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It is very disappointing that there are so many issues/potential issues with the U3011, as I was looking forward to purchasing one.
Do to the numerous posts in this forum and based on several reviews that I have read I am probably going to go with the U2711 instead.
yup!Zarathustra[H];1036574647 said:Keep in mind that the people here are probably pickier than most.
Zarathustra[H];1036574647 said:Keep in mind that the people here are probably pickier than most.
I have considered that fact. Several Internet reviews note the issues with uniformity on the U3011, in addition to its poor contrast. By comparison, the U2711 has nearly the same resolution, exhibits none (or little) of the uniformity issues, has slightly better contrast and has the added benefit of being cheaper than the U3011. I am aware that contrast isn't a strong suit for IPS displays.
When I really think about it, the only things the U3011 has going for it over the U2711 is the 16:10 resolution (160 pixels in height) and that it is 3" bigger.
I haven't made a final decision yet, but it looks like the U2711 is the better pick for me, as I am upgrading from the 2709W 27" LCD.
Thanks for the recommendations. Still, I'm leaning toward the U2711 especially since I won't have as much $ for my PC upgrade as I expected. The U2711 has gone for as low as $720 while the lowest I have seen the U3011 is $1060. The $300+ difference is a big deal in terms of what components I will be able to buy for my PC upgrade.
Then again, I need to wait for those prices to come back. Arg! Plus, I am still gunshy over the fact that several users have had to exchange their U3011 monitors over similar issues, some multiple times.
I am a picky person and really don't know if I want to deal with possible U3011 defects.
The $300+ difference is a big deal in terms of what components I will be able to buy for my PC upgrade.
Zarathustra[H];1036574647 said:Keep in mind that the people here are probably pickier than most.
I did exactly what was recommended (put 100% grey screen up and look for differences in brightness across screen. If I really focus, I can just barely tell that there might be a difference in brightness from left to right, but it is so subtle I could be imagining it.
In normal use it is not noticeable at all.
My only complaint are the less than true blacks towards the edges of the screen, but we all know that is a known limitation of IPS panels, and will affect every IPS panel out there...
Get three 2408 and put them verticle. More estate than a 30" and 50% cheaper!
Get it used or refurbished.
Get three 2408 and put them verticle. More estate than a 30" and 50% cheaper!
Get it used or refurbished.
Is the anti glare coating on the u3011 more, less, the same "sparkle" as the u2711?
How does the u3011 compare to the 3007wfp-hc? (I'm thinking of upgrading)
I was wondering if you could tell us where your U3011 was built? Only if you do not mind of course. Mine was built in china rev00 and it has some uniformity issues only noticeable in an all black blackground and a pitch black room, but here is the wasteland...No uniformity issues in game.
lol return a monitor 22 times to get a "good" one?
Dell U3011 Refurb for $899 plus tax:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...d=222806&c=us&cs=22&l=en&MODEL_DESC=ALL&s=dfh
I notice they are only offering a 90 day warranty now.
[B]Same as New Warranty* and Support[/B]
Dell Outlet gives you the same limited hardware warranty and service as if you bought new,
plus we offer a 21-day return policy on all Dell Outlet products.
WTB: 3007-WFP
Still sitting here looking at my U3011... I've determined that I hate IPS panels.
30" IPS panels have always had just about the worse uniformity problems of any computer monitor. I doubt the 3007-wfp would be any better.
Other than on a very light background, my U3011 does not have any uniformity issues. Is your problem apparent on all backgrounds in all use scenarios?
Oh I don't mind at all. Mine was assembled in Mexico. Muy bueno, except for the dead pixel(s?) that I've decided to live with because in all honesty, due to the location and the fact that the panel is so large, I don't even notice such a minor defect unless I am looking for it and I don't want to risk getting an inferior panel. Very happy with the U3011 so far!
Hmm. Where do you see that?
Code:[B]Same as New Warranty* and Support[/B] Dell Outlet gives you the same limited hardware warranty and service as if you bought new, plus we offer a 21-day return policy on all Dell Outlet products.
does the u3011 have an built in upscaler like the 3008 and 3007 had? and is it any good?
Dell U3011 Refurb for $899 plus tax:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...d=222806&c=us&cs=22&l=en&MODEL_DESC=ALL&s=dfh
Anyone had experience purchasing a u3011 refurb? How was the condition? was it worth it?
ellover009 said:Whats the cheapest anyone seen a new u3011 go for sale about?
Is 6,500K, 100 cd/m2, and 2.2 Gamma the right set of parameters to use?