[Merged] Dell Ultrasharp 2408 24" LCD $499, Inspiron has sold out

[AndrewRFD]

UPDATE: Desktop is now officially sold out. The monitor is still available as of this update.

We've got some hot, limited quantity offers (500 redemptions each) from Dell this morning! The last limited quantity offer (the $399 Inspiron 1525) sold out in less than 24 hours, so if either of these items interest you, don't hesitate too long.

First off, there's a very cheap Inspiron 530 desktop PC for $299 in Pentium Dual-Core configuration or in Core 2 Duo Configuration (E4600) for $339. The specs are:

Intel Pentium dual-core processor E2180 (1MB L2 Cache,2.00GHz,800 FSB) English
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
16x DVD+/-RW Drive
1 Year Next Business Day Onsite/In Home Service and Tech Support


Note that in addition to a lower price than the Vostro 200 offerings in the past couple of weeks, the Inspiron 530 also comes with a 250GB hard drive as opposed to the 160GB seen in the Vostros. Upgrades worth mentioning include the E4600 for $40, the Q6600 for $140 (making for a Q6600 system for $439), and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for $89. As mentioned on the page, use coupon code 65PQH8RRFPRSFN at the checkout to bring the price down.

Second, all of you who were hungering for the Ultrasharp 2408 during the Days of Deals have had your wish granted - use the coupon code KMBSCN39RXNX04 to knock $200 off the $699 price tag for a price of $499! As always, shipping is free.

Here's the link to the deals! (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.628445907&type=10&subid=)
Link to French version. (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.681294663&type=10&subid=)



http://accessories.dell.com/sna/images2/resize.aspx/ca/320-6272/315 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.628445907&type=10&subid=)

[isleepinadrawer]

i wonder if dell is shipping the new revision for the 2408?

[CHINAdeals]

pretty good deal.. dang. i would love to upgrade my set

[aelam]

I can't get the monitor coupon to work...

[AndrewRFD]

I can't get the monitor coupon to work...

It's working fine from here. Are you doing anything other than going through the link, adding it to cart, and pasting in the coupon code?

[aelam]

It's working fine from here. Are you doing anything other than going through the link, adding it to cart, and pasting in the coupon code?

Oh jeez. There's the issue. Sorry. Note to everyone else, you can't just add the monitor through searching Dell.ca.

Thanks :)

[ryan_lau100]

It's working fine from here. Are you doing anything other than going through the link, adding it to cart, and pasting in the coupon code?

same problem
wont work for me either...

[AMD]

Really good price on the computer, but it's not available in French >:(

[Seks]

?

[82]

do you know how many free memory slot available? Does it has PCI-e to support a mid-range discrete graphic?

thanks

We've got some hot, limited quantity offers (500 redemptions each) from Dell this morning! The last limited quantity offer (the $399 Inspiron 1525) sold out in less than 24 hours, so if either of these items interest you, don't hesitate too long.

First off, there's a very cheap Inspiron 530 desktop PC for $299 in Pentium Dual-Core configuration or in Core 2 Duo Configuration (E4600) for $339. The specs are:

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4600 (2MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,800 FSB) English
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
16x DVD+/-RW Drive
1 Year Next Business Day Onsite/In Home Service and Tech Support


Note that in addition to a lower price than the Vostro 200 offerings in the past couple of weeks, the Inspiron 530 also comes with a 250GB hard drive as opposed to the 160GB seen in the Vostros. Upgrades worth mentioning include the E4600 for $40, the Q6600 for $140 (making for a Q6600 system for $439), and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for $89. As mentioned on the page, use coupon code 65PQH8RRFPRSFN at the checkout to bring the price down. The coupon page says a $160 discount but the coupon appears to be good for $140 when applied - go figure.

Second, all of you who were hungering for the Ultrasharp 2408 during the Days of Deals have had your wish granted - use the coupon code KMBSCN39RXNX04 to knock $200 off the $699 price tag for a price of $499! As always, shipping is free.

Here's the link to the deals! (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.628445907&type=10&subid=)

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/images2/resize.aspx/ca/320-6272/315 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.628445907&type=10&subid=)

[MercenaryForHire]

do you know how many free memory slot available? Does it has PCI-e to support a mid-range discrete graphic?

thanks

4 DIMM slots
PCIe x16 slot, but no PCIe power plug, so unless you plan to replace the PSU or jury-rig adaptors, you'll be limited to the 9500GT/8600GT/HD3650 or lower.

[dealsoutlook]

i think its warm....still waiting for quad prices to drop a bit more :D I m a true rfd'r

[AndrewRFD]

Oh jeez. There's the issue. Sorry. Note to everyone else, you can't just add the monitor through searching Dell.ca.

Thanks :)

Yes, the 2408 from the deal link has its own configuration page. This is usually the case with limited quantity coupon offers like this.

[AndrewRFD]

What kind of panel?

Samsung S-PVA.

[ryan_lau100]

?

pretty sure PVA which is why i want it so badly....

$538 after tax if i include my corp discount

buy or not to buy... just got a 24inch samsung...

[can2000]

Nice deal for the PC. But not sure what to do with my old PCs. well, pass. thanks OP!

[aelam]

Ugh...sat on that "submit order" page with the monitor for soooo long...as awesome as a new panel would be I can't justify the cost. :(

[prod]

i think its warm....still waiting for quad prices to drop a bit more :D I m a true rfd'r

Naw, a true rfd'r would buy the dual core now, then post it in the BST 6months from now and then buy the quad :razz:

[wesleyw]

Hmmm...upgrade my monitor setup or not...

[Chihuahua]

Purchased the desktop.. thanks !

[s2k]

How does that monitor compare with the 2405FPW?

[Macross_Freek]

Thinking about jumping on the 2408WFP but with all the issues of "input" lag I think I might just hold off for the time being.

My Sony 19" LCD is serving me quite well right now but damn if that isn't a nice monitor.

[rui]

Wanna buy this monitor,but just hold for now,thinking about do I really need it.

[BaconMunch]

I'm not sure if the Q6600 is worth the $100 over the E4600 but I think I like the $339 price and will upgrade RAM on my own.

If anything else changes, I'm sure I can change my order over the phone.

Thanks RFD!

[Rea1m]

Couldn't resist. I've been waiting for the 2408 to hit 499 for months now. Thanks!!

[ibear]

Thinking about jumping on the 2408WFP but with all the issues of "input" lag I think I might just hold off for the time being.

My Sony 19" LCD is serving me quite well right now but damn if that isn't a nice monitor.

so the input lag problem hasn't been solved? i read before that there will be a new revision sometime.

[Macross_Freek]

so the input lag problem hasn't been solved? i read before that there will be a new revision sometime.

Apparently the firmware is out but there's no guarantee you'll get a monitor with the new revised firmware. I've heard of people that have ordered recently and still got the monitor with the old firmware.

[Viper98]

Apparently the firmware is out but there's no guarantee you'll get a monitor with the new revised firmware. I've heard of people that have ordered recently and still got the monitor with the old firmware.

I just called dell and they said that all monitors are shipping with a01 now

of course they could easily be just trying to make a sale and just telling me what I want to hear

[ASharp]

Wanna buy this monitor,but just hold for now,thinking about do I really need it.

Less thinking, more buying! :twisted:

[calluses]

how does this monitor compare against the samsung T240 (which is on sale for $399 at FS)

i know most people are generally not fans of TN panels...but i've read that the T240 is pretty good.

[smtavare]

Rfd Effect, Thanx To Those Greedy People Who Bought 3 Or More!!!!

Edit: Website just allowed to buy again, watch out, only 500 available!!!

Computer I mean!

[chan_ill]

Less thinking, more buying! :twisted:

Words to live by! It's like faith wanted me to buy this monitor. I was looking at it last week and now its on sale! If that's not a sign, I don't know what is!

I don't think this review does the monitor justice because from what I have read, this is a great monitor!

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2408wfp/4505-3174_7-32886455.html

[Viper98]

how does this monitor compare against the samsung T240 (which is on sale for $399 at FS)

i know most people are generally not fans of TN panels...but i've read that the T240 is pretty good.


the t240 will have a better refresh rate and less input lag but worse colors and viewing angles

[sparhawk909]

Does anyone know what type of chipset and motherboard this desktop system would use?

[AndrewRFD]

Rfd Effect, Thanx To Those Greedy People Who Bought 3 Or More!!!!

Edit: Website just allowed to buy again, watch out, only 500 available!!!

Computer I mean!

It's still available from what I can see, although I did get 1 page load where it kicked me to a different page. Odd.

[Shrooms]

Really good price on the computer, but it's not available in French >:(

It is available in french
http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/email_offers_aff?c=ca&cid=3881&cs=cadhs1&dgc=AF&l=fr&lid=77903&s=dhs&~ck=pn

[Viper98]

Words to live by! It's like faith wanted me to buy this monitor. I was looking at it last week and now its on sale! If that's not a sign, I don't know what is!

I don't think this review does the monitor justice because from what I have read, this is a great monitor!

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2408wfp/4505-3174_7-32886455.html

it is a great monitor
if I didn't use my PC for gamign I'd totally buy one

[th4m4ster]

thx! picked up a computer for cheap. I was gonna buy one at christmas, hopefully i didnt do a wrong choice =(

[tdotcbc84]

it is a great monitor
if I didn't use my PC for gamign I'd totally buy one

yeah... I just bought the Samsung 245b from Infonec for $350...


Seeing how 2408 and most SPVA monitors are not as FAST as TN panels...

I finally decided to save $150 and get the monitor better for gaming ! !!

However, the 2408 is indeed a much prettier monitor to view pictures and what not~!

but I can live with $150 extra dollars and a less vivid coloured monitor! :D

[yuprules]

do you know how many free memory slot available? Does it has PCI-e to support a mid-range discrete graphic?

thanks

The PSU is only 300 watts, don't count on putting any high end graphics cards in there (that's why it's $300!).

[tabrisfreewill]

Thanks AndrewRFD.

However, I just bought the 2408wfp at the beginning of this month when it is on sale for $599. Is there anyway that I can use this coupon and get the $100 difference back? Thanks.

[dreadknot69]

Well, I bit the bullet and picked up one. The last time I saw it around this price was $449 on easter, but that was with 3GB ram. I think the ram back then was 667 then.

