HOT? Newly released Dell 2407WFP for $711.75 + ship AFTER $25% coupon @ DellSB

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BigHurt

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How many of you picked up the deal when it was $711?

I noticed their site has reduced the price from 949 to 806, which is still almost a hundred dollars more than the coupon deal, but at least the price IS going down.
 
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What's better for gaming, Dell's top-of-the-line 20" or 24"? And are these not recommended for fast-paced, online FPS games (Quake 2)?

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mithrandir2001

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I have one of those Dell 35%/$35 off coupons and had no idea I could get $20-40+ for it on eBay. Geez, you can sell anything on eBay, maybe even your mother.
 
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BigHurt

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Well, Dell has the 2407wfp without coupon for $747, so if you are like me and missed out during the initial coupon, now might be the time to buy :D

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Originally posted by: OCNewbie
What's better for gaming, Dell's top-of-the-line 20" or 24"? And are these not recommended for fast-paced, online FPS games (Quake 2)?

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Both are good, but a lot is going to depend on how good a video card you have.
Running native res on the 20" (1680x1050 widescreen version or 1600x1200 4:3 version) you should easily get by with a 7800GT/ATI equivalent or the 24" (1920x1200 widescreen) is going to require more power (SLI/Crossfire anyone) to get the best out of it.
 
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Originally posted by: GAZZA
Originally posted by: OCNewbie
What's better for gaming, Dell's top-of-the-line 20" or 24"? And are these not recommended for fast-paced, online FPS games (Quake 2)?

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Both are good, but a lot is going to depend on how good a video card you have.
Running native res on the 20" (1680x1050 widescreen version or 1600x1200 4:3 version) you should easily get by with a 7800GT/ATI equivalent or the 24" (1920x1200 widescreen) is going to require more power (SLI/Crossfire anyone) to get the best out of it.
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I've heard the new ones have banding issues among other things, would it be worth getting a used 2405 instead?
 
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BigHurt

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I believe there have been several threads reporting that revision A02 fixes the banding issue.. So, shouldn't be a problem anymore.
 
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BigHurt

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well i can now say i am the proud owner of a 2407wfp! just came in today and it is such a significant upgrade over my 19" nec crt. hah.

747-35 off coupon - 10 paypal coupon = 702 :D
 
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jvisaria

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Originally posted by: mithrandir2001
I have one of those Dell 35%/$35 off coupons and had no idea I could get $20-40+ for it on eBay. Geez, you can sell anything on eBay, maybe even your mother.
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Well.. maybe not my mother... but your mother? I would be all over that.
 
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Yregouth

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Originally posted by: Dannyboyayyo
On the dell forums people are still complaining about banding with the A02 revision. also some people had ghosting issue's....thats whats holding me back from buying it.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board?board.id=dim_monitor
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I've checked Dell's forums on the 2407 WFP. Regardless of revision this monitor has lots of issues, some if which will never be solved. Quite a few people are rather unhappy, complaining about banding after updating (better: having it updated) to the latest firmware. And Dell won't release a new revision for the 2407 WFP (official statement by Dell staff). Despite its high screen resolution the monitor does not support 1080i.....
I'm glad I checked this thread, this monitor might look like a bargain at $703 but I'm now sure it's not. :(
 
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Alpha35

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Given the seemingly persistent problems with the 2407, which would be a better choice for cad (no gaming) -- a dell 2405 for $780-$800 shipped
or the Samsung 244T at $900 shipped?
 
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Jawo

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Now if it would only drop another $200, I'd be in! My 2005FPW is getting lonely;)
 
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Originally posted by: Callaway
sorry to threadcap, but there are other 24" monitors out there.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009061 $699 (newegg's infamous shipping and no tax.)

as far as the banding issue goes, read here for dell's solution. http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums...?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=60479
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Not adjustable, no usb, I'd respond to the technical details and compare but I"m not familiar with the acer, of course I could look at the spec sheet but for that kind of money the monitor should have some toys like the Dell.
 
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Callaway

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Originally posted by: Oakenfold

Not adjustable, no usb, I'd respond to the technical details and compare but I"m not familiar with the acer, of course I could look at the spec sheet but for that kind of money the monitor should have some toys like the Dell.
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good points on the adjustability and usb.
 
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