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Product Features
Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor
- Large 27" viewing screen
- Full HD Resolution
- 9-2 Media Card Reader
- DisplayPort interface
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
Product Review
Product Description
Item #: BH0447. Turn your desktop into home theater and enjoy thrilling life like quality with vivid digital video audio detail with the Dell UltraSharp 2709W Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor. Featuring a 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 450 cd/mē brightness, the monitor sharpens your visual experience with deeper blacks, brilliant image quality and crisp easy to read text. Additionally, an outstanding resolution of up to 1920x1200 pixels provides quality entertainment and an exhilarating multimedia experience. Moreover, you can enjoy accurate color representation for content creation like gaming development, video and photo viewing with the TrueColor technology that allows for 110% color gamut.The 2709W features a response time of 6 ms that helps prevent smearing and ghosting, whether you are playing a game or watching the latest swash-buckling thriller! In addition, the DVI-D connectors with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) help ensure high quality image of protected high-definition content from consumer devices such as Digital Projectors, Blu-ray Disc, PS3 and more thereby expanding your range of media choices. Dell branded monitors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell systems.
Device Type: LCD display / TFT active matrix
Color: Black
Built-in Devices: USB hub, 9-in-2 card reader
Dimensions (WxDxH): 24.9 in x 7.9 in x 17.8 in
Weight: 18.3 lbs
Diagonal Size: Widescreen
Viewable Size: 27"
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch: 0.303 mm
Max Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Display Positions Adjustments: Height, swivel, tilt
Color Support: Up to 1.07 billion colors
Response Time: 6 ms
Image Brightness: 450 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (dynamic)
Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Signal Input: HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
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Device Type: LCD display / TFT active matrix
Color: Black
Built-in Devices: USB hub, 9-in-2 card reader
Dimensions (WxDxH): 24.9 in x 7.9 in x 17.8 in
Weight: 18.3 lbs
Diagonal Size: Widescreen
Viewable Size: 27"
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch: 0.303 mm
Max Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Display Positions Adjustments: Height, swivel, tilt
Color Support: Up to 1.07 billion colors
Response Time: 6 ms
Image Brightness: 450 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (dynamic)
Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Signal Input: HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
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Amazon.com Product Description
Go beyond high definition resolution with the 27-inch Dell 2709W UltraSharp LCD widescreen monitor, which delivers amazing 1920 x 1200 native resolution and provides 30 percent more onscreen space than a Dell 20-inch monitor. It also features a spectacular 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and lightning fast 6ms (millisecond) response time for wider, more accurate color detail, razor-sharp images and fluid motion. Turn your desktop into a home theater with high-definition playback via HDMI and HDMI 2.0 (with 5.1 channel audio output), DVI with HDCP, and the new DisplayPort video technology.
Features
Going Green
Dell is dedicated to the development of environmentally conscious products and programs. The UltraSharp 2709W demonstrates our commitment by consuming less electricity and producing less heat than CRT monitors. The slim, flat panel design requires fewer raw materials and less packaging--further reducing environmental impact. This monitor is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
The Premium Panel Guarantee
Designed and manufactured to our highest standards, Dell flat panel monitors deliver the quality and reliability you expect behind the Dell logo. Each monitor is thoroughly tested and backed by a Dell Limited Warranty. The versatile UltraSharp flat panel monitors are protected by Dell's Premium Panel Guarantee, which promises to replace your monitor if even one bright pixel is discovered during the limited warranty period.
 The 27-inch Dell 2709W high-definition LCD monitor includes a multi-format memory card reader and USB ports for managing your PC's peripherals. |
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- 110 Percent Color Gamut. Images come to life with Dell TrueColor technology. A wider, more accurate spectrum of reds, blues and greens will dazzle.
- 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio. Sharpen your visual experience with deeper blacks, brilliant image quality and crisp, easy-to-read text.
- 6 Millisecond Response Time. Faster response reduces ghosting and takes the blur out of fast-moving multi-media images.
- 400 Nits Brightness. High brightness improves viewing in well lit environments and transforms high-definition playback.
- UltraSharp Advantage. Easy swivel, tilt and height adjustment raise viewing comfort and flexible connectivity options add user convenience.
- Easy Access to External Media. Display photo slideshows using the 9-in-2 memory card reader integrated into the side of the display. The 2709W can also be used as a high-speed USB 2.0 hub with 1 upstream USB port and 4 downstream USB ports.
