i'm looking to buy either:

Dell 17" 1704 Ultra Sharp Flat-Panel LCD
$329
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PopupProductDetail.aspx?TabPage=techspecs&sku=320-3952&c=us&l=en&cs=19

Image Max H-View Angle: ± 70°

Image Max V-View Angle: ± 65°

Color Support: 16.2 Million

Connectivity Technology: Cable

Device Type: 8.42"

Dot Pitch: Pixel Pitch: 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm

Image Brightness: 300 cd/m²(typical)

Image Contrast Ratio: 500:1 (typical)

Max Resolution: 1280x1024 at 60 Hz

Max Sync Rate (V x H): 76 Hz x 81 kHz

Dell 19" Ultra Sharp Flat-Panel LCD
$479
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PopupProductDetail.aspx?TabPage=techspecs&sku=320-4113&c=us&l=en&cs=19

Image Max H-View Angle: Typical ± 85°

Image Max V-View Angle: Typical ± 85°

Analog Video Format: RGB

Compliant Standards: 100 mm VESA®

Connectivity Technology: Cable

Device Type: Flat Panel Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand

Dimensions (WxDxH): 16.35" x 8.425" x (16.40" - 22.97")

Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: 16.35" x 8.425" x (16.40" - 22.97") / 15.25 lbs

Dot Pitch: 0.294 mm

Environmental Parameters: Temperature:- Operating: 41°F to 95°F, Storage: -4°F to 140°F; Humidity:- Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing), Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing); Altitude:- Operating: Up to 12,000 ft, Non-operating: Up to 40,000 ft; Thermal dissipation: 221.937 BTU/hour (maximum), 109.261 BTU/hour (typical)

Factory Preset Resolution Modes: 720x400 pixels @ 70.1 Hz, 640x480 pixels @ 59.9 Hz, 640x480 pixels @ 75 Hz, 800x600 pixels @ 60.3 Hz, 800x600 pixels @ 75 Hz, 1024x768 pixels @ 60 Hz, 1024x768 pixels @ 75 Hz, 1152x864 pixels @ 75 Hz, 1280x1024 pixels @ 60 Hz, 1280x1024 pixels @ 75 Hz

Image Brightness: 250 nits (typical)

Image Contrast Ratio: 800:1

Lamp Type: CCFL (4) edgelight system

Max Operating Temperature: 95°F

Max Resolution: 1280x1024 Pixels

Max Sync Rate (V x H): 75 Hz x 80 KHz


i'm open to suggestions/recommendations

5/30/2005 9:44:28 PM

Wait for Dell to run a special on the 19", they've dropped as far as 260 I think in the past month or so...I have one, it's super great.

5/30/2005 10:00:15 PM

^seconded. got mine a week ago for $273 or something

5/30/2005 10:02:55 PM

ok i'll try to hold out until they run another special

is 0.294 dot pitch on the 19" all right?

i've always heard to aim for <0.28 pitch

5/30/2005 10:03:43 PM

any idea how soon they'll run another one of those specials?

i'm not sure how much longer i can wait

5/30/2005 10:04:42 PM

I don't care about dot pitch or anything, all I know is that my 1905fp is a great fuckin LCD monitor and it was highly rated in all the reviews. I add my voice as a 3rd to watch slickdeals.net for another deal on the Dell 1905fp.

5/30/2005 11:52:16 PM

you won't find a dot pitch that low on an LCD without paying out the ass for it

it's a fact that CRTs are sharper than most LCDs, it's a sacrifice you make - at least that's my understanding of it. the ultrasharps still look great though, and if you're like me and use a laptop most of the time anyway, it's easy to adjust. just make sure you run it at the intended resolution/frequency - 1280x1024@60hz

and lately dell seems to run specials on these things every couple weeks or so

[Edited on May 30, 2005 at 11:54 PM. Reason : ]

5/30/2005 11:52:54 PM

this monitor will be replacing a Viewsonic 17" CRT

i have the Dell Ultra Sharp 17" at work and i really like it

i just think i'll be happier with the 19"

the 19" has the 4 usb 2.0 ports on the front and i definitely could use that since the only usb ports on my computer are in the back and i have to move my desk and practically stand on my head whenever i need to access them

5/31/2005 12:18:25 AM

i need a DVI-D input on my next monitor

and i need it soon!

