23" Dell UltraSharp U2312HM eIPS (1920x1080) LED Monitor $215 + Free Shipping

Quote from chipchip333 : I have a 21 in Acer LCD monitor right now, been planning on getting an LED because my brother has one and I have noticed significantly better colors on his screen (probably other things as well that I am unable to describe, it just looks nicer). I'm wondering whether this would be even more of a significant upgrade, or whether I should just find a cheaper LED monitor that is not IPS. I want the better monitor primarily for gaming, but I use it for other things like school work and browsing as well. TIA!

Depends on the type of schoolwork. If it's work that requires color accuracy or is visual/imagery-based, then I would recommend a monitor like this. If it's primarily for gaming, you won't need an IPS monitor and an LED monitor will suffice. But I can tell you right now, IPS is much more beautiful than any LED monitor I've seen. If it's worth the price really depends on the eyes of the beholder. I have 2 U2311H's (the model a year older than this one) and it's absolutely gorgeous to me. I would never go back to a TN panel even if it's LED tech. Some of my friends cannot tell the difference and find it mind-boggling that I would pay so much for a 23" monitor. It all comes down to preference/opinion.

Quote from chipchip333 : I have a 21 in Acer LCD monitor right now, been planning on getting an LED because my brother has one and I have noticed significantly better colors on his screen (probably other things as well that I am unable to describe, it just looks nicer). I'm wondering whether this would be even more of a significant upgrade, or whether I should just find a cheaper LED monitor that is not IPS. I want the better monitor primarily for gaming, but I use it for other things like school work and browsing as well. TIA!

There are plenty of standard (cheap) LED monitors on sale all of the time, especially on sites like 1saleaday. They just had a monitor blowout where you could get 23" LED monitors for $110 shipped.

If you want better colors, though, you should get a monitor with an IPS panel. Cheap 23" IPS monitors include the LG IPS23 line and the HP X2311xi. More expensive ones are the Dell UltraSharp U23XX line.

Quote from poidog : 2412 gets decent reviews from photoshop users. Any comments as far as 2312 for photoshop usage? thanks

It's mediocre for Photoshop work.

1. prad.de, the most thorough review site, reports that its presets don't match the sRGB color space.

2. tftcentral says it has mediocre uniformity.

3. It has a grainy/crystallized anti-glare coating.

4. It's only a 6-bit panel, with 2 bits of dithering.

5. It uses white LED edge backlighting which offers less than full sRGB coverage and is very much inadequate for the larger AdobeRGB space.

6. e-IPS offers worse viewing angles than higher-level types of IPS.

Quote : If you want better colors, though, you should get a monitor with an IPS panel.

"Better colors" is too vague.

This is a solid panel for amateur usage and office usage. It's not for photo pros and prosumers.

sucks to be in CA ... tax + recycle fee ... sigh

Having owned (still currently using) both the U2311H and U2312HM, I do not think I can recommend the 12HM over the 11H.

My first experience with eIPS monitors had been at work with a U2211H and that impressed me so I bought an 11H. I wanted another 'IPS' monitor to accompany it as my dual monitor, but 11Hs were pretty much phased out by then and I got a 12HM to use as my main.

The 12HM seems a bit washed out to me, at minimum brightness it tends to outshine the 11H in brightness and colors just don't seem to be as vivid and don't have as much contrast to them.

The 11H is definitely warmer and mine borders on having a pink/red hue over other colors (especially noticeable when looking at human skin).

However, since the 12HM is LED backlit, it is slightly more efficient (the 11H is already fairly efficient) in energy savings and lighter weight. That's something to consider and the stands are good quality as always.

I don't like the rounded corners and new buttons on the 12HM though. I much prefer the 11H's design overall. It takes longer to light up to the brightness it needs to be and I'm sure it will yellow over time whereas the LED won't, but it's just not the same.

Plus, when using monitor arms, the weight of the 11H actually works to its advantage since adjusting the 12HM feels strange. It's so light that I'm practically just throwing the arm around without being able to finely adjust the position of the monitor.

The two monitors have both been calibrated and I've consistently preferred the colors of the 11H to the 12HM.

I've played games like Starcraft 2, Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2 on both monitors and they both are completely fine. I've used the 12HM for Battlefield 3 and CS:GO, no problems.

At the end of the day, the 12HM is still a better monitor than the typical TN monitor and this price is good in my opinion, but I'd prefer another 11H to it.

Here's a photo of the two together, just for kicks: http://i.imgur.com/COV5r.jpg 12HM left, 11H right.

Quote from t3hDave : Having owned (still currently using) both the U2311H and U2312HM, I do not think I can recommend the 12HM over the 11H.

I've read that on a few sites already. Other than brightness, the 11h was better in many ways.

What's the 3 year replacement plan? Is that what theyre calling dells manufacturer warranty?

1200 vertical pixels or bust.

Quote from apumista : What games have you played using this IPS? I bought an LG IPS a few months back and noticed considerable ghosting while playing LoL

For fast games: Crysis 2, Borderlands, a little Bulletstorm.

Different IPS panels are different, even different LG panels. Here you can see this panel compared to a bunch of others others: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/revie...2312hm.htm This monitor happens to use an LG panel rated at 8ms response, but greatly outperforms another LG panel rated at 5ms.

I haven't noticed ghosting at all compared to my two Samsung TN panels. It also has incredibly low input lag, which makes it great for FPS games. I'm considering buying two more monitors to replace my 21" Samsungs for an Eyefinity / Surround setup.

Quote from amoghthegamer : you can get a U2311H brand new which is last years model or a U2312HM refurb for around $150-$160

Note that the U2311H is different from the U2312HM, and has considerably higher input lag (U2312HM is .6 ms avg, U2311H is 10.6 ms avg). If it is going to be used primarily for gaming, I would advocate spending more for the U2312HM.

The way I see it, a nice monitor will last you 3-5 years at least, and you're going to be looking at it every day. So a $50 price difference is what, $10-15 a year? Is using a better looking / performing monitor every day worth passing on going out to lunch / happy hour once a year?

Quote from amoghthegamer : you can get a U2311H brand new which is last years model or a U2312HM refurb for around $150-$160

yup. i'm using one at work right now that i got for $130 plus tax.

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Has any one actually gotten this coupon code to work Q9S1F59BW$B6TD? I have tried to apply it but it does not accept it AND on top of that they charge $20 tax in New York. Screw this deal.

Quote from TofuVic : I wish these were a bit cheaper. My friend is looking for a 23" LCD monitor for around $160 to $170. Is that difficult to find? Thanks.

New Egg has the 23" LG which is comparable for $179 - nomally $279

http://slickdeals.net/f/5063128-L...st52532006

Reviews on that monitor are good - you can find this refurb for < $140 as well but imo pay extra $20 and get brand new

I own 2 of these monitors, Rev A04 and A05. Both look GREAT. I was able to calibrate these to almost perfect with eachother, though I have noticed that the tone is very slightly warmer in the A05 whereas the A04 is slightly cooler.

I play a lot of Starcraft 2, and spend almost 8 hours a day on the computer. Eyestrain is kept at a minimal and they are very pleasant on the eyes. No ghosting or lagging on SCii.

Viewing angles aren't as great as on a standard IPS panel, but they're still far better than anything I've ever owned that was non IPS.

This price is pretty damn good for these two. If you're on the fence and looking for something dependable and affordable with a 16:9 AR, go with one of these bad boys.