1702FP vs. 1702FP 'UltraSharp' - is there a difference?

Question

I currently have a 1702FP UltraSharp monitor (mgf. date is 12/2002), and am looking for a second for dual monitor set-up, and cannot find anyone to answer the question.......is there a difference between the 1702FP, and 1702FP UltraSharp?

Everyone I send this question to displays the same 1702FP standard tech specs, contrast ratio, etc. but is not answering if there is a difference between machines labeled with the "UltraSharp" and not labeled.

There are many out there available, some folks specify "UltraSharp", and some don't. Want to make sure we talking about the right monitor.

thanks

talmy · Answer

There is no difference. Midway through the product life of the 1702FP Dell came up with the trademark "Ultrasharp" for their premium series of monitors. Thus the 1702FP became an Ultrasharp without any changes to the monitor itself! IMHO these are all ultra-sharp! (We've got two of them)

grataballi · Answer

thanks for the info, I was nearing buyer's remorse!

nanaoneal · Answer

Can you tell me how I can access a user guide for this monitor, or explain how to change the brightness. When I view pictures they look darker then they actually are. I thought I should adjust the brightness a little.

talmy · Answer

There are buttons on the front panel for this, but if you have a DVI connection you can adjust brightness but not contrast, which is always 'perfect' because of the digital and not analog connection. For documentation, click on the 'Reference' tab on the top of this page and drill down to the monitor documentation.

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1702FP vs. 1702FP "UltraSharp" - is there a difference?

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