Dell U2711 25x14 ultrasharp $549 after coupon.

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Phantom9309

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Tech specs on it say color support is at 1.07 Billion. That plus the resolution makes me think its good for photo editing but I'm not a photographer so take that with a grain of salt.
 

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Could I ask which is considered "better" (and why), the U2711 or the newer U2713?

And any issues with specific revisions to look for, or actual LCD panel lottery with Dell sources from multiple manufacturers?



edit: found this in the Slick Deals thread
"Overall there are some distinct differences between the two models as there had been between the two 24" models. The U2713HM brings about some positive changes we felt, certainly from a performance point of view. The default setup was more reliable and users will be pleased by the good gamma, white point and colour setup out of the box. The sRGB emulation mode works very well and is well calibrated in the factory. We had seen less impressive results from the U2711 model really and you'd probably need to calibrate it personally with a calibrator to get more out of it. The improvement to the static contrast ratio and pixel responsiveness were also very pleasing and a positive improvement from the new model. In addition the screen coating change to a light AG solution is very positive and welcome, and the inclusion of USB 3.0 ports and a rotation function from the stand are nice extras. It's a shame they did away with the card reader I felt, but we can live without the composite and component inputs which aren't really used much nowadays anyway.

The U2711 still has its place though as if you need/want wide gamut or 10-bit support then it can be offered on that model, but not on the U2713HM. Likewise if you need any of the additional interfaces then they are available there. I did feel though that the wide gamut support was really the only major advantage the U2711 had over the newer model (again only if you actually need or want it), and the new U2713HM showed plenty of performance improvements to make it an excellent new addition to the UltraSharp range."

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/97672/dell-home-office-27-dell-ultrasharp-u2711-sips-2560x1440-lcd-monitor-w-premiercolor?page=2#comments

Someone else on that thread said to wait for A02 revision of 2713 so cross hatch and backlight bleed issues are fixed (?)
 
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Phantom9309

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Could I ask which is considered "better" (and why), the U2711 or the newer U2713?

And any issues with specific revisions to look for, or actual LCD panel lottery with Dell sources from multiple manufacturers?



edit: found this in the Slick Deals thread


Someone else on that thread said to wait for A02 revision of 2713 so cross hatch and backlight bleed issues are fixed (?)

I don't think I could tell you the differences and why one is better than the other. However, I think I can hopefully give you some insight into the labeling.

It's usually safe to assume that newer technology is better than old. So with that said, you'll notice that the Dell Montior Model numbers have the type, size, and year in their model numbers. U = Ultrasharp, 27 = 27 inch, and 13 = 2013.

When someone talks about A02, I usually think of it as the second version for that year's model. This usually happens when they update something about the original release, like changing a supplier of a certain part.

Someone keep me honest because it's been awhile since I've researched Dell Monitors and I'm pulling this information from stuff I read a very long time ago.
 

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there are 2 U2713 monitors: the U2713hm, and the U2713h. if you're not doing critical graphics work, the U2713hm is usually the one to get between the 3 (including the U2711) because it is typically lower price, it has a fairly light anti-glare coating applied, and is not wide gamut. if you are doing critical graphics work, then you could benefit from the wide gamut and finer grain palette provided by the U2711 and U2713h (which is 8-bit + FRC rather than true 10-bit like the U2711). you need wide gamut aware programs to take advantage of them, though. the U2713h keeps the light anti-glare coating compared to the somewhat heavy coating on the U2711.


http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/06/irl-dell-u2713h-monitor-x-arcade-dual-joystick/



<--- rocking the U2713hm
 

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"Dell Small Business has the Dell UltraSharp U2711 27" H-IPS LCD Monitor for a low $494.10 Free Shipping after Coupon Code: "SDW7RZ4J1P20BM" & "G4DSC4?667FMDJ" (Exp 7/30). Tax in most. This is the best price we've seen and $150 less than elsewhere. [Compare Prices]

Comes factory-tuned by PremierColor for color accuracy. Features capacitive touch switches for set-up and screen optimization, height adjustable along with tilt and swivel. Also has a 4-port USB hub and media card reader.

2560x1440; 6ms; 1000:1 contrast ratio; 350nits; DisplayPort, DVI, VGA; 3-yr warranty"


(ripped from Tech Bargains)


http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=224-8284
 
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blackened23

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I forget - is this monitor good for photo editing ?

Yeah. The only bad part is the harsh matte coating, which the newer 2713H model alleviates (with a semi glossy coating).

But it has all of the specs for great photo editing. I would suggest this - if you're using it in the home in a dark environment - the 2713H would be better, while usage at work or a very bright environment will be fine with a u2711. Just my personal suggestion. :) Of course i'm ignoring the fact that the 2713H is 200-300$ more expensive than this deal.
 

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This deal is smoking hot, if you stack a second coupon for an additional 10% ($55).

G4DSC4?667FMDJ
SDW7RZ4J1P20BM

$494.10 + tax with free shipping.

Edit: just saw mshan posted this earlier

Thread title should be updated.
 
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