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2405FPW Firmware Update for HDCP?
Hi,
Is there a firmware update for the 2405FPW to allow it to display HDCP signals?
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Rael
Is there a firmware update for the 2405FPW to allow it to display HDCP signals?
Thanks
Rael
DELL-Chris M
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January 22nd, 2007 18:00
Nope.
Raeldor
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January 22nd, 2007 18:00
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January 23rd, 2007 11:00
Unnecessary firmware updates on a "marketing end of life" monitor would hinder sales of our current HDCP monitors.
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January 23rd, 2007 13:00
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January 23rd, 2007 14:00
"Most manufacturers these days give free download and upgrade of firmware."
* That is not true in the case of new technology. They may give you a free download and upgrade of firmware to correct issues with their current hardware or software, but, they are not going to give you new technology on old equipment for free.
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January 23rd, 2007 15:00
I guess it's just a bitter pill to swallow to have to buy new hardware when only software has changed. I understand that software like hardware is a also a product that incurs development cost. I think for your existing customers it would be nice to see an option to buy updated firmware for the 2405FPW to support HDCP. Would it be possible to push this idea forward to the relevant party?
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January 23rd, 2007 21:00
Download updates, drag to thumb drive, plug drive it into the USB port on the monitor, push a sequence of buttons and the firmware is updated. :)
Wrote about it here months ago and others are doing it now:)
No more sending in the monitor, getting a refurb back or having a service tech come out to do it or just stand there and look puzzled :)
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January 24th, 2007 15:00
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March 5th, 2008 03:00
How would one go about purchasing the update from a manufacturing company? Or find out what manufacturing company actually made the "Dell 2405FPW"?
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December 24th, 2011 14:00
Well I have the same problem with the same Monitor. After hereing this I will be looking elsewhere for a new Monitor.
Dan