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Item: IM101GX88
Model: DELL-U2723QE
Price is $637.26
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Dell 22 Series 21.5" FHD 75Hz Monitor, Black (DELL-E2225H) is New at Staples
Item: IM1NN5857
Model: DELL-E2225H
Price is $101.99
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1JS5444
Model: DELL-U3425WE
Price is $889.70
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Dell E Series 21.4" 75 Hz LED Monitor, Black (E2225HS) is New at Staples
Item: IM1NN5858
Model: DELL-E2225HS
Price is $119.95
Free delivery by Fri, Apr 25
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Item: IM1JT3770
Model: DELL-P2725H
Price is $236.59
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1HF8387
Model: DELL-U3824DW
Price is $1,382.75
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1JJ4340
Model: DELL-U2424H
Price is $370.67
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM17GZ310
Model: DELL-E2020H
Price is $96.99
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: 24435156
Model: E2020H
Price is $96.99
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Item: 24601190
Model: DELL-P2225H
Price is $148.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM1JJ4339
Model: DELL-U2724D
Price is $457.54
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: 24528025
Model: DELL-C2423H
Price is $259.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM110TK65
Model: DELL-U4924DW
Price is $1,735.03
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM105AF02
Model: DELL-P3223QE
Price is $547.27
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM19ZL115
Model: DELL-P2723D
Price is $404.97
Free delivery by Fri, Apr 25
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Item: IM1JJ4338
Model: DELL-U2724DE
Price is $779.93
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM19ZL610
Model: DELL-P3223DE
Price is $652.45
Free delivery by Fri, Apr 25
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Item: 24601210
Model: DELL-P2725HE
Price is $289.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM1HK3509
Model: DELL-P3424WE
Price is $715.29
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: 24601227
Model: DELL-P2425HE
Price is $259.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM1HB8820
Model: DELL-P1424H
Price is $301.01
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1JT3771
Model: DELL-P2425HE
Price is $275.99
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM101GX90
Model: DELL-U3223QE
Price is $956.48
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM105AH43
Model: DELL-U3223QZ
Price is $1,912.69
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM19ZL113
Model: DELL-P2423D
Price is $390.14
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM19ZL117
Model: DELL-P2723QE
Price is $534.56
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1JK8819
Model: DELL-P2424HEB
Price is $457.44
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1HK3508
Model: DELL-P2424HT
Price is $467.84
Free delivery by Mon, Apr 28
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Item: IM1JT3768
Model: DELL-P2425E
Price is $427.61
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1NN5860
Model: DELL-E2425HS
Price is $174.98
Free delivery by Fri, Apr 25
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Item: 24601159
Model: DELL-P2425E
Price is $374.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM1JT3772
Model: DELL-P2725HE
Price is $329.88
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: 24439283
Model: DER-U2312HMT
Price is $119.99
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Item: 24439284
Model: DER-U2412MB
Price is $134.99
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Item: IM110RT96
Model: DELL-U4323QE
Price is $1,138.09
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: IM1JJ4337
Model: DELL-U2424HE
Price is $458.14
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Dell P 65" 4K Ultra HD 60 Hz LCD Monitor, Black (P6524QT) is Out of stock
Item: IM1HK9414
Model: DELL-P6524QT
Price is $3,998.64
Dell WQHD Curved Screen Edge 34.1" LCD Monitor, Platinum Silver (C3422WE) is Out of stock
Item: 24484443
Model: C3422WE
Price is $822.39
Dell P2314H Refurbished 23" LCD Monitor, Black/Gray is Out of stock
Item: 24449186
Model: DER-P2314H
Price is $119.99
Dell Refurbished 21.5" LED Monitor, Black (E2216H) is Out of stock
Item: 24509902
Model: DER-E2216H
Price is $89.99
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41% off of Hammermill Copy Plus 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 5000 Sheets/Carton (105007)
Price is $46.99, Regular price was $79.99, You save 41%
Unit of measure 5000/Carton
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 23
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37% off of Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., 94 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 8 Reams/Carton (26860-CC)
Price is $42.99, Regular price was $68.99, You save 37%
Unit of measure 4000/Carton
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17% off of Staples 30% Recycled File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Manila, 100/Box (ST56675)
Price is $16.99, Regular price was $20.49, You save 17%
Unit of measure 100/Box Price per unit $0.17/File Folder
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Unit of measure 88/Carton Price per unit $0.90/Pod
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Unit of measure 12/Pack Price per unit $3.25/Roll
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TurboTax Deluxe 2024 for 1 User, Windows/Mac, Download (5109027) is Online only
Price is $79.99
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7% off of Staples QuickStrip EasyClose Self Seal Security Tinted #10 Business Envelopes, 4 1/8" x 9 1/2", White, 500/Box (ST50312-CC)
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Price is $9.99, Regular price was $12.39, You save 19%
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Unit of measure 44/Box Price per unit $0.50/Pod
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Upgrade to Dell computer monitors. Dell offer a wide variety of computer monitor sizes and specifications intended for a variety of home and office applications. Depending on the model, they're suitable for use with desktop computers, as a second monitor for a laptop, or as a display screen. Select the right display device for your application from Staples comprehensive selection of computer monitors.
