hello guys, just wanted some input from you Dell U3011 owner's.I'm on my second monitor since I purchased it on 1/30/12. The first monitor had bad back light bleed from the top right edge which was really distracting especially during dark scenes in games and movies. My replacement monitor also has bleeding but not as much, but bleeds none the less! I'm in a dilemma here, I really like the monitor because of its features and amazing picture quality in games but I'm really disappointed in the back light bleed! Its actually my first lcd monitor with back light bleed in about 8 years(including TN panels). Considering how expensive the U3011 is its really annoying.
 
Should I return for a refund or try for a third monitor and see if I get lucky? I really wanna keep this monitor but if the back light bleeding is normal then I might get a refund.
 
Can anybody shed some light on this?
 
thank you! any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
Here is the best picture my iphone 4s captured. sorry for the crappy quality (second monitor)

Thanks for the reply hotrodPolk. You are definitely right on the dells QC. The U3011 is actually my first dell product and my first impression of dell's products is not a good one!

I think I'm leaning towards returning it for a third. if the third has back light bleed then bye bye 30" monitor:(

Anybody else have any input?

Totally unacceptable if you paid the full price for those beasts. Demand to Dell that they make it right for you!

@Direraptor22 thanks for the advice! I will do just that.

@dukenuke88 thanks for the info! I'm aware of the glow being normal it's one of the cons of ips panels. So you're saying that the backlight bleed is normal? How bad is the backlight bleed on you're current monitors? Also, did you notice you're menu button flashing randomly? Both of my monitors did this.

If I were to take a picture of my U2711 it would look EXACTLY like your pic above evfan... and I am on my third one.  Chances are good you will end up with the same issues if you RMA the one you have

oh yeah forgot to mention
 
no i don't have the menu button blink randomly...its only if my hand is about 3 inches or so from the button itself (proximity sensor)

lollygag

2 things.. I dont think its light bleed which would be a leak from the edge of the bezel to the front of the panel.. Its because the sheer size of a 30" display and your proximity to it your actually seeing the sides at a glancing angle.. similarly, the further away you get the less obvious it is yea? Plus if there is even the slightest flex at the edges of the panel from the pressure of the bezel it becomes more apparent because it exaggerates the angle.. quality control is not so good with these displays. 

And yea sometimes I can touch the top or even the other side if the monitor and the button panel lights up

I know exactly what the glow is. the glow is a trait that ips panels have and you are right about moving further from the monitor, the glow goes away from the bottom corners. that doesn't really bother me because its normal for a monitor of this size. but the top is backlight bleed which light from the backlight showing through a gap between the panel and the glass.
also my panel it self is loose from the area where it bleeds! there is actually some play(movement) between the panel and the bezel!

lollygag

 
Then of course send it back.. but for the price these displays rock. The only way to buy them I think though is on sale as cheap as possible and then add the extended total care warranty.  ...in case you get pissed and punch one

 
Called Dell today, and after wasting my time for an hour of useless "tech support" Dell is sending a brand new replacement for my second U3011 monitor.The tech I spoke to said that he promises me that my new monitor will be 100% fine. well I hope he's right!
 
guys, please check this review out of the U3011. If you scroll down they have a picture of a black screen where they checked for backlight bleed but they found NONE! I expect the same quality.
 
http://www.flatpanelshd.c...full&id=1288168155