Round-up: new monitors from Dell

Although Samsung has earned itself something of a reputation for launching lots of products--especially monitors--that doesn't mean that Dell has been wasting its time.  Leaving aside everything smaller than 20'', we still counted no fewer than a dozen new displays this year.  Here's a little look at what we think are the most attractive options ...

20''

Panel technology: TN Response time: 5 ms Resolution: 1600 x 900 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Inputs: DVI, VGA

Dell B2010H MARCHANDS €     Dell for bu...  24.99  Dell for bu...  29.99  Dell for home  38.39  Amazon mark...  41.48  Euroffice  104.38  Amazon.co.uk  165.00  Compare prices

These days, we can't really see why you'd want to buy a 19'' or a 20'' monitor.  If you don't have much room, though, you might need to squeeze your display into the only space you have.  Amongst those in Dell's collection, the B2010H is the most attractive, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and both VGA and DVI.  Above all, it's a monitor to use in your office or for games that don't need a very fast display.

22''

Panel technology:e-IPS Response time: 6 ms Resolution: 1680 x 1050 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Inputs: DVI, VGA

Dell 2209WA Product Unavailable Our suggested alternatives: Editor's Choice Asus PA246Q Our Top Active 3D Monitor Asus VG278H Affordable 28'' Display HannsG HZ281

Because its panel uses e-IPS technology, the 2009WA is suited to a wider range of uses than a TN monitor.  In general, it beats the best of its competitors that use the rival technology, and comes with wider viewing angles too.  But it's also more expensive ...

23''

Panel technology: TN Response time: 5 ms Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Inputs: DVI, VGA, HDMI Misc: headphone jack

Dell ST2310 MARCHANDS €     Amazon.fr m...  14.99  Aboutbatter...  41.90  Batterieland  43.00  100000volts  44.50  Rue du comm...  46.64  Batterie.fr  49.90  Compare prices

Dell doesn't have many monitors in this price range.  A Full HD, 23'' monitor with a trio of inputs (VGA, DVI and HDMI), it does have a longer response time of 5 ms.  That makes it a little slower for FPS games, but it's still a very attractive option.

24''

Panel technology: IPS Response time: 6 ms Resolution: 1920 x 1200 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Inputs: 2x DVI x2, VGA, HDMI, Display Port Misc: height adjustable, pivots, four port USB, card reader

Dell U2410 MARCHANDS €     Amazon.co.uk  339.59  Dell for bu...  389.00  Amazon mark...  399.99  Amazon mark...  469.99  Dell for home  483.60  Compare prices

Using an IPS panel means that Dell's U2410 can be used for a lot more things than a basic TN screen.  In general, it beats the best of its competitors that use the rival technology, and comes with wider viewing angles too.  But it's also more expensive …

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