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HP w2408 Vivid Color 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

 

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  • User Score (77)
    8.5 8.5 from 77 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.3 7.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    3 October 2007

    The w2408 has impressive technical specs, a 4-port USB 2.0 hub and costs a very reasonable $600 USD. In a long series of newly designed LCD monitors, HP recently unveiled their latest addition – the w2408 24″ BrightView... Read more

    • Very competitive price; produces rich colors; 5ms response rate; good cable management
    • Inadequate speakers; viewing angles can affect on-screen colors; large footprint

  2. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    8.0/10
    24 January 2008

    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. Read more

    • Chic design; plenty of ergonomic adjustments and user controls; tons of USB and video ports; HDCP,
    • Glare-y screen; some greyscale banding and color-tracking problems.

  3. ITP.net

    ITP.net
    5.0/10
    4 November 2008

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

  • User Reviews

  1. Do Not Do Not Purchase

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Richard C, Amazon
    16 July 2011

    Purchased this product in 2008. The screen now has a blue line down the middle of the screen. Off the the junk yard! HP is not the company now known for quality. Save your money --- stay away from HP.......... Read more

  2. "Best Monitor I've seen for the price"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: jschwerin, CNET
    15 February 2008

    As far as monitors go I have not seen a better monitor. I've been involved with buying several different 24in monitors for family members and this one by far takes the cake. Read more

    • Crystal clear picture, Georgous colors
    • doesn't have any unless HP wants to knock a couple hundred off the price

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

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: tomntempe, epinions.com
    19 February 2008

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

    • Crystal clarity, amazing brightness, incredible color quality, versatile stand, built in speakers and USB hub.
    • For my use I have not found any.

  • WikiFreak Description

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.

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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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  • Manufacturer's Description

Enjoy amazing colors on this high-resolution widescreen display, thanks to an impressive 24-inch wide flat panel with HP Vivid Color and HP BrightView Technologies which makes pictures sharper and colors more vibrant.

  • Response Time: 5 ms
  • Family Line: Hewlett Packard Pavilion
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:10
  • Monitor Type: Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
  • Size: 24 inch
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1

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