Originally posted by Stagnant So, what are the suggestions ?
Well, MD Optofonik recommended an NEC model line, so that makes two well before you posted this reply. Looking at your original post, are you restricting your choice to the three Dell models you list?
Originally posted by Miguel very good quality IPS models
Absolutely, there is a noticeable improvement when you go to an IPS monitor. I'm not familiar with the monitors private labelled for Dell, but HP has two lines, Pavilion and ProDisplay, and you do get a better image with the ProDisplay. Also, different brands have different calibration functions, and we all have different reactions to different colour, contrast and brightness levels. You may end up happiest with the monitor that gets you that "look" with the least amount of trouble. The problem with calibration is that you lose control over how the output device (other monitors, printers) is calibrated and how your final images are perceived depends on lighting conditions and a whole raft of personal factors, including how much caffeine has been consumed by the viewer. On the other hand, if you get personal satisfaction from fine-tuning output devices even when it makes no difference to anyone else, don't let this discourage you.