5/31/2005 3:01:23 AM

the dot pitch on my 1920x1200 panel is like .18

FEAR

5/31/2005 7:34:37 AM

^

That is one hell of a laptop screen, i want to make a tv out of it but something about 715$ and a particle board box painted with a brush doesnt mix well in my mind.

5/31/2005 8:44:53 AM

now i'm considering buying a 4-month-old 17" Dell ultrasharp FPV from someone

it has an image contrast ratio of 1000:1

but i need to know some more about it before i can make up my mind

[Edited on May 31, 2005 at 8:59 AM. Reason : ]

5/31/2005 8:57:41 AM

higher contrast ratio doesn't always = greater picture, if you didn't already know that. i'd be scared to buy something cheap that had a 1000:1, unless it has consistent positive reviews.

5/31/2005 9:19:14 AM

anybody seen any good deals lately?

6/2/2005 11:35:25 PM

the back of my docking station has 2 video outputs. One Stadard VGA and on DVI. I can't plug a DVI-VGA converter in the DVI because the larger flat connector in the converter is bigger than the back of the docking station. Why is that? Someone told me it's because it's setup for a true digital monitor. How can you tell the difference b/n true digital and "fake" digital? Can you find a true digital CRT? I have PLENTY of space on my desk for 2 21" monitors.

6/3/2005 6:37:36 AM

it should look like that
i don't think there is more than one type of DVI connector

what does yours look like?

6/3/2005 10:06:41 AM

There are three types of DVI connectors

DVI-A (analog only) there is the large field of holes and then to the right is just 4 holes

DVI-D (digital only) there is the large field of holes and then to the right is one horizontal bar

DVI-I (both) there is the large field of holes and then to the right is four pins with a cross in the middle (like the picture above)

If you only have DVI-D, then the adapter would be useless since you can't get an analog signal from a digital output. (I learned the hard way since Sony only puts DVI-D connectors on their cards so they you have to buy one of their digital monitors)

6/3/2005 10:51:18 AM

http://www.answers.com/topic/digital-visual-interface

6/3/2005 10:54:06 AM

Looks like I have the DVI-D Dual Link 24+1
So I can use a digital monitor for my other output only.

6/3/2005 11:05:01 AM

thats the situation i'm in

only having one monitor is shittttty

6/3/2005 11:21:40 AM

well, i went with the Dell 17" 1704 Ultra Sharp Flat-Panel LCD

it was on sale for $246.75 and i got free s&h

it arrived today and i set it up when i got home from work

i love it!!

6/30/2005 7:19:39 PM

the 19" 1905FPT is only 282, shoulda got that one.

the one you got is 200 even this week.

6/30/2005 7:20:58 PM

the one i got is still the same price i payed
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=320-3952&category_id=4058&brandid=56

and the 19" was bigger than what i wanted. 17" is plenty big for me

and the 19" is $383, not $282
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=320-4113&c=us&l=en&cs=19&category_id=211&brandid=56&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

6/30/2005 7:23:44 PM

my angelina jolie wallpapers look awesome on the new monitor

6/30/2005 7:25:59 PM

Noen and I talked about this extensively last night. I decided that I'm going to go with the Samsung 915N. It was on sale yesterday for $314 at newegg. I still have to decide whether I want to sink money into a flat panel, a carputer, or a supercharger for said car.

6/30/2005 7:27:23 PM

Quote :

"30% off Dell 1905FPT 19" LCD: RJSSH7T?9FVBSL (Exp 6/30, 3.5k uses) 30% off Dell 1704FPT 17" LCD: 5CHRGFLPL?FB3B (Exp 6/30, 5k uses) $30 off $300: ?RJ37?T?V?F3DX "

Dell 1905FPT 19" LCD $479 - 30% - $30 = $329
Dell 1704FPT 17" LCD $329 - 30% - $30 = $200

6/30/2005 7:29:29 PM

where is that quote from?

