New LCD display

From Ars Technica comes this review of the new Dell 24" LCD display. $1,199MSRP bq. Large screen LCD scene heating up as Dell preps 24 incher If you standing, sit down. If you're sitting, brace yourself for some harcdcore geek lust. Dell is about to launch a new, luscious 24" widescreen desktop LCD at a very respectable price. Dell's press release has the basic information:

The UltraSharp 2405FPW will be on sale for $1,199 in the Americas and Europe on March 1, 2005. The wide-screen monitor is ideal for graphics professionals, computing enthusiasts and gamers. The native resolution of 1920x1200 helps ensure detailed images are crisp and clear and typical response times of 12ms mean fast-moving content is displayed with minimal distortion.

The review also mentions the price: bq. In classic Dell fashion, the company sat back and waited for others to get into the 21"+ market, to get cozy, and to get complacent on price. Then. Dell rides in and blasts the market with a top-notch product at a freakishly competitive price. 1000:1 contrast ratio (most cheap LCD screens are around 300-500 - higher is better), built-in card reader too. Looks really good!