The high definition S2409W monitor delivers higher quality images than standard resolution monitors. A 1920 x 1080 resolution injects a heavy dose of reality in your multi-media experience. The HDMI connector interface allows simple transmission of uncompromised digital streams. Take advantage of expanded screen real estate and cinema-style viewing in a trim, space-saving package. Open multiple applications side by side to maximize your play space and optimize your work streams. Enjoy cinema-style widescreen dimensions when you watch your favorite movies. Help maximize valuable physical space with the slim panel design. Dell monitors are designed and built to our highest standards, providing the quality and reliability you expect when you see the Dell logo. Each has been exhaustively tested and comes backed by a Dell Limited WarrantyCustomer Review: Great monitor for the price.
When purchasing this monitor please keep in mind a few things: 1)This is a 24" LCD for people on a budget. 2)It has an odd resolution for its size, 1920x1080 instead of the normal 1920x1200. 3)It has no adjustable height or the ability to swivel into landscape or portrait mode. 4)No built in speakers or USB ports. If you can overlook these 4 things then you're getting a great monitor! Please keep in mind that I am not using this for high end photography or video editing, nor am I playing video games of any sort (I do not use the HDMI port). I'm connected via the DVI port and mainly use it to watch TV shows/movies, resize a few photos here and there, web surfing, and can easily say everything looks gorgeous! You'll definitely have to adjust the brightness and contrast when you first receive it, it's set unnaturally bright, but for the amount I paid this is a great addition for my computer. One of the key things I really like about this monitor is how quickly it goes from standby mode to turning on. Pictures are crisp/colorful and video looks superb. One thing to be very aware of, I'm not sure why Dell decided to do this, but the plastic material used to frame the front of the monitor is extremely glossy and EASILY scratched. In addition it picks up dust like mad, I would highly recommend you get a 3M microfiber cloth or a good soft duster to wipe off the frame. I made the mistake of using a normal cloth and now have scratches lining the top and side of my new monitor. :( If they had just stayed with the normal matte black this wouldn't be an issue, but I guess they're trying to go for an upscale look. As I've only had this monitor for a week I will update my review again later on with any further issues/problems I may encounter. But I like what I see so far. Cheers.
