The Dell 3007WFP - Dell brings the 30-inch LCD love
By Peter Rojas 
posted Dec 3rd 2005 10:25AM
posted Dec 3rd 2005 10:25AM
There's no official announcement yet, but apparently Dell is going to roll out a massive 30-inch LCD monitor to
compete with Apple's lust-inducing 30-inch Cinema Display. The 3007WFP is said to have a a resolution of 2560 x 1600
(that's WQXGA, baby!), a 14ms response time, 400cd/m2 brightness, 700:1 contrast ratio, support for HDCP, and a
built-in 4-port USB hub and 9-in-1 multimedia card reader. No price, but it should hit North America on December 21st,
which means you'll have to choose between buying Christmas presents for your loved ones or buying yourself one sweet
LCD panel.
[Thanks, Happy Hopping]
Wow! I want one. Hell the release date is on my b-day. Dell donate one to me please....Anybody know how much this thing will cost?
Wow !
The price i supposed will be a little under apple cinema 30" display :)
Well the price for the Apple 30-incher is $2,499.00 (US). I'd expect a price that competes with that. Sweet Glory.
I bought an apple 30 2 weeks ago. Ah, well, you win some, you lose some. At the end of the day I still got a 30.
My Quad G5 with 7800GT is arriving Dec 5th, I resisted the Apple 30", but there's just no excuse for not getting one of these beauties.
Wow - that thing's almost as big as my TV O_O
They are also releasing the 2007 and 2407, refreshes for the 2005 and 2405 with HDCP support, in Feb/Mar.
That's a fantastic resolution and really would want to play xbox 360 on that screen. BTW as with the apple screen wouldn't this one require a special graphic card which can deal with such resolution?
That is a very low resolution per inch.
Hook that up to my Xbox 360
Considering Dell's aggressive LCD pricing, I expect this beaut to significantly undercut the apple cinema display price.
The 24-inch model can be had for less than 8 bills when discounts are available.
It's about time. I've been waiting for HDCP support from Dell as well as other manufacturers. So far I only know of a handful of monitors that support HDCP and I want to be sure that I can view HD content when Vista is released.
lseven, it's 100 DPI just like other computer monitors.
I have the Dell 24 inch and it is super nice. I might upgrade to this if a good deal shows up! I wonder how it would be for gaming and what kind of video card you would need to power it. I have the X850XT now, not sure if I'd need to upgrade my video card as well...
Another thing, the reason I'd like this over the Apple is it would be black and have high speed USB ports on it and likely a 9 in 1 card reader like the 24 has which is very handy if you are into digital photography, etc.
"That's a fantastic resolution and really would want to play xbox 360 on that screen. "
Except that you'd be scaling, because the Xbox 360 doesn't support that resolution. That will reduce image quality. (There are other problems too - keep reading.) You may as well get a real LCD HDTV that has a true 1080i (or 1080p) native resolution if what you want it for is to play Xbox 360 games.
This thing's bigger and probably will be about the same price: http://www.westinghousedigital.com/pc-26-3-37-lcd-video-monitor.aspx
Obviously, if what you want is a computer monitor first and foremost, then you probably want a real computer monitor. It's just best to match native resolutions to what you really want to do, especially when dealing with digital displays that can really do a 1:1 pixel ratio. I've read pretty good reviews of that Westinghouse TV (the Westinghouse thing is just a name; this TV is built by one of those Asian LCD companies, though I forget which).
"BTW as with the apple screen wouldn't this one require a special graphic card which can deal with such resolution?"
Yup. Though it's not so much "special" as just a card that supports dual-link DVI. There are a bunch of them out there, but AFAIK they are generally the higher-end pro cards. I quit trying to keep up with all the new releases from nvidia and ATI about a year ago, though, so maybe their newest consumer offerings do support this. Those would likely still be on the higher-end of the price spectrum, though.
