2407WFP Replacement on it's way

Question

I just called dell and they are gonna send me out a replacement LCD to replace my 2407WFP A02. I explained in detail the faults i was experiencing, i also asked if the replacement i am getting would be resolved of these issues and she said 'yes i'd say it would be'. I also asked wether the replacement i get will be refurbished or brand new and she replied 'yes it will be a brand new one'   I am highly anticipating the same issues with this replacement.... the issues i explained to her are as follows;   1. Banding still noticeable on vertical 2. Composite + Component Inputs have extremely poor quality (heavy banding,contrast, saturation,blur,) 3. LCD not seating perfectly horizontal 4. Pixel Flickering   Will let you know how my replacement goes, knowing my luck i will probs get a bunch of dead/stuck pixels :(

Shocky · Answer

I'm now waiting for my 2nd replacement 2407, according to the dell support the problems should be fixed with monitors shipped in july.  I've so far had both A01 and A02.   I hope its fixed but much like you im very doubtful. .

AssyrianKing · Answer

yeh my current one with issues is an A02 Made in China , Manufactur Date: June 06   so maybe i need a July one? maybe this fixes most things, anyhow i am most interested in composite + component input fixes, 1080p support, pixel flicker fix, horizontal balance fix.

LordJMann · Answer

Make sure there are no screws protruding from either of the LCD feet, mine had a balance issue i thought my desk wasn't level but I turned the monitor over to look at the feet and there was a tiny screw protruding, took the screw out and it sat perfectly level.

Kevlar21 · Answer

How would one test out the bit depth of this panel?

I have a 2405 and I love it, and when I decided to go dual monitors I went with Dell due to their previous success with the 2405 panel and ordered a 2407. Nothing but problems since, but what would I see, what test would I run to show that the 2407 is only capable of displaying 6bit rather than 8bit. Remember I have both the 2405 and the 2407 so running such a test I should be able to see the difference, correct?

skibum5000 · Answer

well it will look better than a pure 6bit only panel, the dither helps a lot.

Shocky · Answer

I don't understand what the point would be in driving a 8bit panel 6bit+2bit dither over DVI, it would make sence and explain allot problems but why would they do this ?

Wouldnt the samsung be the same ?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

My mistake...2407WFP is a true 8bit panel, not 6bit + 2bit dithering. It can display the full 16.7 million colors.

Shocky · Answer

Just received another A02 and its got the same banding again, looking forward to telling dell support..   So chris, this is my 3rd replacement, what do u recommend ? lol

AssyrianKing- · Answer

Ok after it took them a week to get the 'next business day replacement' LCD to me it still has all the identical faults as my original (not suprising i know).   still exhibit this on the replacement;   1. Banding still noticeable on vertical 2. Composite + Component Inputs have extremely poor quality (heavy banding,contrast, saturation,blur,) 3. LCD not seating perfectly horizontal   Also i was specifically assured by dell my LCD would be a brand new one, and i got a refurbished one with marks and scratches all over the LCD and on the screen also....   So now they wanna send me a 3rd! one as maybe the replacement had issues.... lol i think it clear now every 2407 is identical and has all the same faults! wake up and revise the thing permanently! or give everyones money back.

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