Gateway FPD2485W vs Dell 2407FPW-HC

[Chaotic42]

It's getting to be time for a second monitor. I've got an FPW2405. I have about $80 in Best Buy coupons, and they have a Gateway FPD2485W. Here's a link. It's $680. I'd pay $740 with tax.

The Dell 2407FPW-HC is about the same price, and I'd have to pay tax on it. Is it worth the extra money over the Gateway?

 

[Matt2]

I really like my Gateway 24".

That being said, it has an overly aggressive overdrive and tends to "smear" when transitioning from dark to light colors. I have seen this problem vary in severity from game to game. If you think you will be sensitive to this, then I would say go with the Dell.

You could always buy the Gateway from BB, return it if you dont like it and then get the Dell.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Matt2
I really like my Gateway 24".

That being said, it has an overly aggressive overdrive and tends to "smear" when transitioning from dark to light colors. I have seen this problem vary in severity from game to game. If you think you will be sensitive to this, then I would say go with the Dell.

You could always buy the Gateway from BB, return it if you dont like it and then get the Dell.

Well, if I'm going to drop almost a month's rent on a monitor, I want as close to perfection as possible.

 

[xtknight]

Dell 2407WFP-HC (high gamut) or BenQ FP241WZ (new scanning backlight for fast gaming). If you want to know everything you're going to have to research some more (I like HardForum for that). BeHardware had a review of the FP241WZ as well.

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Dell 2407WFP-HC (high gamut) or BenQ FP241WZ (new scanning backlight for fast gaming). If you want to know everything you're going to have to research some more (I like HardForum for that). BeHardware had a review of the FP241WZ as well.

Listen to this man :thumbsup:

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: n7

Originally posted by: xtknight
Dell 2407WFP-HC (high gamut) or BenQ FP241WZ (new scanning backlight for fast gaming). If you want to know everything you're going to have to research some more (I like HardForum for that). BeHardware had a review of the FP241WZ as well.

Listen to this man :thumbsup:

Cool. I ordered the Dell. Thanks everyone.

 

[GEOrifle]

Why LCD monitors are so expensive? For $200 more you can buy 42" PLASMA-LCD TV.
By myself: i also wanted it but i have to buy TV for living room, probably 46" and it will cost for me al least $3000 for new generation TV's and spend $700 just for PC monitor doesn't makes me fill right.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle
Why LCD monitors are so expensive? For $200 more you can buy 42" PLASMA-LCD TV.
By myself: i also wanted it but i have to buy TV for living room, probably 46" and it will cost for me al least $3000 for new generation TV's and spend $700 just for PC monitor doesn't makes me fill right.

It's a matter of what it's worth to you. The 21" and 22" WS monitors aren't too bad, but I'm hooked on 1920x1200 and multiple monitors. I already have a 42" plasma anyway.

It's too bad we don't have HDTV service here in the sticks.

 

[Chaotic42]

I wrote up a little review of the monitor with pics. It's a great monitor, but holy crap is it bright. It hurts my eyes!

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I wrote up a little review of the monitor with pics. It's a great monitor, but holy crap is it bright. It hurts my eyes!

Lower brightness and use this ICC profile:

Originally posted by: ecksor
Dell 2407WFP-HC gamma 2.2 6500K profile - calibrated with Spyder2 Pro in full dark (no ambient light compensation)

Please let me know if anyone wants to play with different settings - gamma, temperature, ambient light, luminance etc.

Thanks.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I wrote up a little review of the monitor with pics. It's a great monitor, but holy crap is it bright. It hurts my eyes!

Lower brightness and use this ICC profile:

Originally posted by: ecksor
Dell 2407WFP-HC gamma 2.2 6500K profile - calibrated with Spyder2 Pro in full dark (no ambient light compensation)

Please let me know if anyone wants to play with different settings - gamma, temperature, ambient light, luminance etc.

Thanks.

Cool, thanks!

 

[GEOrifle]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I wrote up a little review of the monitor with pics. It's a great monitor, but holy crap is it bright. It hurts my eyes!

Lower brightness and use this ICC profile:

Originally posted by: ecksor
Dell 2407WFP-HC gamma 2.2 6500K profile - calibrated with Spyder2 Pro in full dark (no ambient light compensation)

Please let me know if anyone wants to play with different settings - gamma, temperature, ambient light, luminance etc.

Thanks.

XTKnight, i saw how you powered up TWO PSU's in one PC, good idea.
What it does :unites WATT's and AMP's or something else more?

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle

Originally posted by: xtknight

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I wrote up a little review of the monitor with pics. It's a great monitor, but holy crap is it bright. It hurts my eyes!

Lower brightness and use this ICC profile:

Originally posted by: ecksor
Dell 2407WFP-HC gamma 2.2 6500K profile - calibrated with Spyder2 Pro in full dark (no ambient light compensation)

Please let me know if anyone wants to play with different settings - gamma, temperature, ambient light, luminance etc.

Thanks.

XTKnight, i saw how you powered up TWO PSU's in one PC, good idea.
What it does :unites WATT's and AMP's or something else more?

I think you mean someone else. I have only a single 400W Fortron, but it works well enough for my HW.

 

[GEOrifle]

I'm sorry, it was CHAOTIC: TWO PSU's in one PC is good idea.
What it does :uniteds WATT's and AMP's or something else more?