I think you *might* also need a dual-link card for 1080p too (if you wanted to do 1080p with that Westinghouse TV hooked up to a computer, for example). I don't remember for sure; I think 1080i is about the upper limit of what you can do with a single-link DVI card.
I don't honestly know if the Xbox 360 has a single-link or dual-link output. I don't think it supports 1080p, though, which means it's probably single-link. It's sort of likely that the 360 won't even work at all with this Dell monitor, then, because if it's like the Apple version (which no doubt uses the exact same panel), it will *only* have a dual-link digital input. That seems pretty likely given the target market, even though other Dell monitors have both DVI and VGA. DVI is all that's listed as the PC connection in the specs at the linked forum post.
yeah, but does it rotate to portrait mode like the other Dell monitors? :-)
-p, who LOVES his 1905FP
If that's under 2K I am so getting it next year.
*drool*
that apple one still looks so much nicer with the alu casing....
but your bank account looks so much nicer with an extra 0 still there :)
Fantastic... Once this hits, the price for the just as drool-worthy Dell 2405FPW might come down even further.
To me, HDCP support is not a feature--unless it is a feature for hollywood and the music industry at the expense of the consumer.
That is because in order for it to be an advantageous feature ("I can play my content with Vista!"), you must first accept the premise of HDCP's legitimacy ("It's perfectly justified that content I buy won't work on an OS that I pay for on a monitor that I pay for because some executives are paranoid about piracy!").
Accepting it as legitimate or necessary is something any self-respecting customer should not do.
#16 re: dual link for 1080i
Just a note, my toshiba M200 tabletpc can drive both its 1400x1050x32 display and the dell 2405 (@ 1920x1200x32) simultaneously without problems over a d-sub connection. The resolution slider in the control panel goes up to 2400x1600 as well though, i have no monitor to test that setting with.
damn it i just bought the 2405fpw
#16
"I think 1080i is about the upper limit of what you can do with a single-link DVI card..."
I am pumping out 1920x1200 to my 2405FPW, which is implicitly progressive scan, since it's a computer display, out of my single-link DVI card. You are right though, you will need a dual-link most likely for this behemoth of a display.
Save those pennies folks!
lseven, it's 100dpi: a 19" LCD is 86dpi, and a 17" is 96dpi. The 23" Apple one is 98dpi and the 30" Apple is 100, just like this. How, therefore, is 100dpi a low "resolution per inch"?
No need for dual link DVI to drive 1080P TV or monitor. But a definite need for dual link DVI for this monster. All the new generation ATI X1600 and X1800 have dual link DVI. The 7800GTX has one dual link at 256MB and dual dual link DVI on the 512MB models. Thats the same from most manufacturers but you still should check the specs. Please remember dual link DVI and dual dual link DVI have nothing at all to do with dual DVI.
HDCP sucks.They should be paying us to adopt their stupid tech.
I hope that stand design trickles down to the 2005FPW and 2405FPW. It looks much better than the silver doughnut.
since this is about an lcd tv. I was wondering for
my xbox 360, whats's a good one (i'm preferring under $1000)
well, i'm glad they're finally throwing in support for hdcp, but i think microsoft has absolutely wronged consumer for requiring hdcp when so few monitors actually support it. hardware manufacturers should have been informed about this years ago so people wanting hd content won't have to buy a new monitor with the new os. i could probably sell my 2405 now and pick up a 2407 when it goes on sale and not lose too much in the process, but i don't know if i can go back to my 19" crt while waiting 3-4 months for the new 2407 to go on a 25-35% off sale.
I just bought a 24" Dell (2405FPW). Now I am soooo pissed!
Any one want to buy my 23" Apple Cinema HD. I've been wanting a 30" display to set beside my 30" TV. Dell's price will definately be lower than Apple's.
Yes, the Apple is a nice Alumninum chassis but Dell's is black.
In fact, 2 of these side by side will be nice. I bet the price will be about $1500.