Anyway, the price is good. It may or may not go cheaper during xmas, may or may not be packaged with better vid card choices, etc. I figured it's just about time to bite the bullet and get it over with.

Now, off to ncix to pick up an 8600GT which will do me just fine in this machine without a new power supply. I only use my PC to play WoW anyway. I have a PS3/360/Wii for other stuff.

[th4m4ster]

The PSU is only 300 watts, don't count on putting any high end graphics cards in there (that's why it's $300!).

is a 7600gt too much for the comp??

[yuprules]

is a 7600gt too much for the comp??

Yup, that needs a 350W power supply minimum!

> Specs for a 7600gt:
> 350W PCI Express compliant system power supply (with 12V current rating of 20A or more)

[th4m4ster]

Yup, that needs a 350W power supply minimum!

> Specs for a 7600gt:
> 350W PCI Express compliant system power supply (with 12V current rating of 20A or more)


but im running it on my Compaq comp, with a crappy 300w psu also.. and it had been fine.. it went like 70-80 celcius when i gamed sometimes..thats high?

[BananaWeed]

I just called dell and they said that all monitors are shipping with a01 now

of course they could easily be just trying to make a sale and just telling me what I want to hear

I might pick up a PS3 in the future. Would this monitor be good for gaming?

[yuprules]

but im running it on my Compaq comp, with a crappy 300w psu also.. and it had been fine.. it went like 70-80 celcius when i gamed sometimes..thats high?

That's a little high, that's why.

The specs says it needs 350, so 300 isn't that far off....I wouldn't put any faster of a graphics card in there.

If you upgrade the CPU for $40, this thing will be faster. This thing is a good deal.

[blahblohblah]

What is better?

The HP Refurb deal at FS (I got one) for $380
4 gig ram + 500 gig hd

or the Inspiron 530 with CPU upgrade to e4600 for $340?
2 gig ram + 250 gig hd

The only thing better is the CPU in the Inspiron

[Viper98]

That's a little high, that's why.

The specs says it needs 350, so 300 isn't that far off....I wouldn't put any faster of a graphics card in there.

If you upgrade the CPU for $40, this thing will be faster. This thing is a good deal.


70 really isn't that hot for a GPU

my 8800gt used to run at about 85 before I OCed the fan

[HockeyFan]

I might pick up a PS3 in the future. Would this minitor be good for gaming?

That's what i'm wondering too. Has anyone tested the new revision or seen a site talking about it?

Thanks.

[imoo2u]

Brought one @ $339 (390 with taxes) with Core2 Duo Processor E4600. 15 mins later, my kid called back, asking to get another one of same configuration for himself as he is working. Wow!! a warning popup telling me that I had already ordered one and asking whether to continue the 2nd so I did and it went through with same price. Got both email confirmations. Also hopefully aeroplan give its miles (1=$1) instead of going for airmiles (1=$20) as I processed through its estore website. The 500 limit is getting closer so better hurry not to miss the deal. Thanks OP.

[RMSimard]

Cannot comment on 2408WFP, but I enjoy casual PC gaming on a 2407WFP (built date: December 2007) and am very, very pleased. No ghosting, no delay.

[alfaromeo]

Grrr. 2408 again!! I have got 2707 in last DoD. Personally, I prefer 2408 deal more due to lower price and wider color gamut. But don't wanna wait for delivery again, I would stay with my 2707.

My best wishes to you people who get this 2408 deal.

Cheers.

[cgphoto]

I bought the monitor, no problems, site worked fine.

[yuprules]

Ok, this deal is too hot to pass up, computer bought with CPU upgrade!

Shakes fist at red flag deals ;)

[ecobuilder]

Coupon reached limit!!! No more deal! :(

[rui]

Coupon reached limit!!! No more deal! :(

For what,PC or 2408?

[AndrewRFD]

Coupon reached limit!!! No more deal! :(

Which one? I tested them again just now and they still appear to work. You might want to try it again.

[tet8suo]

What's missing from a vista home basic than a home premium?

[HockeyFan]

ok, just bought the monitor! My very first Dell purchase. :D

[dosmaster]

Which one? I tested them again just now and they still appear to work. You might want to try it again.

Just tested it

[yuprules]

What's missing from a vista home basic than a home premium?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

Most important missing would be the Media functions, such as streaming to PS3/Xbox 360! The $30 upgrade to Vista Premium might be worth if you have a PS3/Xbox 360...but for sure the CPU must be upgraded for $40, it's well worth it to core 2 duo, but not the $100 cpu upgrade.

Very good system for the price, sure you can't play Cyrsis on it, but most people don't play that game :)

[TanGU]

Ordered with the 40$ upgrade CPU!

[Wrocky]

I've been waiting to buy a 2408 until I was sure that I would get an A01 rev. Hopefully if I order today, it will be the updated (less lag) version of the monitor. I wonder how long I have until all 500 are gone. I want to hold off as long as possible.

For those that are interested in what this lag issue is, and want to read posts from some very vocal people, and a Dell rep that is trying his best to appease them, check out this form. It's 83 pages long.
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&thread.id=90203&view=by_date_ascending&page=83

[imoo2u]

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

Most important missing would be the Media functions, such as streaming to PS3/Xbox 360! The $30 upgrade to Vista Premium might be worth if you have a PS3/Xbox 360...but for sure the CPU must be upgraded for $40, it's well worth it to core 2 duo, but not the $100 cpu upgrade.

Very good system for the price, sure you can't play Cyrsis on it, but most people don't play that game :)

No Vista for me. Hard to digest = too bloated. Thinking of downgrading with Win XP Pro as I happened to have a copy when my ordered unit (vista basic) arrives. Now searching Dell support for related XP drivers for i530 to download. Most games are XP-supported including less buggy on pci-e video cards, running XP. However, I might be wrong as I am more bias towards XP os than Vista. MS is also coming out with a new Window os next year if it is on schedule to be launched (but I doubt .. maybe another 2-3 more years before MS releases new OS).

[Doc]

Thanks for the deal! Ordered one for my wife.:lol:

[dreadknot69]

I haven't read the thread entirely since I bought mine, but I thought I'd throw it out there that if you get the Q6600 like I did, you get a 350W PS with it.

[yuprules]

No Vista for me. Hard to digest = too bloated. Thinking of downgrading with Win XP Pro as I happened to have a copy when my ordered unit (vista basic) arrives. Now searching Dell support for related XP drivers for i530 to download. Most games are XP-supported including less buggy on pci-e video cards, running XP. However, I might be wrong as I am more bias towards XP os than Vista. MS is also coming out with a new Window os next year if it is on schedule to be launched (but I doubt .. maybe another 2-3 more years before MS releases new OS).

Yeah, I could do that also...I'm used to Vista now though. Let me know how it goes with the drivers, I might go your route :)

This motherboard doesn't have a PCIe 16x 2.0 slot so I don't think anyone is going to be putting in a Geforce 9800GTX+ anytime soon with Vista.

[yuprules]

I haven't read the thread entirely since I bought mine, but I thought I'd throw it out there that if you get the Q6600 like I did, you get a 350W PS with it.

Er, the deal started today, none of us have the computer yet :)

I confirmed with them it's a 300 Watt power supply, no gaming graphics cards in there for sure :) At least, nothing above a Geforce 7800 series.

[ecobuilder]

Which one? I tested them again just now and they still appear to work. You might want to try it again.


For the monitor. It said to 'view details' which it then stated either the limit has been reached or the coupon doesn't qualify.

I'll try again.

[addicted2deals]

Looks like it sold out...I only get laptops on the page now

[ecobuilder]

Here is what I get on the screen:

Coupons Entered
The following coupons have been entered but require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements. Click "View Details" link(s) for more information.

$200 in savings with eligible online purchase.
$200 in savings with eligible online purchase. Details Remove Coupon

And then after clicking 'Details'

$200 in savings with eligible online purchase.

$200 in savings with eligible online purchase.
Promotional offer available with eligible online purchase between now and 2008/08/21 OR when coupon limit is met. Eligible amounts are calculated on prices before shipping and applicable taxes. Prices and specifications valid in Canada only and subject to error and change without notice. Not combinable with volume or other discounts or other promotional offers. Dell reserves the right to limit quantities to one (1) offer per peripheral, five (5) peripherals per customer.


No dice this time around.

[ecobuilder]

O.K.

I had to click the Dell link on Dell's first page for the monitor to get it to apply.

I initially went through their menu system to get to the monitor.

Done deal!!

:)

[snider]

Do you guys know if this 300W PSU can be taken out for a bigger one, I have a OZC 500W PSU, and I'd want to stick in a 8800GT Video Card also. thanks.

[Gevaltech]

I was fence-sitting for a while on the PC. But the cost of upgrading the old P4 my kids are using would almost match this deal....so I bit.

[AndrewRFD]

Looks like it sold out...I only get laptops on the page now

Refresh the page or try in a different browser. I've seen that page pop up once, but a refresh sent me back to the offer page (both coupons are still valid as of 4:15PM).

[teddyah]

i don't see this deal anywhere :( lol or maybe im juss blind

[sparhawk909]

Does anyone know what type of chipset and motherboard this desktop system would use?

The motherboard uses the Intel G33 chipset, so you can install the newer Yorkfield CPU's and PCI-Express 2.0 video cards.

[rui]

pretty sure PVA which is why i want it so badly....

$538 after tax if i include my corp discount

buy or not to buy... just got a 24inch samsung...

Just called dell,they side that only one coupon code can be used on one product.I do have a employee code,but I can not use it with that $200 off coupon code.So for me,it's $499 + tax.

[tiburonguy]

I got it to work you must be doing something wrong.

[mahjongmaniac]

pretty tempting deal for the Dell 24".... same price as their last DOTD offer

[CH40Z_008]

i bought the monitor a while ago for 499+tax and i'll be expecting it to arrive by 25th of August. and i'm returning my 24" HP Monitor Refurbished that i got from Staples... it will be pick up by Monday :lol: sorry Staples

[Ghetto_Dad]

Is there any way to make sure that we get an A01 revision for the monitor?

