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Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP

Size (inches): 19 • Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900 • Adjustments: Multiple adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 13.1 • Price When Reviewed: $259
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP (Front)
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP (Front)
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP
79.4 Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Full set of physical adjustments
  • Stylish design and integrated USB hub
Cons
  • Lackluster performance
  • Poor graphics contrast
  • Pricing:Inexpensive: $259 (1/29/2008)
  • Performance:Good: 76
  • Features:Very Good: 83
  • Design:Very Good: 83
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Inexpensive: $259

Inexpensive: $259

Performance Good: 76

Good: 76
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 76.7 
Text Score 76.1 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 170 

Features Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 19 
Resolution (pixels) 1440 by 900 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 300 
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 
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 Yes 
Pivot Yes 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Multiple adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 7.4 
Height (inches) 13.3 
Width (inches) 17.4 
Weight (pounds) 13.1 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black, silver 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type Optional 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2 
Downstream USB ports 4 
Upstream USB ports 1 
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 VGA, DVI, USB and power cables. 
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 Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83
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