1 - 2005FP vs 2 19" LCD

dxkj

Lifer
Feb 17, 2001
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Right now with hot deals at dell I could get a 2005FP for 424, or 2 19" for 470


Pro's and cons?
 

Lonyo

Lifer
Aug 10, 2002
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Single monitor, less space needed.
Bigger screen space for single monitor apps (games)
Cheaper
Not as much real estate
Consumes less power.
Not everything supports widescreen, so you may end up with black bars

Dual monitor, more overall screen space (in terms of pixels you can see)
Bigger on screen stuff (if you have bad eyes)
Easier on a graphics card for games (lower resolution)
More expensive
Second monitor might not get used much
Need the desk space to place them
 

Vcize

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May 30, 2003
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I would rather (and do) have the 2005fpw.

Everytime I hook up a second monitor it just ends up not being nearly as useful as I had anticipated.