Dell intros 24-inch eco-friendly G2410H display

[EduardsN]

The power consumption is one of the last things I would look for when getting a monitor

 

[captaincranky]

One not only has to look at the less power usage, but also the NON-TOXIC materials and methods in its construction and manufacturing.
My hats off to Dell and see this will be the industry standard... about time...
ACER is also entering in this green revolution...others also.
THe only way to keep it going is to support (BUY) these products!
Just like going in to buy produce... BUY Organic!

Not only did we hear you the first time, but the gung ho green thing, is really tiltiing at windmills,not to mention a tad annoying. One person really DOESN'T make a difference when thousands don't bother. That said, why don't you dust off your Mastercard a grab yourself a half a dozen of these bad boys. I'll watch.

 

[Guest]

Just curious... Why are Dell desktop monitors still that thick while the latest big-size TVs are becoming rediculously thin??? Can't they design new asthetically pleasing super-thin desktop monitors?!

 

[captaincranky]

Just curious... Why are Dell desktop monitors still that thick while the latest big-size TVs are becoming rediculously thin??? Can't they design new asthetically pleasing super-thin desktop monitors?!

A monitor should be ultra thin why...? Oh wait because the other children are making them.

 

[buttus]

This looks to be a decent (although decidedly unsexy) monitor and having it be green friendly is definately a plus.

 

[bigclick]

As everyone has said...it has to do the job. This is about twice the price of my 23". In a side by side showroom the green that effects me most, all things being equal, is the green in my pocket. I'm happy to buy "green" products when they are equal in quality and at least close in price.

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

Seems Dell wanted to go green. With this power saving, amazing display, Dell has the chance to provide users with a "greener" way to compute. The energy modes will be just as effective as sleep and hibernate, and will ultimately assist the PC to go green.

Not only that, but that resolution is amazing. 1920x1080. I only get 1280x800 and have always wished to go higher. Dell has created a good piece of equipment, and I might buy it. Go Dell!

 

[captaincranky]

Let Me apologize in Advance....For What I'm About to SAy...

Not only that, but that resolution is amazing. 1920x1080. I only get 1280x800 and have always wished to go higher. Dell has created a good piece of equipment, and I might buy it. Go Dell!

Like duh-uh, this resolution has been around for years, as well as the larger 1920 X 1200 16:10 computer only spec. So why you're giving Dell credit for it, is completely beyond my comprehension. I said as I stared into a 24" 1920 X 1200 Soyo, with an MVA display panel, and not some crap TN.

 

[matrix86]

I'd say that for the average user who just does office work, check email, blah blah blah, this monitor is useful and would be good to help reduce bills (good for offices and schools that need to save more money. But to those who constantly watch movies, edit videos and photos, and do design work, this monitor isn't really the best choice. I mean, I could be wrong, but this just doesn't seem like it can give you the brightness and contrast you need for doing this type of work.

 

[ain77]

i have a dell 2005 & 2209wa both ips panel. I wouldn't even think of going TN panel now. Prefer PVA or IPS because i do photoshop & photography work for better color reproduction.

 

[captaincranky]

I'd say that for the average user who just does office work, check email, blah blah blah, this monitor is useful and would be good to help reduce bills (good for offices and schools that need to save more money. But to those who constantly watch movies, edit videos and photos, and do design work, this monitor isn't really the best choice. I mean, I could be wrong, but this just doesn't seem like it can give you the brightness and contrast you need for doing this type of work.

I normally use a Westinghouse, (yes Westinghouse) 22" WS on my internet computer. This panel offers three instant settings for brightness, "picture", "text, and "economy". I know that this is considered an "off brand" screen, but these instant adjustments are really, really helpful. I usually run it in the "text"(middle setting). I can use it in this mode for hours in this mode without eyestrain. It would seem that dimming the backlight produces these different modes. I'm thinking that reducing the brightness then also reduces current draw. (If I cared enough, I would buy a "Kill-oWatt" meter to check. Alas, I don't).

Excessive contrast, IMO is way overrated. High numbers impress the tourists, but for photo editing and subsequent printing, it's rather pointless, since printing paper doesn't have anywhere near the gamut of even a lower contrast monitor.

That said, it would seem I'm endorsing the Dell approach, however I'm not. Most "green" products are over priced and over hyped, this panel is no exception. Especially in light of what you must pay for the name. Even in this day and utility costs, the 100 bucks or so more that you pay for this panel, compared to others in this size range still buys a lot of electricity . For all intents and purposes, all Dell is doing is turning down the brightness for you, so you don't have to.

Obviously, the energy saving approach might be more beneficial in a corporate environment. That said, in corporate environments, many employees would piss any energy savings away with some nonsensical screen saver anyway.

 

[thebluemeaner]

The government should subsidize these type of products to encourage consumers to protect the enviroment and save energy...

 

[captaincranky]

The government should subsidize these type of products to encourage consumers to protect the enviroment and save energy...

Which would also of course, aid in accelerating the flow of US dollars to China and the Pacific Rim.