"This monitor can be used for any purpose. I've tested Crysis and other demanding games on it, and there is no problem with the monitor's refresh rate, 60hz. It is usually suggested to use a CRT for gaming, but with newer LCDs I can't see any degrade in performance/appearance (especially with a good brand). Games look great in this HD monitor. Unable to test Blu-Ray, but with Amazon's In-Demand HD movies, I played a sample, and it looked pretty good. Also tested other Hi-Resolution files, and they are very good looking. For viewing movies, normal DVDs just look good enough, seems to be on par with other LCDs.

Concerning DVD quality, it has more to do with the DVD encoding and their native resolution, rather than the monitor. For example, a DVD I tested only had 640x480 resolution, that is fairly low and when upscaled, you can see a lot of compression and artifacts. The problem is amplified by the fact it is a computer monitor, and you are typically a foot or so away, and the compression/artifacts can be seen even more so. CRT and normal CRT TV's will probably look better concerning normal DVDs.

Comes with VGA and DVI cables, driver CD.

The stand is very easy to attach, you don't even need a screwdriver or tools. There is a built in "KEY" that turns and locks it in place. Monitor can be tilted UP/DOWN. If if needs to go LEFT/RIGHT, just move it as you would any TV/Monitor.
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    "This monitor is a cut above the rest...it is high-quality, full HD, and has a clarity and richness of color not found in the cheaper monitors. Don't be fooled by huge monitors that are not 1920 x 1080 but claim to be "high resolution". I used a $50 video that had true HD, and the card recognized the highest resolution automatically and immediately. I bought this at the beginning of 2009, leave it on constantly, use it for work and play, and it is fantastic!
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    "This monitor was exactly as advertised and it suited our needs. The eyes are not what they used to be and the larger screen has made reading a lot easier. "

    "I upgraded from a Samsung 19" CRT (SyncMaster 955DF)and was astonished at the quality of the resolution in both text and graphics. I have an older ATI All In Wonder Graphics card and have the S2209w connected via the supplied DVI cable. Extremely impressed with the clarity and quality of the dell monitor.

I paid $189 at Best Buy and will upgrade to the S2409w for the wife's machine.

Excellent monitor for the specs, warranty, price, and quality. Easy choice if you have the right card to "drive" this monitor. "