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[Bateluer]

Apparently, mine is a Rev A01, mfg date of March 2005, so pretty recent. After reading through Dell's user guide, I plugged it in via the DVI cables.

I didn't notice any dead pixels, which is a plus. However, there seems to be some backlighting issues. The corners are several shades brighter when viewing a black screen, mainly concentrated in the lower left and upper right corner's. Also, apparently, the Auto-Adjust feature does not work with DVI(Digital) inputs, among other features of the OSD. The user's guide does not specifically list the auto-adjust feature as being unavailable in DVI, I had to figure that out for myself given that other options are labeled as unavailable in DVI. So I hooked it up via the D-Sub VGA Analog connector, now all the OSD features appear to work.

Definitely going to take some time getting used to a 20in LCD, it just seems strange after using a 17in for over 2 years.

The 1680x1050 Wide Screen res is very nice, although I haven't tested it in any games or DVDs yet. I plan on doing that shortly.

If the back lighting issue becomes more pressing, I will likely contact Dell for a replacement.

 

[SynthDude2001]

You don't need Auto Adjust with DVI....the point of DVI is to pass along a pure digital signal without need of alteration or adjustment I didn't think anyone would willingly use VGA over DVI, given the choice

Sorry to hear you have backlighting issues though, my 2005FPW has been great.

 

[frank84]

that sux man...

I got my 2005FPW with 1 dead pixel.. which is very very hard to notice unless i put my nose against the monitor.

I don't ahve any backlighting issue... 2005FPW has been great.

 

[Bateluer]

I think I'll put it back to DVI, the image seemed a little better on the DVI.

 

[ryanv12]

I just got mine today as well. I've been playing CODUO and UT2004 great. I'm also fortunate that there's no dead pixels and no backlighting issues, but I still like the fact that you can exchange with Dell if you're unsatisfied. About to watch a DVD now - have fun!

 

[Bateluer]

Definitely am liking the desktop space afforded by Widescreen though.

The backlighting seems to be fairly minor, but I'll have to test it more extensively in the coming days.

 

[imported_lovespicyfood]

I got my 2005fpw on Monday and I like it a lot! I was lucky, no dead pixels. However, I seem to have some pretty "harsh" backlighting in the lower left and lower middle edges of the screen. I downloaded that monitor.exe someone posted here awhile back and that's really the only time I notice it a lot (during the black screen or course). When it goes through the alternating black and white bars from top to bottom, I can't seem to see any backlighting... I'm wondering if I'm just "seeing" backlighting issues that aren't really there? Either way, I think I can live with it.

 

[Bateluer]

Monitor.exe?

 

[dfloyd]

Mine comes in tommrrow....

/me looks at the clock wow 1:52 AM

Make that mine comes in today

The backlighting issue kind of cracks me up. Not saying its not a problem for some people but for many people the only issue is the issue that they make it. In games, in movies, in programs they never notice it. But using a calibration type tool they notice it and think its a problem. So technically its not noticeable unless you create a unrealistic situiation (Totally black screen? Come on when will I ever have a totally black screen?).

Well to be honest there might be some cases where it could be a issue, game loading and such but honestly it does not seem like ti would be a severe issue at all.

But like I said I will know today

 

[isifgr]

which program are u using to calibrate your monitors and see the backlighting??

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: dfloyd
Mine comes in tommrrow....

/me looks at the clock wow 1:52 AM

Make that mine comes in today

The backlighting issue kind of cracks me up. Not saying its not a problem for some people but for many people the only issue is the issue that they make it. In games, in movies, in programs they never notice it. But using a calibration type tool they notice it and think its a problem. So technically its not noticeable unless you create a unrealistic situiation (Totally black screen? Come on when will I ever have a totally black screen?).

Well to be honest there might be some cases where it could be a issue, game loading and such but honestly it does not seem like ti would be a severe issue at all.

But like I said I will know today

I enjoy playing a lot of darker themed games, which have a lot of dark scenery, in which its very noticeable.

 

[Cheesetogo]

If the backlight bleeding bothers you, dell will take it back and replace it if you send it back within 21 days.

 

[Cheesetogo]

If the backlight bleeding bothers you, dell will take it back and replace it if you send it back within 21 days.

 

[ryanv12]

Actually, I have very minor backlight bleeding. However, I only can notice it when I turn off all the lights in my room (which I never do except to sleep) and run a game/movie that is very dark. Even then it doesn't really get in the way. Since I always use the computer in a well lighted environment (which you're supposed to do anyways), I don't notice it. I shouldn't need to exchange it.

 

[imported_lovespicyfood]

Hey Guys,

Yep, I used monitor.exe. And like I said, I only really notice the backlighting when I use the monitor.exe program, so I dont' think I'll send it back.