I get the feeling that they are trying to get rid of the old versions :(

[mahjongmaniac]

Ugh...sat on that "submit order" page with the monitor for soooo long...as awesome as a new panel would be I can't justify the cost. :(

clearly you lack the true RFDer mentality... you're supposed to "order 1st, think later" :D

--------

Wanna buy this monitor,but just hold for now,thinking about do I really need it.

need? RFD is all about want and impulse purchases ... kneel to your temptations :razz:

[CalgaryRunner]

I confirmed with them it's a 300 Watt power supply, no gaming graphics cards in there for sure :) At least, nothing above a Geforce 7800 series.
That's not completely true. The standard power supply is 300W but if you order a Inspiron 530 with a quad core processor you get an upgraded 350W power supply with a 6-pin graphics card power connector. The 300W power supply does not have the 6-pin power connector.

However, one problem I found is that it's a hassle to use a "long" video card like a 3850. The card is difficult to install under the hard drives and it's tricky to reach and engage the PCIe slot release tab to get it out again. Also, the card sits right beside the RAM slots, blocking their release tabs so if you ever want to add or remove RAM you'll have to take the video card out first. In the end I decided not to bother with the 3850 and will instead use a shorter card.

[HockeyFan]

Is there any way to make sure that we get an A01 revision for the monitor?

I get the feeling that they are trying to get rid of the old versions :(

I was reading some australian forum about the Dell monitor and they were told when the new shipments come out they can return theirs for the new revision. I'm assuming it's the same in Canada? :?:

[HockeyFan]

Just checked my email. My monitor's estimated ship date is 25Aug2008. Why so late? :confused:

[wilson.311]

Looks like a very hot deal to me!

Just ordered the Inspiron 530 + $40 upgraded to Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4600 (2MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,800 FSB) English

Comes to $339 plus tax, isn't that great for its value!? :cheesygri

[taipan]

Same here... August 25 ship date for the 2408wfp. Dell has begun shipping the new revision and recommended waiting two weeks near the end of July, so hopefully everyone ordering one today will get the new revision.

I think someone mentioned that dells estimated ship date is a bit conservative. Anyone with experience from the last DoD have any input? Did anyone have theirs shipped prior to the estimated ship date?

[MrDisco]

don't forget your cash back or airmiles

edit: i had the 2408 from the last dotd and hated it. i hope you guys get the newer revision.

[krs]

Just tried the coupon on the Dell monitor at 7:00pm.
Still works.

[JTsang]

Same here... August 25 ship date for the 2408wfp. Dell has begun shipping the new revision and recommended waiting two weeks near the end of July, so hopefully everyone ordering one today will get the new revision.

I think mentioned that their estimated ship date is a bit conservative. Anyone with experience from the last DoD have any input? Did anyone have theirs shipped prior to the estimated ship date?

August 25th for me as well. The first time I ordered from Dell were for EP-630 headphones. About a week after I placed the order, I received an e-mail saying that shipping's been delayed for 2 weeks but I got the package the next day. Their shipping status they show you might be misleading? :|

Hopefully it'll ship and arrive way before the 25th... I've been watching for 245T/2408WFP deals forever, and now that my order's placed... it's time to wait. :o

[rambokid]

Ordered comp with E4600 upgrade for $339. Decided not to upgrade to Premium since I already have spare lic. Hope the Home lic can be reuse on another comp?

[to_munda]

I ordered one without the upgrades for $300+tax. Good for the kids. Will replace my old Dimension2400.
I am not into gaming, so it doesnt matter.
Will be a good match with Acer22" LCD I just got from TD.
:cheesygri

[MasterXan]

:mad: just tried the code for the monitor right now (9:39 p.m.) and it said the code is eligible for $200 off but "require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements". in short, it doesn't work.

oh man, I want the monitor so badly. what else should I try?

[CH40Z_008]

:mad: just tried the code for the monitor right now (9:39 p.m.) and it said the code is eligible for $200 off but "require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements". in short, it doesn't work.

oh man, I want the monitor so badly. what else should I try?

try this LINK (http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/email_offers_aff?c=ca&dgc=EM&cid=8106&lid=223359) coupon code KMBSCN39RXNX04 UltraSharp 2408WFP for 499$+tax is still up for grabs...

[liamoforange]

finally they are unloading the old revision so they can start shipping the one that works within spec.

[taipan]

The old revision has already been "unloaded". All of the monitors ordered today should be the new revision. It's a new part number vs. a new revision so it will still show revision a00 but the part number should be different i.e. NOT 320-6272. Can't remember the new part number, anyone?

[Sharp]

Thinking about jumping on the 2408WFP but with all the issues of "input" lag I think I might just hold off for the time being.

My Sony 19" LCD is serving me quite well right now but damn if that isn't a nice monitor.

Yeah the same thing just made me steer clear of this LCD now.

[donye]

The old revision has already been "unloaded". All of the monitors ordered today should be the new revision. It's a new part number vs. a new revision so it will still show revision a00 but the part number should be different i.e. NOT 320-6272. Can't remember the new part number, anyone?

My email confirmation today :[320-6272]

[ericlitvak]

The old revision has already been "unloaded". All of the monitors ordered today should be the new revision. It's a new part number vs. a new revision so it will still show revision a00 but the part number should be different i.e. NOT 320-6272. Can't remember the new part number, anyone?

My email confirmation today :[320-6272]

Found this on HardForum:

Originally Posted by 10e
If you can wait a week or two, the Dell 2408WFP should be available as revision "A01" with a different part number 320-6277 vs. 320-6272 and might have lower lag and a superior panel to the Samsung T2X0HD series.

You can tell the difference between A00 and A01 via the sharpness control in the OSD. IF it's the new revision, it will have increments of 10 for sharpness vs. 25 for the original iteration.

Dell is currently only shipping the A01 revision to distribution points, but certain warehouses still have the A00 revision in there.

If this info is accurate, it means these are indeed A00 revisions, unless someone else got an email with the 320-6277 part number?

[liamoforange]

They are dumping the old revision, and doing so with this rebate, accept it, very few people are getting the new revisions, the old one is still heavily in the channel.

Here is a link to an 85 page thread on the Dell forums about this monitor and the revisions, just read a bit of it and you will see that it is barely appearing yet. There are a lot of graphic professionals reporting daily on the product they are getting shipped to them, and the promises being made by Dell. ie: One guy bought 10 on the guarantee all were new revision, none were, that was a week ago.

2408 revision link on Dell forums (http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&thread.id=90203&view=by_date_ascending&page=85)

[rui]

My email confirmation today :[320-6272]

I got the same thing,considering to cancel my order and wait to next DOD.

[davy]

My goodness the input lag is just plain awful!!!!!!!
Check out this youtube video of the lag:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnApFzmd9NY

Avoid at all cost!

[ericlitvak]

Found this on the Dell forum, from a person who had part number ending in 6277:

Got the new monitor and XPS today. As someone pointed out, clearly the different part number on the order is because it was added to a system. I got revision A00, made in mexico in June 2008. Adjustments are in blocks of 25 and not 10.

Ordered the 31st in the afternoon. Shipped friday.

So, I don't think the part number is indicative of A00/A01 after all.

I think it's worth a roll of the dice, as there are definitely A01s shipping out. Besides, if you use the HDMI input, apparently there is no exagerated lag.

[dealsssss]

How do you order with Airmiles or Aeroplan? Is there any other cards you can use with the purchase?

[HockeyFan]

:confused: I might just cancel my order now with all this new revision confusion. I don't want to be stuck with a problematic monitor.

[lee086]

jumped on the PC. Thanks OP!

[WiiD]

part number has absolutely nothing to do with the version. if you think it does, you are stupid. there are a01's shipping with that sku number.

[MrDisco]

How do you order with Airmiles or Aeroplan? Is there any other cards you can use with the purchase?

for those sites you sign into their portal, then click on their affiliate link for dell. place your order as normal. if you don't do this you miss out on receiving your mileage points.

for cash back you'll have to pm me for more info.

[taipan]

Right, I think it's just a matter of them not updating their website with the new sku. I've heard of people getting the new rev after seeing the old sku on their online order/email.

If they were clearing out old stock wouldn't we be getting them sooner?

[MrDisco]

My goodness the input lag is just plain awful!!!!!!!

if you're not a gamer the input lag issue isn't as big of a deal. what killed the monitor for me was the ridiculous sharpness settings. text rendering was just horrible imo.

[taipan]

if you're not a gamer the input lag issue isn't as big of a deal. what killed the monitor for me was the ridiculous sharpness settings. text rendering was just horrible imo.

That's what I'm really hoping is fixed with the new revision. So far, reports from the dell community forums and enthusiast sites are good. Input lag has been reduced to very tolerable levels, and the sharpness settings/text rendering has also been improved.

[unknowing]

for those sites you sign into their portal, then click on their affiliate link for dell. place your order as normal. if you don't do this you miss out on receiving your mileage points.

for cash back you'll have to pm me for more info.

I looked at Aeroplan and I cannot find any link for Dell. Can you please provide the link? Thanks.

[MrDisco]

I looked at Aeroplan and I cannot find any link for Dell. Can you please provide the link? Thanks.

http://www.aeroplan.com/estore/stores.ep

[unknowing]

http://www.aeroplan.com/estore/stores.ep

Thanks. That was fast. Its great that no one here ever sleeps! I am just reading through all the revision and lag/sharpness steps stuff before I pull the trigger.

[HockeyFan]

Thanks. That was fast. Its great that no one here ever sleeps! I am just reading through all the revision and lag/sharpness steps stuff before I pull the trigger.

lol. I was doing the same thing after I pulled the trigger. I actually saw the Dell forum where the Dell person answers questions and is keeping people informed about the revision. He basically said don't call Dell saying you want an exchange 'cause of the new revision. Otherwise most dell reps won't give it to you. Just mention problems about the monitor and they'll do the exchange.

You can even PM the guy and he'll process your exchange.

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&thread.id=90203&view=by_date_ascending&page=85

[tonyford]

this may be a stupid question but....
looking at the desktop for my folks, it doesn't list any sort of ethernet card? Does it not come with one unless i upgrade to wireless?

edit

As well, how does it compare to the referb on FS's website?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10108785&logon=&langid=EN

[th4m4ster]

Is the E4300 really worth the 40$ upgrade? I see a lot of ppl got it but i did not choose it. just got it for 299

[mahjongmaniac]

don't forget your cash back or airmiles

edit: i had the 2408 from the last dotd and hated it. i hope you guys get the newer revision.

care to further explain pros/cons and reason(s) you hated it??

[MasterXan]

ok i tried again ordering it again but this time, clicking on those sponsored links and it worked!

