Just received a new Dell 1905FP. What a disappointment...

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AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
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So I finally decided to take a plunge plus last week Dell had an incredible sale. Well, it came in yesterday. I havn't been so disappointed in a while. The ghosting is unbearable! I set it to 1280x1024@60 and in 2D it looks very nice, but when I launch HL2 I can't play it for more then 3 minutes. Anandtech review claimed that this monitor uses Samsung panels. Apparently, it's no longer the case. I did some research and found thread at Hardforums that tells you how to check whether you have a Samsung or AUO panel. I did the test, and sure enough, it wasn't Samsung :(

I guess it's going back to Dell which is too bad considering the deal I got on it.


4/29 Update: I called Dell today and requested an RMA. I was told no problem, they will issue it to me, all I have to do is take it to a nearest UPS store and they will take care of it, no charge for me. Awsome. Then the lady asked if there was anything wrong with it. I told her what I said here, nothing wrong with the monitor, but it's ghosting and it hurts my eyes. She said "please hold I need to check on something". She comes back in a minute and says: 'Sir, would you be interested in a replacement?" Me: "how does it work?" She: "We will send you a replacement montior, it will be shipped to you at no extra charge. When you receive it, there will be a pre-paid waybill. Once you sure the new monitor is OK, please re-package the old monitor and call DHL to schedule a pick-up. There is no charge to you for return shipping either". Needless to say I said "sure, let's do it".

:thumbsup::beer: for Dell's customer support!
 
lokiju

lokiju

Lifer
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I'll have to try that test when I get back into town, I don't seem to notice ghosting with mine, I'm curious to know if its that I just don't notice it or if it is a Samsung.
 
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dragonballgtz

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Originally posted by: AnyMal
So I finally decided to take a plunge plus last week Dell had an incredible sale. Well, it came in yesterday. I havn't been so disappointed in a while. The ghosting is unbearable! I set it to 1280x1024@60 and in 2D it looks very nice, but when I launch HL2 I can't play it for more then 3 minutes. Anandtech review claimed that this monitor uses Samsung panels. Apparently, it's no longer the case. I did some research and found thread at Hardforums that tells you how to check whether you have a Samsung or AUO panel. I did the test, and sure enough, it wasn't Samsung :(

I guess it's going back to Dell which is too bad considering the deal I got on it.
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That sucks
 
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SludgeFactory

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I had read this was a really poor gaming panel, sorry that it sucks

It's a PVA screen, the 2001 or 2005 should be somewhat better for gaming, they're IPS panels.
 
AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
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Originally posted by: SludgeFactory
I had read this was a really poor gaming panel, sorry that it sucks

It's a PVA screen, the 2001 or 2005 should be somewhat better for gaming, they're IPS panels.
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OK, I have to ask. What's PVA and IPS?
 
aphex

aphex

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I have two 1703fp's and they have been excellent for gaming...
 
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piroroadkill

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Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why do people buy those? Resolution is same as a 17", much bigger pixels.
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I came into this thread to post the same thing.

Nobody, but NOBODY should be buying 18 or 19 inch desktop TFTs. Not worth it, on any level.
 
ponyo

ponyo

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That's why I bought 2005fpw instead. Can't stand 1280x1024 on 19". Just way too big.
 
AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
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Originally posted by: piroroadkill
Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why do people buy those? Resolution is same as a 17", much bigger pixels.
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I came into this thread to post the same thing.

Nobody, but NOBODY should be buying 18 or 19 inch desktop TFTs. Not worth it, on any level.
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I wanted to upsize :eek:
 
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Shlong

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Yup the response time on it is 20ms I believe, I used a 16ms monitor before & it was an improvement barely noticeable. Anything better is just gravy.
 
brigden

brigden

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I'm going to use my seven year old Dell 17" CRT until it dies. In fact, a friend was over this afternoon and he remarked that I "...must have a pretty good monitor."

HAHAHA.
 
AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
Nov 21, 2001
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Originally posted by: brigden
I'm going to use my seven year old Dell 17" CRT until it dies. In fact, a friend was over this afternoon and he remarked that I "...must have a pretty good monitor."

HAHAHA.
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I have a 3 y/o Samsung 955DF and it has been great. It's going back up on the desk as soon as I pack up Dell POS.
 
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brxndxn

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Before you return it, try using a better monitor cable. I'm guessing that since you do have ghosting, you're using the 15pin analog connection. Try ordering a thicker shielded monitor cable and you'll probby eliminate the ghosting. Monitors don't usually have ghosting problems themselves - the ghosting is caused by bad analog connections.

Hope this helps.. Feel free to say I'm full of sh!t. But, I've delt with quite a few LCD monitors and even the nicest ones come with the cheapest crappiest unshielded cables. If you're using a digital connection, feel free to ignore me.
 
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Jmman

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Well, I paid $230 for mine from Dell last week. It has no dead pixels, arrived in two days, has no ghosting, and uses a Samsung panel. Feel free to bash all you want, but I am happy.....:)
 
AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
Nov 21, 2001
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Originally posted by: brxndxn
Before you return it, try using a better monitor cable. I'm guessing that since you do have ghosting, you're using the 15pin analog connection. Try ordering a thicker shielded monitor cable and you'll probby eliminate the ghosting. Monitors don't usually have ghosting problems themselves - the ghosting is caused by bad analog connections.

Hope this helps.. Feel free to say I'm full of sh!t. But, I've delt with quite a few LCD monitors and even the nicest ones come with the cheapest crappiest unshielded cables. If you're using a digital connection, feel free to ignore me.
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I'm using DVI :(
 
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