Dell S2209W 22-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 8.8 x 15 inches ; 8.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001LQXLGC
• Item model number: S2209W
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,249 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy cinema-quality full 1080p HD resolution from your PC with the stylishly designed 22-inch Dell S2209W LCD widescreen monitor, enabling you to watch movies at the resolution the filmmakers intended, or play games and view multimedia with rich, vibrant colors and unbelievable detail. The 22-inch screen (21.5-inch viewable) features a full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and lightning-fast 5ms response time for seamless, fluid, fast-action video. It has inputs for analog VGA and digital DVI video connections--with the DVI-D offering HDCP support for playback of protected high-definition content--and it comes with a stand that tilts for getting the optimal viewing angle. This monitor is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.

The 22-inch Dell S2209W full 1080p HD monitor.

Features

• 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio combine to create simply gorgeous results. Now you can watch HD movies on your PC and get the full cinematic experience.
• DVI-D with HDCP lets you view protected high-definition multimedia content from Blu-ray Disc drives on desktops and notebooks.
• The fast 5ms (millisecond) response time delivers crisp, clear images during fast-action video, making the S2209W an ideal solution for serious gamers, video editors, or anyone who appreciates fluid, high-definition content.
• 300 cd/m2 brightness allows you to see the high-quality resolution in well-lit rooms and areas with lots of sunlight.
• A high contrast ratio of 1000:1 serves up vibrant blacks and rich, saturated colors.
• The sleek, glossy frame matches the Dell Inspiron systems and works beautifully with most household decor.
• A quick-detach stand and optional wall mount permits easy wall mounting.
• The tilt-adjustable panel lets you position the screen to your preferred, most comfortable viewing angle.
• The optional Dell AX510PA multimedia soundbar provides dynamic stereo sound that enhances any viewing experience.

Specifications

• Video inputs: VGA and DVI-D
• Viewing angle: 160°/170°
• Color support: 16.7 million colors
• Pixel pitch: 0.248mm
• Security port: Yes (cable lock sold separately)
• Power consumption - operational: 42 watts
• Power consumption - sleep: Less than 2 watts
• Dimensions: 20.6 x 8.76 x 15 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 8.5 pounds (LCD panel only)

What's in the Box
This package includes the S2209W LCD monitor, power cord, VGA cable (VGA to VGA), DVI cable, and CD user guide and documentation. It's backed by a Dell 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty and includes our 3 Years Advance Exchange (AE) Service. And should you need technical support, you can call toll-free within the U.S. for the duration of the warranty.

Product Description

The Dell S2209W features Full HD 1920 x 1080 (Optimal) Resolution – Enjoy cinema-quality movies at your desktop. Full HD also brings out the very best in games, videos and digital photos. 16:9 Aspect Ratio – Experience seamless HD entertainment in the widescreen format for which it was intended. 5 Millisecond Response Time (Typical) – Creates seamless, fluid, fast-action video. DVI-D with HDCP – Supports playback of protected high-definition content from Blu-ray Disc™ drives on PCs. Finishing Touch – The sleek black frame matches the new Dell InspironTM  systems and complements just about any interior.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for text, width suprisingly useful, May 7, 2009

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D. Navo (Atlanta, GA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell S2209W 22-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

I decided on this monitor because of its small pixel size (.24~) compared to others, in the hope that the Text would pop clearly on the screen. In this I am not disappointed. I can read all of my email just fine and very clear and crisp. Also suprisingly my outlook email now shows folder layouts on the left, the list of email headers , then the preview screen which accomodates a full browser page, then the to do list summary... all on this one screen due to its width. I admit the monitor sort of looks stretched horizontally, but I find it extrememly useful. It can show 2 browser windows side by side no problem. So far I am very happy. I also use photoshop elements as a hobby and the pictures look great. Not sure about color management settings, etc, but I know that there are expensive monitors with those attributes. I hope my printouts come close to what I see. I took the chance by going inexpensive. But I'll find out in time..really haven't done enough with that yet to tell.. Would recommend to a friend , especially ones that use it mostly for text, data, and web browsing.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All-Purpose Good Monitor, July 28, 2009

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irukandji - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dell S2209W 22-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

This monitor can be used for any purpose. I've tested Crysis and other demanding games on it, and there is no problem with the monitor's refresh rate, 60hz. It is usually suggested to use a CRT for gaming, but with newer LCDs I can't see any degrade in performance/appearance (especially with a good brand). Games look great in this HD monitor. Unable to test Blu-Ray, but with Amazon's In-Demand HD movies, I played a sample, and it looked pretty good. Also tested other Hi-Resolution files, and they are very good looking. For viewing movies, normal DVDs just look good enough, seems to be on par with other LCDs.