As a Dell employee, I must say, this monitor is going to be AWESOME! No word as of yet on price range, but my guess would be we will release it somewhere around $2000, with sales bringing it somewhere near $1800 or so.
This thing is awesome, but i suspect my hardware isn't up to snuff to run this bad boy. However if the rumors are true and Dell is coming out with updates to the 24inch monitor, then that's something I can really work with.
Why blame Microsoft for the HDCP? Apple does it too, but because of the considerable pressure brought on them by Hollywood. Coincidence that MS and Apple have media centers that run all this Hollywood stuff?
LMAO, #6
that thing's bigger than my TV
i'm sure the film industry is applying pressure for hdcp. regardless, i think there could've been better implementation.
gates said windows vista won't support hd-dvd initially anyway, so what's up with the hdcp requirement? i really hope the whole scheme fails, anyway, and not just because i have to buy a new monitor.
Finally an LCD worth owning! 2560x1600, WOW!
This is a CAD designer's dream come true!!!
I'm so SICK of 19+ inch LCD's that are ONLY 1280x1024 (or worse - LESS).
It's because they don't have higher resolutions, that I'm keeping my 21 inch CRT. (set to 2048x1536).
For me, it's not about the size of glass that matters, it's how many pixels it has. I'd be ecstatic over a 17" with 2048x1536! My eyesight is great, I want MORE PIXELS PER INCH!!!
If It's reasonably priced, I'll have to get my company president to buy one for me!
...Now if they could just make an LCD projector with this resolution...
Gee's if I had that sort of money I'd be gettin a projector !
...So what graphic cards will drive this???
Yes, yes yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!
Oh, thank god.
YES!
In response to #37,
It's funny how some people think dell is the first do come out with something when it's already been done first by apple. It's not always the case, but I still find it amusing. Bottom line, Apple has been selling pretty much the same thing for almost a year now(??) so the dream came true awhile ago.
Yea, but Apple has also been selling it for $2,400. I'm pretty sure the Dell would be much more affordable.
Only 700:1 contrast ratio? So it will have worse black levels than the 2405FPW ... Neexxt.
The n00bs will still be flocking over it im sure.
Well that's petty....
First we have someone here saying, "Well Apple did this first so the Dell isn't such a bug deal."
While Apple may have a 30inch screen, it also costs over $2000.00. That's a bit steep and out of the price range of many people.
Second we have another person saying the "n00bs" will love it. Well who cares if they do. People need monitors to do different things. We have an CAD guy who loves it for it's resolution, while we have another wanting it for a tv/monitor for his XBOX 360. For the photo/mag layouts, it may or may not suit their needs. If that's the case, they can use something that will suit their needs. To belittle something by saying it's for "n00bs" is quite frankly... dumb.
rich, you're a f**king dumbass. you're obviously an apple fanboy. so far as i know, the only two 30" monitors in existence are this and the 30" cinemadisplay. and the cinemadisplay has a 400:1 contrast ratio. so are you saying neexxt because you own the imaginary 30" display with better specs?
I've got the 2405fpw. It's a beautiful panel and can't imagine the 30" being anything less. Dell is really doing an amazing job with their LCDs. One of the commenters mentioned an HDCP version of the 24" coming out early next year... That'd be worth considering. I suppose I could sell this 24" and buy one of those or splurge (again!) for the 30". I can't imagine it'd be difficult to get a good price for my existing 2405, especially considering I bought it on sale, for significantly less than their standard price.
very nice, good response time, better than the apple and probably way cheaper, this is would actually make me switch to an LCD if its affordable, but the PPI is a bit low at only 100, my laptop is 133 PPI (1920x1200 17 inch), my other laptop is 147 PPI (1920x1200 15.4 inch)
And i normally have my main laptop hooked up to my CRT which does the best, 166 PPI (2560x1920 20 inch viewable) which is higher resolution than this 30 inch, even though its 10 inches smaller.
Still a step in the right direction for LCD's
sorry, that was a typo, 160 PPI on my CRT, not 166.
