Dell SP2309W 23-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 10.4 x 17.3 inches ; 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TH7FAQ
• Item model number: SP2309W
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,663 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2009

Product Description

Whether you're watching video or working with documents, the Dell SP2309W is the widescreen monitor you've been waiting for. Higher than Full HD and a 16:9 aspect ratio mean stunningly vivid images and video with Truecolor. The giant 23" screen with 2048 x 1152 higher than Full HD resolution that is equivalent to Dual-XGA resolution is big enough to view two full pages of graphics and text simultaneously, while still leaving plenty of room for menus and toolbars. The SP2309W also includes an integrated webcam designed for ease of use so you can quickly reach out and communicate!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Monitor for the price, August 16, 2009

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dvaughan (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dell SP2309W 23-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

I bought this monitor direct from Dell where incidently it was quite a bit cheaper (approx $250). I'm not surprised that the other reviewer doesn't like the speakers as it doesn't come with speakers (or at least it was an option at Dell and if you read the product features it doesn't mention speakers). There are two things that make this an excellent monitor for some people. The first is the resolution (2048 x 1152) which is higher than most high resolution 24inch monitors. Our company used to buy 24 inch Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP which are highly rated monitors with a 1920 x 1280 resolution but they cost about $550 (Dell currently has them on sale for $430). These are great monitors but are a tad pricey. The other nice feature is that the monitor is widescreen. In a business setting this makes it very easy to have two windows side by side and be able to compare. (Windows 7 by the way makes this very easy to do). The picture is bright and has that slightly glossy look to it that I happen to like. I can't comment on its use for gaming as I don't use it that way but for general business and home use, I think this monitor is a great value. People who might not like this monitor are those like their fonts large on the screen. The high resolution allows you to make the fonts smaller so you can fit more on the screen. If you change the optimal resolution (2048 x 1152) to make the fonts larger, they tend to distort (true of all LCD's). The other factor is there is no height adjustment on the monitor. You can change the tilt, but not the height. For some situations this may be a problem, but wasn't in my case. All in all, I really like my SP2309W and think it is a great value at ~$250.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent monitor, November 23, 2009

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Kenneth M. Pennington (La Jolla, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell SP2309W 23-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

I've written down some pro's and con's:
Pros:
- Beautiful color, amazing clarity... looks good
- Big display
- Cost isn't terrible
- Cool touch buttons
- Stand is HIGHLY flexible (PERFECT stand)
- Monitor looks sleek and sexy, thin and shiny
- Glossy screen makes colors pop
- Webcam included
- Cord organizer in the back
Cons:
- Higher than HD resolution is good for multi-tasking, but it stretches your videos (HD and DVD) and therefore the quality of your videos goes down. If you're looking for a HDTV/HD movie viewing monitor... go with a straight 1080 resolution
- Screen easily gets marked up by fingerprints, dust, etc.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent monitor & value, May 20, 2010

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The Taminator "There's no going back. You've ... (The People's Republic of Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell SP2309W 23-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor (Personal Computers)

My husband was experiencing eye strain, and the monitor he had was beginning to fail, so I went shopping for a new monitor. I didn't originally intend to buy an HD monitor, but for the price versus size, plus an HD display, this monitor was an obvious choice.

My husband primarily uses it for CAD drawing, sometimes in marathon sessions. It has significantly reduced his eye strain, allowing him to work much longer, and in great detail. The screen is glossy, but it seems to have some sort of anti-glare factor to it. The work station has a huge patio-size window behind it with indirect sunlight, and neither of us notices much glare or reflection on the screen.

Video is definitely improved and looks beautiful on this screen, from low-def to HD. The size and definition make this montior an excellent option for those with vision deficits or for anyone who needs to get up close and personal with images, games and video. Hubby plays strategy games in his spare time, and even the older games look better on this monitor.

It's well-packed, and the most complicated part of set-up is taking off all the wrapping. After that, just set it on your desk, plug and play-- no messy drivers to install. I think it's possible to wall-mount it, but I don't know many people who do that with a monitor. You may need to elevate it on an additional stand depending on your individual needs, but it tilts and is otherwise very adjustable.

The power button is touch-sensitive and in the lower right corner, with 2 USB ports on the left side of the screen. The USB ports make it easy to plug in peripherals if all the ports on your computer are in the back, or if your workstation is set up in such a way that ports in front are not quite as accessible. they were a nice extra on what was already an outstanding monitor.

You won't get much more bang for your buck than this. When you spend a lot of time on a computer, investing in a monitor that keeps eye strain to a minimum is very important. Also, when you're spending so much time looking at it, why not get something that is a pleasure to use? My only complaint is that I don't have one for my own personal use-- yet. I recommend this monitor without hesitation.