PS3 + Dell 2407WFP-HC Setup

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I have a Dell 2407WFP-HC as my "TV". I currently have my PS3 connected via HDMI to DVI to the monitor. It is connected at full 1080p. Oh the goodness! I have an HDMI switcher showing up today that supports up to 3 HDMI from one. So I can connect up to two more devices nicely.

Sorry if the pics suck but my aging G3 needs to be replaced. Oldie, but a goodie!

[slee915]

Are you happy with the contrast ? Just curious.

I have been thinking about this setup also, but the contrast ratio (1000:1) made me hesitated.

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For audio right now to keep a "clean" look, I am using the Dell AS501 sound bar that is made for these monitors. Snaps on nicely and is powered by the monitor. It's the silver thing at the bottom of the monitor in the first pic with the blue light on it.

I am using the SCART plug with white/red rca connectors to a coupler that turns the connection into a stereo jack (female) and with that I plug in a regular stereo plug in to it from the sound bar (male). I only used the couplers because both my RCA ends were male. The couplers are female on each end which allows the males to plug in. Sounds complex, but its very simple and cheap. I had everything but the couplers which were 3 bux from the rat shack.

Sounds great for a cheap setup

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Originally Posted by slee915

Are you happy with the contrast ? Just curious.

I have been thinking about this setup also, but the contrast ratio (1000:1) made me hesitated.

I don't have any problems with the contrast. Everything is adjustable. I am also used to watching LCD's all day for my computer work.

I will say this however, comparing it to our plasma - it is different. I won't say the colors are "washed out", but it's not the same. Plasma picture/color is by far the best you can get. However, LCD is a damn close second. Then again, it all depends on who you talk to

No banding, blocking or any problems. Its just like a regular LCD TV. This would be an EXCELLENT setup for people in dorms or smaller spaces (people who rent rooms).

I love it.


I will use the coax connection or hdmi audio when I get a larger space and have a receiver for it. Until then, this works just fine for me.

[westworldviewer]

Hey there - my first post in this forum

I have been googling around for a while to find some information on the combination "PS3 + Dell 2407" and up came this thread...

As I can tell from the pictures you posted here (which btw look great) it seem that the 1080p mode of the PS3 will result in black bars at the top an bottom - expected as the display has 1920*1200. Does it look the same when playing games on the PS3? Is this effect due to the 1:1 pixel mapping so that there is NO stretching of the image? I would hate to spend the money on the display and then see all the output stretched from 16:9 ratio to 16:10, but I could more than happily live with the black bars considering that the image is full HD...

any reply is appreciated!

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Originally Posted by westworldviewer

Hey there - my first post in this forum

I have been googling around for a while to find some information on the combination "PS3 + Dell 2407" and up came this thread...

As I can tell from the pictures you posted here (which btw look great) it seem that the 1080p mode of the PS3 will result in black bars at the top an bottom - expected as the display has 1920*1200. Does it look the same when playing games on the PS3? Is this effect due to the 1:1 pixel mapping so that there is NO stretching of the image? I would hate to spend the money on the display and then see all the output stretched from 16:9 ratio to 16:10, but I could more than happily live with the black bars considering that the image is full HD...

any reply is appreciated!

Actually, those black bars are part of the movie. Whatever the signal is, the monitor displays. Bars, no bars - whatever it is. The monitor itself has the following options to pick from:

1:1
Aspect
Fill

I have left it on the default of Fill. I also have not played with it beyond that. Everything looks perfect as if I were watching it on my plasma.

Hope that helps you. Welcome to the forums too

[westworldviewer]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

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I have left it on the default of Fill. I also have not played with it beyond that. Everything looks perfect as if I were watching it on my plasma.

Hope that helps you. Welcome to the forums too

That helps a lot! Thanx!

[JTK]

I'm looking to upgrade my current PC monitor to a widsecreen LCD and this monitor is on my short list as such.

I've seen a few complaints about a ghosting issue with gaming and I wanted to see if that meant anything to anyone here.

I'm pretty wide open on all of this but I think 24 as large as I'd go.

[owa]

I use a Dell 24" LCD for my main computer display (home and at work). I love it and ghosting hasn't been a problem for me when gaming.

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by JTK

I'm looking to upgrade my current PC monitor to a widsecreen LCD and this monitor is on my short list as such.

I've seen a few complaints about a ghosting issue with gaming and I wanted to see if that meant anything to anyone here.

I'm pretty wide open on all of this but I think 24 as large as I'd go.

Never been an issue for me.

You get a lot of people who expect more than they can hope to get for what they pay. Then you have people who will swear by CRT til the day they die.

