Poll: Would you return this Dell 2405fpw?

[Mears]

I just bit on my first LCD after using 21" CRTs for as long as I can remember. I really didn't need to upgrade, but I thought it would be nice to have a lighter monitor. Anyways, the screen I received has 1 pixel stuck blue near the center of the screen that is visible on black backgrounds. It's not visible otherwise, but it definitely bothers me a bit. I have a feeling my expectations might be a bit high considering the size of the LCD. Would you return it?

 

[Jassi]

Yes. If it costs so much, it should be defect free (my opinion).

 

[ironcrotch]

My laptop had a stuck pixel when I first got it. It eventually unstuck itself. I think there are things u can do to unstick them.

 

[Mears]

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
My laptop had a stuck pixel when I first got it. It eventually unstuck itself. I think there are things u can do to unstick them.

I tried massaging it to no avail.

 

[aphex]

If it were me? Hell yes.

However, keep in mind, i went through four Dell 2005fpw's before i got a good one with no stuck pixels and decent backlighting.

They even tried to ship me a refub and claimed it was new (box said refurb, packaging was opened and different, base had a scratch)

Be adamant that they ship you a NEW replacement.

 

[Insane3D]

If it's under 21 days, doesn't Dell pick it up for you and send a new one?

Originally posted by: aphex
If it were me? Hell yes.

However, keep in mind, i went through four Dell 2005fpw's before i got a good one with no stuck pixels and decent backlighting.

They even tried to ship me a refub and claimed it was new (box said refurb, packaging was opened and different, base had a scratch)

Be adamant that they ship you a NEW replacement.

Was it an early one? I just got one, my first Dell LCD, and it's perfect..no backlight issues...no stuck or dead pixels..nothing...

 

[ironcrotch]

Originally posted by: Mears

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
My laptop had a stuck pixel when I first got it. It eventually unstuck itself. I think there are things u can do to unstick them.

I tried massaging it to no avail.

This guy had some success, theres a link to a flashing video you can run that might help.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
If it's under 21 days, doesn't Dell pick it up for you and send a new one?

Originally posted by: aphex
If it were me? Hell yes.

However, keep in mind, i went through four Dell 2005fpw's before i got a good one with no stuck pixels and decent backlighting.

They even tried to ship me a refub and claimed it was new (box said refurb, packaging was opened and different, base had a scratch)

Be adamant that they ship you a NEW replacement.

Was it an early one? I just a one, my first Dell LCD, and it's perfect..no backlight issues...no stuck or dead pixels..nothing...

The ones i got ranged from Feb 05 - Apr 05 (i think)

This all took place the beginning of June i believe.

 

[Anubis]

yes id return it and but a 22in CRT, save like 600$

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: aphex


The ones i got ranged from Feb 05 - Apr 05 (i think)

This all took place the beginning of June i believe.

Yeah, somewhat earlier...the one I just got is a Oct 05...

Maybe I just lucked out?

 

[mchammer]

Return for 1 stuck pixel? Unless it was really bad I wouldn't, otoh my mon has no stuck pixels

 

[Philippine Mango]

I've had so many devices that had LCDs in them and not once I have I gotten one with a dead pixel, why is it that everybody has this problem but me?

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: mchammer
Return for 1 stuck pixel? Unless it was really bad I wouldn't, otoh my mon has no stuck pixels

Well, you need to consider a couple of things...

First, that monitor at best cost around $800, and at worst, $1200.

Second, if it's within 21 days of purchase, Dell will have the old one picked up at no cost, and replace it at no cost IIRC...

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
I've had so many devices that had LCDs in them and not once I have I gotten one with a dead pixel, why is it that everybody has this problem but me?

U have bad eyes

 

[Evadman]

It depends on when it was visible.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
I've had so many devices that had LCDs in them and not once I have I gotten one with a dead pixel, why is it that everybody has this problem but me?

U have bad eyes

I expected this post, I'm telling you, I don't. 20/13 b!tch!

 

[myusername]

got 1 stuck white pixel on my 2405. Can't even see it more than 3 feet from monitor anyway, so why bother.

 

[Azuen]

I have a single blue stick on my Samsung 26" TV near the centre. I can't say I really notice it much. Personally, for a single pixel, I wouldn't bother.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
I've had so many devices that had LCDs in them and not once I have I gotten one with a dead pixel, why is it that everybody has this problem but me?

U have bad eyes

I expected this post, I'm telling you, I don't. 20/13 b!tch!

It's the brain that interprets what it sees that is broken.

 

[ruffilb]

If it bothers you, return it.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes id return it and but a 22in CRT, save like 600$

Good 22 in CRT's are <$200? Not to mention the desk real estate

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes id return it and but a 22in CRT, save like 600$

Good 22 in CRT's are <$200? Not to mention the desk real estate

Well, not to be picky...but assuming you go by the normal cost without coupon codes, the 2405 is $1200...so $600 less would be $600, and yes, that would get you an excellent 22" CRT...

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes id return it and but a 22in CRT, save like 600$

Good 22 in CRT's are <$200? Not to mention the desk real estate

avg price on a 2405 is still bout a grand, you can get brand new 22in CRTs for less then 400

 

[Anonemous]

isn't there a dell sale today the 2405 for 779+tax and the 2001fp for like 428 +tax?

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Anonemous
isn't there a dell sale today the 2405 for 779+tax and the 2001fp for like 428 +tax?

Don't know about today...there was on Sunday.. $780ish is the absolute cheapest the 2405 has been, it's normal price is $1200. I got the 2005FPW on Sunday for $395 shipped...

Oh, and tax?!?!

Bwuahahahahahaha!

<--NH (no tax)