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Dell E228WFP

Size (inches): 22 • Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050 • Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only • Contrast Ratio: 800:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 11.01 • Price When Reviewed: $289
Dell E228WFP (Front)
Dell E228WFP (Front)
Dell E228WFP
Dell E228WFP
80.4 Very Good
Last updated
June 06, 2008
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Good cable management
  • Thin panel
Cons
  • Dull and cheap-looking design
  • Tilt-only adjustment
  • Pricing:Very Inexpensive: $289 (4/24/2008)
  • Performance:Very Good: 80
  • Features:Very Good: 83
  • Design:Good: 73
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Very Inexpensive: $289

Very Inexpensive: $289

Performance Very Good: 80

Very Good: 80
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 80.7 
Text Score 79.2 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180 

Features Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 22 
Resolution (pixels) 1680 by 1050 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 300 
Contrast Ratio 800:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 160 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 160 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 5 
Type of Pixel Response Time Gray-to-gray 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.28 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot No 
Swivel No 
Adjustments Tilt adjustment only 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 2.56 
Height (inches) 13.13 
Width (inches) 20.12 
Weight (pounds) 11.01 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black, silver 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type No 
Maximum Power Consumption 45 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2 
Downstream USB ports 0 
Upstream USB ports 0 
Cable Card Ready No 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video No 
HDMI No 
Component No 
Included Hardware power cord, USB cable, DVI cable, analog cable 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 24 
Saturday Support Hours 24 
Sunday Support Hours 24 
Toll-Free Support Yes 

Design Good: 73

Good: 73
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