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Dell 3008WFP

By Craig Simms, CNET.com.au on 14 December 2007 01:11 PM

Tags: 30-inch, dell, lcd, tft, 3008wfp, dvi, screen, 1080p

ZDNet Australia Editors’ Choice

Manufacturer: Dell

Connectivity

  • Video input type
  • VGA, DVI, S-Video, Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

Display

  • Brightness
  • 370 cd/m2
  • Claimed viewing angle (horizontal)
  • 178 degrees
  • Claimed viewing angle (vertical)
  • 178 degrees
  • Contrast ratio
  • 1000 :1
  • Max resolution (pixels)
  • 2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Monitor size (diagonal)
  • 30 inch
  • Pixel response time
  • 8 ms

General

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • 572.11 x 696.67 x 237.43 mm
  • Weight
  • 15.6 kg

Talkback 1 comments

    I'll be getting one when I get ...John Shannon -- 23/03/08

    I'll be getting one when I get my new computer. While the price tag is fair given the capabilities of this monitor - no TV will come close to the spec, and the monitor is a fraction of the TV price. A PC with a DIVco HDTV encoder plays perfect quality TV, given you have a 512MB or better video card.
    I currently have the older non HDMI 24" wide - create monitor but lacking inputs.
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    The good: Lots of inputs, PC another device (PS3) both using DVI native / HDMI. Ideal for developers.

    The bad: Price - will come down towards Christmas.

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The good:
  • Includes possibly every video input, ever
  • Allows non-dual link video sources
  • Perfect for those who need high resolutions
The bad:
  • Will need a monster graphics card to drive games at the native resolution
  • The sheer size means viewing angles might cause issues
  • Sound passthrough only on HDMI
The bottomline:

With a crazy number of inputs, 1080p over component and good rendering of 1080i, this monitor has set itself up as a potential TV replacement.

Editors’ rating:

8.9/10

RRP: AU$2499.00

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