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I'm using it with OSX 10.5.6 at the moment. I don't really have any interest in the 75hz setting so can't help you there. It's working great though - I wish Windows had a calibration wizard as good as Apple's.
I'm actually doing this on a Mac with an ATI card using the SwitchResX control panel:pcguru83 said:I'm curious, is there anyone here using this monitor with a Mac? I'd love to be able to get 75Hz working at the native resolution. There's supposedly a pretty powerful Mac app called SwitchResX that is capable of forcing resolutions and refresh rates. Hmmmm.
Very cool. I wonder, would something similar to the method you described here work with the Nvidia 9400Ms? How did you come about those settings? I can't imagine it was trial and error...I'm actually doing this on a Mac with an ATI card using the SwitchResX control panel:
Add a custom resolution using those timings and apply, then unplug the monitor from the DVI port for a couple of seconds and plug it back in (or reboot). Then change the refresh rate in System Preferences -> Displays.
Anything you can point me towards that might help me in configuring things properly? Those terms look completely foreign to me.Yes, it should work. It's based on the CVR-RB timings with the back porch tweaked. Some trial and error was involved, but I know only certain timings can work, so there wasn't much to try. I was hoping to get it higher.
If you used it that's fine, it was my mistake...I'll send a pm to the other guy that I sent one to this morning...I had no idea it was different..
I've decided not to use my "code" so if you want mine send me a PM.Yeah, it was the same coupon code. I went to redeem it this morning and got the "already redeemed" pop-up notice. Honest mistake. No hard feelings.
Yes but it's mickey mouse compared to the Mac wizard. It's not as easy to adjust the color gamma.Windows 7 has a walk through calibration wizard like OSX.
Gotcha. For some reason I was thinking these were video card specific, not display specific. But that does make sense, now that I'm thinking about it.When you add a custom resolution with the SwitchResX control panel (in the Custom tab), you will see that dialog. Uncheck "Use simplified settings" and just put in the numbers as you see them.
Just call (or chat) with someone in Dell Small Business and ask for the $212 price. You'd be getting $209 with the coupon, so it's only $3 difference. That $212 price is good until May 1st.Hello,
I was wondering if anyone else had a 25% off code they were not using as I would like to buy this monitor.
Thanks.
Just call (or chat) with someone in Dell Small Business and ask for the $212 price. You'd be getting $209 with the coupon, so it's only $3 difference. That $212 price is good until May 1st.
I have some interesting lag results.
First, I tested the Dell 2209WA against the DoubleSight DS-263N using a DVI splitter. I was surprised to see that the Dell was actually slightly ahead!
Here the top number is coming in on the Dell (left) but hasn't shown up on the DoubleSight (right):
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Here the bottom number is coming in on the Dell but is just barely showing on the DoubleSight:
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After seeing that, I tested the Dell 2209WA against a CRT using a VGA splitter.
Here the CRT has just drawn the top number, and you can see the 90 just coming in on the Dell:
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Here the CRT has just drawn the bottom number, and you can see the 77 just coming in on the Dell:
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The Dell basically has no lag other than the pixel response time. I have never seen results like this before.
Also, while I had the Dell and the DoubleSight connected via the DVI splitter, I tested higher refresh rates by taking some pictures with a low shutter speed while moving the mouse around.
Dell 2209WA at 76 Hz:
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DoubleSight DS-263N at 76 Hz:
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As you can see, the DoubleSight skips every 5th frame, then every 4th frame, then every 5th frame, and so on.
The Dell doesn't skip frames at higher refresh rates.
This is the most responsive non-TN monitor I've ever seen:
- No lag other than the pixel response time
- 76 Hz at the native resolution without skipping frames
- Good response times due to the well-tuned overdrive, especially at higher refresh rates
I was not expecting this kind of performance. The Dell at 76 Hz beats any TN monitor at 60 Hz. I see no reason to get a 22" TN monitor unless you want one of those 120 Hz TN monitors.
That is what I don't like about the DELL. The dirty white feeling to it. What ever website you goto they look like their's dirt in the LCD..
That is what I don't like about the DELL. The dirty white feeling to it. What ever website you goto they look like their's dirt in the LCD..
That is what I don't like about the DELL. The dirty white feeling to it. What ever website you goto they look like their's dirt in the LCD..
Is there any risk that the LCD might get damaged over time by using it at that frequency?
Compared to the input lag test that prad.de made of the 2209WA(min10, avg24, max 40), your numbers are much lower. Is that all due to the higher frequency or is it other variables?
ok guys I am interested in this monitor, on paper the spec looks outstanding for the price.
However I am not coming from a TN monitor so the standards I am used to are higher than those coming from TN.
My current monitor is a 19" VA panel viewsonic VP930b
It is mostly used for desktop use and for watching movies. Good blacks are important, viewing angle is very important and I also want 8 bit colour. Response time is important as well I guess but lesser priority than the quality of the picture, I do game but only occasionally.
Now I am happy with the vp930b so my main questions are.
1 - is this E-IPS as good as the VA panel used in the viewsonic VP930b? I think its a PVA but not 100% sure it might be a MVA. If its not as good in what way is it worse?
2 - how much difference in terms of viewing size can I expect when watching widescreen movies on this over a 4:3 19". Since the 19" loses a lot of height because of the aspect ratio.
3 - has it been concluded yet if this is 8bit or 6bit? I tried to read all the posts but there is a lot.
Thanks
10e many thanks, that tv calculator is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for.
Are the blacks in the e-ips as good as pva? you answered my other questions well.
hmm very nice
http://tvcalculator.com/index.html?063237639fff8c90659084b7fa1f3fdc
This monitor is 16:10 I assume, 16:9 is a bit better vewing area for picture. But 16:10 according to that site is still a very large improvement.
I returned my 2209WA because if the "IPS-glow" when dark/black on screen will have a "satin-glow" if you only move your head slightly...