$499 for the 2408 is hard to pass up and i know it's gonna be a risk cause I might not get revision a01 but i can always get an exchange right...???? :lol: :D :|

[Doc]

this may be a stupid question but....
looking at the desktop for my folks, it doesn't list any sort of ethernet card? Does it not come with one unless i upgrade to wireless?

edit

As well, how does it compare to the referb on FS's website?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10108785&logon=&langid=EN

Comes with a 10/100 Integrated Ethernet card.

[h5u3u]

Just spotted this deal and looks okay.


Components
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1 edit
MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ edit
SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit
GRAPHICS CARD Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16x DVD+/-RW Drive edit
MONITOR No Monitor edit
MODEM AND WIRELESS No Modem Option edit
FLOPPY DRIVE & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included


Coupon Code: 65PQH8RRFPRSFN

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?reconfigure=true&vw=icon&cart=ActiveCart&id=36bbe23a-5907-4c79-9b81-c5cad9994229&ecomm=ecomm.dell.com&c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1

Upgrade processor and then ad coupon code.

Edit: new to this, do any of these work

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?reconfigure=true&vw=icon&cart=ActiveCart&id=36bbe23a-5907-4c79-9b81-c5cad9994229&ecomm=ecomm.dell.com&c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1



http://ecomm.dell.com/dellstore/basket.aspx?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs&itemtype=CFG&oid=463c49e2-8b68-4c63-86bd-02d7182a57b6

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/email_offers_aff?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=BA&cid=23696&lid=828743

[henrycao8]

link not working

[dubjk]

is this for Canada? the link seems to go to the US Dell website :confused:

[dan17]

This is just a duplicate deal of the 299 Dell PC thread. All that's different is you add the processor on it which has been talked about in that thread.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623857

[h5u3u]

...looked for it, missed it....sorry for repost.

[WildParadise]

Just spotted this deal and looks okay.


Components
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1 edit
MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ edit
SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit
GRAPHICS CARD Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16x DVD+/-RW Drive edit
MONITOR No Monitor edit
MODEM AND WIRELESS No Modem Option edit
FLOPPY DRIVE & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included


Coupon Code: 65PQH8RRFPRSFN

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?reconfigure=true&vw=icon&cart=ActiveCart&id=36bbe23a-5907-4c79-9b81-c5cad9994229&ecomm=ecomm.dell.com&c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1

Upgrade processor and then ad coupon code.

Edit: new to this, do any of these work

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?reconfigure=true&vw=icon&cart=ActiveCart&id=36bbe23a-5907-4c79-9b81-c5cad9994229&ecomm=ecomm.dell.com&c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1



http://ecomm.dell.com/dellstore/basket.aspx?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs&itemtype=CFG&oid=463c49e2-8b68-4c63-86bd-02d7182a57b6

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/email_offers_aff?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=BA&cid=23696&lid=828743

wow, insperation... wow! i really need to know where ith did you saw that? it's no way close to inspiron

[dealsssss]

What was the original price of the Inspiron 530 before this went on sale? Is it really a great deal? Anything that I should note that would make me wait?

[HockeyFan]

ok i tried again ordering it again but this time, clicking on those sponsored links and it worked!

$499 for the 2408 is hard to pass up and i know it's gonna be a risk cause I might not get revision a01 but i can always get an exchange right...???? :lol: :D :|

Yes you can, but don't call tech support saying you want the new revision. They'll deny it. Tell them something isn't working like the input lag got worse or whatever. Then when they ship a new one to you it should be the new revision.

[jimmyjamez]

coupon doesn't work anymore, is it sold out ?

[GVRtrader]

This was the built i almost bought yesterday (from the other thread) but then decided i can pretty much build the same system (o/s not an issue since i got quite a few free keys from campus).

The thing that killed the $140 upgrade is the fact the CPU (q6600) can be had for ~190 right now while e2180 can be had for ~70. That means the upgrade cost should be around $120 instead of $140. Add in the $10 recycle fee for BC (don't need to pay if you don't have it prebuilt), it makes the deal yesterday not nearly as hot (altho still hot, just not as hot as it could be).

Then i also figured i don't want another spare 300W SPU so i decided to not buy that system altogether...:cheesygri The system itself is great for a basic computer but if you need something more than basic (reason for q6600 in a lot of cases), its probably a better idea to customize it with a decent video card/psu. Plus its easily to overclock an unlocked mobo then one that is locked so you get better performance.

Only upgrades i would consider in that deal = upgrade to e4xxx CPU and possibly Vista Home Premium (i consider it a decent upgrade over basic). Other upgrades just cools the deal.

Edit - Hmm... wasn't i posting in another thread with a q6600 build???

[CS-Source-ChallengeME!]

deal expired? i can't seem to add on the coupon code.

[jimmyjamez]

deal is over

[TRK9]

Just got the monitor, hope it's good.

[rcxotic]

I just got the Dell 24" LCD 2408 with 4 years warranty.

Came to a chunky $600 visa bill.

I am holding my breath, I've never tried this monitor and never tried dell before.
This has better be worth the coin.

[e-man]

Looks like the monitor deal is dead too. Tried to buy but coupon wouldn't take.

[mahjongmaniac]

Looks like the monitor deal is dead too. Tried to buy but coupon wouldn't take.

errr... i just tried it... coupon still works for $200 discount

[can2000]

errr... i just tried it... coupon still works for $200 discount
+1
Just tried.

- $200.00 Remove Coupon

Sub-total $499.00

[HockeyFan]

Monitor still good, computer has big "sold out" stamp on it. :cheesygri

[fr0zen]

hmm... i placed the order in the morning got a email saying Order Acknowledged... but never got anything after that...arghh! shouldnt i get a order number or something?

[HockeyFan]

hmm... i placed the order in the morning got a email saying Order Acknowledged... but never got anything after that...arghh! shouldnt i get a order number or something?

Yes, you should have received an order number. It comes by email. If not, try logging into your account on the dell website and see if it's there.

My monitor just shipped from the U.S. via Purolator.

Monitor deal is still alive.

[yuprules]

w00t, my computer is "in production", nooooo it is estimated to ship on FRIDAY. UGH, no weekend fun with it.

[Keigotw]

Does this monitor have a glossy screen?

[JTsang]

Does this monitor have a glossy screen?

Nope, matte.

[vpower]

Just got the monitor, hope it's good.

is the firmware A00?

Thanks

[MasterXan]

I read some of the msgs over at dellcommunity and some people are saying that if you use an HDMI/DVI cable, the input lag go away. can anyone confirm this?

[shadow_boi]

I read some of the msgs over at dellcommunity and some people are saying that if you use an HDMI/DVI cable, the input lag go away. can anyone confirm this?

wow, thats a issue. can any plz confirm about it?
I would like to know it too.
http://www.***************/dell.jpg

[DaiLo23]

I ordered the insipron for a family member but they no longer want it. PM me if you're interested in it at cost, or it'll just go back to dell.

[freebie]

I ordered the insipron for a family member but they no longer want it. PM me if you're interested in it at cost, or it'll just go back to dell.
You should post your location or add it to your profile. ;)

[can2000]

I ordered the insipron for a family member but they no longer want it. PM me if you're interested in it at cost, or it'll just go back to dell.

Is it unopened box , and where do you locate? thanks

[BananaWeed]

I just spent all my money on a DSLR, so now I'll have to wait until the next sale for the 24" ultrasharp. :D

[DaiLo23]

Is it unopened box , and where do you locate? thanks

It just shipped yesterday so it will be unopened yes. I'm located downtown Toronto. If you live in the west end something might be able to work out as i head west on weekends.

[Moosemilk]

wow, thats a issue. can any plz confirm about it?
I would like to know it too.
http://www.***************/dell.jpg

If what the Dell rep wrote (http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&view=by_date_ascending&message.id=93309#M93309) is true, all new and refurbished 2408wfp monitors being shipped now have had a firmware update applied that lessens the input lag, allows greater control over sharpness settings and offers improved power save recovery.

The post is dated 24 July 2008 and it was recommended that people wait a couple of weeks before ordering to ensure the new stock hits the supply chains.

It's been nearly a month so I'm hoping that the firmware will be installed on the unit I ordered.

Supposedly, this how I can find out:

"Due to a Dell internal process change many of the 2408's that will ship new with the revised firmware will have a different part number and not a different revision number. The only way you will be able to tell if it's the revised firmware is to check the sharpness setting, if the setting is in multiples of 10 then it is the revised firmware if it's in multiples of 25 then it's not. The part number has nothing to do with the revision but someone decided since we are changing the part number anyway the firmware will be A00 on that part number."

Check out tftcentral.co.uk for a review of the 2408wfp (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_2408wfp.htm) and demonstration of the input lag it suffered.

MM

[imoo2u]

Just to add, my 2nd order of the inspiron deal is ready for shipping eta 20th Aug and the 1st order of the same (done 15 mins earlier on the 15th Aug) eta 28th Aug. WTF??? unable to handle 500 units and made/deliver in order sequences. Poor Dell!! lately, also heard of its Support CRS giving 'bad' info esp warranty issues. Just keep your records/details to backup any discrepancies.

[HockeyFan]

Purolator called while I was at work and my monitor will be coming to the house tomorrow. Too bad i'm not home. I'll have to go pick it up. I'll let you know which firmware I get.

Dell's estimated ship date was 26Aug2008 so you can't go by the date Dell gives you.

[JTsang]

Purolator called while I was at work and my monitor will be coming to the house tomorrow. Too bad i'm not home. I'll have to go pick it up. I'll let you know which firmware I get.

Dell's estimated ship date was 26Aug2008 so you can't go by the date Dell gives you.

Damn, I'm getting really impatient here! :razz: Mine was shipped via Purolator already, but I didn't get any phone call as of yet! The tracking page still says "In Transit in U.S." too... and hasn't been updated since yesterday.

Where do you live, HockeyFan?

[HockeyFan]

Damn, I'm getting really impatient here! :razz: Mine was shipped via Purolator already, but I didn't get any phone call as of yet! The tracking page still says "In Transit in U.S." too... and hasn't been updated since yesterday.

Where do you live, HockeyFan?

I'm in Ottawa. Mine had the "In transit in U.S." for 2 days I think before they changed it. So i'm guessing it takes 3-4 days total once it ships from Dell.

