Dell Computer Ultrasharp 24.0-Inch Screen LED Monitor

This Dell U2415 1920 x 1200 LED monitor with non-glare screen and very thin bezel is an excellent choice for nearly any use, Mac or Windows.The pixel density and size is the same as the discontinued Apple 24" LED Cinema display. Compared to that display, and the 27" Apple LED Cinema that I have adjacent to the U2415, I actually prefer the Dell for these reasons (and granted that Apple has not updated their displays in about 3 years):1. The color gamut feels equal. Images and pages look better.2. The non-glare coating is amazing. It is not so dramatic that it detracts from crispness or affects colors.3. There is less eye strain from the LED backlight. I don't know if this is due to the technology in the Apple display vs the Dell, but the same image that strains my eyes from glare on the Apple LED display is relaxing at a matched brightness on the Dell. Pretty much everything on the Dell is easier on my eyes.4. The pixel density - pixels per inch - while the same as the discontinued 24" Apple LED Cinema display, is greater than that of the 27" Apple display. For my over-60 eyes, I find the larger text on the Dell much easier to read.5. USB 3. Apple displays still have only USB 2 ports. Ridiculous. The Dell includes the device cable to enable these 5 ports.6. DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort. Both connections are on the back of the U2415. The included miniDP to DP cable can be used by Mac people by connecting the DP end to the U2415 and the miniDP to their Mac. For PC people, the opposite may be required depending on your graphics adapter.7. HDMI x 2 works for input for some PC's, and of course for video sources including mirroring iPads/iPhones (via Apple's lightning to HDMI adapter). Because of the 1200 pixel height (16:10 screen vs 16:9 HD content), HD video content will have black bars at the top and bottom.Note that the Dell U2415 does NOT include speakers, a microphone, or a camera, three features present on Apple monitors. There is a speaker-out jack for audio arriving via HDMI and mounting slots for the optional Dell soundbar.The steel gray finish on the plastic stand does not match aluminum, but is close enough to look decent with a Mac.The thin bezel makes the monitor almost disappear and makes it ideal for multi-monitor situations.I was looking at some cheap President's Day sale monitors and quickly moved up to this monitor for the features above, as well as my requirement that the monitor stand be fully adjustable with height, tilt and swivel to align it with my other monitor. I don't need to view things in portrait mode - although the U2415 worked beautifully while reading the local newspaper at near real-life size - but it's nice that the stand also supports rotation if I ever find a regular need for portrait orientation.I should note that the monitor was fine, but too bright out-of-the-box with Brightness and Contrast both at 75%. I used System Preferences > Displays > Color > Calibrate to adjust the monitor for my display adapter and environment, and currently have Brightness at 52% and Contrast at 90%.Finally, just to be sure I don't sound like an idiot, my comparison to the 27" Apple LED Cinema display is based on everything other than gross size and total pixels. Of course that 27" monitor has vastly more real estate and isn't at all an apples to apples comparison like the 24" Apple LED Cinema.Highly recommended.

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.