Dell computer monitor size and aspect ratio
The size of a computer monitor depends on both its screen size and aspect ratio. The screen size is the diagonal measurement taken from the bottom left of the screen to the top right. Aspect ratio compares the screen's width to its height with a larger ratio indicating a wider screen. Screens with the same diagonal size but different aspect ratios will be very different. The common aspect ratio of 16:9 is the same as that used on most laptops and high definition TVs and offers a reasonably wide view.
Dell computer monitor pixel density and size
The monitor resolution refers to the number of pixels across and vertically. The greater the number of pixels, the greater the screen definition. Note that as the screen size increases, so does the size of each pixel, especially when viewed close-up. This is why larger monitors tend to have a higher pixel density to compensate for the loss in definition. Most monitors today have a pixel density of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the same as HDTV, although larger monitors often have what is known as Quad High Definition (2560 x 1440) and Ultra HD (3840 x 2160).
Dell monitor PC connections
Dell offers a number of options for connecting monitors to PCs. Standard definition and HD monitors usually have one VGA port as well as a DVI port that works with most desktops. Other monitors have HDMI, display port, mini display port, or USB sockets to match connectors available on many laptops and newer desktop PCs. The monitor and PC must have at least one connection that's the same. Although Dell monitors come with at least one video cable, in some instances it may be necessary to source a different video cable.
How do you use multiple Dell computer monitors?
Adding a second monitor increases productivity and helps multitasking. PCs can handle two monitors and those with a second video card, four. For desktops, two monitors can emulate a continuous widescreen, providing plenty of space for running multiple applications. Alternatively, using a larger monitor connected to a laptop is easier on the eyes. For desktops, it's a good idea to select monitors with a similar size, aspect ratio, and resolution to avoid scaling issues, although it's possible to adjust resolution using Windows settings.
What's the best Dell computer monitor for gaming?
A gaming monitor should have a high refresh rate to reduce motion blur. Typical refresh rates are 60 Hz, but performance improves at higher refresh rate frequencies. Also, consider the response time as this measures how quickly pixels can change color, for gaming this should be below 8 ms. A HD screen offers a good compromise between speed and definition, especially as graphics cards speeds fall off at higher monitor resolutions.
Which Dell computer monitors are best for photography and video editing?
An IPS screen is ideal as it has a wide viewing angle and colors don't change when viewed from different positions. On older TN screens, the colors vary with the viewing angle. A high-contrast ratio is better because blacks are blacker and whites whiter, while higher definition helps improve picture sharpness.
Dell computer monitor size and aspect ratio
The size of a computer monitor depends on both its screen size and aspect ratio. The screen size is the diagonal measurement taken from the bottom left of the screen to the top right. Aspect ratio compares the screen's width to its height with a larger ratio indicating a wider screen. Screens with the same diagonal size but different aspect ratios will be very different. The common aspect ratio of 16:9 is the same as that used on most laptops and high definition TVs and offers a reasonably wide view.
Dell computer monitor pixel density and size
The monitor resolution refers to the number of pixels across and vertically. The greater the number of pixels, the greater the screen definition. Note that as the screen size increases, so does the size of each pixel, especially when viewed close-up. This is why larger monitors tend to have a higher pixel density to compensate for the loss in definition. Most monitors today have a pixel density of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the same as HDTV, although larger monitors often have what is known as Quad High Definition (2560 x 1440) and Ultra HD (3840 x 2160).
Dell monitor PC connections
Dell offers a number of options for connecting monitors to PCs. Standard definition and HD monitors usually have one VGA port as well as a DVI port that works with most desktops. Other monitors have HDMI, display port, mini display port, or USB sockets to match connectors available on many laptops and newer desktop PCs. The monitor and PC must have at least one connection that's the same. Although Dell monitors come with at least one video cable, in some instances it may be necessary to source a different video cable.
How do you use multiple Dell computer monitors?
Adding a second monitor increases productivity and helps multitasking. PCs can handle two monitors and those with a second video card, four. For desktops, two monitors can emulate a continuous widescreen, providing plenty of space for running multiple applications. Alternatively, using a larger monitor connected to a laptop is easier on the eyes. For desktops, it's a good idea to select monitors with a similar size, aspect ratio, and resolution to avoid scaling issues, although it's possible to adjust resolution using Windows settings.
What's the best Dell computer monitor for gaming?
A gaming monitor should have a high refresh rate to reduce motion blur. Typical refresh rates are 60 Hz, but performance improves at higher refresh rate frequencies. Also, consider the response time as this measures how quickly pixels can change color, for gaming this should be below 8 ms. A HD screen offers a good compromise between speed and definition, especially as graphics cards speeds fall off at higher monitor resolutions.
Which Dell computer monitors are best for photography and video editing?
An IPS screen is ideal as it has a wide viewing angle and colors don't change when viewed from different positions. On older TN screens, the colors vary with the viewing angle. A high-contrast ratio is better because blacks are blacker and whites whiter, while higher definition helps improve picture sharpness.