Dell U2212HM PF48H 21.5-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor

by Dell

• Lose yourself in the details: Enjoy 1920x1080 (max) HD resolution, a vivid 2,000,000:1 (typical) dynamic contrast ratio and IPS technology for outstanding color consistency across a wide viewing range
• Stay comfortable and connected: Select your best view with a range of tilt, swivel, pivot and height options. Link to a range of devices with 4 USB ports, a DisplayPort, plus DVI and VGA connections.
• Be environmentally-conscious: Beyond offering efficiency and vivid detail, this monitor also meets EPEAT® Gold standards and is ENERGY STAR® qualified.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 18.1 x 23 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005OHPW1Q
• Item model number: PF48H
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,661 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 16, 2011

Product Description

See vivid imagery from almost any angle. The 21.5" Dell UltraSharp U2212HM monitor with LED offers a brilliant view, rich colors and adjustable height options.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Dual wide screen March 8, 2012

By LinusF

Amazon Verified Purchase

When Dell itself could not meet its promised ship date I quickly took up Amazon's offer. I found that Amazon did not and maybe could not track the two (2) identical monitors as they wended their separate ways. One with a tracking number; one, without.
But, after arrival and setup, no issues. Both monitors perform as advertised. There is one observation. I do a lot of Photoshop stuff and these monitors (cinemascope view, 21 inch) are a replacement for 3:4 monitors (20 inch) which are much squarer. It ends up that the new monitors cannot display one image at full size as large as the previous monitors --- but can display more thumbnails. Just something to look out for.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, the grainy coating doesn't bother me too much May 6, 2013

By J Sizzle

Amazon Verified Purchase

The reviews that mentioned the graininess on bright white backgrounds were right. It definitely has a sparkling affect. That being said I love everything else about it, and I don't really notice it too much. I also play a fair amount of games on it, and it is great for those sorts of colors (generally a bit darker scenes). I also use it for writing code, and the characters are crisp and clear. I do use the dark theme for my IDE, so that may cut down on seing the anti-glare coat as much. I've also not had any problems with it having too much glare from surrounding lights. I love that it has USB ports that you can hook up to your computer for an easy USB hub right in front of you.

I'm very happy with my purchase, and would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Things they could do to make it better:

- More / different connection types (especially HDMI).
- Work on the anti-glare coat to not be as noticeable on bright/white screens
- Maybe one more USB slot.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice clear picture March 22, 2013

By Steve

Amazon Verified Purchase

I really like this monitor for its size and picture. It also has the USB ports on the side and adjusts in many directions. I recommend it!
Steve

5.0 out of 5 stars Great color. March 3, 2013

By Brian Sparks

Amazon Verified Purchase

Looks great. It has a low glossy face which I really like. Colors and brightness/contrast are really nice. It adjusts nicely in height and rotation is fluid.

1.0 out of 5 stars Lighting issues February 27, 2013

By J. Anagnost

Amazon Verified Purchase

there was an annoying yellowish light in the bottom left hand corner that made the monitor unworthy of working on photoshop images and such.

3.0 out of 5 stars Pay attention to other reviews! January 30, 2013

By Frank

Amazon Verified Purchase

Technically, this is a great monitor. Resolution, clarity, and response are all great, and it works without a hitch (on VGA) with several laptops. The ability to rotate the monitor 90 degrees into a portrait position is great for working with documents, though you do need to manually adjust your graphic properties in Windows when you do (it would be cool if it automatically sensed its orientation). But there are 2 things that keep this from getting more stars...

1. First, the small thing. There's no HDMI port, but instead a DisplayPort port. I don't know anything about DisplayPort except that I needed to buy a $20 DP/HDMI adapter to get it to plug into my laptop's HDMI port. And it still doesn't work. Maybe the fault is with the adapter - I still haven't figured that out, but my beef is that there's no HDMI port in the first place. So instead I'm using the VGA port, which is fine for what I use it for, but I'd probably be mad if I wanted the HDMI performance for games or movies.

2. Now the show stopper. As MANY other reviewers have noted, this monitor has a very thick anti-glare coating, which darkens the colors and makes the display look grainy. This might not bother me if I wasn't staring at it 8 hours a day, but I am, and it's annoying. I assumed all the other folks who mentioned this were being overly fussy, but they're not. Its very noticeable, especially if the monitor sits next to another one without the coating (which mine does). There are videos out there with instructions on how to remove the coating, but (a) it voids your warranty, (b) it takes hours, and (c) there looks to be a good chance of wrecking it in the process....

If you're replacing a monitor that has a coating like this, you'll probably be happy as a clam because there won't be a difference, but if you're used to a glossy finish, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Read more ›

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than u2211h January 21, 2013

By Olga B

Amazon Verified Purchase

Better screen coating than previous generations, Took off one star since dell has rounded the corners and is using cheaper plastic for the case. I purchased from a 3rd party seller not amazon, which caused one stand to be missing on w hat was advertised as a brand new monitor. Not a big deal since I had a VESA mount. Good monitors for coding and vertical / portrait browsing. For 100 more you can get a 27 inch with same resolution

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Monitor!! January 21, 2013

By RodgerB

Amazon Verified Purchase

Bought this to replace an 8+ year old 15" monitor after reading the Consumer Reports review of the same monitor in a 23" size (this size fits our workspace better). The first monitor Amazon shipped via Prime free 2-day was lost by the carrier, so they shipped the replacement overnight by a different carrier for free (LOVE Amazon Prime Customer Service - 5+ Stars!!). The monitor displays in full HD (1920x1080) and even though I haven't had to use them, the adjustment controls look very easy to use. The monitor has 2 USB 2.0 ports on the left side that make it a mini hub, perfect for quick connections if your CPU ports are full or the CPU is partially enclosed. A Dell Sound Bar is specifically made for this monitor, attaches to the bottom and works great!