Too Bright Monitor?

jaes

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I had a 20" Dell Ultrasharp Widescreen 2007WFP (got a little over 2 years ago?) and a regular Dell 19" Monitor.

I recently replaced the 19" monitor with another Dell 20" Ultrasharp Widescreen (Professional 2009W).

but the new monitor just seems extraordinarily bright? I am not sure if my eyes are just going bad or just not used to seeing a new monitor (though both widescreens are generally the same model?). i have tried messing with the monitor settings, but cant seem to dim it without the screen going very dark.

the colors just seem very bright, and not so "dark" or whatever. but not sure if this is just normal, or if i should try and get a replacement