• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

2005FPW or 2007FPW

W

w00t

Diamond Member
Just wondering if I should wait for 2007FPW. I was planning on getting the 2005fpw for x-mas, but now HDCP is worrying me. Is it worth the wait is it going to be hacked? Plan on using Vista when it comes out and using this display for awile so what's the deal?
 
Unless you play WMV DRM you won't have to worry about it with Vista.

But I still think you should wait for the 2007FPW. You may need it for HD-DVD and Bluray.
 
Originally posted by: xtknight
Unless you play WMV DRM you won't have to worry about it with Vista.

But I still think you should wait for the 2007FPW. You may need it for HD-DVD and Bluray.
Click to expand...

Is it going to have componet inputs?

edit: when is it expected to come out because i cant live with this 17'' CRT for long 🙁

 
Not sure about component inputs.
HDCP can't go via component though. It's a digital technology. But maybe that was your point. I don't know if Bluray/HD-DVD DVD players will have component out.
 
hmmm, i can't seem to find a link on any info about the 2007FPW, what is it? It might cost a lot during the release and it'll be a few months until dell decides to put coupons on it to lower the price. The 2005FPW is a great monitor for the price.
 
Originally posted by: Unkno
hmmm, i can't seem to find a link on any info about the 2007FPW, what is it? It might cost a lot during the release and it'll be a few months until dell decides to put coupons on it to lower the price. The 2005FPW is a great monitor for the price.
Click to expand...

It's the new lineup of monitors from dell the 2007FPW is like a refreshed 2005FPW.

 
well yea, of course it's a new lineup (similar to the 3007FPW), i was wondering what the specs or new features included (excluding HDCP)
 
Originally posted by: Unkno
well yea, of course it's a new lineup (similar to the 3007FPW), i was wondering what the specs or new features included (excluding HDCP)
Click to expand...

I am not sure.

 
Are you planning on watching "protected" (read: artificially crippled) HD content (HD-DVD/Bluray) on Vista or through a stand-alone player? If not, then I kind of doubt there will be any improvements over the 2005 other than the HDCP (with the possible exception of Component input). I also think the 2007 is going to be pretty expensive at release, at least compared to what you can get a 2005 for these days. I have a hard time recommending the 2005 if HDCP is going to be important to you, but at the price premium it's almost certain to come with, I don't know if I can recommend the 2007 for sure either...

Edit: For what it's worth, there are apparently ways to get around HDCP already - but the devices that can do it will cost you enough money that buying the 2007 over the 2005 would be cheaper.
 
The only movies i watch on my computer are from dvd's that i put into my dvd-rw drive and watch using power dvd.
 
Originally posted by: w00t
The only movies i watch on my computer are from dvd's that i put into my dvd-rw drive and watch using power dvd.
Click to expand...

If you're not planning on watching HD content at all then (excluding non-protected content like regular OTA broadcasts), then I'd recommend just going for the 2005FPW. I could be wrong, but I'm assuming that it'll cost at least a few hundred dollars more for the 2007 when it comes out. Just make sure that you know you won't be wanting HDCP capability later...
 
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: w00t
The only movies i watch on my computer are from dvd's that i put into my dvd-rw drive and watch using power dvd.
Click to expand...

If you're not planning on watching HD content at all then (excluding non-protected content like regular OTA broadcasts), then I'd recommend just going for the 2005FPW. I could be wrong, but I'm assuming that it'll cost at least a few hundred dollars more for the 2007 when it comes out. Just make sure that you know you won't be wanting HDCP capability later...
Click to expand...

Only other thing i can see myself doing is hooking up the cable tv so i can watch some HD there 🙂

 
Originally posted by: w00t
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: w00t
The only movies i watch on my computer are from dvd's that i put into my dvd-rw drive and watch using power dvd.
Click to expand...

If you're not planning on watching HD content at all then (excluding non-protected content like regular OTA broadcasts), then I'd recommend just going for the 2005FPW. I could be wrong, but I'm assuming that it'll cost at least a few hundred dollars more for the 2007 when it comes out. Just make sure that you know you won't be wanting HDCP capability later...
Click to expand...

Only other thing i can see myself doing is hooking up the cable tv so i can watch some HD there 🙂
Click to expand...


Dont you have an hdtv ? If you do why would you need hdcp ? I just got the 2005 since I dont plan to watch any hd on it. Just games and general software. Got a hdtv thats much bigger anyway.
 
Originally posted by: gi0rgi0
Originally posted by: w00t
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: w00t
The only movies i watch on my computer are from dvd's that i put into my dvd-rw drive and watch using power dvd.
Click to expand...

If you're not planning on watching HD content at all then (excluding non-protected content like regular OTA broadcasts), then I'd recommend just going for the 2005FPW. I could be wrong, but I'm assuming that it'll cost at least a few hundred dollars more for the 2007 when it comes out. Just make sure that you know you won't be wanting HDCP capability later...
Click to expand...

Only other thing i can see myself doing is hooking up the cable tv so i can watch some HD there 🙂
Click to expand...


Dont you have an hdtv ? If you do why would you need hdcp ? I just got the 2005 since I dont plan to watch any hd on it. Just games and general software. Got a hdtv thats much bigger anyway.
Click to expand...


because than i would have a tv in my room the family tv is a panasonic 60'' lcd projection hdtv 🙂 i like it but it would be nice to have my own tv in my room. or watch hdtv in those two little boxes one on desktop one on tv 🙂
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top