Pros: Very Reliable Light Weight Good Stand Decent UI I've been using this monitor for quite dome time. First as the G2410, then the P2410H and P2411H and now as the P2412H. Dell has made a few changes to the monitor over time, but it's a very reliable piece of equipment. I've never had so much as a dead/bright pixel on one, much less outright failure. The light weight of this assembly makes it particularly well-suited to use on an armature, especially with two or more.

Cons: Blotchy light distribution on a black background. Light Leak around the edges on a black background. Color Accuracy; not bad, just not to be used for professional work. Temperature; not bad, just not to be used for professional work.

Overall Review: I've been using these monitors for years with no issue. They work well for anything from gaming to spreadsheet/database work for hours. I would not recommend them to anyone needing color accuracy or uniform color temps. There is much better equipment for that type of work. Otherwise this is a great all-around monitor. I'm not fond of the rounded corners being used now, but that's a minor aesthetic gripe. **When I use "blotchy" I'm referring to a black screen. The light isn't perfectly uniform. It's not all that noticeable (you have to look for it and only on black backgrounds), but it should be mentioned. Same for the light leak... it's not that bad, but it's noticeable on a black background.

Pros: Great Performance for the money. Looks good stock. May be a great candidate for water cooling.

Cons: Bad Cooling Design... The fan in this design is not as efficient as other 4870 designs. Temps ramp up fast and the fan has to spin up more than other designs to compensate. I have another 4870 based on the reference design (Sapphire 100243L) and with FurMark it isn't nearly as loud. The new design also dumps hot air back into the case versus forcing it all out the back. Both cards are in a Lian-Li Tyr PC-X2000 case (a.k.a. ABS Canyon 695) so there is plenty of cool air, i.e - it's like a wind tunnel.

Pros: Solid Sub at a great price...

Cons: Weak Center I prefer standard speakers versus the "Omnipolar" technology, but it is implemented well here.

Overall Review: Regarding the speaker count on the sub.... Per the description: "dual 6.5-inch black anodized aluminum passive radiators and a 6.5-inch black anodized aluminum cone woofer" This sub has one 6.5" woofer and two 6.5" passive radiators. Image nine is a corner shot of the front (with the four holes that hold the grille) and the right side radiator. Image ten is the same angle, but with the grille in place. Image 11 shows an image of the left side radiator. In image 11 you can see the grille in place (right) covering the woofer as well as the knobs protruding from the rear (left) that control volume, phase and low-pass filter.

Pros: Good performer for its size. Great battery life. Good aesthetics.

Cons: Poor hinge design. Fingerprint magnet.

Overall Review: I perform warranty service for multiple OEMs, including Dell. That may void my opinion of this device in some eyes, but I have a perspective that most other owners don't. This is a well built machine that all of my customers (including myself) are pleased to own... with one exception. The hinge design on this machine is somewhat weak. The back of the LCD (the LCD top cover) is plastic. Over time it seems that the brass fittings that the hinge screws into pull away from the plastic. Otherwise it's a well-designed system. The only reason I've had to service an M11x is to replace the LCD due to hinge failure. If you're looking for a good performer that won't kill the bank and doesn't weigh more than your car... consider the M11x. As long as you don't purchase it with the expectation that it will perform like a high-end M17x or high-end desktop, you should be pleased.... maybe even pleasantly surprised.