Recent content by vivix

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    Dead pixels on an LCD... what do you think?

    Hi, I just got a new Dell 2001fp today and it's awesome! I've read a couple posts about dead pixels and I think I may have a few. But don't think it's going to be noticable. I can only really tell if the screen is all black and I really scrutinize. What have ya'll done? Do you return it if...
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    Question about the Dell 2001fp vs. CRTs

    Thanks for all the responses. Especially the ones that reinforced getting a 2001fp as a good thing. Cause I ordered one and should get it today or tomorrow! woooo!
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    Question about the Dell 2001fp vs. CRTs

    Ok, so you "should" be in native res for desktop. But do you notice the scale difference in games as well? Say you want to run at 1280x960 instead of 1600x1200... will the distortion be that bad?
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    Question about the Dell 2001fp vs. CRTs

    Hi. I'm currently in the market for a new monitor. I have an ole' Dell 17" CRT from '98. I'm looking to upgrade to a panel LCD. I play a fair amount of games, including the new, VERY SCARY, Doom 3. I've read that most LCDs have slower response times, but the 16ms of the Dell 2001fp is...
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    new @ hot deals... Anyone know of deals on the Dell 2001fp?

    Hi, I'm new to the whole looking for web deals. I noticed in some previous posts that the Dell 2001fp LCD was going for approx. $720 shipped. There web site current has a 10% off which makes it $801. Anyone know of any other deals/coupons I can add on to that? I really want one of these...
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    problem with ICS using SBC DSL

    Alright, first to describe the setup. Two new computers, one is connected directly to DSL using the onboard NIC card (nforce3 mobo, gigabit nic.) This computer also has another NIC in it. Through this second NIC, it is connected to into another computer's onboard NIC (same mobo) via a crossover...