#44,
You aren't getting my point. #37 made it sound like this is something new. The price of the dell 30 or any other details have yet to be mentioned and price is irrelevant for a professional who needs screen space. I paid 3 grand for my 30" display because it was exactly what I needed. My thoughts reflected post #37 about a year ago when apple introduced the 30.
as said before this will suck for 1080p... the scaling will suck.... i think id actually prefer 1920x1200 cause pretty soon most content will be 1080p.
although if they had wqxga or whatever it is thats 3840x2400 then id be all over it... perfect 2:1 scaling of 1080p content, and enough pixels to do lots of cool shit when ur not watching porn
I am SO ditching my 2405FPW and buying this the moment a deal appears for this monitor!
49, that would be agreat answer for 37 except for that last part where he says if it's reasonably priced. I understand Apple was first, but it was and still is a out of most people's price range. Dell has a history of offering great monitors at a vastly discouinted price, even on their 24inch monitors. But I do understand where you are coming from.
50, what content will be in 1080p? The only thing that will be in 1080p on a regular basis in the next five years will be Blueray or HD-DVD. Content providers (cable or sattelite) compress the heck out of what little HD content there is now because they want to offer the most channels possible. In the end, it's a question of bandwidth, the providers are not going to drop 4 channels analog(example) to provide one 1080p channel (even though I could think of four channnels I would sacrifice for a good constant stream).
Personally, I am waiting for a WHUXGA display (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHUXGA). Also, I am waiting for the several thousand dollars I would need to buy it.
I'm wondering what response time, contrast and and color changes we can expect for the 2407FP. I would imagine they would be significantly better than the 3007WFP - the questions is how they differ from the 2405FP as I might consider getting one before the end of the year unless the 2407 is going to be better - I'm not that concerned about the HDCP as I'll use it mostly for gaming.
Thanks
Holy Sweet Mary Mother of G...Ooops, wrong site.
God-Damn! Now I need to start looking for a bigger desk as well :)
I bought a 2405FPW a few weeks ago when it was on sale, and I absolutely love it. 1920x1200 is so much nicer to look at then the 1024x768 on my 12" Powerbook's built-in screen, and it is a very well-designed and reasonably nice-looking monitor. I'm perfectly happy to have bought a monitor without HDCP support, since I have no desire to support the spread of DRM plague.
Niiiiice. I want!
#50, you mean like one of these? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T221
That screen makes me drool!! How come Dell has been releasing huge LCD panels lately? Seems like other companies are still staying with the 19" and 20" panels.
@Tarif: it's in the friggin' article! 14 ms.
In response to #41,
Forgive me for not acknowledging and bowing to the oh-so-masterful Apple, and it's ever so wondrous display...
Firstly, I never heard about it until this article, secondly, the Dell kicks it's ass in performance, thirdly, Dell "WILL" be cheaper than Apple's, because Apple always charges alot extra just for it's name, fourthly, I HATE Apple, and wouldn't buy a product of theirs if my life depended on it. ...They'd probably SUE me for looking at non-Apple approved images/video on it. (Don't tag me as a Microsoft zealot, I HATE them too ...as well as Sony!)
Another thing... Don't act like Apple INVENTED the 30" WQXGA LCD piece of glass... All large panel LCD substrates are made by one of 4 manufacturers for the rest of the world. ("Usually" Sharp, Seiko-Epson, Samsung, and LG-Philips)
It's all about the response time for me... I noticed the newer 21" Gateways are 8ms gtg, and of course, my ideal monitor would be 24-30" with an under 10ms response time... I agree with boe that I might wait to check out the 2407FP, praying that the response time is sub-8ms... I've been saving up either way, so I could buy a 3007WFP and two 2407FPs to go with it. w00t!
It's all about the response time for me... I noticed the newer 21" Gateways are 8ms gtg, and of course, my ideal monitor would be 24-30" with an under 10ms response time... I agree with boe that I might wait to check out the 2407FP, praying that the response time is sub-8ms... I've been saving up either way, so I could buy a 3007WFP and two 2407FPs to go with it. w00t!
