http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/ Engadget Comments for Dell SX2210T vs. HP L2105tm: optical multitouch head-to-head review http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 8:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nope, bublik was correct. Samsung has the absolute best monitors available.

They also have bargain monitors at good price points. Another piece that apple will never match.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Jan 24th 2010 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/I also gotta go with Dell, way more beautiful and I've never had a weakness for built-in speakers!]]>Nov 26th 2009 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/*gives you a phonebook*]]>Nov 26th 2009 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Zoe_Kimball]]>Nov 26th 2009 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/In the old engadget, I was Soulsaber ]]>Nov 26th 2009 4:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 8:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/U2410 also cost an arm and a leg in term of monitor price range. ]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
The HP attaches to its stand using a standard VESA mount, so you should be able to detach it and reattach it in a portrait orientation. That is assuming the stand it tall enough to accommodate it. From the pictures it looks like it is, but without one to had I can't tell for sure.

As for the Dell, unless you plan on taping it to your wall, you won't be able to use it vertically.]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
Thx guys... I was moustly just wondering, because I was just imagining 2 of these babies in a setup like this:http://www.improbableinsights.com/2009/10/05/ati-eyefinity-and-three-displays/

That would be just crazy..]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 1:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
The Dell has the mount attached inside the case, not with a VESA mount. You won't be able to wall-mount it without some fancy work.

The HP has a VESA mount, according to Phil P (I looked up the Dell, and I'll take Phil's word on the the other). It will be easily wall-mountable with a standard VESA bracket, but the Dell won't.

You can contact Dell to see if they offer a bracket that replaces the stand, but they don't currently list one on their site.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/The HP is definitely wall mountable with a standard VESA 100 mount. I have one mounted right now and works perfectly. Currently have 2 of the HPs and they are very nice monitors.]]>Nov 27th 2009 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
The multitouch isn't half bad, I must say. Works great and is pretty responsive, plus as it uses cameras you don't need to have your finger directly on the screen; you can hover a millimetre above or so and it'll still work. Camera quality is absolutely fine for a conventional webcam, and the thing looks and feels solidly built. The bezel seems a little thick and clunky looking, though, but at least it's solid.

What I really need is an official launch for .NET 4.0 so that the native Windows 7 multitouch system works natively in WPF. That's the only gripe just now but Microsoft will fix it in time and it's not Dell's fault.]]>Nov 26th 2009 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
and also, for tactile feedback you can just hit the screen like a normal touchscreen, so i dont see the optical recogniton as a disadvantage as long as the input works correct.

]]>Nov 26th 2009 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
in the same way people still have loyalty to burton....]]>Nov 26th 2009 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
Dell makes some fantastic monitors, and while their consumer grade stuff might not be all that great they make very solid enterprise equipment.]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Dell's high-end monitors, like the 2207, 2407 and 3007 (I think these have since been replaced by newer versions) were both very highly rated. The 3007 was actually better received than the Apple 30" monitor.

Dell PCs and laptops are also decent. Not much inspiring, but decent. Better than Sony's recent stuff, and much lower prices.

And concerning the Japanese, most of the latest tech has been out of Taiwan, not Japan. At one time, the USA had the good stuff. Then Japan took the lead. Now it's Taiwan. The USA and Japan both do their share of innovating, but most of the mass-produced stuff is from Taiwan, not Japan.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Knock it off with the 1920x1080 crap.

give us back the extra vertical space of 1920x1200.]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Most of the 1920x1200 are 24" monitors, not 22" (or 21.5"). So in that regard, this is an improvement over the typical 1680x1050.

But in principle, I agree. I would like to see 22" be more commonly 1920x1200. That way you can watch your 1920x1080 video and not have to shrink or cover the video when you reveal the controls.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
He wants a 16:10 aspect ratio, and I have to agree. The setup in my den is used for both graphics work (Photoshop, After Effects) and sometimes as media playback. I'd much rather have the very minimal bars on top and bottom when watching 16:9 content, than having less pixel space.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
And as (Unverified) said above, let's get back to 1920x1200, shall we? I don't understand this obsession with making our computer screens have the same aspect ratio as our TVs, except that of course they're cheaper to make because the panels are narrower. 8:5 (or 16:10) is such a nice aspect ratio for a screen....]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
The touchscreen only involves the screen, not the bezels. Glossy bezels look better, at least for the consumer market.

Besides, just keep a microfiber cloth handy and wipe the monitor off every now and then. Problem solved.

As far as televisions go, 16:9 ratios are already a compromise. Most movies are 21:9, and some even wider. Just wait until monitors go 21:9, and we'll hear you screaming without needing to read your post.]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say; the pictures clearly show that the screens themselves are glossy. I didn't make any remark about the bezels; my current monitor has a glossy bezel and I don't particularly care because the panel itself is glorious matte. :D

As for the aspect ratio, I know everyone's got their own opinions on this, but I watched a 21:9 movie on my 16:10 screen just last night and the black bars really didn't kill the experience. On the other hand, for all of my other day-to-day activities the 16:10 ratio is just about ideal. Some people may buy 21:9 screens but I really don't see the benefit, myself. For the same amount of screen real estate I'd happily sacrifice some width for extra height.

]]>Nov 27th 2009 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
What about the HP Touchsmart, does that have an optical touchscreen too? I tried that out a couple of times in a store and it seemed to work pretty well. Then again, I didn't test it that much.]]>Nov 26th 2009 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
Everyone OK?]]>Nov 26th 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 7:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/Nov 26th 2009 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
I've had the Acer for 2 weeks now. I have it mounted on an adjustable arm near my bed to control my media center in my bedroom with my 46 incher. I really like it. It's built well, larger than both of these and has higher contrast.

One thing, that for me is a must that the article seems to have missed is the fact that the Dell doesn't have any VESA mount. You're stuck with it on the tabletop stand and that blows. I would NEVER choose the Dell for that reason alone. Touch monitors need to be on articulating arms in order to get the most use out of them (imo).

The HP is ugly though. But I bet if the Acer was thrown into the mix the winner would clearly be neither of the two models reviewed here.

That said, I really dig my Acer T230H. For me, it's the perfect solution.

]]>Nov 26th 2009 10:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
The Acer 23" Touchscreen is cheaper than the Dell Monitor in my country :)))))))))))

A question for you then, is it Multitouch ?]]>Nov 27th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
Yo. Yup, it is multi touch. It uses the same optical tech as the dell and the HP. It's cheaper than the Dell in the states too. I picked it up through Amazon. ..

If you're going to go for a touchscreen I say go or the Acer, you won't be disappointed. :) ]]>Nov 28th 2009 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
Ok, it's on my wish list now :D. It's on saleslists here, but not available yet, maybe 10days, some place sais ;))))

Also, the HP one can't be bought here either, only the Dell one is available. And i'm quite suprised it is :)]]>Nov 28th 2009 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/dell-sx2210t-vs-hp-l2105tm-optical-multitouch-head-to-head-rev/
I don't agree with that. It is true that many people choose from very similar monitors, but I feel it is more because people aren't taking advantage of important distinguishing features:

1. Ergonomic considerations - adjustable arm allowing for tilt and pivot and rotating the screen to portrait mode.

2. Panel quality and technology - people might say TN is good enough for them, but there are good and bad TN panels out there. This goes double for laptops. The benefits of PVA and IPS panels might not be sufficient for everyone given the price - but if you use your monitor heavily for media, it could be worth it. If you have a PVA Bravia TV, why not a PVA or IPS monitor?]]>Nov 26th 2009 9:10PM