List of 2408WFP Problems

Question

Hey,

I have been waiting for the 2408wfp to come out since i returned my 2407wfp-hc due to various issues.

Now after scanning through the forums, seems to me that the 2408wfp also have its own share of problems.

I am still thinking of buying the 2408wfp but with so many topics here on problems, some solved and some i don't really think was solved, it gets confusing as to which few problems cannot really be solved or the 2408wfp was meant to be.

Let me start with a few,

Color banding - can it be fixed with replacement??

Too sharp - color distortion around texts??

Color distortion on some parts - really??

Humming noise - ??

imbalance color - ???

tint problem - red tint ???

The tint problem seem to appear in lots of thread.

It would be a great help if someone would verify these problems.

Im really still pondering on it, to get or not to get...

CoolGuy90 · Answer

Check out this thread on hard forum:

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1264046&page=20

The last few pages pretty much sum up all the of the problems. IMO, I would wait untill there is a new revision or firmware update before getting it.

Spaght · Answer

After reading all that, guess i will wait too.. too much problems *sigh* Hope they update/fix it.. what a waste

halt00 · Answer

The colors are amazing however.  My friend has an NEC2470wnx and his colors look washed out/less vibrant and slightly distorted (of course he would say the DELL was distorted) but to me the colors were correct on the DELL.  The only issue I see is the red tint which can likely be calibrated out.  The main issue I have is some viewing angle left/right edge color distortion issues which were not present in my friends NEC which is also a PVA panel.

Spaght · Answer

Will these issues be fixed by Dell ?? anyone ??

roijackers · Answer

And wil the input lag also be fixed in a new revision? What if you buy the monitor now, and there will be a revision in the futere? Is it possible to update the monitor?

Spaght · Answer

Any news of a new revision yet?

Badd1 · Answer

@roijackers wrote:

And wil the input lag also be fixed in a new revision?

What if you buy the monitor now, and there will be a revision in the futere? Is it possible to update the monitor?

I really doubt input lag would be considered an "issue" by Dell, or any other manufacturer before, it's a feature inherant to most TFT's sadly, and i doubt there would be any way of improving this on the 2408WFP without a major change of panel, internal electronics etc. As usual, there will probably be no way for the user to "flash" their firmware, normally if Dell release an update with fixes you would have to take the screen to a service centre, or send it back to Dell to be changed / updated. Sure more info would be posted as and when a new revision does come out. Seeing as the 2408WFP is brand new, and Dell haven't really said they would release a "fix", i wouldn't expect it any time soon to be honest.

DELL-Chris M · Answer

All, If you have the red tint on the 2408WFP, I need the PPID number.

roijackers · Answer

Does it mean that not all of the dell 2408 screens have this problem?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

roijackers, I do not have the data to say yes or no at this time.

roijackers · Answer

I have a question about the input lag. Is the input lag same on all connectors or is it lower on hdmi than composite or something?

I want to connect the monitor to my xbox360, but the input lag numbers shown on internet are too much for me. But they only test it on dvi.

halt00 · Answer

Good Question - the lag has to do with the processing of the image.  I would assume that it processes the image on all inputs to achieve the desired color depth, etc.  You may want to consider a cheaper LCD with a TN panel instead of a PVA panel if gaming is your main use of the monitor.

roijackers · Answer

I know a TN panel is maybe better. But I have a lot of demands for my new screen.

24 inch widescreen

connections to connect 2 pc's and my xbox360 at the same time

xbox360 has no HDMI port, connection has to be with component

all connections have to accept 1080p

And the dell has it all. Only the input lag is a big issue.

halt00 · Answer

You may want to look into the 248 instead of the 2408 (forgive me I forget the exact model number).  The 248 is a DELL 24' TN panel and may have a lower input lag and enough connections for your setup.

HiLine · Answer

Is the input lag easily noticeable?

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List of 2408WFP Problems

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