[CH40Z_008]

i received a phone call today from purolator too and told me that they gonna deliver my monitor tomorrow between 8am-5pm .... from their email the ETA they gave me is 25th of August. But from Dell Order status 2 days ago i supposed to receive it yesterday but nothing...

I hope i get the new firmware A01

heres the tracking info:

AUGUST 19, 2008 AT 16:28
Depot TORONTO SORT CTR/CTR TRIE, ON

2008/08/19 16:28 Shipment In Transit
2008/08/19 16:27 Picked up by Purolator
2008/08/18 08:30 In Transit in U.S.
2008/08/17 13:30 In Transit in U.S.

[HockeyFan]

i received a phone call today from purolator too and told me that they gonna deliver my monitor tomorrow between 8am-5pm .... from their email the ETA they gave me is 25th of August. But from Dell Order status 2 days ago i supposed to receive it yesterday but nothing...

I hope i get the new firmware A01

heres the tracking info:

AUGUST 19, 2008 AT 16:28
Depot TORONTO SORT CTR/CTR TRIE, ON

2008/08/19 16:28 Shipment In Transit
2008/08/19 16:27 Picked up by Purolator
2008/08/18 08:30 In Transit in U.S.
2008/08/17 13:30 In Transit in U.S.

My tracking is very similar. Please post back which firmware you got. I will do the same.

[CarpeDiem99]

Thanks for posting this. I ordered the monitor as well. I'll let you know which version, hoping for A01

[JTsang]

Ah... thanks for the info guys. I got the "shipped" e-mail on the 17th, but there's not much info on the page... as of now:

2008/08/18 18:30 In Transit in U.S.
2008/08/18 16:30 In Transit in U.S.

I'm still dying to get the monitor though... and firmware roulette doesn't make this any easier!

[HockeyFan]

Ah... thanks for the info guys. I got the "shipped" e-mail on the 17th, but there's not much info on the page... as of now:

2008/08/18 18:30 In Transit in U.S.
2008/08/18 16:30 In Transit in U.S.

I'm still dying to get the monitor though... and firmware roulette doesn't make this any easier!

don't worry about the firmware. if you get the old one you can contact this guy in dell support forums and he'll process an exchange.

[liamoforange]

If what the Dell rep wrote (http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&view=by_date_ascending&message.id=93309#M93309) is true, all new and refurbished 2408wfp monitors being shipped now have had a firmware update applied that lessens the input lag, allows greater control over sharpness settings and offers improved power save recovery.

The post is dated 24 July 2008 and it was recommended that people wait a couple of weeks before ordering to ensure the new stock hits the supply chains.

It's been nearly a month so I'm hoping that the firmware will be installed on the unit I ordered.

Supposedly, this how I can find out:

"Due to a Dell internal process change many of the 2408's that will ship new with the revised firmware will have a different part number and not a different revision number. The only way you will be able to tell if it's the revised firmware is to check the sharpness setting, if the setting is in multiples of 10 then it is the revised firmware if it's in multiples of 25 then it's not. The part number has nothing to do with the revision but someone decided since we are changing the part number anyway the firmware will be A00 on that part number."

Check out tftcentral.co.uk for a review of the 2408wfp (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_2408wfp.htm) and demonstration of the input lag it suffered.

MM

You are quoting what Jimmy from Dell said on page 40 something of a 90 page thread. There are lots of people still not receiving the new firmware in new models and refurbs if you read the whole thread.

[Moosemilk]

You are quoting what Jimmy from Dell said on page 40 something of a 90 page thread. There are lots of people still not receiving the new firmware in new models and refurbs if you read the whole thread.

Thanks for the observation but I'm not sure what your point is. I read the rest of the thread before posting.

MM

[Tomcat]

Mine came this morning and are both the old revision. >:(

[Viper98]

Mine came this morning and are both the old revision. >:(

I'm glad I didn't order now

stupid ass delL CSRs promised it was the new revisions but after reading how they know nothing I held off

[Slartibartfast]

Mine came this morning and are both the old revision. >:(

Just to be sure, did you turn them on to see if sharpness changes in increments of 10? The external labels may still say A00.

[Tomcat]

Just to be sure, did you turn them on to see if sharpness changes in increments of 10? The external labels may still say A00.

It's a00 and the sharpness goes up by 25.

[CH40Z_008]

well finally i got my monitor and i got the REV A01 its made in Mexico. Its weird when i opened the box the vga cable is already connected to the monitor...

anyway heres the info i found at the back of the monitor

theres a big model engraved " 2408WFPb" where you put the stand on
Date of MFG. August 2008 - 82-116
Model # 2408WFPb

still havent tried it on yet... hopefully its zero deffect

[7jaii]

Mine came this morning and are both the old revision. >:(

...when i opened the box the vga cable is already connected to the monitor...hopefully its zero deffect

Shipping time was faster than 2 previous promos. Weird that Rev00 hasn't been weeded out but remember if yours performs to your satisfaction then it's better to keep it - at least until real problems appear.

Dell attaches VGA cable to LCD ahead of time. This is normal for most monitors they sell. It's also screwed on very tight so be careful not to bend pins or the VGA port when you remove it.

[donye]

I just got mine.Box label :REV A01
I didn't open the box yet.

I got my $339 computer too.

[rui]

I just got mine.box label :REV A01
I didn't open the box yet.

I got my $339 computer too.

When did you place your order?

[donye]

When did you place your order?

8/15/08

[rui]

8/15/08

I placed my order online around 9pm on Aug 15,2008,hope I will get A01 as you.

[donye]

I hope, most of RFD'ers get REV A01 as me.

[vpower]

I would appreciate it if RFD's keep us inform about the firmware version.
Thanks

[CH40Z_008]

im happy with my 2408WFPb REV. A01 typing on it right now no dead/stuck pixel haven't tried about the lag issue though... but i missed the glossy effect that HP 2408 refurb. have that i returned to STaples but this dell monitor is good enough for me no more reflections, backlight bleeding and mostly not 90 days warranty...

by the way the REV A01 comes with HDMI cable too which is great! my bad its not HDMI cable its display port cable i dont know whats that for

[adwoodw]

I also ordered on 8/15/08 at around 9:30pm PST. Hoping for revision A01.

It was shipped from the USA on 8/18/08 and my scheduled delivery date is 8/27/08.

[liamoforange]

Thanks for the observation but I'm not sure what your point is.
MM


My point was regardless of what Jimmy is saying in that thread they were still up to 3 days ago shipping out the old firmware in both new and refurbs. This can be further evidenced by people in this thread now posting they got the old revision of the firmware.

Until such a time as the people on that forum or HardForum are posting that they are all getting the new revisions I would take what Jimmy says with a very large grain of salt, or you will be playing Dell RMA Roulette. :(

[gucci17]

anyone know when the promo for the lcd ends?

[CH40Z_008]

anyone know when the promo for the lcd ends?

until it Expires 08/21/2008 or until the coupon quantity limit is met.

[Rea1m]

Mine just arrived, it is a A01. Its on the label on the back and it increments the sharpness by 10.

Mine came with the vga cable attached as well, tightly I may add. But it's up and running now (on DVI) an I can't see any of the input lag mentioned.

So far it's looking great!

[oxfrombws]

Got mine 2408WFP with A01 on the label. Verify the sharpness stepping is 10.
I ordered it on the first day of the deal.

[WiiD]

so it's settled, a01, everyone let's pick up that monitor now!

[Y2BNE1]

Just got mine and its A00... Manufactured in July 2008 :(

Going to try to get it exchanged as input lag is quite baddd

[huthut]

It's still luck of the draw. Even if you exchange you're not guaranteed an a01 or one with revised firmware as proven in other forums. I'm holding off for now.

[M A K A V E L I]

for you guys that got a00, wait 2 weeks or so before you return the monitor. you can return it within 21 days, so the longer you hold off, the better chance you have of getting an a01.

like others have said, don't call them and say you want the new revision, just say that you have extremely slow response time with the monitor and that it's unacceptable.

for people who have gotten a01, if you have dual output graphics cards, can you do a test similar to this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnApFzmd9NY with your current and new 24" dell monitor to see how the lag is ?

[chicken_little]

A01 for me.

Wow...this thing is so much better than my Dell E228WFP.

[philharmonic]

A01 ordered Aug. 15.

[HockeyFan]

Damn you guys are lucky. A00 here. I'm going to exchange this until I get the new revision.

[Shakkan]

A01 here, ordered on August 16th. :D

** EDIT **

I just plugged the monitor. Even though on the box it says Rev. A01, sharpness increases by steps of 25. What gives? >:\

[Tomcat]

I just plugged the monitor. Even though on the box it says Rev. A01, sharpness increases by steps of 25. What gives? >:\

I read that even though it says A01, it still doesn't guarantee it's got the new firmware.

[Shakkan]

I read that even though it says A01, it still doesn't guarantee it's got the new firmware.

I just read that too. Too bad, it's going back.
There's no way I'm paying premium money for an average monitor.

[Wrocky]

Ordered Aug 15, Received August 20th, Rev A01.

Looks great. Far, far better monitor than the 24" HP deal at Staples, for colour reproduction and viewing angles.

[Shakkan]

Ordered Aug 15, Received August 20th, Rev A01.

Looks great. Far, far better monitor than the 24" HP deal at Staples, for colour reproduction and viewing angles.

Go in the OSD, Display Settings, Sharpness. Does it increment/decrement in steps of 10 or 25?

[HockeyFan]

Go in the OSD, Display Settings, Sharpness. Does it increment/decrement in steps of 10 or 25?

See that's the first thing I checked before even looking at the model. Maybe people are just seeing A01 and assuming it's the new firmware. Everyone should check the sharpness.

[Wrocky]

Go in the OSD, Display Settings, Sharpness. Does it increment/decrement in steps of 10 or 25?

I checked this when I first plugged it in. Definately 10. The box, as well as a sticker on the back shows a A01 somewhere in the model #.

I'm lovin the extra screen real estate. It's an upgrade from a previous 2005WFP. (20")

[Bastet]

At work, we bought a 2408 few months back. I was impressed with it back then. Super bright, vibrant colors, massive amount of inputs, card reader, usb hub, etc. Wow, I wanted one.

So when the deal came up, I didn't hesitate to jump on it. Then I checked the forums and learn about the A00 issues. Damn, now I'm worried.

