Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Review

As a graphic designer, the quality of my monitor is critical. I previously had a LaCie 22″ CRT and loved it. But it was time to upgrade and get the 50lb beast off my desk.
LaCie offers a larger LCD monitor but it was out of my price range at the time so I opted for a Dell. Another designer had recommended it and I trusted their judgment.
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality and reliability. The screen is huge – 27″ offers a ton of desktop space and allows for multiple screens and toolbars to be open while still viewing your work.
It was easily calibrated using my Colorvison Spyder. I didn’t have any more trouble adjusting the controls for calibration than any other monitor.
It is bright but that can be controlled. It is easily viewed in bright light and a dark room. My office has four large windows so during the day it is well lit but still easily viewable.
I love the convenience of the extra USB and card reader ports on the side. All have worked well.
It is lightweight and adjusts height and angle very easily.
I have had no problems with any pixels yet.
There are two drawbacks to this monitor which may be true of every LCD. The clarity is not as good as the old CRTs. I lost some detail in grayscale and Photoshop work (but after almost one year of use, I am used to it now).
I wish it had a higher resolution setting than 1920 x 1200. I stepped up in screen size from my old LaCie but went down in available resolution. So in the end, I didn’t really get a proportional increase in screen size. From my research, this seems to be the maximum resolution for LCD monitors this size.
I would recommend this but if money weren’t an issue, I would probably go back to a LaCie.
Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Feature
- Large 27″ viewing screen
- Full HD Resolution
- 9-2 Media Card Reader
- DisplayPort interface
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Overview
Everything is clearer in HD – graphics, documents, video, games, even e-mail. The UltraSharp 2709W, with native 1920 x 1200 resolution and DVI with HDCP, delivers superior, life-like clarity and vivid digital video audio detail. Enable high-definition playback and turn your desktop into a home theatre with HDMI and HDMI 2.0 or 5.1 channel audio output. Extensive connectivity options enhance the HD experience allowing you to connect entertainment devices such as DVD/DVD recorders, PS3, and Blu-Ray/HD DVD consoles. Integrated HDMI and DisplayPort, the next standard of digital interfaces for connecting LCD displays to computers, ensure that your monitor can connect using today’s standards and the standards of the future. DisplayPort is the new industry-standard digital interface replacing DVI and VGA long term.
Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Specifications
Go beyond high definition resolution with the 27-inch Dell 2709W UltraSharp LCD widescreen monitor, which delivers amazing 1920 x 1200 native resolution and provides 30 percent more onscreen space than a Dell 20-inch monitor. It also features a spectacular 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and lightning fast 6ms (millisecond) response time for wider, more accurate color detail, razor-sharp images and fluid motion. Turn your desktop into a home theater with high-definition playback via HDMI and HDMI 2.0 (with 5.1 channel audio output), DVI with HDCP, and the new DisplayPort video technology.
The 27-inch Dell 2709W high-definition LCD monitor includes a multi-format memory card reader and USB ports for managing your PC’s peripherals. |
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Features
- 110 Percent Color Gamut. Images come to life with Dell TrueColor technology. A wider, more accurate spectrum of reds, blues and greens will dazzle.
- 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio. Sharpen your visual experience with deeper blacks, brilliant image quality and crisp, easy-to-read text.
- 6 Millisecond Response Time. Faster response reduces ghosting and takes the blur out of fast-moving multi-media images.
- 400 Nits Brightness. High brightness improves viewing in well lit environments and transforms high-definition playback.
- UltraSharp Advantage. Easy swivel, tilt and height adjustment raise viewing comfort and flexible connectivity options add user convenience.
- Easy Access to External Media. Display photo slideshows using the 9-in-2 memory card reader integrated into the side of the display. The 2709W can also be used as a high-speed USB 2.0 hub with 1 upstream USB port and 4 downstream USB ports.
- Touch Sensor Control Buttons.
- Tilt-Adjustable Panel. You can position the screen to your preferred, most comfortable viewing angle, and it includes integrated cable management to keep your desk uncluttered.
- Premium Panel Guarantee. Protect your UltraSharp investment against even one bright pixel–guaranteed.
Extensive Connectivity
Extensive connectivity options enhance the HD experience allowing you to connect entertainment devices such as DVD/DVD recorders, PS3, and Blu-Ray/HD DVD consoles. Integrated connections for HDMI and DisplayPort–the next standard of digital interfaces for connecting LCD displays to computers–ensure that your monitor can connect using today’s standards and the standards of the future. DisplayPort is the new industry-standard digital interface replacing DVI and VGA long term.
The benefits of DisplayPort include:
- Twice the performance of DVI for higher resolutions, color depths and refresh rates
- Smaller connector and thinner cable than DVI
- Longer plug and play cable support than DVI
- HDCP (High Definition Content Protection)
DisplayPort on the Dell UltraSharp 2709W will enable you to take advantage of advanced graphics cards and systems as they become available.
Dual Monitors
Pump up productivity–and multi-tasking–with dual UltraSharp monitors. The 2709W offers narrow-bezel design for a near seamless, side-by-side picture. Eliminate screen clutter and move quickly and easily between applications.
A Desktop for Your Laptop
Turn your portable PC into a big screen star. The UltraSharp 2709W offers fast and flexible connectivity options for laptop computers. It’s ideal for big multimedia presentations or simply greater desktop usability and comfort.
Going Green
Dell is dedicated to the development of environmentally conscious products and programs. The UltraSharp 2709W demonstrates our commitment by consuming less electricity and producing less heat than CRT monitors. The slim, flat panel design requires fewer raw materials and less packaging–further reducing environmental impact. This monitor is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
The Premium Panel Guarantee
Designed and manufactured to our highest standards, Dell flat panel monitors deliver the quality and reliability you expect behind the Dell logo. Each monitor is thoroughly tested and backed by a Dell Limited Warranty. The versatile UltraSharp flat panel monitors are protected by Dell’s Premium Panel Guarantee, which promises to replace your monitor if even one bright pixel is discovered during the limited warranty period.
Specifications
- Video inputs: VGA, HDMI, DVI-D with HDCP, and DisplayPort
- Viewing angle: 178°/178°
- Color support: 1.07 billion colors; 110% color gamut
- Pixel pitch: 0.303mm
- Memory card compatibility: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), SmartMedia, xD Picture Card
- Security port: Yes (cable lock sold separately)
- Power consumption – operational: 160 watts maximum, 105 watts normal
- Power consumption – sleep: Less than 2 watts
- Dimensions: 24.9 x 7.9 x 17.8 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 18.3 pounds (LCD panel only)
What’s in the Box
This package includes the 2709W LCD monitor, power cord, VGA cable (VGA to VGA), DVI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, and CD user guide and documentation. It’s backed by a Dell 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty and includes our 3 Years Advance Exchange (AE) Service. And should you need technical support, you can call toll-free within the U.S. for the duration of the warranty.
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