After a few days of using my new E228FP monitor, I’ve gotten to like it a lot more.  Of course, you can see my initial thoughts on my E228FP.  I watched a movie, and the quality was fantastic!  Unlike my previous monitors, a PyxScape and another generic brand name, this monitor does not have any white streaks on it.  The dark areas was a lot darker than that of my other LCD screens.

Since I use this LCD as an external monitor to my M1330, I can’t help but compare the two screens.  At first sight, the E228FP is not quite as bright as my LED screen.  The color on the E228FP is also a tad bit yellower (is that a word?), or slightly on the tan side.  I am unsure on how to calibrate my LCD screens, but I think with a bit of calibration, the colors of the two screens can be more consistent.

Of course, I cannot compare an LCD to an LED screen in terms of brightness, that’s like comparing apples to oranges.  When compared to my previous screens, the dark was a lot darker, and bright was A LOT brighter.  I am not an artist, so the exact color of things aren’t too important for me.  I do a lot of programming, and this screen is just the perfect thing for me.  Of course, in many other benchmarks, Dell LCDs in general are better than Acers.  Although I cannot say for sure, but I would assume it is the case here.

I am happy with my E228FP.  No dead pixels, no scratches on the screen.  No returns and no hassles.  I cannot say the same about my M1330 though.

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