I took the one at work and plugged into the DVI and tested lag with another LCD monitor also DVI. Didn't notice any lag (moving a window up and down between the 2 monitors.) Great, I though. DVI lag is minimal compared to VGA analog. I have DVI where I'll be using mine, so looks like lag isn't an issue for me.

Finnaly got mine, it was an A00 :cry: , Sharpness inc of 25. Disappointment settled in. Then I installed it and checked it out for myself. Wow, disappointment disappeared. Zero pixel defects, virtually undetectable lag (if any). I also know if calibrated properly, the colors are perfect.

Defects aside, it's still 95% great monitor...maybe in a couple of years I'll sell this puppy and upgrade to an even bigger and better monitor.

I won't be returning my A00 as it's brand new (July 2008) and unopened. Getting a refurb or someone's else returned A00 in exchange is simply not worth it for me. If I didn't know about the defects, I'd be one happy camper. Heck, I'm still a happy camper. My monitor works to my satisfaction and then some. As you get older you tend to be less anal about things.

Mine was being shipped 30 minutes later in the shipping queues than someone else that received an A01. So ordering time or shipping time won't guarantee you an A01. You'll know when you get it.

Thanks for the head up on the deal, RedFlagDeals. Much appreciate it!

[davy]

My buddy bought two dell monitor and we did a side comparison to Benq FP241W. The text looks awful on the dell. Doesn't look crispy. However the video looks great on the dell. We notice both of the dell have a faint vertical line on the left end of the monitor(very noticeable and annoying once you know). One of the monitor got a bright dead pixel.
For anyone who wants to check for dead pixel we use dead pixel buddy software. It's small application and free.

[adwoodw]

My buddy bought two dell monitor and we did a side comparison to Benq FP241W. The text looks awful on the dell. Doesn't look crispy. However the video looks great on the dell. We notice both of the dell have a faint vertical line on the left end of the monitor(very noticeable and annoying once you know). One of the monitor got a bright dead pixel.
For anyone who wants to check for dead pixel we use dead pixel buddy software. It's small application and free.

You should return it if it has a dead/bright pixel since these Ultrasharp monitors have a 'premium panel guarantee'.

[Shakkan]

I got a second ordered to replace my 'fake' A01 (A01 on the box but A00 firmware heh). Tech was about to send me a refurb because only refurbs are guaranteed to be A01 and you receive them very fast too since they come from their Ontario warehouse.

However, since it's been only 1 day I received mine, he accepted placing an order for a brand new one. Thing is I'm still not guaranteed in getting an A01 but it's most likely. If I still don't, he said I can get it exchanged again but this time I should take a refurb. :(

I'm crossing my fingers. :D

[HockeyFan]

I got a second ordered to replace my 'fake' A01 (A01 on the box but A00 firmware heh). Tech was about to send me a refurb because only refurbs are guaranteed to be A01 and you receive them very fast too since they come from their Ontario warehouse.

However, since it's been only 1 day I received mine, he accepted placing an order for a brand new one. Thing is I'm still not guaranteed in getting an A01 but it's most likely. If I still don't, he said I can get it exchanged again but this time I should take a refurb. :(

I'm crossing my fingers. :D

I just ended up sending a PM to jimmy in the Dell forums. He is gathering a huge list of people to do a massive exchange. He'll arrange to have a monitor sent to people, then you stick the other one back in the box and send it back. I think he's just gathering a list and waiting until he knows the monitors will be the new revision. As long as the monitor gives me no probs i'm happy.

[MasterXan]

I got mine today and it's A00 :cry:

But when I move windows around, I don't notice any lag...or maybe i'm just not looking hard enough. btw, i'm running with the included DVI cable and I dunno how that would improve the lag compared to analog.

[Van G]

Just ordered mine before the stoke of midnight. Knocking on wood for my A01!

[TRK9]

Got mine today (ordered Saturday), the box says A01 and on the back says August 2008, and Made in Mexico. Was shipped from the US.

Sharpness increments by 10, so far no dead or bright pixels as far as I can tell...

:)

[donye]

I got the 2408 wednesday aug.20.
I just open the box and test it.
REV A01
Sharpness increment/decrement 10-20-30-40-50-60-70-80-90-100
Date of MFg : Aug.2008:cheesygri

[M A K A V E L I]

can you guys who've gotten the a01 do a side by side comparison with your 2408 and previous monitor if you have a dual output video card to determine if there is still any noticeable lag in the newer revision?

[davy]

After looking over this monitor once again.
I realize why this monitor was such a pain in the friggin' eye!!!
It has some sort of hologram feel to it!!!
Painful when browsing and reading!!

For this price I highly recommend the Benq FP241W. You won't get no hologram type effect with this monitor. Extremely crispy!!!
You can stare into it for hours and your eyes won't water like the dell monitor.

Don't take my word for it! Do your research. If you're lucky enough you may have a friend with a Benq FP241W or better to compare with.

[dreadknot69]

For the PC, does anyone know any good quiet power supplies that will fit in it? I'm supposed to receive mine today and I'd like to put an 8800 in there.

[Shakkan]

I believe I was very unlucky to have gotten a A01, manufactured in August 2008, that has the OLD firmware. :mad:

At least I got a new one coming my way for exchange. Hopefully, it'll be a 'real' A01. :cheesygri

[HockeyFan]

I believe I was very unlucky to have gotten a A01, manufactured in August 2008, that has the OLD firmware. :mad:

At least I got a new one coming my way for exchange. Hopefully, it'll be a 'real' A01. :cheesygri

Most exchanges are the new firmware according to Jimmy on Dell forums.

[TRK9]

can you guys who've gotten the a01 do a side by side comparison with your 2408 and previous monitor if you have a dual output video card to determine if there is still any noticeable lag in the newer revision?

I tried that, over both the vga and dvi connections, and I don't notice a difference. I tried it with my notebook PC via VGA and it seemed okay, also tried it with my desktop (DVI) against my old CRT (VGA).

Compared to my other LCD as well and don't notice a difference. My other LCD is a Samsung 920T (19" PVA)

[Shakkan]

Most exchanges are the new firmware according to Jimmy on Dell forums.

Yes, the tech I spoke to told me that. However, an exchange == getting a refurbished by default. I explicitely asked to get a brand new one, and for those, they don't have any control whether it has the new firmware.

However, there basically isn't any A00 in the distribution channel anymore. I was unlucky to have gotten an A01-branded (on the box), manufactured in August 2008, with the OLD firmware. :| That's why I'm confident I'll get a brand new 'real' A01 this time. :D

[Rea1m]

can you guys who've gotten the a01 do a side by side comparison with your 2408 and previous monitor if you have a dual output video card to determine if there is still any noticeable lag in the newer revision?

Checked this out too. I don't notice any lag whatsoever. So far, it's a great monitor.

One question though, are the people complaining about the text using Cleartype? I used to have cleartype on the darkest possible setting for my old LCD but that setting doesn't look good at all on the 2408. Text looks much better at cleartypes lightest setting.

Hope that helps!

[imoo2u]

Got my orders and going about to downgrade to XP. Was able to find XP drivers for intergrated video (intel), int. sound(realtex) and int. nic(intel). The unit boots much better and fast BUT something is missing .. sm bus driver?? as flagged in the system device. Does the chipset driver needs to update (as I did not use Intel chipset update) or simply ignored it? Any help, please.
Additional info:
SIW states the chipset as P35/G33(bearlake). The Dell 530 motherboard is made by Foxconn (model G33M 02).

[davy]

Checked this out too. I don't notice any lag whatsoever. So far, it's a great monitor.

One question though, are the people complaining about the text using Cleartype? I used to have cleartype on the darkest possible setting for my old LCD but that setting doesn't look good at all on the 2408. Text looks much better at cleartypes lightest setting.

Hope that helps!

Thats what we thought but it's really the monitor. The dell monitor has this hologram effect. It looks like it has two layers on the screen caused by the halo twinkling effect. It really bothers the eye.

Also on the left end of the screen you may see a faint vertical line. The vertical line is about a few pixel away from the left end.

[cgphoto]

My 2408 arrived today, ordered it on the 15th. Opened the box... a00, July 2008, built in Mexico. Sharpness in intervals of 25. Calling dell to find out how to ship it back. Very disappointed.

[M A K A V E L I]

My 2408 arrived today, ordered it on the 15th. Opened the box... a00, July 2008, built in Mexico. Sharpness in intervals of 25. Calling dell to find out how to ship it back. Very disappointed.

you should probably wait a week or so and then call them to have a better chance of getting a NEW a01.

if you just ask for an exchange, they'll probably send you a refurbished one with the a01 firmware unless you explicitly ask for a brand new monitor. getting a refurbished monitor for $600 is really a rip-off.

[yuen47]

If I get the monitor, and I want a full refund for it for being a00, can I just send it back to them and say give me my money back? (Rather have my money back than a refurb).

[HockeyFan]

If I get the monitor, and I want a full refund for it for being a00, can I just send it back to them and say give me my money back? (Rather have my money back than a refurb).

Whatever you do, don't mention to the person that you want a refund/new one because you got the old firmware. They aren't allowed to do anything based on "firmware" alone. Just mention problems with the monitor and they can do something.

[MasterXan]

i need some advice guys.

I made my order on 8/16, got the monitor yesterday and it's an A00 but when I plugged it in with DVI instead of analog, I don't notice much lag when moving windows.

haven't tried it in intense games yet (ie. COD4) but just want to know, are there anyone out there who owns a A00 monitor and don't get input lag? how rampant is this issue?

cause I'm really deciding if I should send mine back and ask for an exchange.

also, this monitor is pretty bright. i dunno if it's normal with an LCD cause I had a CRT before but I already turned down brightness and it's still bright

[HockeyFan]

i need some advice guys.

I made my order on 8/16, got the monitor yesterday and it's an A00 but when I plugged it in with DVI instead of analog, I don't notice much lag when moving windows.

haven't tried it in intense games yet (ie. COD4) but just want to know, are there anyone out there who owns a A00 monitor and don't get input lag? how rampant is this issue?

cause I'm really deciding if I should send mine back and ask for an exchange.

also, this monitor is pretty bright. i dunno if it's normal with an LCD cause I had a CRT before but I already turned down brightness and it's still bright


Haven't played any games yet, but for every day use you won't really notice any lag. The only small problem I have with the monitor is some text has a pink/reddish outline to it. Hopefully that's resolved with the new firmware.