#61, you're right Apple didn't make the glass, neither did Dell. I recall a 2003FPW comparing it to the 20" Cinema Display and finding the identical same screen used in both.
HOWEVER, the circitry in both was completely different, and the color cast on the Dell was off significantly.
So if true color makes any real difference to you (i.e. you're a good photographer or work with video), then the Apple is likely worth the price difference, otherwise gamers and basic surfers should stick with the Dell.
And since I have both the Apple and Dell 20" on my desk, I can vouch for the fact that there's a huge difference between one and the other.
Reply #64, give me a break! The Apple monitor's colour is way off as well. Most if not all monitors are substantially off. The only way to get proper colour on these monitors is with a legitimate hardware/software colour meter. Bottom line features/performance/price/design are what's important. I must include design because although most people might not appreciate Apple's technology they certainly have a great marketing company pushing wonderful industrial design.
D W, I remember that article (it was on anandtech) and you're significantly exaggerating the difference. As to why you have both on your desk is another question. You could've bought a 2405fpw for less, and it does look significantly better than the 2005fpw. I would have at least bought two of the same for uniformity.
Two 20" must be nice, but for those who haven't tried either monitor, I will say that the 1920x1200 on the 24" feels significantly less cramped than the 1680x1050 on the 20".
SCIENCE AND NATURE 101:
For anyone who does not know this...
The human eye cannot perceive noticable interruptions in refresh rates higher than 65Hz.
SO - anything higher than that is just pickiness based on an advertised number.
Movie theatres run at a mere 30Hz (Frames per second (FPS)). When't the last time your eyes hurt or bled coming from a movie???
I bet no-one even knows what (whatever)ms means.
Apple's display is 16ms (milliseconds or 0.016 seconds), which means it takes 0.016 seconds to draw the screen. THIS translates to 62Hz (Hertz). (Think of this also as FRAMES PER SECOND FPS) The calculation is: 1 (devided by) 0.016 seconds, will give you 62Hz.
Dell's display refreshes at 72Hz (14ms). This is more comfortable for the human eye. Anything faster IS better, but still a waste of money, and can't even be appreciated by the eye.
You can believe all the specs you want, but you can't fight nature! Don't get caught in the manufacturer's costly "Mine's-better-than-yours" numbers game.
8ms sounds real cool, but 125Hz just is NOT noticeable at all by the human eye.
Just like in Audio, the human ear can't hear distortion less than about 3%-4%, but people still will pay THOUSANDS more for a stereo because it has 0.00000000001% Total Harmonic Distortion.
It's your money people, spend it however you want. I just won't pay LOTS (especially THOUSANDS) more for un-noticeable gain.
The Dell monitor will be the monitor of choice for PC users, regardless of price. The Apple monitor has limited control of color adjustments from the PC (it's in the software). It's almost impossible to color correct an Apple monitor on the PC. Dell, on the other hand, will have controls that a PC user can adjust and correct. It will be far better for professionals.
Been waitin' for this guy.
to #67 "SmartITGuy"
First you state
The human eye cannot perceive noticable interruptions in refresh rates higher than 65Hz. SO - anything higher than that is just pickiness based on an advertised number.
Then later say
Dell's display refreshes at 72Hz (14ms). This is more comfortable for the human eye.
How can it be more comfortable if you cant perceive it?
You also said
Movie theatres run at a mere 30Hz (Frames per second (FPS)). When't the last time your eyes hurt or bled coming from a movie???
How about every fricken time they do a pan!!! You must have a poor set of eyes or something.
This argument happens far too often, when are you people going to get it through your head that the question how many frames per second can the eye see motion? is completely different than how many frames per second does it take to make motion fluid? For the first question, studies have shown some people can perceive motion beyond 120Hz.
to #67 "SmartITGuy" again
oh yeah I almost forgot, you are also wrong in your explanation of ms. ms is not the displays refresh... it the measurement of the pixels response time. ie; the average time required for the liquid crystal cell to go from inactive to active and then back to inactive. Refresh is how many times per second the computer or monitor changes the cells state.