6/30/2005 7:31:56 PM

slickdeals.net

that deal has been up for several days

6/30/2005 7:33:45 PM

yeah, that deal doesnt work at the moment though

6/30/2005 7:36:48 PM

watch http://bensbargains.net/ for deals

6/30/2005 8:04:19 PM

THIS IS THE DEAL TO JUMP ON ---
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/47599
Dell 19" Digital 1905FP 1280x1024, 800:1 contrast ratio , 20ms response

$213 shipped

i bought a Dell 17" for almost the exact same price just last month

7/26/2005 6:38:03 PM

^ I jumped. Its somewhat misleading as you have to add on $21 worth of crap (in my case a camera bag), but $250 w/ next day shipping for the monitor (and camera bag) isn't bad.

7/26/2005 7:06:01 PM

^ I'm thinking about jumping. What was your total cost, after everything?

7/26/2005 7:49:20 PM

Quote :

"but $250 w/ next day shipping for the monitor (and camera bag) isn't bad"

7/26/2005 7:54:20 PM

what about a 17 analog?

[Edited on July 26, 2005 at 7:59 PM. Reason : -]

7/26/2005 7:58:26 PM

It's not what I'm getting. After the 19" monitor and a $22 USB Hub, it's coming out to be $280 + tax =~ $300. And that's with the free 3-5 day shipping. Next day shipping was an additional $30. Was the deal supposed to be before 8:00 or something?

7/26/2005 9:10:28 PM

SCEPTRE X9g-GAMER Black 19" 12ms LCD Monitor 400 cd/m2 500:1 Built in Speakers

$312

7/26/2005 11:31:59 PM

I want that Dell 2405 24" widescreen.


Lowest ive seen it on Slickdeals is $779

7/26/2005 11:40:30 PM

http://www.slickdeals.net/#p6324

Quote :

"2005FPW Ultrasharp 20" Widescreen LCD $749 - 40% off coupon 6WZ30DBFL14P2W - $60 off $500 coupon FKPVH8KZFHDJT? = $389 1905FP Ultrasharp 19" LCD + 256MB Flash Drive $479 + $30 filler - 33% off V96?D5167JSZ27 - 25% off C5G2B0MPLF94WD - $60 off $500 FKPVH8KZFHDJT? = $282 2405FPW Ultrasharp 24" Widescreen LCD $1199 - 33% off V96?D5167JSZ27 = $803 1704FPT UltraSharp 17" LCD $329 - 33% off V96?D5167JSZ27 - $35 off $300 HW3M4JVGKS8XWJ = $185"

7/27/2005 5:03:07 PM

^^^ I forgot to mention it has the glossy layer on the screen, and that you can select the input to appear on the screen via a button on the front of the monitor. Mine looks fantastic.

7/27/2005 5:23:16 PM

^^even cheaper if you get it from Dell Small Business

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/500938/

7/27/2005 6:33:38 PM

I've only seen one 25ms response time flat panel being used, but it was enough to inspire me to pay a little more for the 12ms.

7/28/2005 8:10:51 AM

dell 19" has shitty colors

7/28/2005 8:55:46 AM

those Spectre monitors bigben1024 was talking about look good. not much more for the 8ms version too.

7/28/2005 11:41:14 AM

Sceptre

7/28/2005 12:23:05 PM

all i want is a 17/19 inch flat panel lcd that has a bigger resolution than like 1280 by whatever the other number that goes with the 1280 thing and is cheaper than 300

i bet i will on slickdeals one day....

7/28/2005 1:46:16 PM

^^i was close

looks like the dell 20 inch dropped in price. the 2005fp can be purchased for like $350 to $400 (depending on where you live, taxes)
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/501734/

7/28/2005 3:49:25 PM

check out my thread
http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=337130

pretty fair price, especially no tax and shipping fees.

$320 for new dell ultrasharp 1905FP DVI

thanks

7/28/2005 4:07:58 PM

^or you can buy it brand new for $70 less...

7/28/2005 4:22:01 PM

hey next time you see like one of those "one in a million" type deals with lcd flat panels let me know please

7/28/2005 4:58:07 PM