Would a 2005fpw be a bad move now?

[jahutch]

Hey all.. I am looking at possibly getting the DELL 2005FPW. They have a sale going on until tomorrow where the price is well under 400 bucks, so its currently a steal. That said, I know the 2007FPW is now shipping, which gives me pause. Are there significant differences between these monitors?

While I don't *need* the monitor until September, waiting on the 2007FPW gives me pause because (1) the magic price point for me is < $400 and I'm not so sure the 2007 will drop that low within that amount of time and (2) the 2005fpw is a well reviewed monitor, using the same panel as the apple cinema display, while the 2007 is something of an unknown quantity.

What I'd hate to see happen is DELL to run out of 2005s, then the 2007 end up being not much better (or worse!) than the 2005, yet still be substantially more expensive. Thoughts?

 

[supastar1568]

i have been pondering the same thing. Good question. Im staying for this one

 

[BassBomb]

ive seen alot of threads about 2007 with banding issues, so i would go for the 2005, because its definatley not a bad monitor

 

[ScottFern]

Originally posted by: BassBomb
ive seen alot of threads about 2007 with banding issues, so i would go for the 2005, because its definatley not a bad monitor

The man speaks the truth. I have 2 on my setup. :thumbsup:

 

[moonboy403]

depends on your need since 2005 doesn't have hdcp

 

[Ika]

2005 is a great, if dated, monitor. get it if you don't NEED anything on the 2007.

 

[Zensal]

Originally posted by: moonboy403
depends on your need since 2005 doesn't have hdcp

No one I've seen has been able to find HDCP on the 2007's spec sheets.

 

[moonboy403]

Originally posted by: Zensal

Originally posted by: moonboy403
depends on your need since 2005 doesn't have hdcp

No one I've seen has been able to find HDCP on the 2007's spec sheets.

opps, really?...sorry ....i've always thought the 07 line would have that

 

[jahutch]

Hmm.. I definitely don't need HDCP on a monitor, as I do nothing TV related with my main computer - that's all through my TV and HTPC. All I'm looking for is a nice primary monitor that is good for every day uses and gaming - and this is what I understand the 2005 to be. So, I think I'm going to go ahead and pick one up before they run out .

 

[jahutch]

Ok its ordered. That was an easy decision - thanks for the input all .

 

[programmer]

I picked up the 2005FPW last week. Glad I did, great price! Its still sitting in its box until I can find time to play.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: guoziming
2005 is a great, if dated, monitor. get it if you don't NEED anything on the 2007.

Well I dont need banding issues. Does that count?