Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor = Drool Factory
July 1, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Displays
The Dell S2409W currently retails for $219. For that price, you get a 24″ wide display that features:
Courtesy Dell
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 16:9 dynamic aspect ratio
- Support for HDMI, DVI, and VGA
- Compatibility with VESA mounts
As a point of comparison, my HP w2228h cost around $320. It’s a 22″ display that also supports HDMI, DVI, and VGA, with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The advantages that HP display has over Dell is its built-in cable management system, speakers, and USB hub. The Dell on the other hand is much cheaper, features more visual real-estate, but takes a more no-frills approach.
Display fanatics would probably like to know about the S2409W’s 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m brightness, 5ms response time, and 160° / 170° viewing angle, and 0.276mm pixel pitch (note that these values are manufacture claimed). But that’s them: I personally would like to see this display on my desk, and gape at how wide it is!
Having no review unit to play around with, I can only assume that the relatively thick 8.76 depth of the monitor might be too much for some. And it’s a display, nothing more. In any case, you can buy the Dell S2409W through the link below. For its features and price, it seems like a very good deal.
Dell S2409W 24″ Full HD Widescreen Monitor ($219 after instant savings)
Isn’t it petty obvious that depth spec is WITH the base? The display itself is OBVIOUSLY not that thick.
I have two of the “two generations old” Dell 2407’s. They are awesome displays. My laptop won’t drive three displays, so other than upgrading to dual 30’s I don’t think my desktop can get much better!
Yeah, you’re right. So I guess my last reservation about this display is gone; if I already didn’t have a display, I’d get this in a heartbeat! And you’re saying you use those 2407s in tandem?
Yes. The port replicator for my Dell E6500 has two DVI ports. Vista ultimate on a 3840 pixel wide desktop. These older ones have USB hub and SD/CF/MS card reader which is handy, and I have the Dell Sound Bar too.
*drool*
Were the displays below or near $219 when you got them? If so, I’d wonder why Dell didn’t include those features with the S2409W. Just a thought.
Oh no, they were more like $700-800. Have had them for about 3 years.
I USED to have money to splurge on gadgets. Now I just read and weep. Since I have a wife and baby boy now my gadget buying days are much reduced.
Haha, I’ll try to enjoy my responsibility-free youth for as long as I can!