Update 4-16-2016 - I have had this monitor for some time now. It is still a great monitor and I use it almost daily. I have it connected to two different sources now. I would like to add, if I could subtract just 1/4 of a star I would. It would be for the "buttons" on the front of the monitor for controlling the on screen menu, switching inputs, etc. Since I now use two sources frequently, I'm needing to switch inputs using the "buttons". They are very difficult to see and use in anything but bright daylight. It means that often I'm tapping blindly trying to find the right button to turn the monitor on/off and for bringing up the menu. Once the menu is up, it is easier because the "buttons" line up with indicators on the screen. But that initial wakeup/initiation of the on screen menu is a tiny bit of a pain. I wish they had a physical button or at least something like braille to "feel" where the buttons are when it's darker.
It reminds me of a Dilbert cartoon from[...] (I hope Amazon let's me link this cartoon).
My U2415 arrived in great condition - it is well packaged and secured. It comes with a number of cables for connectivity options, including USB and miniDP cables. This is a great way to get you up and running right away. I connect this monitor to my MacBook Pro 13" from 2014 via the mini display port and the included cable. It connects right away, every time. I often disconnect my laptop to use around the house, then plug it back in when at my desk. Within a couple seconds, it is reconnected and I've got a nice big 24" screen.
Physical Functions:
This monitor does not swivel well. You can tilt it, raise it, lower it easily, but it takes some effort to swivel. This might be good for some, bad for others. Just keep that in mind. It has nice cable management through the stand and a little cover to help keep things looking tidy back there. It is a bit heavy and big - but it is a 24" monitor. It is beautiful both on and off.
Ports/Etc:
This monitor comes with plenty of ports for all kinds of connections many simultaneously. You can read the specs for all the ports, so I won't five into that too deep. However, I will state the USB3.0 ports are great and I saw the same performance using a USB 3.0 drive connected directly to laptop as I did through the monitor. The bad about the USB - they are all in the back. This is not convenient for swamping out USB drives, etc. I still haven't found the optimal setup, but I have been using a USB3 hub for now.
The Screen!
This has possibly the best screen I've ever seen. The colors look great - though I cannot verify their accuracy – it did come with a certificate from the factory indicating calibration. I have no reason to believe that is inaccurate. It does not have a glass coating which makes is super easy on the eyes. I’ve used it for hours on end, almost 12 hours one day during a marathon programming session, with no eye strain. It’s just the right amount of resolution too. 4K might be okay, but my laptop screen is almost too dense sometimes.
The backlight is very even for me, and I see no bleeding.
The off center viewing is great with little to no color change/distortion as you move away from looking at it directly.
Controls:
Most of the controls are on screen – and it is fairly easy to use and navigate through. I really don’t use the controls much. I used source selection and power See update!
Finally:
I would buy this monitor again. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great looking, calibrated, 24” monitor that supports multiple inputs and USB3.0.
| Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | n 1920 x 1200 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 Pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB |
| Wireless Type | Radio Frequency |
