New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Alan Talbert — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:54:09 GMT

I am considering buying the 2408WFP to use a computer monitor and a cable TV monitor. I have several questions:

1. Can I plug both the computer sound output and the monitor's HDMI sound out into my sound system at the same time?

2. If I also get a tuner card, will I get a digital 1080p picture?

3. In both cases, how can I control the TV reception and picture?

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:36:37 GMT

Hi, Does the 2408WFP use HDMI 1.3 or not? Thanks.

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

ZZaR — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:45:53 GMT

I know this monitor is currently on backorder. I'd be interested in knowing what other people's experiences have been with shipping delays, how long they have had to wait, etc? Thanks in advance.

Regards,

ZZaR

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Markus — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:08:50 GMT

I'm following up on MoneyGuyBK's question about the DisplayPort. Do you have to buy a separate cable for that, or is this the new standard?

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Keith Combs — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:30:48 GMT

Ok, thank you Lionel. You have my email I assume and you can always use the contact form from my blog. When you guys think the issues are identified and resolved, I'll buy another one. Love the 2407WFP I have. It needs a partner.

Best regards,

Keith Combs

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Keith Combs — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:41:22 GMT

Hello,

What is Dell doing to correct the issues with the 2408WFP??? There are numerous threads at http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board?board.id=dim_monitor with a wide variety of issues.

I purchased one sight unseen because I have the 2407WFP and I wanted two 24" Dell monitors side-by-side for a great multimon experience.

Unfortunately, the monitor I received was returned because the colors were aweful, the brightness and contrast were not uniform, and it had a lot of distortion in the text as a result. If I used an application like Windows Explorer to display an all white screen, the top half of the screen had a blue tint, and bottom half had a reddish tint.

I would really like to order another one, but not until I see some of the issues acknowledged and addressed. The forum workers from Dell don't seem to be saying much. Any insight on what is being done to address the problems?

Thanks,

Keith Combs

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Jimmy — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:54:19 GMT

Hi,

I've gotten one of these babies at my workplace and I must say its a wonder of to behold and work on.

The only problem I've had is that I so far have been unable to make the sound connector (or what it is called) work. Since I'm sitting with many people around me I need to use headphones if I want to listen to music and so far my screen doesn't provide me with that. If I plug in my headphones in the screen I get no sound from them but lots of sound from the actual computer (with not so glad eyes from my cooworkers.

Is there some settings that I'm missing or isn't this possible? If you have any solution write me a note and I'll make sure to check a back if I get it to work myself.

Cheers

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Owen lewis — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:16:28 GMT

I'm in the UK and wondered why we have to pay $1,135 for the 2408WFP. Admittedly it's currently on 'sale at Dell's UK outlet, but still costs $842 compared to $699 for US customers.

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

sully — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:00:10 GMT

I would love to know the info about mostly the Display Port... version and has anyone compared the difference between DVI and Display Port? I am waiting for Nividia's 9 Series cards to be release and maybe get the 9800 x2 or some other crazy card. Are there any requirements on video card power for this display? I'm not sure if my 7900GT 256MB is enought to run this effiently thanks

re: New Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP 24" Widescreen Display

Pertev Erenberk — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:31:23 GMT

When Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP will be available in stores in Turkey? I await this monitor in the impatience. Thanks.