- Touch Sensor Control Buttons.
- Tilt-Adjustable Panel. You can position the screen to your preferred, most comfortable viewing angle, and it includes integrated cable management to keep your desk uncluttered.
- Premium Panel Guarantee. Protect your UltraSharp investment against even one bright pixel--guaranteed.
Extensive Connectivity
Extensive connectivity options enhance the HD experience allowing you to connect entertainment devices such as DVD/DVD recorders, PS3, and Blu-Ray/HD DVD consoles. Integrated connections for HDMI and DisplayPort--the next standard of digital interfaces for connecting LCD displays to computers--ensure that your monitor can connect using today's standards and the standards of the future. DisplayPort is the new industry-standard digital interface replacing DVI and VGA long term.
The benefits of DisplayPort include:
- Twice the performance of DVI for higher resolutions, color depths and refresh rates
- Smaller connector and thinner cable than DVI
- Longer plug and play cable support than DVI
- HDCP (High Definition Content Protection)
Dual Monitors
Pump up productivity--and multi-tasking--with dual UltraSharp monitors. The 2709W offers narrow-bezel design for a near seamless, side-by-side picture. Eliminate screen clutter and move quickly and easily between applications.
A Desktop for Your Laptop
Turn your portable PC into a big screen star. The UltraSharp 2709W offers fast and flexible connectivity options for laptop computers. It's ideal for big multimedia presentations or simply greater desktop usability and comfort.
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Dell is dedicated to the development of environmentally conscious products and programs. The UltraSharp 2709W demonstrates our commitment by consuming less electricity and producing less heat than CRT monitors. The slim, flat panel design requires fewer raw materials and less packaging--further reducing environmental impact. This monitor is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
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Designed and manufactured to our highest standards, Dell flat panel monitors deliver the quality and reliability you expect behind the Dell logo. Each monitor is thoroughly tested and backed by a Dell Limited Warranty. The versatile UltraSharp flat panel monitors are protected by Dell's Premium Panel Guarantee, which promises to replace your monitor if even one bright pixel is discovered during the limited warranty period.
Specifications
- Video inputs: VGA, HDMI, DVI-D with HDCP, and DisplayPort
- Viewing angle: 178°/178°
- Color support: 1.07 billion colors; 110% color gamut
- Pixel pitch: 0.303mm
- Memory card compatibility: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), SmartMedia, xD Picture Card
- Security port: Yes (cable lock sold separately)
- Power consumption - operational: 160 watts maximum, 105 watts normal
- Power consumption - sleep: Less than 2 watts
- Dimensions: 24.9 x 7.9 x 17.8 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 18.3 pounds (LCD panel only)
What's in the Box
This package includes the 2709W LCD monitor, power cord, VGA cable (VGA to VGA), DVI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, and CD user guide and documentation. It's backed by a Dell 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty and includes our 3 Years Advance Exchange (AE) Service. And should you need technical support, you can call toll-free within the U.S. for the duration of the warranty.
Product Details
Dell 2709W 27-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor
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- Publisher: Dell Marketing USA, LP
- Label: Dell Marketing USA, LP
- Studio: Dell Marketing USA, LP
- Average Customer Review: based on 8 reviews
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #1954
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LCD Native Resolution:
1920 x 1200
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Customer Reviews
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great monitor 2010-03-17
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very good monitor, but Dell sells it for considerably less 2010-03-11
Comment: I've just upgraded from my 24 inch DELL to this 27 inch, and purchased two, for $699 (CAD) each on the DELL Canada website. This monitor is as good as 99.9% of the folks need. My last DELL 24 inch went wonky with the brightness and whiteness after 4+ years, so I hope this one won't. My only issue is the price. Just watch on the DELL website as this monitor comes up for sale quite often, with very significant discounts. Then you can check Amazon.com at that time to see which has the better price.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great look - Lousy features 2009-10-15
Comment: This monitor is has a Dell high quality image and looks great for my DVI Mac output and XBox 360 RGB output.
It looks decent for standard def DVD outs...
BUT - the functionality of switching between these outputs, which I do about 5 times a day IS HORRIBLE.
It's a touch sensitive series of buttons and the monitor goes to sleep while you are trying to switch them, so you have to start over.
TERRIBLY Frustrating. It's one of those things that no one talked about when I read the online reviews of how great it looked.
Be warned...
It looks decent for standard def DVD outs...
