1901FP vs. 2001FP Which to buy?

[raynman68]

I am looking at buying one of these two Dell LCD monitors, 1901FP or the 2001FP. I have not looked at LCD monitors before but reading the boards I always here good things about the Dell LCDs. Therefore, I am looking for any input on why I should choose one or the other besides the cost difference. This is for my job so they are paying for it.

Thanks in advance,

Robert

 

[GeneralGrievous]

If they are paying for it 2001fp.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Yeah, if you don't have to foot the bill then 2001FP. Even if you did have to pay yourself, I'd probably still recommend the 2001FP.

My caution for you though, is can you handle having a desktop resolution of 1600x1200? Thats the native res. for the 2001FP, and LCDs look best in their native modes. The 1901FP has a res. of 1280x1024.

I don't know if you'll be gaming or watching movies on them, but the 2001 would be the better monitor for viewing moving images. If you will game on it, keep in mind it'll look best at 1600x1200, and so you'll need a pretty good graphics card to run at that res.

 

[DrMindbender]

Yeah, for text and web pages and reg business stuff, a lower res is ok. I read comments and laugh as to why it's important to read emails at 1600X1200 or higher.

 

[kki000]

I have a 1901 at home and a 2001 at work.
The 2001 is better at everything.

Reading email at 1600 is great, cus now u can read 5 of them at once!!! Hee hee.

2001 seriously rocks. I think its a much better panel than my 1901. imo.
K

 

[raynman68]

Thanks everyone for the input. I placed an order today and will be receiving a brand spankin' new 2001FP shortly.

Thanks,
Robert

 

[spacelord]

Doesn't the 1901 have a much slower refresh time than the 2001FP? If gaming I would stick with the 2001FP.

Anyone with the 2001FP.. how does it look when playing games at non-native resolutions? my Radeon 9800 Pro would suck at 1600x1200 for some newer games..

 

[CherryBOMB]

I have 2x2001FP and one in portrate mode.I yoused to have a 1901FP in portrate mode,but wanted 1600x1200.I have gamed on both and the 2001FP is faster IMO
1901FP 25ms
2001FP 16ms
I love the 1600x1200 and I love the gameing as well.
I guess it helps when you have this to go along with.....Yes Sir*!*!* = Sweetage**