Originally posted by: brentpresley
3008WFP has a built in scaler that has an error in it.
It automatically "scales" all the content it receives, over every port, even if the content is sent at the native 2560x1600 resolution.
This issue artificially inflates the response time.
It's the sole reason I went for the 3007WFP-HC (note the HC - it's MUCH nicer than the non-HC panel).
http://episteme.arstechnica.co...7909965/m/740001880931
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
Originally posted by: brentpresley
3008WFP has a built in scaler that has an error in it.
It automatically "scales" all the content it receives, over every port, even if the content is sent at the native 2560x1600 resolution.
This issue artificially inflates the response time.
It's the sole reason I went for the 3007WFP-HC (note the HC - it's MUCH nicer than the non-HC panel).
http://episteme.arstechnica.co...7909965/m/740001880931
I can't find anything confirming that information though. However, considering 1 month after that thread you linked to was made Dell pulled all the stock of the 3008WFP due to "Technical Issues". I would assume the scaler issue was fixed.
Originally posted by: brentpresley
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
Originally posted by: brentpresley
3008WFP has a built in scaler that has an error in it.
It automatically "scales" all the content it receives, over every port, even if the content is sent at the native 2560x1600 resolution.
This issue artificially inflates the response time.
It's the sole reason I went for the 3007WFP-HC (note the HC - it's MUCH nicer than the non-HC panel).
http://episteme.arstechnica.co...7909965/m/740001880931
I can't find anything confirming that information though. However, considering 1 month after that thread you linked to was made Dell pulled all the stock of the 3008WFP due to "Technical Issues". I would assume the scaler issue was fixed.
"Once again, the 3008WFP-HC scores low while a growing number of screens come with no input lag, even in the entry-level. This screen is consistently 3 images behind."
http://www.behardware.com/arti...5/dell-3008wfp-hc.html
VERY comprehensive review of the 3008WFP right there. Lag issue is noted by the reviewers.
Their conclusion:
"The 3008WFP-HC is a great and very practical screen but don?t expect high performances. It has poor factory presettings, is subject to latency, input lag, shimmering in movies and it consumes too much energy. If only the inside had gotten as much attention as the exterior!
There are indeed problems. For this reason, we are a bit frustrated and had the impression of not getting our money?s worth. In the end, Dell ambitious price isn?t on par with the actual qualities of its monitor."
Originally posted by: brentpresley
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
Originally posted by: brentpresley
3008WFP has a built in scaler that has an error in it.
It automatically "scales" all the content it receives, over every port, even if the content is sent at the native 2560x1600 resolution.
This issue artificially inflates the response time.
It's the sole reason I went for the 3007WFP-HC (note the HC - it's MUCH nicer than the non-HC panel).
http://episteme.arstechnica.co...7909965/m/740001880931
I can't find anything confirming that information though. However, considering 1 month after that thread you linked to was made Dell pulled all the stock of the 3008WFP due to "Technical Issues". I would assume the scaler issue was fixed.
"Once again, the 3008WFP-HC scores low while a growing number of screens come with no input lag, even in the entry-level. This screen is consistently 3 images behind."
http://www.behardware.com/arti...5/dell-3008wfp-hc.html
VERY comprehensive review of the 3008WFP right there. Lag issue is noted by the reviewers.
Their conclusion:
"The 3008WFP-HC is a great and very practical screen but don?t expect high performances. It has poor factory presettings, is subject to latency, input lag, shimmering in movies and it consumes too much energy. If only the inside had gotten as much attention as the exterior!
There are indeed problems. For this reason, we are a bit frustrated and had the impression of not getting our money?s worth. In the end, Dell ambitious price isn?t on par with the actual qualities of its monitor."
Originally posted by: Compddd
Originally posted by: brentpresley
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
Originally posted by: brentpresley
3008WFP has a built in scaler that has an error in it.
It automatically "scales" all the content it receives, over every port, even if the content is sent at the native 2560x1600 resolution.
This issue artificially inflates the response time.
It's the sole reason I went for the 3007WFP-HC (note the HC - it's MUCH nicer than the non-HC panel).
http://episteme.arstechnica.co...7909965/m/740001880931
I can't find anything confirming that information though. However, considering 1 month after that thread you linked to was made Dell pulled all the stock of the 3008WFP due to "Technical Issues". I would assume the scaler issue was fixed.
"Once again, the 3008WFP-HC scores low while a growing number of screens come with no input lag, even in the entry-level. This screen is consistently 3 images behind."
http://www.behardware.com/arti...5/dell-3008wfp-hc.html
VERY comprehensive review of the 3008WFP right there. Lag issue is noted by the reviewers.
Their conclusion:
"The 3008WFP-HC is a great and very practical screen but don?t expect high performances. It has poor factory presettings, is subject to latency, input lag, shimmering in movies and it consumes too much energy. If only the inside had gotten as much attention as the exterior!
There are indeed problems. For this reason, we are a bit frustrated and had the impression of not getting our money?s worth. In the end, Dell ambitious price isn?t on par with the actual qualities of its monitor."
Brent, does your 3007WFP-HC have any of those problems? Shimmering, input lag, latency, etc?
Originally posted by: brentpresley
But you have no definitive proof that the lag problem was ever fixed.
Please link us a review, dated after the mid-April pull date, that shows improved lag.
Plus, let's look at this another way:
If the 3008WFP was the greatest thing since sliced bread, Dell would not have the 3007WFP-HC along side it FS (and no, it's not old stock - my panel has a manuf date of July 2008).
The 3007WFP-HC has JUST as good of image quality and is cheaper.
The ONLY thing the 3008WFP brings to the table is a bevy of inputs. Some of us care about those, some do not.
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
You never get bored and break out an older game like starcraft, quake, etc. and feel like playing it on a gigantic monitor without sacrificing image quality?
Originally posted by: ky
Originally posted by: Quiksilver
You never get bored and break out an older game like starcraft, quake, etc. and feel like playing it on a gigantic monitor without sacrificing image quality?
Reviving an old thread ... will the built-in scalar on the 3008 scale Starcraft so 800x600 doesn't look all jaggy/blocky?