Everything is pointing to the 2707WFP (or I simply can't be convinced to be practical).

I couldn't do the Dell E248WFP because it doesn't have the component/composite inputs needed for Wii; the main reason for the upgrade.

The 2407WFP is nice, I've used one at work, but the display gains only width over my current 12" tall viewable CRT. But portrait rotating that beast is SO cool.

So I'll spring the extra $375 for the 2707WFP. It gives me component input, 1200 pixel height, bigger pixels which should be easier on my eyes, and widescreen for DVD viewing.

So it will be replaced by OLED backlit panels, but won't they debut at 15" and take years to cost-effectively reach the 1200 pixel height?

And my current 21" CRT won't go to waste. It will replace my sister's sad sad 15" CRT, the only thing which fits her ~20 year old desk which once held a Tandy 3000HL. An hour with the Sawzall should fix that restriction.

Thanks again for trying to talk some sense into me. I'll still give a second look for a 4:3 panel of comparable size.


PS, did you ever notice that the 3rd and 4th numbers in the Dell monitors are the year in which they were released. 1905 = 2005, 2407 = 2007. Perhaps the 8 in E248 is for 2008?