2407 24" Widescreen

Problems are fixed with A02

Moderator suggested waiting until July 5th to order this monitor, and the turn over for the newer version will be completed. Don't hold your breath on that one either.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=58837

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Message Edited by SR45 on 06-20-200603:30 PM

A little more detailed discussion about A02's banding issue is here.( register required )
http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=480232&page=3
[ Dell 2407 Review (Rev A02) ]
Please read the post number ( on the right side ) #44, #48, #66, #68, if you interested in.

You must be in the Optimal preset resolution (1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz) and in Desktop Mode, not Gaming or Multimedia.

Are any of you using Gamma Correction software?

So Chris, do you still stand by waiting until July 5th to order? Why is it taking so long to fix this thing anyways? I would assume with so many people interested in buying this monitor Dell would actually want to fix the problem quickly. Can't be good for business

So I take it, it would be best for me to wait for what I assume to be the A03 version to come out. Hopefully very soon in July too. Samsung has an almost idenitcal monitor that looks nice. The only reason I dont buy that is because its $400 more. I'll be looking for an accounment of a REAL fix soon.

bhsizemo,

I cannot find any verification of the data you presented. I would like to question your sources as to where they got this information.

"The new, factory fresh units that are to ship in July actually have DIFFERENT hardware components inside to address the color banding issues in all 3 modes."

Message Edited by DELL-ChrisM on 06-21-200610:03 AM

I don't think anyone had released the information I gave on this board or any other to date.  The flashed A02 monitors that are currently being shipped (upgraded from A01 and A02 hardware) are DIFFERENT (from what the product group is sending out) from the brand new A02 units that will ship in July.  The new A02 units in July are based on a HARDWARE fix, not a firmware fix like the current A02 monitors shipping.  I would just wait until mid July on these boards to see if people think these new units shipping July 5th have fixed the issues.  You may have to wait a while for an A03 revision.

Chris - please read my PM.

bhsizemo,

The flashed A02 monitors that are currently being shipped (upgraded from A01 and A02 hardware) are DIFFERENT (from what the product group is sending out) from the brand new A02 units that will ship in July. The new A02 units in July are based on a HARDWARE fix, not a firmware fix like the current A02 monitors shipping.

* I verified with the Americas Displays manager that the above information is false. The persons who told you this are incorrect. If necessary, he will contact and update them of the entire process. If they want, they can contact me through a private message and I will forward their questions to the Americas Displays manager.

eldurso,

A02 is the fix. Some users are reporting vertical banding but I haven't seen this in the lab. All the A02 2407s look good to me.

So whats the deal then with the monitor? Is there no fix coming out for the monitor?