Mohtalim

AnandTech wrote:...talk about the 3008WFP next. Simply put, this is the 30" LCD that a lot of people have been waiting to see. It is a no compromise product that offers everything the display enthusiast could desire. The major technological addition relative to the 3007WFP/3007WFP-HC is a scaler that supports 2560x1600 panels. That allows Dell to add all the other input options that were previously missing - VGA, DVI (with HDCP), HDMI, DisplayPort, Component, S-Video, and Composite connections are present and accounted for! Now you can get a top-end 30" LCD that can still function as an HDTV as well as a console gaming display (sans speakers).

While the scaler is a great technological improvement, it's not the only change. New and improved backlighting now offers 100% of the NTSC color gamut. We'd be hard pressed to notice the difference relative to the 3007WFP-HC, but users of 72% CCFL backlighting should notice the change. We'll try to set up a side-by-side comparison once we can get a unit for a full review. In terms of the LCD panel, contrast ratio has been improved to 3000:1 (from 1000:1), and response time is now listed as 8ms (versus 12ms) – and if you were concerned about a change and panel type, rest easy, as Dell continues to use S-IPS panels in the 3008WFP. The final change is that the 3008WFP now sports the same exterior styling as the 2707WFP - apparently customer feedback on the updated design was very positive, though it does increase the price. MSRP for the 3008WFP is currently $1999, which is quite a jump from the now "outdated" 3007WFP-HC.