I am LOVING my dell 2005fpw!

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:06 pm

I got it a couple of days ago and I am lovin it!!

It has 4 inputs, including svideo and rca video. I can watch TV independent of windows. This is great for sniping, when there is a lot of downtime

Even better is gaming. I can findly feel the full power of my leadtek 6800gt. This is bfv @ 1600x1050.

I'm running it at a resolution that is 90% of the recommended resolution of 1600x1050, makes the text nice and easy to read. Talk about TONS of desktop real estate. I had word and adobe open yesterday and was using adobe as a reference to do some homework, no issues at all with desktop limitations!!

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:42 pm

Nice!

It looks like you need a bigger desk though.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:50 pm

oh yeah man I got the UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch also and it kicks ass!!

its worth the 800$ I think.... I'd like to get another and run dual monitors soon.. perhaps in the spring when I build a new system. But I'm not running the resolution that high I just don't like squinting to see icons.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:22 pm

Sava700 wrote:oh yeah man I got the UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch also and it kicks ass!!

its worth the 800$ I think.... I'd like to get another and run dual monitors soon.. perhaps in the spring when I build a new system. But I'm not running the resolution that high I just don't like squinting to see icons.

I created some custom resolutions that fit my needs. I agree, the default is INSANE.

loop2kil · Post by **loop2kil** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:34 pm

Personally i think running the LCD at anything other than the native resolution yeilds sub par image results. You can adjust the icon and font size of everything so that your not squinting at all. Just thought you might want to check into it.

BTW, Very nice looking and sexy monitors. I've been quite happy with my 2001fp and plan on getting a second to run dual displays soon.

DAVE · Post by **DAVE** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 5:36 pm

try to run the delf game on their website
you can get a stackable coupon for %20 off or even %25 off
it would make it down to $599
o was able to get it for $500 now but i think i better off wait just abit more to Xmas time

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zooner · Post by **zooner** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:12 pm

I used the 25% off coupon and stacked a $30 off, bringing it down to $560. Then, I checked that I wanted to pay with a credit card and was given an additional 2% off for paying with dell account.

Then, I emailed them and explained that I'm a student and would like a student discount.

They gave me a $50 off concession coupon, which I used to purchase the underlying speaker set. I wanted to speakers to be an independent audio output for tv watchage. right now they're running on audio in, which is a pain.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:36 pm

loop2kil wrote:Personally i think running the LCD at anything other than the native resolution yeilds sub par image results.

Agreed. It's a waste to run an LCD panel at any but its native res.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:40 pm

How stable is the monitor on the base?

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:21 am

Burke wrote:How stable is the monitor on the base?

surprisingly, it's very stable.

I was ready to buy an arm for it, to attach to either the wall or my desk because I was concerned about tippage.

The base is heavy and has a nice wide base, it's not going anywhere. I've spent the money on other things instead of an arm.

lansens · Post by **lansens** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:49 pm

I want on really bad! I am so tempted to get one of these. The problem I have is that I do not have a dektop machine. Only laptops which both have widescreen. But damn, 20" of widesreen would be sweet!

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:10 pm

lansens wrote:I want on really bad! I am so tempted to get one of these. The problem I have is that I do not have a dektop machine. Only laptops which both have widescreen. But damn, 20" of widesreen would be sweet!

I dont feel the 20" is really much bigger then my 8600's swvga+'s 15.4" screen. Because you sit closer, you're not missing too much.

My monitor was sold as part of a computer deal I cooked up. So, I really didn't even pay for this monitor.

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:43 pm

zooner wrote:I used the 25% off coupon and stacked a $30 off, bringing it down to $560. Then, I checked that I wanted to pay with a credit card and was given an additional 2% off for paying with dell account.

Then, I emailed them and explained that I'm a student and would like a student discount.

They gave me a $50 off concession coupon, which I used to purchase the underlying speaker set. I wanted to speakers to be an independent audio output for tv watchage. right now they're running on audio in, which is a pain.

Not accepting the 25% off coupon.... hmmm.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:50 am

nepenthe wrote:Not accepting the 25% off coupon.... hmmm.

they are single use.

I'll get one for you and PM it your way.

tom

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 1:04 am

I'm going to bomb your place.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 1:07 am

ScottE wrote:I'm going to bomb your place.

I just watched the south park where they discover if you shove food up your butt, you crap it out of your mouth.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:42 am

zooner wrote:I just watched the south park where they discover if you shove food up your butt, you crap it out of your mouth.

really???

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 2:14 pm

Niiiiice.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:04 pm

Hmm. I've been debating on an LCD to get for my home system. I haven't found one that meets all my needs.

This looks like a likely contender. Thanks for the review!

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:05 pm

I would appreciate any kind of 20-25% discount that you can find.

A PM would be great.

Thanks.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:35 pm

this is love. I was able to finish a powerpoint presentation in much less time.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:37 pm

mountainman wrote:I would appreciate any kind of 20-25% discount that you can find.

A PM would be great.

Thanks.

just keep trying on the dellf.

you dont have to use real emails and you can continue to re-enter until you get what you want.

I've played 4 hours striaght before. You can even use the EXACT same name/email for all four of your friends EVERY time. autofill is your friend.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:52 pm

I'm not familiar with "dellf"?

Got link?

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:53 pm

Got Google?

Found it.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 12:01 am

zooner wrote:

this is love. I was able to finish a powerpoint presentation in much less time.

You'd have even more space if your taskbar size wasn't set to 20,000

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 12:28 am

Burke wrote:You'd have even more space if your taskbar size wasn't set to 20,000

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:29 pm

Burke wrote:You'd have even more space if your taskbar size wasn't set to 20,000

i didnt know you could adjust the size of your taskbar?

how?

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:33 am

zooner wrote:i didnt know you could adjust the size of your taskbar?

how?

you're not being serious..

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 6:22 am

BaLa wrote:you're not being serious..

really, I am.

I know you can make it single layer, double layer etc; however i didnt know you could actually adjust the thickness of each layer.

I'd shrink it and then make it double layer, for faster quicklaunch.