Fellow Dell users U get what u pay for.

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Just as it sounds theres a reason why we all see these 30% off sales on dell 1905's and 2005's..

THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS..!!

Dont get me wrong and think i dont like dell's. Ive bought atleast a half dozen in past 5 years but lately there monitors and falling behind...Please just be aware what u might get..

Dell Home has the Dell 19in 1905FP Digital LCD Flat Panel 800:1 contrast ratio, 20ms response, DVI $499.00 - 30% off Code: D7L9QWS?X48W30 (Exp Thur 3/31 5:59am CT) = $349.30 shipped free.

Also check out the Dell 2005FPW 20.1-inch LCD Flat Panel, 1680x1050, 12 ms response, DVI $749 - 30% with the same code = 514.30 shipped free.

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ermac · Answer

I'm not a Dell users and the 2005FPW would be my first ever Dell purchase. To put it simply this is lame. $600 is still a big deal to me and I don't want to throw it away on a defective monitor but I really want to own the 2005FPW (defective free)

warmonger · Answer

What problems are they having? I just purchased the 1704 Ultra Sharp LCD and its perfect, no issues at all..... no ghosting or light leakage ....just curious.....

Specs 8600 1.7, Axim X30 High, Ultra sharp 1704 LCD, Dell DJ 20 Gig

tima2483 · Answer

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warmonger wrote:

What problems are they having? I just purchased the 1704 Ultra Sharp LCD and its perfect, no issues at all..... no ghosting or light leakage ....just curious.....

Specs 8600 1.7, Axim X30 High, Ultra sharp 1704 LCD, Dell DJ 20 Gig

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BSA70 wrote:

Had my 17" ultrasharp about 2 weeks. Have not cut it off since installed. No problems here.
It beats the pants off any monitor I've seen at the major electronic chains.....

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Guys, there are two different 17" UltraSharps with vastly different properties. There is the 1704FPT based on a TN panel and the 1704FPV based on a PVA panel. This article shows the 1704FPT and 1704FPV side by side (you may have to scroll up to see the pics):

http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthread.php?p=195748#post195748

The 1704FPV is the one with the better viewing angles. (The author got them reversed in his sentence, "This first set of pics...") I just got a 1704FPV last week, and after trying a couple of monitors that use the more common TN panels, I'm very pleased with the Dell 1704FPV and its PVA panel. Sitting in front of the monitor in the optimal position, and even leaning back and viewing from a moderate angle, there is practically no color variation. The TN panels both exhibited a top 1/3 of the screen darker than the bottom 2/3, and sides that faded into yellow-brown even when viewing the monitor from directly in front. In other words, those monitors (Sony and NEC) had no sweet spot. The 1704FPV is excellent for desktop work. For gaming, it's not as good. There is significant ghosting in games like Half-Life 2 for certain color combinations. For example, movement of a dark-haired head against a somewhat lighter background leaves a dark trail. The ghosting doesn't affect everything, not by a long shot, but still, the 1704FPV made it clear to me what everybody means by "ghosting". Overall, as a software developer and "casual gamer", I'm happy with my 1704FPV. I consider the other monitors I tried completely unacceptable for ordinary desktop usage.

BSA70 · Answer

Had my 17' ultrasharp about 2 weeks. Have not cut it off since installed. No problems here. It beats the pants off any monitor I've seen at the major electronic chains.....

BSA70 · Answer

Found out I have the 1704fpt. How bad is this monitor suppose to be? I'm still within my grace period. Should I send it back? Have they had problems with this monitor?

steve_89 · Answer

I also wanted to say i had a couple 1702fp's and they were the best ive had yet...not sure with the new 17's..Ive been market for a bigger one..and had the 2005 and 1905..both bad...

steve_89 · Answer

Im not saying every one has problems but from my reading on this site nad others the 1905 and 2005 are the ones with the most..Just IMO they keep pricing them lower and lower for a reason..

hers what i found for the lates..

Dell Home Electronics and Accessories has these new coupons:
30% off Dell 1905FP and 2005FPW LCDs Code: D7L9QWS?X48W30 (Exp 4/3 5:59am CT)
25% off Dell 193FP and 2001FP LCDs Code: 3$THVVV4XV7KD4 (Exp 4/3 5:59am CT)
15% off Dell 153FP and 1505FP LCDs Code: 22?11FFXQRV14$ (Exp 4/3 5:59am CT)

Stackable Accessories Codes:
$25 off $500 Electronics and Accessories Code: 0RZKN1C6Q$HRVQ (Exp 4/4 5:59am CT)
$50 off $750 Electronics and Accessories Code $RH74VC$6SVN9? (Exp 4/4 5:59am CT)

Dell Home has the Dell 19in 1905FP Digital LCD Flat Panel 800:1 contrast ratio, 20ms response, DVI $499.00 - 30% off
Code: D7L9QWS?X48W30 (Exp 4/3 5:59am CT) - $25 off $500 Code: $RH74VC$6SVN9? (Exp 4/4 5:59am CT) = $324.30 shipped free. Add $1 padding to pass $500

Also check out:
Dell 2005FPW 20.1-inch LCD Flat Panel, 1680x1050, 600:1 contrast ratio , 12ms response, DVI, Svideo, Composite Video $749 - 30% off
code D7L9QWS?X48W30 (Exp 4/3 5:59am CT) - $50 off $750
Code: 0RZKN1C6Q$HRVQ (Exp 4/4 5:59am CT) = $474 shipped free

scoobydooby · Answer

'2005 and 1905..both bad...'   You are repeating how 'bad' the 2005FPW is on multiple threads - it begs the question what is your motive.   Do you have any numbers to justify such declarations over and over?   My 2005FPW is not 'bad' - in fact it is the BEST LCD i have ever had.  No dead pixels. No backlighting.    Multiple others have indicated the same.     Message Edited by scoobydooby on 04-03-2005 03:18 AM

steve_89 · Answer

Just want people to know this and make the choice to buy based on facts.As you see some are good as urs.Im the type of person who likes to read this stuff before i buy.And its only fair people know what they might get.Not trying to come off as a dell hater..Just giving my imput .

SR45 · Answer

Maybe the price drop indicates a new model coming out soon, and they want to get rid of inventory. Or Dell just gives out a new sales promotion on this monitor as they do with the computers to sell more.

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1 Gb DDR 2100
Windows XP Home
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1703 FP LCD monitor
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Message Edited by SR45 on 04-05-2005 11:49 AM

scoobydooby · Answer

Dell offers deals and coupons EVERY week. That is one of their strategies they use to sell. Hardly implies they believe their products are bad.

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