HP W2408H 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently did some much needed upgrades for my home office and this by far my favorite.I first saw it in Best Buy, came home to check for online reviews and to see if I could find it cheaper...I did at Amazon!

It's VERY easy to set up and is crystal clear.( I mean, razor sharp -- no stretched or blurred look anywhere!)However, there was something not quite right with the colors (especially greens) that really bothered me.PLUS the HP "My Display" software that goes with it that contains all of the drivers etc, is not fully functional on non HP machines. (meaning no calibration was available for color or contrast beyond what's built into the monitor itself which was never enough to fix my problem)I was so frustrated and disappointed.(I had been warned of this on another site but thought I'd take a gamble)Well, after trying to hook it up via the HDMI (from VGA) cable that came with it to a new $150 video card -- the colors were still way off and now the screen was all jumpy from that stupid card...(that went right back!) Then, I noticed something when I right clicked on my desktop to adjust my display settings (in XP pro) there was a selection (that had been there all along...duh) that said NVIDIA Control Panel (my internal graphics card) and I was able to calibrate the colors and adjust everything else there and now everything's hunky dory!When it first boots up, the colors look a little neon-ish again but within seconds it goes to the profile I created from my graphics card software.I am sure many would have figured it out sooner than I did, I just wanted to prevent anyone else from beating their head against the wall for a week like I did if I could.(BTW, I have completely removed the video card that I bought and it's hooked up via VGA and it is still crisp and clear)

**BTW, even though the My Display software is largely useless for me, I left it there.For some reason when I uninstalled it, the light that's under the transparent power button on the top of the monitor goes away.That was the only noticeable change after uninstalling it but it annoyed me, so I reinstalled it and it's back on and I just ignore the software**

My husband and I publish a local magazine that is glossy and full color and I am able to do so much more with this monitor than I could before.I can view two (sometimes 3) projects side by side if need be...I love that!And typing an email in outlook looks like it's in about a 60 font!And programs like Illustrator where you need a lot of workspace it's invaluable.I never have to scroll around to grab or view something.My last monitor was a 19" Sony flat panel (that cost more than TWICE what this one did 4 years ago) and I thought it was just fine but once I plugged this lil beauty in I quickly passed it on to my son for his computer.I haven't needed to use the portrait position of the screen so I haven't even tried it.But it came that way when it arrived and was very easy to swivel back around.

One bad thing...don't count on ditching your speakers for the ones that come with this one -- man do they stink!I swear my laptop has better speakers.But it's sort of like people griping that their cell phone camera doesn't take good enough pictures.If you want a good camera buy a camera!If you want a good monitor buy this one and just pretend the speakers aren't even there.The price is way worth it even without the speakers.

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Product Description:
HP w2408 Vivid Color - A premium perfect monitor for your PC that provides vibrant colors, convenience, personalization and height adjustment options. The HP w2408 provides richer, more vibrant colors as it uses high quality panels that can cover more of the color gamut. It's easy for you to connect your USB devices, with the built in four (4) USB Ports. The BrightView widescreen panel with 5 ms response time offers brilliant picture quality, and the built-in ambient light sensor means that the monitor's image adjusts automatically to your environment. Dual inputs support true digital (HDMI) and traditional analog (VGA) signals. HDCP-enabled for optimum viewing of High Definition content (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Double hinge base allows height adjustment from the youngest to oldest viewer to view comfortably. Rotate from regular mode to portrait to view long documents or web pages on your PC. My Display provides one touch adjustment for brightness, color and contrast. Quick View modes change work environments easily and quickly. Integrated speakers and keyboard parking keeps your desktop clutter-free. Personalize your monitor with Easy Clip by clipping on photo holders, cameras, and accessories. My Display provides one touch OSD adjustment for brightness, color and contrast. The wide aspect ratio and high resolution bring gaming, videos and internet surfing brilliantly alive when you plug into your HP PC. Fast response time makes gaming even more enjoyable! Unpacked dimensions, max position: 19.7(h) x 23.1(w) x 11.38(d)

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