2007WFP revision A01 banding?

Question

Hi all, I recieved my 2007WFP yesterday, and it turns out its an A01. I was hoping for an A02, but I guess an A01 is better than an A00. On to my question... I have only been able to check the monitor at 1680x1050 with VGA mode. I don't have access to a computer with DVI for a few more days. My question is, do any A01 users report banding when using DVI at the native resolution? I tried searching, but only found information relevant to 'A00 vs A02', not 'A00 vs A01'. Thanks in advance.

Dufflover · Answer

People are reporting banding in A02 anyway, so yes. However the major banding fix is from A00 to A01. A02 just tweaks the blue color setting afaik.   Better send that PM to ChrisM...

Mark1025 · Answer

as far as i know its only with dvi on the later versions might want to try vga. I know you shouldnt have to but tbh have never noticed any difference between dvi and vga

MJCfromCT · Answer

Yes, but unfortunately that is unacceptable to me, as the next video card I will be getting will have only DVI ports. PM to ChrisM sent.

Dufflover · Answer

All graphics cards (should) come with DVI-VGA converters for every DVI port, so if you're happy with the way your monitor is functioning now you should be able to keep the status quo. I have heard of one or two brands no longer shipping converters; it'll say in the product description/included bits.   My 2007WFP A02 looks fine on DVI, although obviously others will say otherwise.

MJCfromCT · Answer

Yup, using the adapter is an option, but not one I want to entertain. I don't want to pay $350 for a monitor, then $300 for a graphics card, and then need to convert its high-quality digital signal into an analog one. DVI gives greater clarity and clearness, and I need that for the things I will be doing with this monitor.

gpro · Answer

These links might shed a bit more light:

What are A00, A01 & A02? Reply 3 by ChrisM:

2007FP, 2007WFP, 2407WFP Firmware revisions -
A00 Initial release
A01 In Desktop Mode only, switched off the Faroudja video processing which causes the banding
A02 Color tweaking in the Service Menu (don't ask, I don't know the details)

Recieved replacement 2007wfp colors not as vibrant Reply 7 by ChrisM

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