I agree with it being a nice panel, its been in use since October (when Dell had their sale on the thing for $289 CDN). I'm not sure how CPC managed to think it was a PVA, i have a cheapie 19" Polyview which is not a TN (never figured it out) but the viewing angle is FAR superior to the SP2309W.

HD material actually works quite well on the monitor despite the odd resolution, I havent been able to notice any pixelation on videos at all, and I sit about 15-30cm away from the thing.

Nice review, read it last week on the back of the new alienware monitor review, got home put my samsung p2270 up for sale on the web (fixed position stand really pi$$ed me off)... Nice gentleman arrived 2 days ago and gave me €150 for it, ordered Dell monitor yesterday. Only problem is 5 more days with no monitor :-(

Ordered one a week ago, I was in shock! In the internet days they wanted 12 days lead time before they shipped. Plus 3-5 shipping. It's still coming just won't be here till the 12th of march.

Really looking forward to it though.

Well Mine arrived, I have to say I'm quite satisfied, compared to my mac book pro screen the colors aren't quite as sharp and the gamut quite as nice, but that's not a fair comparator as it doesn't have such a fine pixel pitch, it isn't led backlit and is not nearly as pricey (as a mac book pro screen would be). It makes an awesome gaming screen, great for movies and general work tho.

I'm more than happy and it does look vibrant on it's own.

I just have switched on the SP2309W for the first time, and I am using it now. I was interested in a cheap monitor to replace an older LCD. I found out about this particular monitor from this review, and having dismissed some more expensive alternates, plumped for this. I've also bought the Dell soundbar. This is a great solution for me. I wasn't sure about the gloss like finish, but it makes it seem like one of the expensive Apple monitors. Great value for money!