Going from a CRT to LCD - you will notice some changes. If you have an LCD now and go to a newer LCD, you will notice only better changes if any.

Get it! You will not regret it

[JTK]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Never been an issue for me.

You get a lot of people who expect more than they can hope to get for what they pay. Then you have people who will swear by CRT til the day they die.

Going from a CRT to LCD - you will notice some changes. If you have an LCD now and go to a newer LCD, you will notice only better changes if any.

Get it! You will not regret it

I have a Samsung 213t that I've used for a few years. It's a good 4:3 LCD monitor so I know unless I'm really stupid that almost any LCD I get now will be "better and more advanced" in terms of response times and some other things.

I like this Dell, I'm looking a couple of NECs although I notice they're fairly expensive, a couple of Samsungs...stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by JTK

I have a Samsung 213t that I've used for a few years. It's a good 4:3 LCD monitor so I know unless I'm really stupid that almost any LCD I get now will be "better and more advanced" in terms of response times and some other things.

I like this Dell, I'm looking a couple of NECs although I notice they're fairly expensive, a couple of Samsungs...stuff like that.

You like your Samsung? I was looking at those just because they look good. Not sure how they perform though. The Dell's IMO are the best bang for your buck. Quality, Price are all right on the mark and if it means anything, I have never had a dead pixel from them.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

You like your Samsung? I was looking at those just because they look good. Not sure how they perform though.

Read reviews. Scour forums like WSGF or HOCP.

Make a long story short: Different panels at difference price points, regardless of brand = different results.

The Dell's IMO are the best bang for your buck. Quality, Price are all right on the mark and if it means anything, I have never had a dead pixel from them.

Yup, it's definitely on the short list.

[WriteSimply]

Not to crap on DrinkMore's thread...

JTK, try looking at HP's new line of widescreen monitors at a store, specifically the 24 inch w2408.

Cheaper than Dell's by US$69. I've only seen the 22" one but I was impressed with the black level. Of course the intent here is co-sharing the monitor as a computer monitor and a PS3 screen but if you're looking something bigger but a HDTV, might as well get a HDTV.


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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Not to crap on DrinkMore's thread...

JTK, try looking at HP's new line of widescreen monitors at a store, specifically the 24 inch w2408.

Cheaper than Dell's by US$69. I've only seen the 22" one but I was impressed with the black level. Of course the intent here is co-sharing the monitor as a computer monitor and a PS3 screen but if you're looking something bigger but a HDTV, might as well get a HDTV.


fuad

It's cool

I can't speak of the HP. I am biased as I do not like HP. However, my bias is not limited to just them. Clean simple lines and non-bulkyness is hard to come by. Dell so far (also apple but I am not counting them) seems to hit that mark right on time after time. Even the speaker that attaches to the monitor is sleek and simple.

I guess I am just crazy

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I put the pics back up. Did not realize I deleted them Nothing worse than a thread with no pics

[JTK]

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Not to crap on DrinkMore's thread...

JTK, try looking at HP's new line of widescreen monitors at a store, specifically the 24 inch w2408.

Cheaper than Dell's by US$69. I've only seen the 22" one but I was impressed with the black level. Of course the intent here is co-sharing the monitor as a computer monitor and a PS3 screen but if you're looking something bigger but a HDTV, might as well get a HDTV.


fuad

^^ That's another one that I keep running across. Is that newer than their 2465 monitor? I'm suspecting that it is...

This, the dell 2407, the Gateway 2485...all under consideration along with several other things.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

It's cool

I can't speak of the HP. I am biased as I do not like HP. However, my bias is not limited to just them. Clean simple lines and non-bulkyness is hard to come by. Dell so far (also apple but I am not counting them) seems to hit that mark right on time after time. Even the speaker that attaches to the monitor is sleek and simple.

I guess I am just crazy

Not at all. Dell really deserves major props for what they've been doing with their monitors.

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

I put the pics back up. Did not realize I deleted them Nothing worse than a thread with no pics

Now that I've seen the pix (I thought it was weird that the pix were gone), I have a question for you. Have you tried doing 1:1 pixel mapping on the monitor for the PS3? I ask because the video looks vertically stretched.

JTK, the model is w2408. The link is in the post.


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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Now that I've seen the pix (I thought it was weird that the pix were gone), I have a question for you. Have you tried doing 1:1 pixel mapping on the monitor for the PS3? I ask because the video looks vertically stretched.

JTK, the model is w2408. The link is in the post.


fuad

Yeah I have tried it. I end up with a 4x6 image in the middle of the screen. Not sure why or what the deal is, but it's not right or I am missing something. I will take a pic when my cam charges.