Dell U2412m e-IPS compared to TN Monitor Review

Benefits

• 24 Inch e-IPS Monitor
• 16:10 ratio (much better for viewing webpages than 16:9, imho)
• LED Display - lower heat compared to LCD's
• Great Color - much richer tones
• No noticeable lag vs old 2ms TN monitor (SC2 ranking actually went up)
• It can pivot 90 degrees, horizontal and vertical; although I have yet to take advantage of this feature
• It is nicely adjustable for height, pitch and pivot. Solid stand.

Buying Decision

After a lot of Dell deals and mass sellers went by for ~$300, I decided to buy from this Amazon store instead. I'm very happy with my purchase, and my eyes are happy too!

You can now get this monitor just as cheap or cheaper after shipping with the same 3 year warranty from Amazon Marketplace. Scroll down to the "NEW" section to see other retailer prices. I got mine from a NY retailer "battery_juice" with no issues.

Un-boxing Fun

During the un-boxing, you may notice that the screen cover is actually quite large. Please note the pictorial warning and do not allow any babies to use it as a cave! Although it may be just large enough to be used as a small hot air-balloon.

Monitor cover bags are not toys!!

Here are some other good reviews for this monitor

• http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2412m.htm
• http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4290/dell_ultrasharp_u2412m_24_inch_lcd_monitor_review/index.html
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CES 2012 - Free Promo Code "MASH12" (exp 12/1/11)

Just registered and received my badge for CES 2012 (http://www.cesweb.org/) for free!

A few weeks ago, I got a Priority Code from the cool folks at Mashable.com "MASH12" (http://mashbash.eventbrite.com/) - promo code expires Dec 1st…saves you that $100 registration fee

Also went for the VIP Admission ticket to attend MashBash 2012, which was only $15 more. Hope it will be a great networking event with a lot of cool tech to see for the coming year.

Recommended tips to see CES 2012 on the cheap

• Use frequent flyer points if you're booking a last-minute trip or popular destination. CES 2012 is expected to host over 140,000 people that week, so air fares were north of $450 (about $200 more than normal). Some airlines will also have hidden "sister airlines" that will accept the same mileage points - I used only 25,000 points to go from DCA to LAS!
• Use AirBnB.com or an alternative rental booking agency, if all the hotels you want are sold-out. When I looked elsewhere online, the rooms were all going for $200+/nt. My important criteria was to be within walking distance to the Las Vegas Monorail and preferably stay at a decent non-smoking, non-gambling hotel. I really lucked out by getting a 1-bedroom suite off the strip, with some promo codes for just $100/nt.
• Use the promo code above (MASH12) before Dec 1, to register at (http://www.cesweb.org/) for free! I had missed the earlier September deadline*
• Join CEA Enthusiast Club (http://www.ceatechenthusiast.com/) which keeps you up to date on the latest CES developments and currently have a great offer saving up to $10/month on your Verizon Fios bill

Hot Tech Wish List that I hope to see there...(Updated: Jan 10, 2012)

• Andriod Cell Phones (LTE support) + latest Android OS with ICS
• Windows Kinect 2 (?) - Kinect for PC: Feb 1
• iPad 3 / iPhone 5 from Apple
• Ultrabooks or Transformer Prime Hybrid - lighter, 7 to 9 inch convertible, mini-tablets with better resolution screens
• New-gen HDTV (4K?) and IPS Monitors with 120Hz support

AT&T Infuse 4G Case Review - Incipio Feather

Infuse 4G Cases

My favorite and current case is the Incipio Feather for Samsung Infuse 4G.


They come in various colors, but the Red seems to be the best and boldest color.


Here's another great video review of the Incipio Feather Case

Pros:

• Ultra-light and thin
• Soft touch finish (not rubbery like TPU cases)
• Relatively inexpensive (~$18)
• Great brilliant color finish
• Easy to take off (useful if you also use a Dock)

Cons:

• Not much protection if you happen to drop it
• Can scratch easily if you carry it with keys

I've tried several other different cases, including the Infuse 4G TPU Skin cases which are very popular. However, the TPU cases can feel a bit too rubbery and are easy to get dirty for me. They do provide a bit more protection though if you do drop it and are just as light.

With a phone like this, I wanted to get something to cover it but would not be overly bulky.