Dell G2210 and G2410 [Eco-friendly LED Monitors]

Dell released two LED-backlit LCD monitors at the CES in January. Both the 22-inch G2210 and the 24-inch G2410 stress eco-friendliness as their USP. The monitors are EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR compliant. Their construction includes recycled materials used in the external chassis and environmentally preferable materials used instead of harmful materials such as PVC, BFR, CFR, arsenic and mercury.

Dell claims several advantages over competing models, such as energy consumption reduced by half; a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1; the models are 20% slimmer and 28% lighter than comparable models.

The two monitors consume less than 0.15W of power in sleep mode and none is drawn from the host computer. AN ambient light sensor automatically adjusts brightness depending upon surrounding brightness. A dynamic dimming feature allows the monitors to decrease onscreen brightness when the image is primarily black and white.

The G2210 offers a maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050 and has a typical power consumption of 18W. Corresponding figures for the G2410 are 1920 x 1080 full HD and 20W.

The two models will be available late February with the G2210 starting at $279 and the G2410 starting at $359.