Yea, smart guy, you can't just take the number the company propones for latency and turn that number into a hz measurement and expect to get a useful measurement. It doesn't work that way
As far as the Apple defender, I read that review too, and I am pretty sure they said the dell had significantly better image quality. I certainly remember them castigating the monitor's connection system to the pc which used a single thick cord to contain all the connecters (firewire, usb, video). Not only that, but it is hardwired to the back of the panel, so if anything happens to it (pins break off or something), you need to send the entire monitor to Apple for service. Real Smart!!!
Movies are shown at 60fps, not 30.
And your eye CAN perceive past the 65 hz limit. I remember having read this in a couple of places, but although your eye might now be able to "show" your brain each and every frame, it DOES tell your brain that it's fast and you perceive it as being generally smoother despite not seeing every frame. I'm probably saying it badly, but I do know that's generally how it works.
Sorry but it's well known fact that movies shot on film are shown at 24fps.
To post 67. You CAN tell the difference between a 16ms monitor and a 8ms monitor. Ever played high fps games? Plus, at 60 Hz, I get a headache and my eyes strain. I don't understand why you have to sound so bitter in your post. Weirdo.
btw... someone wrote about upgrading from a x850xt. yeah... u need to upgrade that... not going to do it. the max resolution on the vid card doesn't cut it. u'd need to upgrade to x1800xl or xt. such an expensive investment. pretty not worth it in my opinion. i'd say, way a couple yrs =P
Apple 30"ers are most likely LG panels and the first Dells may be LG also instead of Samsung, (according to Samsung anyway)
As far as referesh rates, on a crt I really notuice even a difference from 85 to 100 rates. On any LCD, I can't notice above 60.
Doesn't someone want to leak the price yet? ;)
@Steve.
I wanted to clear something after poster #76 misinformed regarding the X850XT. The X850XT will indeed power the 30" display from Dell or Apple. Actually, an X850XT with dual DVI will do just fine. I currently have an X850XTPE running a desktop resolution of 3,840 x 1200.
Not to mention; you can order a G5 and a 30" display from Apple and they will reccomend the X850XT.
SIGH... Now you got me started... :)
Who let in all the F'ing lawyers???
Yes, I should NOT have 'generalized' FPS as meaning refresh rates in Hz. TV is 30FPS shown on a screen being refreshed at 60 times a second (Hz). That's different from theatre which is REALLY 30FPS and therefore 30Hz. (no redraw required or done. ...at least not until digital streaming theatres are here)
#70 & #71 I can see you have nothing better to do than nit-pick, so fine, I'll respond.
Your 'peripheral' vision can notice flicker at 60-65Hz, but looking straight on, no. At 70+Hz that peripheral vision flicker is gone, so YES, 72Hz is more comfortable to the eye ...If you look at the screen through the corner of your eye. (What loser does that anyways?)
...Do you NOT watch TV anymore 'cause the refresh rate hurts too much to watch? Maybe YOUR eyes are bad!
Don't get me wrong, if I could buy a screen that'll do 1000"MHz" refresh rate for no more cost than 72Hz, I'd buy it, but I won't pay more for something the human body can't perceive.
And I'm not going to argue the cinema/theatre point because even if you read the comments there is conflicting statements on the FPS.
For all who have nothing better to do than chastise and nit-pick my technical explanations,
Time to bone up on your science and math...
Anything measured in ms "CAN" LEGALLY be rated or measured in Hertz! Check with your lawyer, science or math teacher. Go ahead, I'll wait...!
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE is measuring one single event (like your pixel or LCD cell from off-to on to off) or many, redraws of that same pixel many times. Same crap, really! Look up PERIOD, and FREQUENCY in a dictionary/encyclopedia/science-book. One is directly related to the other.
