To Dell or not to Dell, that is the question

[koshling]

20" 1600X1200 LCDs, primarily for gaming use (not FPS tho). Any opinions on Envision EN-2028 vs Dell UltraSharp 2001FP?

Advice appreciated

 

[Piuc2020]

The Dell UltraSharp 2001FP is better and what I would choose.

 

[Chacranajxy]

I'd grab the Dell. I don't like their computers, but their monitors are fantastic.

 

[NoToRiOuS1]

Originally posted by: Chacranajxy
I'd grab the Dell. I don't like their computers, but their monitors are fantastic.

 

[Hadsus]

The Envision has a much better contrast ratio and a better response time. Don't get caught up in the Dell hype. I owned the 2001fp and if you like dark games like Doom3, Thief series, etc., you'll be sorely disappointed. Dark scenes are very poorly rendered. Response time is a different matter.....the Envision is 4 ms faster but sometimes that stat can be misleading. In any case, I got rid of the Dell and couldn't do it fast enough.

 

[Heinrich]

UM, buy the Dell LCDs with no qualms....and great warranty, granted you will have to hassle the crap out of them sometimes for even basic issues to be resolved - such as honoring warranty, or correct oupons, but they WILL honor all obligations eventually.


The "to dell or not to dell" for me was more of a political question. Do I support a company that cares more about a quick buck rather than what's best for the consumer? Do I support a company with no true testes to go up against Intel?

The answer, was sadly, made with my wallet, but I can't say that I regret it terribly as my love my XPS2 and my 2405FPW

 

[jevans64]

See sig... Dell PDAs ( Axim x50v is my friend ) = Yes, Dell laptops = Yes, Dell 2001FP, 2005FPW ( watch for backlighting!! ), or 2405FPW = Yes ... if you can snag one of the online coupon codes for 25 to 35% off. Dell PCs = NO.

The 2001FP IS older, so there are better LCDs out there now. I would consider the Envision if the prices are very close.