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The Dell S2309W is a 23" widescreen flat-panel LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1080p to provide a full high definition performance. The monitor is a step up from the S2009W, featuring a response time of 5ms, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 300 nits brightness for crisp image quality. It is designed with a slim glossy black bezel with rounded edges and a rounded base and is recommended for use with personal and home office systems. The S2309W includes built-in cable management and the screen can be tilted to achieve the optimum viewing angle. It has a VGA connector as well as a DVI-D port for viewing video encoded with HDCP. The monitor is also energy efficient and meets Energy Star and EPEAT Silver qualifications. The S2309W comes with a 3 year limited warranty.
MSRP $279.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 23" Widescreen LCD
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 300 cd/m² brightness
- 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 5 ms response time
- VGA and DVI-D (with HDCP) connectors
- Tilt screen
- Glossy black bezel
- Built-in cable management
- Energy Star compliant
- EPEAT Silver rating
- Wall-mountable
- Dimensions: 21.83" x 8.76" x 15.80"
- 3 year limited warranty
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Dell S2309W
• Dell S2309w 23-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Full High-definition LCD Monitor
UPC: 088411601252
EAN: 0088411601252
MPN: 0F898G
Competitors
MSRP $249.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- massive 2048 x 1150px resolution
- slim bezel
Cons
- cheap looking glossy bezel and stand
- TN panel - cheap to produce/sell at the expense of viewing angles and colour depth
- 16:9 aspect ratio is poor for basic desktop use - loss of vertical resolution is not great for web browsing or office productivity
Dell S2309W
vs.
Samsung SyncMaster 2343BWX
MSRP $220.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- full 1080p resolution
- 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching media
- HDMI input for use with gaming consoles or Blu-ray players
Cons
- TN panel - fast and cheap to buy/produce at the expense of viewing angles and true colour quality
- poor built-in speakers, like most built-in monitor speakers they aren't worth using
- cheap plastic stand - poor ergonomics, tilt only
Dell S2309W
vs.
Asus VH232H
MSRP --
Released March, 2009
Pros
- attractive stand and bezel
- full 1080p capable resolution
- fast 2ms response time
Cons
- TN panel - cheap and fast at the expense of colour quality and viewing angles
- 16:9 aspect ratio is not ideal for office productivity or web surfing
- cheap stand - limited ergonomics
Dell S2309W
vs.
Samsung P2270
MSRP $300.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 1080p capable resolution
- HDMI, DVI & VGA inputs
- 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching media
Cons
- single year warranty only
- TN panel - cheap to produce/buy, fast, at the expense of colour depth and viewing angles
- worthless integrated speakers - like all monitor speakers
Dell S2309W
vs.
HP w2338h
MSRP $250.00
Released January, 2009
The Acer H233H bmid is a 23" widescreen LCD monitor from Acer's High Definition series. It features a native resolution of 1080p, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, and 5ms response time. It also utilizes Acer's CrystalBrite technology to produce crisp images. For more information see the full Acer High Definition Series report. Specifications 23" Widescreen TFT LCD...
Dell S2309W
vs.
Acer H233H bmid
MSRP $280.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- full 1080p resolution
- fast 2ms response time
- 3-year limited warranty
Cons
- TN panel is cheap and fast but poor for viewing angles and colour reproduction
- unattractive bezel and stand
- cheap stand - limited ergonomic function
Dell S2309W
vs.
Acer H243H bmid
Reviews
April 10, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- high 1920 x 1080px resolution (1080p)
- 3-year limited warranty
- 16:9 aspect ratio is good for those who watch a lot of movies
- HDCP compatible DVI port
Cons
- no HDMI
- TN matrix is cheap and fast but has poorer colour reproduction and viewing angles than other panel types
- 16:9 aspect ratio is poor for web browsing and office work
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April 30, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- high 1920 x 1080px resolution (1080p)
- 3-year limited warranty
- 16:9 aspect ratio is good for those who watch a lot of movies
- HDCP compatible DVI port
- High Contrast of 1000:1
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July 7, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- high 1920 x 1080px resolution (1080p)
- 3-year limited warranty
- 16:9 aspect ratio is good for those who watch a lot of movies
- HDCP compatible DVI port
- High Contrast of 1000:1
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S, 2309, W, S2309, 2309W, S2309W