BUT - the functionality of switching between these outputs, which I do about 5 times a day IS HORRIBLE.
It's a touch sensitive series of buttons and the monitor goes to sleep while you are trying to switch them, so you have to start over.
TERRIBLY Frustrating. It's one of those things that no one talked about when I read the online reviews of how great it looked.
Be warned...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Spendy but you get what you pay for 2009-09-19
Comment: I had a good HP monitor "or so I thought" but could never get good prints on my professional large format photo printer. What does one have to do with the other? EVERYTHING thats what! Even though my old monitor was calibrated monthly my prints were always dark and skin tones looked really bad considering what I saw on screen and the fact that the images came out of my Canon DSLR's and "L" glass and I always shoot in RAW mode. Then I learned that most consumer monitors are of the TL variety and don't accurately display enough gamut to do professional work. I always wondered why the pros used $2,500.00 Eizo monitors when you could get the same size one at Best buy that looked just as good to the naked eye for $300.00. This is not an Eizo but it's as close as you can get for $750.00 and is light years ahead of the consumer ones at Best Buy. And as soon as I plugged this bad boy in and calibrated it with a Huey ALL my printing problems disappeared. I can now print with professional results that look extremely close to what it shows on the monitor for the first time ever. I have been fighting that one for years now, tried different printers, calibrating equipment, Photoshop CS3 & CS4, Lightroom and it still looked terrible. New high end monitor and problem solved!!! SOOOO, if your a photographer spend the extra money to get an SPVA or similar type and stay away from the cheap TN monitors that places like Best Buy sell. If all you want is a gaming monitor or something for general use then get a cheap TN type. For more information on monitor types look here http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/lcd-panel-types.php There are reasons some things are so much more expensive than others that look the same.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Pretty Nice Monitor for the Price 2009-07-17
Comment: As a graphic designer, the quality of my monitor is critical. I previously had a LaCie 22" CRT and loved it. But it was time to upgrade and get the 50lb beast off my desk.
LaCie offers a larger LCD monitor but it was out of my price range at the time so I opted for a Dell. Another designer had recommended it and I trusted their judgment.
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality and reliability. The screen is huge - 27" offers a ton of desktop space and allows for multiple screens and toolbars to be open while still viewing your work.
It was easily calibrated using my Colorvison Spyder. I didn't have any more trouble adjusting the controls for calibration than any other monitor.
It is bright but that can be controlled. It is easily viewed in bright light and a dark room. My office has four large windows so during the day it is well lit but still easily viewable.
I love the convenience of the extra USB and card reader ports on the side. All have worked well.
It is lightweight and adjusts height and angle very easily.
I have had no problems with any pixels yet.
There are two drawbacks to this monitor which may be true of every LCD. The clarity is not as good as the old CRTs. I lost some detail in grayscale and Photoshop work (but after almost one year of use, I am used to it now).
I wish it had a higher resolution setting than 1920 x 1200. I stepped up in screen size from my old LaCie but went down in available resolution. So in the end, I didn't really get a proportional increase in screen size. From my research, this seems to be the maximum resolution for LCD monitors this size.
I would recommend this but if money weren't an issue, I would probably go back to a LaCie.
LaCie offers a larger LCD monitor but it was out of my price range at the time so I opted for a Dell. Another designer had recommended it and I trusted their judgment.
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality and reliability. The screen is huge - 27" offers a ton of desktop space and allows for multiple screens and toolbars to be open while still viewing your work.
It was easily calibrated using my Colorvison Spyder. I didn't have any more trouble adjusting the controls for calibration than any other monitor.
It is bright but that can be controlled. It is easily viewed in bright light and a dark room. My office has four large windows so during the day it is well lit but still easily viewable.
I love the convenience of the extra USB and card reader ports on the side. All have worked well.
It is lightweight and adjusts height and angle very easily.
I have had no problems with any pixels yet.
There are two drawbacks to this monitor which may be true of every LCD. The clarity is not as good as the old CRTs. I lost some detail in grayscale and Photoshop work (but after almost one year of use, I am used to it now).
I wish it had a higher resolution setting than 1920 x 1200. I stepped up in screen size from my old LaCie but went down in available resolution. So in the end, I didn't really get a proportional increase in screen size. From my research, this seems to be the maximum resolution for LCD monitors this size.
I would recommend this but if money weren't an issue, I would probably go back to a LaCie.
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