[Solved] HP LP2475w vs Dell Ultrasharp u2410

Hello all!

I am a new member and have been lurking here for quite a while (very useful information!)

Anyway, I am just finishing ordering the parts for a new system build. My previous builds have stood the test of time (6 years old and can run Windows XP, Vista, and 7 well) as well as games, photoshop, etc.

I do a lot of photo editing and shoot in RAW format, so I want a computer now that can keep up my hobby

Below is the list of components I have already ordered:

- Core i7 920
- Xigmatek THOR'S HAMMER Heatsink with 2 Cooler Master 120mm fans
- Asus Rampage II Extreme
- 6 GB Corsair Dominator DDR3
- 2 640 GB Western Digital Caviar Blacks
- 1 1 TB Western Digital Caviar Black
- EVGA GTX 275 w/ 1.7 GB of Ram
- Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Case
- Corsair 850 HX Power Supply
- Samsung DVD Burner
- Logitech G15 Keyboard and G9X Laser Mouse

The trouble I am having is picking out an LCD. I have two LCD's that I have narrowed it down to. Both are very good for photography, but I have had more people recommend the HP so far, and I haven't heard a lot about the Dell. I noticed that the Dell is on top of the LCD list here, but I have heard very different accounts from different photographers (my main source thus far...and they all give Apple Cinema displays the #1 spot). I have heard reports of some problems with color shifting on the HP, but it seems to be an issue that isn't across all units.

Any help making this decision is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I am looking at getting a Spyder3Pro from BHPhoto (it is only $139 there). Is it worth getting the Elite? Is there even much of a difference between the two? Also, I use two monitors, can I calibrate both and then leave it attached to the main monitor, or will it only work one one monitor. As you can tell, I haven't calibrated my monitor before (I have had to do some guessing when preparing prints).

Also, the GTX 275 is for my gaming side. I got the extra RAM so that it won't even overflow into my onboard RAM as I won't run a lot of 64-bit programs (mainly photoshop). It is more than enough power for anything else I need. I thought about going with an ATI 5850, but I just don't like ATI. I think nvidia has much better drivers which is what switched me away from ATI in the first place.

I'd say go with the HP. I recently had to decide and went with the 2475w. Paired up with a Pantone Huey Pro calibrator, it's really a stunning display for the money. Just try to find one marked with a 'Smart Buy' part number and save about $150.

Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead with Dell logos all over my home work area.

I agree, The GT200 cards are fine for CS4. With my 295, the viewport is very snappy.

Also, I think the Pantone products are superior to other calibrators in the $130 price range. I've never had a snag with mine in any version of Windows (XP, Vista64, Win7 x64). They update often and the profiler software is pretty solid. No serial numbers to keep up with either, as the firmware unlocks the software.