Dell 1704FPT vs. Dell 1704FP

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I have a question, when selecting a monitor to purchase, i have two options for the 17' ultrasharp that I want:   17 in 1704FPT Ultrasharp™ Digital Flat Panel Display SAVE $300! 17 in 1704FP Dell Ultrasharp™ Digital Flat Panel Display   I really want to save that extra $300 but im afraid the quality of it is cheaper.  when I click get more info, it says the 1704FPT has a 13ms response time, but i read somewhere else that the 1704FP(w/o the T) has a 25ms response time.  Can somebody please clearify this up for me.  I really hope they are the same monitors, thanks. Message Edited by MOTO2000 on 01-08-2005 07:26 PM

SR45 · Answer

The 1704FPV ( Not FPT ) has the 25ms and is cheaper, than there is the 1704FPT with 13 ms that is better for games. I have the 1703FP with 25ms and I have no problems with ghosting in games, but other's have better eyes than I do, so they may see the ghosting.

<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed / replaced from this post by Dell>This is the link to the 1704FPV monitor.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19&oc=D84SAP&m_11=WHXP&m_1=S328H&m_29=S222OS&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&kc=6V658 Click on this link and scroll down a bit to the Monitor's , than click on Help Me Choose in the upper right hand side of this monitor section and look at the spec's ( Click Details ) for the 1704FPT

Dim 4400 ( June 2002 )
2.6 ghz (upgrade from 1.7 ghz)
768 MB 2100 DDR Memory
Gainward Ti 4200 128 MB Nvidia
XP Home plus SP-2
17 inch Dell LCD monitor (1703 FP)
48 X CDRW

Message Edited by SR45 on 01-08-2005 09:36 PM

MOTO2000 · Answer

thanks, but that horrible, why would dell do that, makes you think your getting the same monitor for $300 cheaper, but your not, your just getting the same cheap monitor as the value flat panel 17'.

SR45 · Answer

The 1704FPV has the 1000:1 contrast ratio and the ultra sharp 1704FP does not ( Only 500:1 contrast ratio ). Other differences as well. They are both good monitors, but one with the 13 ms response time, is geared towards gamers and the other one is not, but still can play games as my 25 ms response time LCD.

Dim 4400 ( June 2002 )
2.6 ghz (upgrade from 1.7 ghz)
768 MB 2100 DDR Memory
Gainward Ti 4200 128 MB Nvidia
XP Home plus SP-2
17 inch Dell LCD monitor (1703 FP)
48 X CDRW

Message Edited by SR45 on 01-09-2005 07:13 AM

rivethead2005 · Answer

Does anyone know the color support for the Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT?

I have been shopping for a 17" LCD for several weeks now and the Dell 1704FPT looks very attractive. IF it's a 24 bit monitor, that is. I can't find the answer to this question.

I want a 24-bit monitor that supports 16.7 million colors. I do not want a monitor that uses 18-bit processing and supports 16.2 million colors (many monitor manufacturers are doing this: the 18-bit monitors have better response times, but they get there by "cheating" - they use 18-bit processing and dithering to simulate the 500,000 colors the monitor cannot truely display).

So is the Dell 1704FPT an 18 or 24 bit monitor? Does anyone know?

I've talked to Dell tech support twice. They have no idea.

I've made four emails: the last response I got was a link to the users guide (no help at all since it's not in the user guide).

Needless to say, I'm highly suspicious of Dell right now. All of the other monitor makers make color support a readily available specification. But not Dell.....

Any help would be appreciated!

rivethead2005 · Answer

32 bits? You wouldn't happen to have a link to support that statement would you?

The reason I ask is that I've never heard of a monitor offering 32bit support. All I've ever seen is 18-bit or 24-bit.

If it really is 32 bits, I'm buying one.

PUMA_BILL · Answer

the one i had in the color qualify setting the higestest is 32bits. check it out.

TaurusTheta · Answer

You may want to check out the LG Flatron L1720P - it specs say displays colors - more than 16.1 million ( 6 bit + FRC).

Plus a graphic artist had rave statement on epinions about it ($329 @ BestBuy after rebates) -

http://www.epinions.com/content_158187753092

Pending New System Dell 4700 3.2Ghz, 1g RAM, 160GB HD, 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO graphics, SoundBlaster Audigy 2 (D) w/ Dolby 5.1, WinXP Pro

Current system Dimension 8100, 512MB RAM, 40GB/160GB Drives w/ 4 partitions, WINME/WINXP Svc Pk 2

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Dell 1704FPT vs. Dell 1704FP

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