Yes, the ms measurement in LCD's is referring to the transistion between off-on-off of a single cel, it is true for the WHOLE SCREEN! Since every pixel is addressed in parallel, EVERY pixel in the screen responds in that same (ms) 'period'. (Or else it would take MINUTES to redraw the screen).
I use 2048x1536 @ 62Hz each and every single day, (I don't wear any corrective glasses) and I'll bet my eyesight is better than any of you who insist that anything less than 100Hz is garbage.
I can't argue the motion video being better or worse at 60hz or not, my home computer plays GTA San Andreas just fine at 1024x768 at 80Hz with no eye-bleeding.
What I CAN argue is that the human eye/brain actually has a sampling rate or (refresh rate if you will). It is around 60-70Hz (in "MOST" humans). If it was faster or if the 'shutter' was constantly open, you would perceive EVERY moving thing on this planet as one big blur.
Theatres/TV works because the human brain can fill in information gaps missed by the eye. If your eyes hurt when watching these things, then perhaps your brain is having difficulty filling in the gaps.
Also - try turning your brightness and contrast down to less than half, and turn the room lights down. I bet it's the electron beam burning holes in your retinas that is hurting. (Also doubles the life span of your CRT monitor, and the E/L backlighting on LCDs).
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/brand/3007wfp?c=u
Has anyone heard of dell launching a faster version of 24" lcd monitor?
Has anyone heard about the launch of a faster version of the 24" lcd monitor?
I'm betting this will require a video card with dual-link DVI capability, just like the Apple 30" Cinema.
Unfortunately none of Apple's support HDCP yet...So they aren't future proof...I may need to add this to my Quad G5...Unless Apple can update their 30 by MacWorld...
Great! now when will it be in the UK? Im gonna get one, oh dear, need to upgrade my graphics card which means upgrading my board, RAM and Processor too.....bugger!!!!
82.12 Release Highlights:
* Adds support for GeForce 6800 GS AGP.
* Adds support for Dell 3007WFP panel. :)
* Mixed vendor support for NVIDIA SLI.
* TV-Out/HD-out support for NVIDIA SLI.
* Added support for VSync on Direct3D games when running NVIDIA SLI.
* Performance enhancements for dual-core CPUs.
* PureVideo high definition MPEG-2 de-interlacing support.
* Usability enhancements when connecting to an HDTV.
* Microsoft DirectX 9.0c and OpenGL 2.0 support
* For a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release Notes.
ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/8...nxp_english.exe
So any update on the price? It's the 23rd and I don't see it listed on dell.com.
Here's one. Why dont you just get an ATI graphics card and use the S-Video or regular Vidio connecter to use your TV as your Computer screen. Me I am useing a 52" Plasma screen as my monitor.
I have the dell 24" and two 19" monitors and they are awsome,
The 24" is actually a brighter and more vibrant then the 19's I had to put the brightness at 1/2 percent
because it was so bright..
The ati card is the only way to go for the 2D desktop is clearer. I have both a ATI 1800xt and a nividia 7800gt and the ati looks clearer.
I will be getting this 30" and do away with my 3 monitor setup two 19's" one left-side and one right-side and the 24 in the center.
For three monitors I use the ati x1800 pci express card for 2 monitors and a ati pci 9550 128 for the third monitor leaving one extra vga for a fourth monitor..
Where is this monitor? anybody know? NOt on website...and im in the mood to spend some money. Was just about to pull the trigger on the 30 inch apple display when I caught wind of this dell. anybody know when it will be out?
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/brand/3007wfp?c=u
$2200 - ouch! best quote over ph was $2111 shipped. Hoped for better deal.
revise that:
best USA price I got from a rep now was $2000 shipped and no tax. Probelm is Canada sells at $2000 with a one yr. warranty. US ONLY sells with a 3 yr. warranty for $200 more. Dell USA said they can't sell as a one yr. warranty in the states.