Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW Grey 20.1" LCD Monitor

20.1", 1680x1050, 16ms, DVI, PC/Mac - MPN: T6130

Description: The Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor is a wide aspect desktop display that redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish Dell industrial design, and advanced functionality. Watch DVDs in natural format and run multiple applications simultan... read more

The Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor is a wide aspect desktop display that redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish Dell industrial design, and advanced functionality. Watch DVDs in natural format and run multiple applications simultaneously. Improve productivity with less scrolling and toggling. The 2005FPW wide aspect Flat Panel LCD also provides an excellent option for video editing and 3D imaging as both source and destination video can be viewed in a single window! With 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 located on the side, the Dell 2005FPW gives users convenient access points to plug in devices such as keyboards, digital cameras, secondary hard drives and printers. It also supports advanced features such as PIP (picture in picture) and PBP (picture by picture) and can be activated with a touch of a button on the front of the display. With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment virtually every user can adjust the display to their exact comfort level and help reduce eye and neck strain. minimize

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deshwasi from PA

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Apr 2004

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This is my primary monitor and i use it for both w ...

Strengths:

Sharpness, WideScreen, Features

Weaknesses:

None.

Posted May 20, 2005 - This is my primary monitor and i use it for both work as well as watching movies, and it does both jobs admirably. Unlike some people may thing, the widescreen does not make using applications difficult. Common tasks like internet browsing or emailing work just fine on this monitor as well. The extra screen space is nice and movies look great on this. The monitor has lots of features like dual inputs (analog & DVI), its can be rotated and its height is adjustable as well. Plus it has 4 USB ports on it to connect USB peripherals like usb drives & keyboards etc. The monitor is very sharp and bright. I love working at this monitor and would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a 19"+ LCD monitor.

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LinksMaster from OH

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Dell UltraSharp LCD Monitors are fantastic

Strengths:

Fantastic picture quality, great response time, works well with gaming, CAD and general usage.

Weaknesses:

The price when it's not on sale. If you decide to purchase a Dell LCD do a search for SlickDeals and use all the coupons you can compound. You will be happy you did.

Posted Jul 28, 2005 - If you have an ATI powered videocard get the most recent Catalyst drivers. If you have an NVIDIA powered videocard get the most recent ForceWare drivers. If you have neither of those, check with whatever manufacturer you have for updated video drivers. After that, all the extra features this monitor offers are a breeze. This 16x10 wide-screen format monitor is fully capable of 4x3 (or other modes) with the appropriate videocard drivers installed. And the videocard and videocard drivers will control all the special extra modes and features this monitor offers.

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mrzero009 from VA

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2005FPW has satisfied me since it’s turned on. T ...

Strengths:

Wide and bright screen. Crispy image. Multiple input connectors. Various display control. Tilt, pan, height adjustment.

Weaknesses:

PIP doesn't work for DVI and D-SUB. Contrast adjustment is disabled at DVI. 60Hz at 1680x1050

Posted May 26, 2005 - 2005FPW has satisfied me since it’s turned on. Two web browsers are opened during web surfing. I don’t need to push alt+tab to switch web browsers’ windows any more. 2005FPW changes my room to a small theater with Logitech X-530. The LCD gives me wide working area. While writing, there are four windows on the LCD; Winedit, DVI viewer, Acrobat, and dictionary. 2005FPW is really great LCD.

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WuDoo from CA

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Before 2005FPW I had a Compaq 17" CRT Flat screen, ...

Strengths:

Wide aspect, very bright, big n flat - and not heavy. The image quality is amazing. Extra 4 USB ports are always useful. DVI, S-Video and VGA inputs. Adjust of height, angle and also twist.

Weaknesses:

Almost none for me, I just could see some blue light in the borders of the screen when it is everything black... not noticiable during normal use, games, etc. Could not use 75Mhz sometimes.

Posted Jun 29, 2005 - Before 2005FPW I had a Compaq 17" CRT Flat screen, the quality was also great, but the size of 20.1" wide is a huge difference, I am loving it. I use the PC mostly for games, but also some 3D modeling and web programing... so its a lot of "work space" available with very good quality. And also the price paid of less then $500 makes even a better deal. For the games that support its resolution makes the gaming experience even better. For those games that doesn't support, I will just have to use in a non distorted resolution and stick with some black area in both sides, no big deal.

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Anonymous from CA

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I hesitated for a couple of months to buy this mon ...

Strengths:

Read the reviews, there accurate,and if you decide to buy this monitor you won't be sorry.

