notice that many images appear to be over saturated. In particular reds will stand out and then you'll notice that greens and blues are not realistic either. Skin tones will be too ruddy.
For a web browser you will have to use FireFox as it is the best browser for color accuracy.
Most people are best served by using monitors with standard sRGB gamuts.
As to the U2412M.... I have one and given a choice today, would buy one of the newer Dell 16:10 monitors simply to have the much finer grain anti glare coating.
The U2412M is NOT PremierColor - it offers about 96% coverage of the sRGB color space (gamut).
The U2415 that replaces the U2412M has a finer grain matte coating and offers about 99% coverage of the sRGB space (that 3% difference is no big deal).
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It's seems like a decent price for a good quality monitor, similar to what I paid on a sale last year. If you don't do colour sensitive work they would make pretty good multiple monitors. The 1920x1200 makes a surprisingly big difference. The u2413 is better for colour sensitive work.
I would be interested to hear if there is a better choice for a 1920x1200 monitor at this price.
I haven't used a higher resolution 30" monitor but I think that two of those might be good too for productivity. For web design work I definitely really enjoy having 3 standard sized screens to work with.
There is no U2715HM - just a U2715H. The U2713 came in both U2713HM and U2713H flavours. It could very well be under $500 after all rebates for the U2715H (before taxes) since the last sale was $549.99 (a week or so ago) and ebates was still giving 15%.
I would just like a 27 inch for surfing and watching some shows/movies. No gaming.
Free $50 Dell ePromo Card* included with the purchase of select monitors
Nice choice if you want a monitor with DisplayPort instead of HDMI.
A little bit smaller than Asus PQ248 but also light weighted and easy to move.
Be careful with Dell's Purolator shipping if you are living alone. They won't left at your doorstep or conciege. You may have to pickup.
Any good?? It is an Ultrasharp, but I take it is not a "Premier Color" monitor, can anyone confirm?
I've been dying to get an Ultrasharp Premier Color monitor but I agree the U2412 is a bit outdated.
Vesa mount, height ajustable and tilt and come with a 3 years warranty.
color reproduction is very good on these monitor
I have a 24" u2412 and 27" u2713 at home.
I've owned two of them and and have been fairly pleased, although I sold one a while ago. If I was in the market for a 24" IPS panel today, however, I'd look elsewhere.
They are awesome. No problems with gaming either.