The actual exchange of the monitor isn't much of a hassle if that's what you're worried about. They'll ship you another monitor and you just return yours in the same box with the waybill they provide. You could just wait it out and see what others get back with their exchange and then decide. I'll post back when I get my exchange goes through.

As for brightness, I turned mine down and I find it perfect. Maybe it's just a personal preference thing. Try playing around with some of the other settings to see if you can get a better display.

[davy]

I read somewhere dell is not going to release any firmware.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

The lag is only noticeable for FPS type games..so I read. I personally haven't tested it.

If you plan on doing a lot of browsing, applications etc. I suggest your return it and get the Benq FP241W.

For gaming and videos it should be good.




Haven't played any games yet, but for every day use you won't really notice any lag. The only small problem I have with the monitor is some text has a pink/reddish outline to it. Hopefully that's resolved with the new firmware.

The actual exchange of the monitor isn't much of a hassle if that's what you're worried about. They'll ship you another monitor and you just return yours in the same box with the waybill they provide. You could just wait it out and see what others get back with their exchange and then decide. I'll post back when I get my exchange goes through.

As for brightness, I turned mine down and I find it perfect. Maybe it's just a personal preference thing. Try playing around with some of the other settings to see if you can get a better display.

[tet8suo]

I read somewhere dell is not going to release any firmware.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

The 2408 monitor is not firmware upgradable, otherwise Dell would upgrade all the A00 themself already.

[donovan75]

Just got my 2408- A01. Fantastic monitor! Seems better than my previous 2007WFP from dell

[M A K A V E L I]

it is firmware upgradable. the hardware between a00 and a01 is the exact same.

they just tweaked the fw to reduce the lag.

they don't release the fw to users to allow end-user upgradability because they don't want to deal with returns for bad flashes.

[HockeyFan]

I read somewhere dell is not going to release any firmware.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

The lag is only noticeable for FPS type games..so I read. I personally haven't tested it.

If you plan on doing a lot of browsing, applications etc. I suggest your return it and get the Benq FP241W.

For gaming and videos it should be good.

Every monitor will have its issues. I do a bit of everything so this monitor should suit me just fine. Plus if I really find it's not what I need down the road i'll just stick it with another family member's computer and get a different display.

[MasterXan]

it is firmware upgradable. the hardware between a00 and a01 is the exact same.

they just tweaked the fw to reduce the lag.

they don't release the fw to users to allow end-user upgradability because they don't want to deal with returns for bad flashes.

don't they have a disclaimer saying they aren't responsible for bad flashes?

[M A K A V E L I]

don't they have a disclaimer saying they aren't responsible for bad flashes?

no. it's pretty much we're not gonna give you the firmware and only we will update it.

the community relations guy on the dell forum said that the dell employees flashing the monitors have unusually high flash failure problems, so that's why they don't release the fw. this is probably partly true, because flashing monitor fw isn't really as common as flashing the motherboard bios or dvd drive firmware.

[Geil]

Friend of mine got his on Wednesday with one stuck pixel so its going back. I received mine yesterday and mine was even worse had an inch long line of pixels stuck. Took me 3hrs to finally get the right person to exchange it for me for a new one WTH....
Well if anyone is just as "lucky" make sure to call the Returns department 1-877-335-5350. Just keep in mind they only handle online orders. Hope the next one is still A01 and no more dead pixels :(

[WiiD]

regardless if asking customer care, you cannot order specifically a type of firmware. it's done by sku only. won't make a diff if you requested or not. i have insiders so don't even go there and say you're not right.

[computerguy]

Well here's the deal.....

I've been using the dell 2007wfp S-IPS panel for a couple years now and it's been perfect though it does have a tiny bit of backlight bleeding in the bottom right hand corner which I can only notice when running dead pixel buddy.

I've been wanting to upgrade to a 24" for a while now and when I saw this deal, I jumped on it. Even though I knew all the problems with the 2408, I wanted to test it out for myself.

When the monitor arrived eariler this week, I was disappointed to see that I received the A00. After powering it on and testing it for a bit, I could notice the input lag right away and it was quite annoying. I also checked the service menu and noticed that it had about 60 hours on it already even though it was a new monitor.

Anyways, I called dell thursday morning for an exchange and received a refurbished one :( yesterday. (extremely quick service) Well this refurb. one was the new A01 (sharpness of 10) and the input lag was definitely improved. This one also didn't have any dead pixels.

One of the things that annoys me the most about this monitor (on both firmwares and even more so then the input lag) is the red tint and the left side of the monitor been noticeably brighter. I can clearly see it on http://www.gamespot.com/ & http://www.torrent-damage.net/

Overall this is an average monitor at a decent price, but if you're coming from a old school crt or even a TN panel lcd, you will probably like this monitor. However this monitor isn't for me. I can finally understand why people praise S-IPS monitors so much, because after testing the 2408wfp A01 and 2007wfp side by side, the 2007wfp is clearly better overall imo.

A quick 2408wfp A01 & 2007wfp s-ips input lag test I did: http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3702/43938389pw8.jpg

[henrycao8]

don't they have a disclaimer saying they aren't responsible for bad flashes?

why would u want ot flash the monitor anyway?

[HockeyFan]

computerguy,

Coming from S-IPS, any other panel will look inferior. It all has to do with cost though. I will look around for a good deal on an S-IPS close to boxing day.


BTW, I was told I will be getting a brand new A01 monitor (not refurbished) to replace the A00 one. Hopefully i'm not being lied to. Will report back once I get it.

[davy]

IPS panel are a total different beast.
I'm going to sound like a broken record now but for mid-size range monitor go for Benq FP241W. In terms of clarity it'll destroy the dell 2408.
The text and images really pops out on the benQ.
The down side of BenQ is they don't have the dead pixel guarantee like dell.
BenQ uses a MPVA panel where as Dell uses SPVA panel.
I do not know the difference between the panels but if you ever get the chance to compare them side by side. You'll see why I praise BenQ.











Well here's the deal.....

I've been using the dell 2007wfp S-IPS panel for a couple years now and it's been perfect though it does have a tiny bit of backlight bleeding in the bottom right hand corner which I can only notice when running dead pixel buddy.

I've been wanting to upgrade to a 24" for a while now and when I saw this deal, I jumped on it. Even though I knew all the problems with the 2408, I wanted to test it out for myself.

When the monitor arrived eariler this week, I was disappointed to see that I received the A00. After powering it on and testing it for a bit, I could notice the input lag right away and it was quite annoying. I also checked the service menu and noticed that it had about 60 hours on it already even though it was a new monitor.

Anyways, I called dell thursday morning for an exchange and received a refurbished one :( yesterday. (extremely quick service) Well this refurb. one was the new A01 (sharpness of 10) and the input lag was definitely improved. This one also didn't have any dead pixels.

One of the things that annoys me the most about this monitor (on both firmwares and even more so then the input lag) is the red tint and the left side of the monitor been noticeably brighter. I can clearly see it on http://www.gamespot.com/ & http://www.torrent-damage.net/

Overall this is an average monitor at a decent price, but if you're coming from a old school crt or even a TN panel lcd, you will probably like this monitor. However this monitor isn't for me. I can finally understand why people praise S-IPS monitors so much, because after testing the 2408wfp A01 and 2007wfp side by side, the 2007wfp is clearly better overall imo.

A quick 2408wfp A01 & 2007wfp s-ips input lag test I did: http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3702/43938389pw8.jpg

[shadow_boi]

computerguy,

Coming from S-IPS, any other panel will look inferior. It all has to do with cost though. I will look around for a good deal on an S-IPS close to boxing day.


BTW, I was told I will be getting a brand new A01 monitor (not refurbished) to replace the A00 one. Hopefully i'm not being lied to. Will report back once I get it.

That is good, getting a A01 one without any more cost.
http://www.***************/dell.jpg

[Bastet]

Bring up the hidden service menu on your brand new 2408wfp by turning on the monitor with the MENU and + pressed....then hit the - key. It's report a lot of stuff including how long the monitor has been on and how long the backlight has been on.

Great way to find out how much 'refurb' you get with your A01 when you get it...or get someone elses

Mine started at 0 hours for my A00 which I'm keeping, BTW. Lag barely noticeable on DVI-1 (my main concern.)

[stephroll]

I also received an A00 , cant seem to notice any lag under DVI or HDMI .But I kinda see a slight pinkish hue on left and right side . Anyone else got that ?

[rui]

I go1 A01 and sharpness increased by 10,but I can see lag while I moved a small windows of whatever notepad or painter on the screen.I hooked up this monitor and my computer by using VGA cable,don't have DVI port video card.
Does someone have the same problem as me.I will try my xbox360 on it with component cable tomorrow to see what's going on.

I hope the mistake made on my side to cause this problem,otherwise I'm unhappy with this monitor and considering return it.

[CH40Z_008]

got a question from people who's using dvi cable to this monitor. have you guys experiencing any flashing (on and off) after you wake up the monitor from power save mode? bec. it is annoying for me everytime the monitor wakes up it keeps flashing on and off for about 4 times but i dont have this problem using VGA cable...>:( do you guys think its a monitor problem or my card?

monitor is Rev A01 , card is ATI 4850

just tried... same thing is goin on using hdmi cable with dvi to hdmi adapter

[computerguy]

I also received an A00 , cant seem to notice any lag under DVI or HDMI .But I kinda see a slight pinkish hue on left and right side . Anyone else got that ?

The pinkish hue on the left and right side is a known problem.
It's one of the main reasons I'm returning this monitor for good.

[stephroll]

The pinkish hue on the left and right side is a known problem.
It's one of the main reasons I'm returning this monitor for good.
So you mean , even with Revision A01 , pinkish hue still appears ?
For the kind of money ( even 499$ with 200 off) this shouldnt be .Thinking of returning it also , cuz this pinkish hue bugs me ,specialy when screen has more whites.I tried calibratng , brightness levels , contrast etc . .. as soon as a white page is on screen , that hue appears on both sides specialy when you look at monitor dead center , you can notice the hue on each side .

[lambodiablo]

Hopefully someone can help me out.

I got the inspiron desktop. What I ordered are 2xDIMMs of 1GB 800MHz RAM. However when I looked at the labels on my RAMs, they are (hynix 1GB 1Rx8 PC2-6400U-666-12). Am I correct to say that what I got are 667MHz RAMs?

