Dell SP2309W quick questions:

[insoc123]

Given the not so common resolution of this monitor (2048 x 1152) and although the good review CNET gave it, I have these quick questions about how good is this monitor downscaling the images of lesser resolutions like:

a) How is DVD playback quality? Better, equal or worse than a 23" monitor with a 1920 x 1080.

b) Same question but with BD movies?

c) And most importantly, how good will it handle PS3 games given that those are 720p?

I have always been against using a monitor not in its native resolution.

I would like to believe the very good review CNET made for this monitor but those resolution issues are setting me back.

Thanks!

 

[johnwillyums]

I've been looking at that monitor myself.
It gets a rave review here:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/monitors/2010/01/23/dell-sp2309w-monitor-review/1

and here:

http://alatest.com/apps/reviews/972...-reviews/dell-s2309w-sp2309w/pe3-64346669,29/

I think if you were thinking of hard core gaming you would need a reasonably good graphics card to run it. That's a lot of pixels.
The other concern I had was, using it as a bedroom monitor/TV, was the viewable screen size (which I found somewhere and lost but it ain't very big) and viewing angles over say 8 feet.

I imagine you will have people telling you that you TN is crap and that what you really need is an IPS panel at a lot more money.
They're probably right but you probably know that already anyway

 

[insoc123]

Yeah. Well I already have a IPS monitor, the DELL 2007WFP and colors are great, outstanding but I also have a HP 2007w and GAMES (only games) look better in the HP monitor thank to its glossy display. Color might not be 100% accurate but the glossy screen gives a vivid and crystal, almost there image, specially with water effects.

 

[Dim8400]

I have this monitor and love it. The colors look vibrant and I cant speak for DVD play back but playing the ps3 on it the image is crisp and clean. I bought it when it was on sale at $200ish last year on black friday and would do it again. You get a lot for your money with the web cam and built in mic. I would recommend it. The only thing that slightly bothers me is the reflection this monitor has...But I only find myself noticing when I am sitting at my desk bored and just staring at the black background on this forum for example. Otherwise you can't see/notice it when gaming or watching a video.