Dell 1800FP LCD monitor?

[elkinm]

I went to a computer lab today equiped with these lcd monitors. I used them for several hours and I was completely impressed. They were at 1280x1024 resolution at only 60 Hz but I had no problems looking at them and the display looked great.

What impressed me the most was the wide vewing angle. I could rotate it as far as I wanted to ieither side without any loss in color or brightness. It was even far better then my flat screen CRT. Even more, the quality was just as good looking from the top or the bottom. This amazed me as I regularely go to retail stores looking for their best LCD displays and they all loose quality from the sides and espetialy from the bottom.

I was wondering if this is a spetial LCD or are there other ones that are as good or even better. With the exception of this one, every LCD I have ever seen is a long way away from replasing my CRT but with monitors like this one, then I am willing to upgrade.

Thanks

 

[Nocturnal]

I have the one up from that, the 1901FP. It is awesome, especially with DVI out. It's an amazing piece of machinery.

 

[resinboy]

I was using an $1100 Hitachi crt, and never thought I would switch. I am glad I did

 

[elkinm]

So is Dell ahead of the rest for some reason or do other manufacturers have such good lcds as well?

 

[JammingJay]

Samsung also makes some good panels. Then again in some models, they may actually be using THE SAME panel.

 

[LukFilm]

1800FP is made by LG (Lucky Goldstar). This is a very unique LCD in that regard that its specs are average, but those are just specs. When you actually use it, then you'll realize what a gem this LCD is and that specs don't always show the quality of the product.

 

[BuckNaked]

Originally posted by: LukFilm
1800FP is made by LG (Lucky Goldstar). This is a very unique LCD in that regard that its specs are average, but those are just specs. When you actually use it, then you'll realize what a gem this LCD is and that specs don't always show the quality of the product.

I agree with LukFilm

 

[Syran]

I love my 1800fp. Picked up for $380. When I have a bit more money, hope to replace my 19" Sony with a 2nd one.

 

[elkinm]

I have seen the latest sonys, samsungs, necs and others at best buy with much better specs and several times more expensive but they in now way compare with this one. Are other LG LCDs just as good or are the dells special?

 

[amdskip]

I paid about $450 for mine, some of the best money I've spent.

 

[KristopherKubicki]

LG doesnt actually make them. Its technically LG-Philips who produce the panel (which is a joint venture). As to answer elkinm's question, yes other LG.Philips panels are this good, but they are generally hard to get in the US for some reason... Most of their sales are for OEM distribution through Dell or whomever.

Cheers,

Kristopher

 

[rancidcrabtree]

A little OT maybe, but, does the 1800fp come with a dvi cable? If not, where and what should I get?


kev

 

[Syran]

Mine did come with a DVI cable.

 

[LukFilm]

Yes, it does come with a DVI cable.

 

[Vegito]

Originally posted by: kevgray
A little OT maybe, but, does the 1800fp come with a dvi cable? If not, where and what should I get?


kev

they should all as I purchase over 100 of these and very little 1900fb and a few 2000fp

If you dont get a dvi, I got crap loads , I'll send them to you for free

 

[Looney]

I love my 1800FP. I'll get a 2nd as soon as a decent videocard comes out with dual DVI.

 

[rancidcrabtree]

Originally posted by: forcesho

Originally posted by: kevgray
A little OT maybe, but, does the 1800fp come with a dvi cable? If not, where and what should I get?


kev

they should all as I purchase over 100 of these and very little 1900fb and a few 2000fp

If you dont get a dvi, I got crap loads , I'll send them to you for free

Thanks for the offer! :beer:


kev