Question on DVI Cables Which One For Dell 2405FPW LCD 1605

Thanks to all for the info. Others have said that this monitor comes with both a DVI and VGA cable. But I checked with Dell BEFORE I placed the actual order, and they told me it only comes with a VGA cable. Maybe this is because the monitor is on sale for $799 for a limited time (no PC or other purchase required). Or it could be because my sales rep was giving me WRONG information.

So I bought the "optional-recommended" Belkin PureAV HDTV-Dual Link DVI 8-foot cable. It says it's a 24-pin cable, but doesn't say anything about DVI-I or other types of DVI connections. It's supposed to block interference and cross-talk, and the dual-link provides high bandwidth for true HDTV quality. I have no doubt it's a good cable, for the price. And Dell told me THIS cable would work. It cost an additional $89.00, and I wanted to get a good cable to work with the monitor, especially since I'll be using it for detailed high-rez video and photo editing.

But I have no idea how much better, if any, it is over the DVI cable you folks say IS INCLUDED with the monitor. AND I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS CABLE WILL ACTUALLY WORK, given the specs (or lack thereof, and how confusing they are). Again, Dell told me a DVI cable IS NOT INCLUDED, only VGA, before I placed the order.

I printed a copy of my transcript with Dell, which was from their on-line chat sales info screen, where they told me a DVI cable WAS NOT included. If I find I get an "included" DVI cable, AND if I find there is not enough difference in quality to justify the extra $89 for the Belkin cable, I'll ask for a refund, and free shipping to return the item.

Thanks again to all you responded to my question, and for your help and advice. Much appreciated.

Gary =================== hrdtd