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HP w2408 Vivid Color 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

First seen: 4 october 2007

Information found in: from 9 sources in 2 countries.

Great Deal: $453.99

  • User Score (13)
    8.7 8.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    8.5 8.5 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • flexible stand that pivots, good digital performance, height tilt rotate adjustable, crystal clarity, versatile stand
  • glare y screen, warranty only one year, viewing angle

Another addition to the widely popular series of flat screen monitors, HP has developed the HP w2408 for the discriminate home or office user. With its 24-inch LCD monitor from the TN-series, and the sleek body and stylishly small footprint, the HP w2408 is a beautiful and powerful unit that will dominate any home or office set-up.

Features

The spacious screen provides resolution of 1920p x 1200p, with brightness of the display being almost 34% higher than other HP monitors at 400cd/m2. The unbelievabl…

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Another addition to the widely popular series of flat screen monitors, HP has developed the HP w2408 for the discriminate home or office user. With its 24-inch LCD monitor from the TN-series, and the sleek body and stylishly small footprint, the HP w2408 is a beautiful and powerful unit that will dominate any home or office set-up.

Features

The spacious screen provides resolution of 1920p x 1200p, with brightness of the display being almost 34% higher than other HP monitors at 400cd/m2. The unbelievable 1000:1 contrast ratio allows images details to be highlighted, with more intricate gradations of black, shades of light and innumerable color variations. The HP w2408 also has a response rate of 5 milliseconds, making it highly suited for fast-paced gaming or action-packed movies. Connection capabilities via its DVI as well as VGA inputs make it compatible with any source. Lastly, the built-in speakers save on desktop space and further enhance the viewing or gaming experience.

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  • Reviews of HP w2408 Vivid Color 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

  1. HP W2408

    Reviewer: maximum pc
    6 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    It’s easy to be seduced by the sheer size of a 24-inch LCD screen—any display that big just looks like it means business. And there was a time when large LCD panels were almost exclusively high-performance parts. That’s no longer the case. As the 24-inch LCDs reviewed here demonstrate, large screens are just as varied and prone to flaws as their smaller counterparts. Read more

  2. Reviewer: ITP.net
    4 November 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
    Value for money 3
    2.5
    Features 8
    7.5
    Performance 8
    7.5
     

    Doesn’t quite justify its cost but it’s a must-have for those that are particular about colour accuracy. Read more

  3. HP w2408 LCD Monitor

    Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 November 2007
    Overall 8
    7.7
     

    This big-screen monitor is flexible and musters decent-to-above-average performance. Read more

  4. HP w2408 Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    3 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The w2408 has impressive technical specs, a 4-port USB 2.0 hub and costs a very reasonable $600 USD. Read more

  1. contrast

    Reviewer: hogkill, maximum pc
    29 February 2008

    The contrast ratio is by far the most important thing to look for when you are buying a display. Resolution, response time, size etc. don't matter if you can't see what you're supposed too. Plz include it in the reviews. Read more

  2. A must see if you are looking for a 24" monitor

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    13 April 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I love this monitor. My initial exposure to HP's bright view monitors was at work. I had a Samsung 1 Read more

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