DELL'S 2405FPW or 2407FPW???

[DCR]

Originally Posted by Roch

Nothing can touch the 20" NEC 20WGX2 imo, it quite simply rocks.

How much is that one? I didn't see that when I was researching these panels.

[CrowdAds]

[Roch_abx]

It cost me £420, but knowing how much we are ripped off in the UK I'd imagine it'd be about half that state side. It's really nice, games look fantastic, no ghosting etc, Quake 4 multi, no probs, it's got an advanced DV function that ups the contrast ratio to 1600:1, works really well in Oblivion's caves and dungeons. It's 1680x1050, 6ms g2g, 1:1 ratio option etc.

[SubZero]

Good to hear. But I want 24 inch widescreen.

The Dell 2405 comes out great both in games and normal desktop work. I'm sure it will be great too.

[fvbounty]

Originally Posted by SubZero

Good to hear. But I want 24 inch widescreen.

The Dell 2405 comes out great both in games and normal desktop work. I'm sure it will be great too.

You'll LOVE it I Love mine.....

[SubZero]

Hey bud, I didn't know you had one... Great..

You do games right?

How is it? Any problems... I mean... I still don't have it so like I said before, if someone has strong arguments NOT to get it, I will listen obviously... It's 950 euro's!!!

[fvbounty]

Originally Posted by SubZero

Hey bud, I didn't know you had one... Great..

You do games right?

How is it? Any problems... I mean... I still don't have it so like I said before, if someone has strong arguments NOT to get it, I will listen obviously... It's 950 euro's!!!

No problems, playing HL2 at 1920x1200 is unbelievable, no ghosting that I notice....

[fvbounty]

Here's a recent review of the 2405fpw.....with some in game shots....

http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=304

[Moncho]

I've had the 2405 for about a year now and like the review FV references I too had a 21" Sony CRT and had my doughts about an LCD. That all quikly vanished once a set it up and played HL2, Doom3 and Far Cry (just like the review). I was blown away! In addtion, I got it at a great price thanks to FV.

[fvbounty]

Originally Posted by Moncho

I've had the 2405 for about a year now and like the review FV references I too had a 21" Sony CRT and had my doughts about an LCD. That all quikly vanished once a set it up and played HL2, Doom3 and Far Cry (just like the review). I was blown away! In addtion, I got it at a great price thanks to FV.

Glad you like it, and that you got a good price....

[SubZero]

I got it today, actually just set it up....

WOW... this thing is HUGE!!!! :eek:

Played 10 minutes of Oblivion, tweaked the gamma and such a bit....

Fantastic...!!

However, when I maximize an explorer window with the white background it seems a portion of the screen in the middle, somewhat to the bottom seems a bit darker than the rest. Is this normal? Maybe it is just the reflection and need to get used to it.

But so far I think it is amazing... Actually this is my first LCD!!!

Did I mention this this is BIGGGGGG!! hehehehe....

edit>>> the more I look at it and turn the screen a bit I think the impression I had with the somewhat darker area is viewing angle related... No wonder with such a HUGE one.

[Rickwell]

SubZero LOL you'll like your monitor.Plus don't forgrt that it's really huge.

[fvbounty]

Originally Posted by SubZero

I got it today, actually just set it up....

WOW... this thing is HUGE!!!! :eek:

Played 10 minutes of Oblivion, tweaked the gamma and such a bit....

Fantastic...!!

However, when I maximize an explorer window with the white background it seems a portion of the screen in the middle, somewhat to the bottom seems a bit darker than the rest. Is this normal? Maybe it is just the reflection and need to get used to it.

But so far I think it is amazing... Actually this is my first LCD!!!

Did I mention this this is BIGGGGGG!! hehehehe....

edit>>> the more I look at it and turn the screen a bit I think the impression I had with the somewhat darker area is viewing angle related... No wonder with such a HUGE one.

Don't forget to turn on Cleartype, it will make all your fonts look much better....

[SubZero]

Thanks, I just did!!

OMG, toss out the window my old ideas about my old CRT still being better than this LCD (or any for that matter)...

Just fired up ages of Empires III. I can only say that I'm more than impressed. Framerates actually improved a lot (probably because of the 60hz) but seeing all of that in full 1920x1200 glory with such bright and vibrant colors!!

[Moncho]

Originally Posted by SubZero

I got it today, actually just set it up....

WOW... this thing is HUGE!!!! :eek:

Played 10 minutes of Oblivion, tweaked the gamma and such a bit....

Fantastic...!!

However, when I maximize an explorer window with the white background it seems a portion of the screen in the middle, somewhat to the bottom seems a bit darker than the rest. Is this normal? Maybe it is just the reflection and need to get used to it.

But so far I think it is amazing... Actually this is my first LCD!!!

Did I mention this this is BIGGGGGG!! hehehehe....

edit>>> the more I look at it and turn the screen a bit I think the impression I had with the somewhat darker area is viewing angle related... No wonder with such a HUGE one.

I find that when gaming I use 1600x1200 and for desktop I use 1024x768. This allows for I.E. or Firefox to extend across the display.
Don't know if this would help? Maybe I'm not understanding your question?

Cheers.

[SubZero]

Well, I got it all sorted out. This monitor is superb.

Desktop running at 1920x1200 and in games at least 1600x1200 and if possible 1920x1200.

The only regret I have is that I didn't buy it sooner!