Thanks.

[Shakkan]

Hopefully someone can help me out.

I got the inspiron desktop. What I ordered are 2xDIMMs of 1GB 800MHz RAM. However when I looked at the labels on my RAMs, they are (hynix 1GB 1Rx8 PC2-6400U-666-12). Am I correct to say that what I got are 667MHz RAMs?

Thanks.

PC2-6400 == DDR2-800
Your RAM is fine.

6-6-6-12 is most likely the memory timings.

[lambodiablo]

PC2-6400 == DDR2-800
Your RAM is fine.

6-6-6-12 is most likely the memory timings.

Hi Shakkan,

Thanks for your response. Really appreciate it. :)

[ynotme]

Received A01 for both orders.. sharpness increase by 10..
report shows backlights on 0 hr 15m
so far, do not notice any lag with HDMI connection

[JTsang]

Finally received mine today!

Ordered Aug 15th, received 25th... and it's an A01!

No dead pixels or pink hue, and sharpness increments of 10. Very happy with my purchase! Was still using an old Dell 19" LCD with horribleeeeeeee quality - especially the text.

The only thing that I DID notice with the 2408WFP was the input lag... but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

[yuprules]

Hopefully someone can help me out.

I got the inspiron desktop. What I ordered are 2xDIMMs of 1GB 800MHz RAM. However when I looked at the labels on my RAMs, they are (hynix 1GB 1Rx8 PC2-6400U-666-12). Am I correct to say that what I got are 667MHz RAMs?

Thanks.

Lucky you, my darn computer is still "IN PRODUCTION", sheesh :)

Yup, your ram seems to be 800mhz (yes it is in another language but it shows 800mhz):
http://www.super-market.kiev.ua/index.php?productID=144807

[adwoodw]

I recieved my monitor today and it is an A01 with an August build date. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and I am watching TV in a window while typing this out.

No dead pixels and no irregular backlighting. I also don't notice any input lag with an HDMI connection.

This monitor is very bright and I had to dial it down to 0 to prevent burning out my eyes!! :cheesygri

[Firestorm ZERO]

Got the 2408 today (ordered Thursday the last day). Unfortunately it is a A00.

I have a 2405 monitor as well. The colours on the 2408 is better than the 2405. My 2405 looks so dark compared to the 2408. I guess because my 2405 is now like 2 years old. On clone, a white on 2408 is like a grey on the 2405. What would be the best way to match the colours to be more consistant?

But the thing is I don't notice any of the problems of the A00. The input lag on the 2408 on mine is only an average of 0.3 seconds compared to the 2405. I do see the pink-ish hue but it at the very bottom (where the taskbar would be) and only appears on pure white screens. I didn't bother touching the sharpness setting because I can read the text fine.

I have no dead pixels as well so I don't think I will bother exchanging the 2408 for a A01 revision.

[rui]

Can people post the their settings for 2408 here.Did not see a bid difference about this montior and my samsung 712N except screen size.What to find out some of reasonable reasons to keep it after that much money for it.
Please!

[MasterXan]

for anyone with a A00 monitor, could you go to this site and move your scroller up and down?

http://ultimate-guitar.com

do see any flashes in the black background?

I dunno if that's considered lag. I've never had this problem with my old CRT.

[M A K A V E L I]

for anyone with a A00 monitor, could you go to this site and move your scroller up and down?

http://ultimate-guitar.com

do see any flashes in the black background?

I dunno if that's considered lag. I've never had this problem with my old CRT.

that's not really lag ... the flashes happen even with a TN panel monitor ...

to see the lag extend your 2408 desktop to your older monitor and then drag a window up and down and you'll see that the 2408 lags behind quite significantly ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnApFzmd9NY

i ordered on Aug20 and got a rev A00 today ... i'm gonna call them in about a week and ask for a new replacement ... if they say they'll only send a refurb, then i'll just return the monitor and stay with my old monitor ..

[Van G]

Ordered mine Aug 21 and got it today. A00 version from Mexico. Dell says it was a new monitor but:
- the VGA cord had been broken out of the bag and connected to the panel
- some of the packaging had been opened of had creases
- bezel had finger prints and 2 scuffs

New replacement is being sent. Fingers crossed.

Question: I compared this quickly to my 2208 (glossy) and the picture wasn't as pleasing to the eye (quick comparison). Everything seemed blurred and colours were not punchy.

[M A K A V E L I]

all new monitors have the vga cord already attached.

hold the + and MENU buttons and then turn the monitor on. let go of the buttons and then press the - button to see the service menu. it should tell you how long the monitor has been used for.


did they say if they were gonna send u a brand new monitor or a refurbished one?

[Van G]

Didn't know the VGA would be attached, but some of the other package did not appear to be new to me.

They said a new one was being shipped. I wasn't interested in putting time into this monitor so it's back in the box.

[lambodiablo]

Lucky you, my darn computer is still "IN PRODUCTION", sheesh :)

Yup, your ram seems to be 800mhz (yes it is in another language but it shows 800mhz):
http://www.super-market.kiev.ua/index.php?productID=144807

Thanks for the info, yuprules. Hope that you will be getting your computer soon. :)

[M A K A V E L I]

called customer service @ 1-800-847-4096 .. naturally, the call went so some1 in india ... they created a new order for a replacement and said that it would be a new monitor and not a refurbished one ... hopefully that is true and they aren't just lying ...

do refurbished monitors have labels on the box to identify them?

[taipan]

Just got off the phone with a pretty nice rep. I ordered my 2408wfp on Aug 15 and received on Aug 22...A00 (July, Mexico).

Very good back light uniformity and no red haze on either side but I did notice the nasty halos around text (vga input only) and noticeable input lag. For the price, I'd prefer the monitor to be near flawless for a S-PVA panel.

NEW monitor (confirmed with another department) should arrive within 24 to 48h. They seem to be good about sending out new units if you emphasize that you've only had it for a few days.

I didn't want to wait any longer and risk getting a refurb. Their warranty clearly states replacements are usually refurbs and my rep did have to ask his supervisor...

Crossing my fingers again for A01!

[yuprules]

Thanks for the info, yuprules. Hope that you will be getting your computer soon. :)

It shipped finally!

lambodiablo, is the case small...I don't think it can fit a Geforce 9800GTX+ in there! Well, it wasn't made for gaming...but would had been nice to "try" with a new PSU.

[samburgers]

Ordered Aug 16th midnight, arrived Aug 25th.

Got the A00 July 2008 and sharpness increments of 25 :( I guess I wasn't lucky :(

[cgphoto]

I received the replacement today for the first A00 they sent last week. Opened the box, its another A00.
I've had it, I am finished with Dell.

[Geil]

My original one was A01 but had an inch worth of stuck pixels (had 2hrs of backlight and 50hrs of activity??). Got my replacement yesterday after merely a week and it is brand new A00 (only minutes on it).
I see no major flaws in the image and was going to test it side by side 2407WFP (non-HC) vs 2408WFP A01 and 2408WFP A00 but my splitter didn't work for some reason. On it's own I think the image of the A00 seems perfectly fine. I tested for ghosting and looked for clouding and tints but so far nothing so having an A00 does not automatically warrant a replacement unless I am missing something? gotto do more research I guess

[M A K A V E L I]

I received the replacement today for the first A00 they sent last week. Opened the box, its another A00.
I've had it, I am finished with Dell.

so you sent the a00 back for a refund? did you have to pay for shipping or did they pay for it?

[CH40Z_008]

need help about this monitor... is there anyway i could do to use the USB port on the monitor while the monitor is on Power Save Mode? Bec. i want to use the port to charge my ipod.... and my external drive that is attached on the monitor keeps disconnected too while the monitor is going to Power save mode.

[holychristian]

Ordered on the 20th and got it on the 28th. A01 with increments of 10. Absolutely beautiful monitor. No issues at all. I bought a cheaper 24" Samsung and Soyo, both of which were promptly returned. Terrible colours and a strain to look @. The 2408 is easily worth the extra $$.

[yuprules]

For those of you who bought the $299 Inspiron 530 , YES IT CAN BE DONE...YOU CAN JAM IN a BFG Geforce 9800 GTX + with an Antec 650 Watt power supply :)

Purchases:

1) You need longer SATA cables for the HD and DVD burner, if you have another DVD drive in there, you are in big trouble as the Geforce 9800 GTX will COVER SATA ports 0 and 1, if you really need a port from there, buy a cable that is ANGLED...but depending on which way it is ANGLED, it may cover the other port next to it...now you only have 3 SATA ports.

2) Earthwatts Antec PSU 650 Watts

3) Your Geforce 9800 GTX+ 512 megs (or lower will fit I'm sure...such as an 8800 GT).

How you need to do this (warning, you should have some basic computer part installation skills to do this!!!) GROUND YOURSELF AND UNPLUG THE POWER TO YOUR COMPUTER!

1) Remove the old crappy 300 watt powersupply, WARNING YOU HAVE TO ANGLE IT OUT, the top of the case rubs up against it. Do not pull it out completely as there are TWO WIRES CLIPPED into these metal hooks, you'll need to bend them UP to get out the power cables.

2) remove all power cables from motherboard

3) take out the old SATA cables from the DVD and the Hard drive, put in the NEW ONES into the SATA ports BELOW the ones that Dell used.

4) You need to BEND DOWN those two metal hooks where the old power cables were clipped or the Antec PSU will NOT FIT. Now angle in the Antec PSU in.

5) Now attached all the power wires, note, you need two PCI Express power cables for the Geforce 9800 GTX, untie those too!

6) Power up your computer to ensure all is well...Windows Vista should still boot even though you changed the SATA cables to a lower one. It will "detect new hardware". Shutdown after that.

7) Take out the unscrew the one screw that holding in all the metal bay covers at the back of the PC.

8) ANGLE in (ugh) the Geforce 9800 GTX into the Dell Inspiron 530. Plug in the two PCI express power cables from the Antec PSU.

9) Fix up all cables so they are neat and not blocking any air flow

10) Plug in your monitor and boot up and download the latest drivers from http://www.nvidia.com

ENJOY your $299 Dell folks!


On a side note, um...anyone figure out how the heck to get off that HUGE METAL PIECE covering the floppy drive?! How did you get it off?