Dell 2001FP = Finally, final LCD choice?

[NateV]

Had about 99.99% made up my mind to run with the Samsung 172X.

Good thing I always leave that .01% in there, as after reading and corresponding with individuals that actually tried it, the feeling seems to be that the 172X is not worth the price.

After asking on the forum about my needs, the Dell 2001FP came back as a pretty highly regarded unit.

So, into the frey I go hopefully one last time, with the question: Is the Dell 2001FP the best final LCD choice I can make?

About the only even potentially critical comment I have seen after reading many reviews and forum postings: In a comparison to the Samsung 213T: it was stated that the 2001FP had a little more 'grainyness'?

Thanks for any info on this topic.

 

[Alptraum]

Pretty much every comparision between the 2001fp and the 213t has the 213t coming out ahead. However you pay for that quality. With Dell deals you can get the 2001fp for under $800 sometimes, while the 213t will pretty much always run you $1000+. I don't know if it makes much difference but I plan to get another LCD in the next month or two, and unless something new comes out I am getting the 213t. The 2001fp was barely even a contender for me.

 

[sc8nt4u]

My 1901FP has been rocking for 7 solid months! I bought it for 480 dollars too!

 

[grandpanda]

Get the 2001FP when there is a deal.
Don't worry about grainyness. People claiming seeing it are dipping their nose onto the screen. At that distance you will see it on any LCD. I use 2001FP at home ant Samsung 191T+ at work. I don't see 2001FP showing more grainy than the Samsung. You also get much more features on 2001FP, S-video and composit, P-in-P... People seem forget another advantage of 2001Fp is its perfect scaling. I don't see much degradation when you set it other than its native resoltuion. I think it's a big plus cause you do need a lower resolution sometimes.

 

[NateV]

This is what I thought after reading so many forum postings.

Seem like the 2001FP pretty well meets my needs. Got to wait on the price hit though!

I especially like the observation about the 2001FP and its scaling capabilities, as this is EXTREMELY important to me on a day to day basis.

Thanks for all input.

 

[tooltime]

Dell's fp's have more features and a comparable image quality for LESS $

i've got two of dell's 1901 fp and their great, also have a two year old 1701 fp and it's used 7 days a week w/o a problem

here is a link to a 172x and i read a similar review in pcworld

172x

 

[tooltime]

i also read the 16ms speed is not the speed you'll have gaming but some standard measurment of black and white lines or something. anyway be aware of speed metrics

 

[Kamui]

I actually started by purchasing 3 1801fp to replace my old ibm t85d. But I didnt like them at all! The 1801FP are good monitors when displaying graphics, but they do a poor job displaying text - even after downloading SP2 or using the Clear Type online utility.

I returned them to Dell and got myself 2 2001FP. I read a lot of horrible reviews from users in Hardocp and Arstechnica...and even some here about the number of dead pixels and the screen door effect. But I decided to take my chances and I was not disappointed. The 2001FP are BEAUTIFUL monitors, and on top of that, both of my screens were flawless. If you have the cash, go for it.

 

[grandpanda]

Originally posted by: Kamui
I actually started by purchasing 3 1801fp to replace my old ibm t85d. But I didnt like them at all! The 1801FP are good monitors when displaying graphics, but they do a poor job displaying text - even after downloading SP2 or using the Clear Type online utility.

I returned them to Dell and got myself 2 2001FP. I read a lot of horrible reviews from users in Hardocp and Arstechnica...and even some here about the number of dead pixels and the screen door effect. But I decided to take my chances and I was not disappointed. The 2001FP are BEAUTIFUL monitors, and on top of that, both of my screens were flawless. If you have the cash, go for it.

My 2001FP is dead pixel free too. But have to blame on those reviews for directing me to discover a slight light leak

Can anybody answer my question here? How do you get your 2001FP work in portrait mode with ATI card. THe rotation function built in Catalyst driver only allows 864x1152 maxium, instead of 1200x1600. I could set it to 1200x1600 without a problem using Nforce2 IGP. Pretty frustrated, I don't want to use Pivot Pro when the driver supports it. THanks.

 

[Sureshot324]

The 2001fp is the better gaming monitor.
The 213t is better at pretty much everything else.

 

[Nebor]

The 213t is an all around MUCH better monitor. The thing is, it's about 60% more expensive than the Dell.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Nebor
The 213t is an all around MUCH better monitor. The thing is, it's about 60% more expensive than the Dell.

Not for gaming it's not. 213T is 60% more expensive but only like 10% better if that in general use and subpar in gaming.

 

[mastertech01]

Id trade my 2001fp for the 213T but Ive never actually seen a 213T in action.

 

[XMan]

I wet myself the first time I turned on my 2001fp. Of course, I've been using a Philips 107S 17" CRT for the last 3 years, but still . . .

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: Nebor
The 213t is an all around MUCH better monitor. The thing is, it's about 60% more expensive than the Dell.

Not for gaming it's not. 213T is 60% more expensive but only like 10% better if that in general use and subpar in gaming.

I've played games on a 213t, it's acceptable, maybe the Dell is better at games, but the 213t is consistently stunning.