The 24-inch screen is Dell’s first to switch from a normal 16:10 ratio to a wider 16:9. Although this sacrifices resolution, dropping from 1920×1200 to 1920×1080, the resolution matches the 1080p output of Blu-ray movies and most other HD formats and results in a larger overall picture for those and most other widescreen videos. An HDMI input gives the S2409W a direct video input for movie players and game consoles. DVI and VGA are equally available for computer input on the display, which is listed with a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms average pixel response time. It isn’t given the same color accuracy as displays like the 2709W but still reproduces 85 percent of the NTSC color range. Dell claims the S2409W ships within one to two business days and gives it a $379 price.

Dell announced today a 27-inch LCD. The 1920×1200 display is touted for its extreme color accuracy and reproduces just over one billion colors, or 110 percent of the NTSC color gamut. It also produces a 3,000:1 claimed contrast ratio and 450cd/m2 of brightness while maintaining a reasonably fast 6ms pixel response time. The new offering is additionally the first Dell display at the size to include a DisplayPort connector that addresses the new computer display format. The screen pivots into portrait mode and includes the full range of input that would normally be reserved for Dell’s 30-inch displays: HDMI, DVI, and VGA support high-definition digital sources, while component, S-video, and RCA address analog input. A multi-port USB hub and a two-part, nine-format card reader round out its features.

Dell already lists the 2709W as available and ships within one to two days for $999.

Dell presented an award-winning 30-inch UltraSharp(TM) 3008WFP monitor during CES 2008 which was demonstrated at last year’s CES as a concept product.

It features 30-inch display with amazing 2560 x 1600 native resolution. The fast 8 ms response time (grey-to-grey), and incredible 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio lets you view images, documents, graphics and video with extreme detail, vivid color and fluid motion.

Dell released the 3008WFP, its new flagship. Already available in Japan, the display is only the second ever beyond Dell’s own Crystal to optionally pipe video through a DisplayPort connector, enabling higher resolutions than single-link DVI as well as other features. It also stands as Dell’s most color-accurate screen and reproduces 100 percent of the NTSC color gamut at a 3,000:1 contrast ratio.

Images are clean thanks to an updated image processor, Dell says. Input is broad with the option of using HDMI or HDCP-encrypted DVI for digital signals as well as VGA, component, S-video, and RCA; expansion keeps in step with a four-port USB hub and a 9-in-2 card reader. The Texas-based PC builder lists the 3008WFP as available today for $1,999

Dell announce a new DELL 3008WFP LCD with DisplayPort for just 228,000 Yen (1395 EUR), which features 2 DVI-D (HDCP) ports and 1 HDMI DisplayPort, this with a screen resolution of 2560×1600 (WQXGA), a contrast ratio of 3000:1, and a 8ms response time. Lord my 24” DELL LCD looks so “has been” now.