Concerning DVD quality, it has more to do with the DVD encoding and their native resolution, rather than the monitor. For example, a DVD I tested only had 640x480 resolution, that is fairly low and when upscaled, you can see a lot of compression and artifacts. The problem is amplified by the fact it is a computer monitor, and you are typically a foot or so away, and the compression/artifacts can be seen even more so. CRT and normal CRT TV's will probably look better concerning normal DVDs.

Comes with VGA and DVI cables, driver CD.

The stand is very easy to attach, you don't even need a screwdriver or tools. There is a built in "KEY" that turns and locks it in place. Monitor can be tilted UP/DOWN. If if needs to go LEFT/RIGHT, just move it as you would any TV/Monitor.

Dead-Pixels? NO
Burn-in? NO
Ghosting? NO

I've had no problems with this monitor. Owned for over 1 month.

SIZE
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All widescreen monitors are measured by their Diagonal. So this 22-Inch monitor will have a 22-Inch diagonal.

I measured the actual screen size (not the frame), so in reality it is a little smaller than advertised.

My Measurements:

DIAGONAL = 21.37 inches (21.36878565)
HEIGHT = 10.75 inches
WIDTH = 18.75 inches

When buying online, it is hard to gauge the size. If you're trying to determine which size monitor you want I'd advise making a mockup with paper. Even after visiting a store, you may not be certain how large it will be on your desk.

This is just for approximation. But with the numbers I've listed you could find the size of other monitors you may be looking at using a simple Algebraic ratio equation. For instance, to find the width of a 17 inch monitor:

18.75/21.37 = X/17

In the above equation, you cross-multiply, so 17 multipled by 18.75 = 21.37X.
Except, to make it more accurate you should use whatever the listed diagonal is and multiply by it 21.37 ÷ 22, which is roughly .971.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice color, crisp display, June 2, 2009

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Lonny D. Stark - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell S2209W 22-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

Having held out against LCD monitors with great skepticism, I was finally forced to make the change after the failure of my trusty old giant CRT monitor. Part of my resistance to LCDs was the horrible monitor on the fairly new 20-inch IMac that I use at work (the worst computer I've ever had the pleasure to have known, but that's another story).

The Dell monitor is definitely an overall improvement in size, color quality, and wear and tear on the ole' eyeballs. My graphic, video and web development work ranges from Photoshop, InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash, AfterEffects, and Premiere. On all of the above, the monitor looks great. I haven't taken the color calibration to the levels of madness that some graphic artists go to (it just seems to be a huge waste of energy - every printing press, every monitor, and every television is off-calibration to some degree; it is frustratingly impossible to get a perfect setting for multimedia.) With very minor tweaking, the Dell was fine for all of my graphic work.

Like most other LCDs, the Dell has a bit of a gradient from top to bottom. The top is somewhat darker, bottom somewhat lighter. It shows up more in saturated colors and deep tones. Perhaps my experience with the worst computer in the world -- the aforementioned IMac -- makes me more tolerant of this monitor. The gradient on the IMac is so severe that I'm often forced to use the Photoshop eyedropper to convince myself that I haven't inadvertently created a gradient in whatever graphic I'm working on. On the Dell, the gradient is a minor issue.

As a newbie to the wide format, my reaction is zoiks! Getting your mouse from the left side to the right side of the display requires a few more inches of sweep. If you're one of the few remaining CRT hangouts, wide screens can actually be oddly disorienting at first. They're just so...wide. The Dell looks beautiful playing movies from DVD. I haven't tested it on any serious games and have no idea how it performs in that respect. Using a Wacom tablet with this monitor is a breeze. It's sharp and precise.

The price of this monitor (under $200) is very reasonable, and overall this is a great buy.