Dell is urging people who like their screens substantial and their graphics sharp to go forth and purchase its new UltraSharp U2410 24" LCD monitor.

Launched in New Zealand yesterday, the high-end $1,199 monitor features PremierColour technology that Dell says delivers consistent, accurate and precise picture quality with a range of up to 1.07 billion colours. It has a maximum screen resolution of 1920 x 1200, and provides for a 1000:1 contrast ratio with a 96% Adobe RGB or 100% sRGB color gamut. The addition of a height adjustable stand, makes it ideal for both business professionals and entertainment buffs, Dell said in a media release.

"The Dell UltraSharp U2410 is ideal for desktop publishing firms, photography studios, design firms and animation studios" said Scott Bates, Dell SMB product manager.

"Computing enthusiasts and gamers will also appreciate the crisp and clear images and the six millisecond response time which ensures that fast-moving content is displayed with minimal distortion".

The Dell U2410 includes a large number of connectivity options for wide compatibility such as Display Port, 2X DVI-D (HDCP) and a VGA connector, allowing the monitor to be hooked up to high definition video cameras, gaming consoles, DVD players or cable boxes.

Picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-by-picture (PBP) modes were incorportated, so users could watch content from a video input and view their PC simultaneously, on a single display, Dell said.