Dell 3007WFP reviewed

We're a little peeved that we don't (yet) have three or four for every every Engadget editor's desk, but PC Mag got to take a good long look into the giant 30-inch eye of Dell's new flagship monitor, the 3007WFP. What'd they think of the Engadget Best of CES 2006 winner? Well, they gave it a 4/5 and their pick as Editor's choice, and were into its consistent image, contrast ratio, and grayscale performance. Not so hot, apparently, was its backlight uniformity, and the fact that you're gonna need an adapter with dual-link DVI to handle this bad mamma jamma. Yeah, we know dems the breaks, but if you're thinking about a diametrically perfect accessory to your cute little laptop, think again (unless you just got a new HD PowerBook, that is).

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 11:02AM]

ughhhhh, must resist!!!!!

[Village Posted Jan 10th 2006 11:18AM]

Can they really complain about the requirement for dual DVI inputs? That's like knocking a high performance sports car for requiring different sized tires from front to back.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 11:20AM]

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/resolutions.php?w=2560 is a good source for 2560x1600 widescreen wallpapers. they look great on my 30 inch apple cinema display. the new dell is the same resolution

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 11:34AM]

Hopefully this will reduce the cost of the 24" model so I can get one for the wife.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 11:50AM]

Umm... you don't need to have a HD Powerbook, any 15/17" PB that you built to order with 128 Megs of VRAM has a dual-link DVI, it wasn't until the last revision that the 128 Megs was standard.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 1:07PM]

ZildjianKX-



The dual-link DVI connection was standard on the PowerBooks from early 2005 ordered with 128MB VRAM (15"/17" PB G4 1.5/1.67). The 15"/17" PB G4 1.33/1.5 series from 2004 did not support dual-link DVI, even when ordered with 128MB.

[leoport Posted Jan 10th 2006 1:19PM]

The lack of inputs on this thing is a real downer... the 2405FPW has so much more connectivity and options (PIP, etc)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 1:22PM]

Dell has lowered the price of the 24". Its on sale for $879 with a three year warranty.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2006 10:10PM]

"Hopefully this will reduce the cost of the 24" model so I can get one for the wife."



You missed out last year they had it for 779.99 I got 2!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2006 10:42AM]

So I guess my DVR cable box and my second PC can be connected to the washing machine LCD.