Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

[sirplayalot]

Hey all, saw this posted over at HardOCP, didnt see it on here...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+U...&skuId=4539323

and

http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb...etail&showAddButton=true&productID=BB11795759

 

[lavaheadache]

awesome price... I love mine!!

As of this post only the one in bestbuybusiness is available

 

[rickon66]

Hot, I paid 1100 for mine.

 

[XLNC]

On phone with Dell sales to see if they'll price match. All the Best Buys in my area are sold out. Do you guys know if Best Buy Business needs a different account or special requirements to purchase from?

Edit: No luck, Dell said they can only lower to $1200.
Edit 2: Bought from Best Buy Business site. See post # 6 below.

 

[sirplayalot]

You just need to create a free account. It's quick. I order from their business site all the time. Just make up a company name!

 

[XLNC]

You just need to create a free account. It's quick. I order from their business site all the time. Just make up a company name!

Haha, I just created one and ordered it! The Company Name field was pre-filled with "Home Office." I nearly bought this from Amazon this morning for $1200, since I thought that was a good price. What an incredible coincidence. Thank you so much for this link! You saved me some cash.

Product Total: $849.99
Standard Delivery: $13.49
Oversize Fee: $20.00
Tax: $53.01
ORDER TOTAL: $936.49

 

[jpiszcz]

I have these monitors, they have Display Port:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&sku=224-9949

But if you check the Best Buy page, it does not reference U3011 anywhere, this does not appear to be a U3011?

It also does not reference it having a display port connector either.

Update:
Bad description on BB, that PN# shows up to be the correct monitor elsewhere:
http://www.compsource.com/pn/90578W...0-Inch-Monitor-With-Premiercolor-90578W52USD/

 

[sirplayalot]

"Experience stunning visuals with this Dell UltraSharp U3011 DYMWD monitor that features a 2560 x 1600 resolution and 370 cd/m² brightness to ensure crisp, vibrant images."

That's from BBs site.

 

[jpiszcz]

"Experience stunning visuals with this Dell UltraSharp U3011 DYMWD monitor that features a 2560 x 1600 resolution and 370 cd/m² brightness to ensure crisp, vibrant images."

That's from BBs site.

Yes, and they are sold out there, I was looking at Best Buy Business, the U3011 is not mentioned.

Dell - UltraSharp 30" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HD Monitor
BBFB Item: BB11795759Mfr. Part: 905-78W52-USD UNSPSC: 52160000BBY.com Item: 4539323

Specifications
Monitor Type Widescreen flat-panel LCD
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 30"
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Response Time 7 ms
Brightness 370 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 100,000:1 (dynamic); 1000:1 (typical)
Compatibility PC and Mac
Antiglare Coating Yes
VGA Input Yes
DVI-D Input Yes
DVI-D with HDCP Input No
HDMI Input Yes
Tilt Yes
Touchscreen No
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Screen Refresh Rate 60Hz
Product Depth (with stand) 8.3"
Product Depth (without stand) 3.7"

Product Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Ultrafast 7 ms response time
Allows pixels to change colors quickly to avoid streaking, blurring and ghosting in fast-moving scenes and video games.
30" widescreen flat-panel LCD
With IPS (In-Plane Switching), 16:10 aspect ratio and antiglare coating to ensure easy viewing, even near light sources or in bright areas.
100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1000:1 typical)
Provides a high number of shades between black and white to enable accurate color reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark.
370 cd/m² brightness
For a highly visible display and clear on-screen images.
2560 x 1600 maximum resolution
Creates a high level of picture detail for a clear, bold display.
DVI-D, HDMI and VGA inputs
Let you easily connect both digital and analog devices.
PC and Mac compatible
For use with your existing computer.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

 

[sirplayalot]

Oh ok, I see what you mean. The MFG part number comes back to the U3011 and the BBY.com item number matches the correct SKU for the U3011.

 

[MontyAC]

Nice price for a 30". Thanks OP.

 

[Sunny129]

it figures that the hottest deal to hit the forums in years is still FAR our of my price range :\...otherwise i'd be all over this.

 

[mazeroth]

I do NOT need this! I could get probably $200 for my used 28" I-Inc and then I have three 23" HP 1080p brand new in the box I can sell for $400 total. $350 out of pocket after tax and shipping for this thing. Someone save me!

 

[Capt Caveman]

Damn. Very tempted.

 

[mazeroth]

I know this is a better screen than a $300 Catleap but it's also $650 more with tax and shipping. $650 for 3 more inches an a few more pixels (and sure, better build quality). But looking at it that way you can get three of the Catleaps in Eyefinity for the price of one of these. That's what's making it tough for me to hit the buy button.

 

[cytoSiN]

I know this is a better screen than a $300 Catleap but it's also $650 more with tax and shipping. $650 for 3 more inches an a few more pixels (and sure, better build quality). But looking at it that way you can get three of the Catleaps in Eyefinity for the price of one of these. That's what's making it tough for me to hit the buy button.

True. But the Eyefinity comparison assumes a lot. It assumes you have the horsepower to drive 3xWQHD (2560x1440), which is a lot more than needed for 1xWQXGA (2560x1600). Also assumes you have the space for 3 vs. 1. And finally, assumes you're focusing HEAVILY on gaming, since there's not much need for Eyefinity, especially 27" Eyefinity, besides gaming. The U3011 is a really great piece of hardware, and this price is INSANE, even though it's still much more expensive that other solutions, and on par (in terms of cost) with 3xWQHD Catleaps.

For me, space is the biggest issue. I'm using 2xWUXGA (1920x1200 - 24" each), and I need a dual-monitor stand to get those both "on" my desk, so the extra cost of the U3011 would be better for me than saving money on 1 or even 2 Catleaps.

 

[Nexus-7]

BestBuy Business has it at $1250

Edit: Heh, I guess this was my first post. I've been lurking the forums for years, and reading AnandTech since the AMD Barton days. This was such an awesome deal I was finally going to pull the trigger on this monitor, but oh well.

 

[Destiny]

^ Lurker!

 

[homercles337]

BestBuy Business has it at $1250

Awww, hell. I had the $849 page open, thought seriously out about the purchase, got distracted by work, then i see this post and refresh that page. Price jumped back up...

 

[Trailblazer]

Edit: Heh, I guess this was my first post. I've been lurking the forums for years, and reading AnandTech since the AMD Barton days. This was such an awesome deal I was finally going to pull the trigger on...posting.

This guy makes my lurking look like baby play.

 

[bigsnyder]

Other alternatives similar to the Dell?

 

[Craig234]

This guy makes my lurking look like baby play.

I'm not a lurker.

 

[Craig234]

What a tease - edit the title to show the deal is not there...

 

[donald2020]

Is there any alternative that is cheaper?

 

[cytoSiN]

Is there any alternative that is cheaper?

30 inches at 25x16? In a word, "no." You can get a 27" Yamasaki Catleap at ~25x14 for under $400.