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By Craig Simms on 14/12/2007

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The good:

Includes possibly every video input, ever
Allows non-dual link video sources
Perfect for those who need high resolutions

The bad:

Will need a monster graphics card to drive games at the native resolution
The sheer size means viewing angles might cause issues
Sound passthrough only on HDMI

The bottomline:

With a crazy number of inputs, 1080p over component and good rendering of 1080i, this monitor has set itself up as a potential TV replacement.

Buying choices:

Dell 3008WFP UltraSharp 30" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor R143008WP | $1999.00
Dell 3008WFP UltraSharp 30" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor R113008W | $1999.00
Dell 3008WFP UltraSharp 30" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor R123008W | $2199.00

Editors' rating:

8.9/10

Users' rating:

7.6/10

Tags:

30-inch | 3008wfp | dell | lcd | tft | dvi

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