q]Originally posted by: yacoub
You must have completely missed the 11th page. I'm not trying to have an argument, I'm simply saying that since this is most likely a hardware issue (like you've come to conclude), and since Dell hasn't had a good history for repairing monitor defects (aka, 2005's & backlight bleeding), the best way to get a monitor that will do what you want it to is to get another one. (If you're really not happy with it)
It is good to hear that Dell is "doing the need full for this issue" as astromoose said they stated, but hoping that a driver that Dell releases fixes a hardware issue is like waiting for Nvidia to release a driver that lets it 7 series do AA+HDR, it won't fix it (if it is indeed a hardware issue). Honestly, I hope I'm proved wrong and they enact a recall and such, but I'm not going to wait for them to decide.
That's nice. I never said that $500.00 is nothing and those who bought them have to live with them in anger that they might have got ripped off. Yes, $500.00 is a pretty good chuck for a computer component, but you have the option of getting that back. You're right, this isn't a small problem...for you. For others, it isn't a big problem at all...it is simply a matter of preference and it seems like everyone who is extremely annoyed by this problem are on the same page as me. They want to get Dell's freak'n attention and have a fix provided, whatever it may be.
Once again, I'll put it in bold so many people can stop misreading my text:
For those who don't notice it in 99% of what they do, keep it if you want.
For those who can't stand it, return it, tell Dell why you did (banding), and use the money to get a monitor that works better for you.
Wow that was more difficult than I thought. Yes, the thread here is doing a darn good job of addressing the issue (just like many places), and yes the problem is prevalent on (so far) all monitors, and yes Dell needs to know the problem. My idea of letting them know just must be so radical and crazy for anyone to think it is an option. I guess its just me.
I think he might be here just to argue, so let's just ignore him from now on, ok?[/quote]Originally posted by: spronkey
No offense josh, but are you a tard or something?
You must have completely missed the 11th page. I'm not trying to have an argument, I'm simply saying that since this is most likely a hardware issue (like you've come to conclude), and since Dell hasn't had a good history for repairing monitor defects (aka, 2005's & backlight bleeding), the best way to get a monitor that will do what you want it to is to get another one. (If you're really not happy with it)
It is good to hear that Dell is "doing the need full for this issue" as astromoose said they stated, but hoping that a driver that Dell releases fixes a hardware issue is like waiting for Nvidia to release a driver that lets it 7 series do AA+HDR, it won't fix it (if it is indeed a hardware issue). Honestly, I hope I'm proved wrong and they enact a recall and such, but I'm not going to wait for them to decide.
Originally posted by: B4RK0D3
Originally posted by: josh6079
My truck makes a clicking noise, and it has some rust forming on it. Oh, and the paint job isn't exactly the same shade everywhere, etc.
Honestly guys, shut up and play. Put your microscopes back in your pockets, forget what name is on the monitor (since some people don't even want to acknowledge the fact that Dell can do some good things), and just start spending more time doing what you wanted to do with a computer. If you don't like what you have, return it and try another monitor until you do.
I don't want to offend anyone, but dam, everyone agrees that every monitor has its issues. So what is the point in nit picking at every little issue on one monitor if you're going to find another issue in another monitor? IMHO, the Dell is probably the one of the best bangs for the bucks in terms of monitors (The VeiwSonic is probably a little better here though since it is 130~150 dollars cheaper).
I know that I shouldn't even bother replying to this. But, I don't know about you, but ~ $500 is a lot of money for me and I think I have a right to expect quality. Especially beyond the quality of displays that are considerably cheaper. Also, I'm a graphic designer. A display is one of the single, most important aspects of working with digital imaging. What if I'm designing a print layout and I can't tell if a transition has steps in it, or if it's the monitor? Also, if I'm working on touching up professionally-shot photography and I see banding in part of an image...I would have no way to determine if it's in the photo, or if it's my ****** display that I have to train my eyes to use? There are just standards now, and this is no small deal.
I think that this thread is very refreshing and helpful. This was even linked to on the DELL.com technical support forums, and is getting attention from moderators there. This is quite a large issue, so go stand a soapbox somewhere else because you obviously don't know what you're talking about.
That's nice. I never said that $500.00 is nothing and those who bought them have to live with them in anger that they might have got ripped off. Yes, $500.00 is a pretty good chuck for a computer component, but you have the option of getting that back. You're right, this isn't a small problem...for you. For others, it isn't a big problem at all...it is simply a matter of preference and it seems like everyone who is extremely annoyed by this problem are on the same page as me. They want to get Dell's freak'n attention and have a fix provided, whatever it may be.
Once again, I'll put it in bold so many people can stop misreading my text:
For those who don't notice it in 99% of what they do, keep it if you want.
For those who can't stand it, return it, tell Dell why you did (banding), and use the money to get a monitor that works better for you.
Wow that was more difficult than I thought. Yes, the thread here is doing a darn good job of addressing the issue (just like many places), and yes the problem is prevalent on (so far) all monitors, and yes Dell needs to know the problem. My idea of letting them know just must be so radical and crazy for anyone to think it is an option. I guess its just me.