MGINEERING The Least, The Last, The Left Out

Workstation

This is where I do work, originally uploaded by MGINEERING.

This is a first person view of my current workstation. I’ll be honest, it was a lot dirtier and messier just a few seconds before this photograph was taken. I cleaned up a little so I don’t look like a complete dirtbag.

I’m working on Lightroom 2.0, which has dual monitor support. I can do my editing on the main screen (Dell 2408wfp) while the secondary screen display my photo grid. I like it.

What I don’t like is that Dell 2408wfp monitor itself. I had very high hopes and expectations for it, given that it’s their “Ultrasharp” version with 110% color gamut. It’s definitely marketed well, with all the right features and technical promises on paper to get someone like me excited.

Despite all of the value-adds such as the 9 in 2 media card reader, HDMI input, PIP, etc. Its shortcomings were still too much to ignore and to outweigh the benefits. After going through the hassle of calling technical support countless times, and three separate monitors, I am finally going to return this monitor for a complete refund.

I sent the first monitor back as well as the third one. The one you see here is the second monitor, which is better than the other two, but still not good enough. There is too much backlight bleeding in the corners, an issue with the sharpness setting, and the biggest complaint for me is the uneven LCD backlighting! Images on the left edge of the screen is at least 15% brighter than the center. This is annoying, and unacceptable.

I’m considering replacing this monitor with either the NEC 2490WUXi or the 23″ Apple HD Cinema Display.

I only have until tomorrow morning before UPS comes knocking on my door for the pick-up, so I better finish all of my photo editing before then!