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Just ordered a Dell 2407 for my new Mac Pro, should I return unopened?
Hi guys,
I also posted at the end of the large 2407 thread, but since I need advice quickly, I thought I'd ask this question again on a new thread. I didn't read about all the "issues" that the 2407 has before I ordered it, especially with DVI input and use of ATI cards, until after Dell just shipped out my 2407 order. Chris the moderator's latest post stated that the only changes in the A03 revision were screen language, so it doesn't sound like Dell has dealt with any of the issues discussed previously on the forum.
My situation is that the Mac Pro will not arrive for 4 weeks due to back order situation with the ATI 1990 card I upgraded to on the Mac. So should I returnthe 2407 unopened immediately when it arrives, and wait till the dust settles and reorder in a few weeks ( and or get a different monitor) if issues are resolved with the 2407? Or wait till the Mac arrives and check out the monitor for myself? Any and all advice appreciated, thanks in advance for your time in any replies!
I also posted at the end of the large 2407 thread, but since I need advice quickly, I thought I'd ask this question again on a new thread. I didn't read about all the "issues" that the 2407 has before I ordered it, especially with DVI input and use of ATI cards, until after Dell just shipped out my 2407 order. Chris the moderator's latest post stated that the only changes in the A03 revision were screen language, so it doesn't sound like Dell has dealt with any of the issues discussed previously on the forum.
My situation is that the Mac Pro will not arrive for 4 weeks due to back order situation with the ATI 1990 card I upgraded to on the Mac. So should I returnthe 2407 unopened immediately when it arrives, and wait till the dust settles and reorder in a few weeks ( and or get a different monitor) if issues are resolved with the 2407? Or wait till the Mac arrives and check out the monitor for myself? Any and all advice appreciated, thanks in advance for your time in any replies!
- Hi there, you posted on my thread and I thank you, about the monitor, as for me I have not seem any banding or other issues with the A03, my problem was with the power and my 4th A03 looks great but has some dead pixels. But the monitor itself looks great, good color and I love the 1900 X 1200, I agree if it is a A02 I would send it back but if it is a A03 and has no dead pixels and it does not power off like my last two then you have a great monitor. The thing I like about buying my Dell is that support is only a phone call away, they have been very nice and very quick to replace my faulted monitors. I know that it is impossible to produce these monitors 100% problem free, but as long as I can get it replace very quickly I am happy.
- Thank you both for your replies, I have been following the 2407 threads as they unfold here closely.
If it is A03 ( is this marked on the outside somewhere?), I will call Dell and explain my predicament and see if they will extend the 21 day period for a week or two, till I get my hands on the Mac Pro I ordered. I must say that I am feeling more hopeful with each positive feedback about the A03 revision monitors that have been posted. If they won't extend the warranty till I get the tower, I guess I'll have to return and reorder it, although at that point another monitor may catch my fancy, so I hope they are reasonable, given all the problems posted here.
I don't think I know anyone with computer with a proper video card to test the 2407 in the interim period. - a03 should be printed on the outside of the box drbrian, good idea about asking for an extension of your evaluation period, you might want to get a official document stating that dell is giving you X amount of time is all id say here :D
i hope this all sorts itself out soon, best of luck to you
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Posted September 3rd, 2006 18:00
When you get it you might aswell open it tho and check it out, they are very impressive looking units, but if a03 turns out to be no different from a02, taking a peak at it and knowing its not going to meet your needs is going to be a torturous experience for you hehehe, as im sending my dell lcd back on tuesday and a major part of me will be sad to see it go, but on the other hand i know i cant live with it how it is now. depending what happens over the next week or 2, i will decide to either get the 2407 a03 or another brand, its still up in the air, i chose to wait for the dust to settle as you say as it gives all options open to me either way.
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