During mid-December, a new Dell 22” LCD with model number E228WFP mysteriously showed up in Japan. The display has a 1680x1050 resolution, HDCP support and a 5ms grey-to-grey response time. The price when first spotted was an equivalent of around US$560, though the monitor still has yet to make an appearance in the U.S.

After appearing on the Dell Australia and Japan Web sites, the E228WFP finally makes its debut on North American shores – with distinct emphasis on the North. To be specific, the E228WFP is now on proud display on the Dell Canada site with shipping times at an estimated one to two weeks. The price, however, is something far less than what we’ve seen in other territories. As part of a Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) special, the monitor is selling at a CAD$100 discount for CAD$299, which is around US$257.

There is still no word on the planned availability of this monitor in the U.S. For those in Canada, however, act fast if you’re planning on picking this one up – it’s supposedly going back to its $399 price tag as soon as Boxing ‘Day’ sale period is over.