Weaknesses:

Some backlight leakage.

Posted Mar 20, 2005 - I hesitated for a couple of months to buy this monitor but finally did and I am very impressed. This monitor is so bright I had to turn it down. I was a little worried about the resolution being so high that it would be hard to read, but the screen is so big and the text so clear that it isn't an issue. I had to hook it up to my ATI Radeon 9600 with analog first before the DVI would work (I blame that on the card, not the monitor) but it looks beautiful with DVI. People that see it just stare in amazement. I play games and do a lot of photo work with this monitor and never see ghosting. I have no dead pixels that I have seen yet, which was another worry. I don't find the pivot function useful for me and didn't buy based on that feature (FYI - you have to "pivot" your desktop manually before you physically pivot the monitor - it isn't automatic that I could figure out.)

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old_cotton from NY

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WIDESCREEN! The resolution on this monitor is outs ...

Strengths:

Wide Screen. Affordable Price. Integreted USB2.0 HUB. VGA/DVI/S-Video/Composite Video inputs. 12ms response time.

Weaknesses:

Old video card maybe doesn't support 1680*1050 resolution.

Posted Apr 15, 2005 - WIDESCREEN! The resolution on this monitor is outstanding. If your graphics card supports a portrait mode then is is excelent for reading large documents. Super great image quality. 3-year warranty. The best LCD I ever used!

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mtrazo from TX

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Cystal clear display, I use it as a computer monit ...

Strengths:

Crystal clear images, super simple to set up... just plug in and play!

Weaknesses:

No weakness' yet just loveing it!

Posted Mar 19, 2005 - Cystal clear display, I use it as a computer monitor put if you use the dvi input for your HD TV like we have voom satalite its an amazing HD television as well I supe glad we chose this Display over any others and a Dell what a reputable comp. so you know its going to last.

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mighty18 from CA

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The best kept secret of the LCD monitors! Almost ...

Strengths:

Amazing resolution; Brilliant colors; 'All' types of INPUTS. Very BRIGHT (see Comments). Very affordable.

Weaknesses:

Only available in Black. (Though the Silver trim on Black is nice.)

Posted Apr 17, 2005 - The best kept secret of the LCD monitors! Almost bought a Samsung 17" widscreen for the same price. Yet, the specs on this Dell outperforms the others. Many reviews complain about this monitor as being 'TOO BRIGHT'. When connected to the DVI port, adjustment is only available for BRIGHTNESS. CONTRAST adjustment is Disabled. Despite setting the Brightness to '0', many users still find this to be too bright. However, you may tweak the overall brightness by going into the Video Card properties. Each maker may vary. (My ATI Radeon card is under color management, and I was able to lower the brightness to my comfort level).

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alexpopo1

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No dead pixels. This monitor is really awesome. ...

Strengths:

Widescreen, high resolution.

Weaknesses:

Minor backlight leaking.

Posted Jun 26, 2005 - No dead pixels. This monitor is really awesome. I am using a PNY GeForce 6800 with it and it is just unbelievable. All games that I have tried look exceptional. The only flaw is the backlight leaking, but it is very minor.

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deuxnut from CA

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User has 4 Months of experience with this product

great monitor

Strengths:

widescreen, brightness, extra inputs. PIP. adjustable screen mount

Weaknesses:

aspect ratio for dvds. expected screen to be taller.

Posted Aug 22, 2005 - this lcd is awesome. the picture and color is great. i also love the extra inputs (composite and s-video) and PIP. the only thing i didnt like is when playing dvds, either the picture gets stretched or there is a some black on the top and bottom. nothing too bad, but worth mentioning.

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cowfunone from MN

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I have this LCD for 1 day so far, and I am already ...

Strengths:

contrast, sharpness, brightness, aspect ratio

Weaknesses:

price, only 60Hz at 1680x1050

Posted Apr 26, 2005 - I have this LCD for 1 day so far, and I am already loving it! Love the brightness, the sharpness, contrast. And of course the Aspect ratio. I am running it at max resolution, at 60Hz. And that would be the only drawback of the LCD--60Hz max at 1680. Although I have to say I don't see any flickering at 60Hz. Price is an issue, but not with Dell's discounted price. Ebay would be an alternative. Lots of people sell new ones for a fraction of the prices.

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pgonza02 from FL

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I really like the ability to slide the monitor up ...

Strengths:

Picture quality...wow!!, PIP, price, style.

Weaknesses:

It wobbles a little on a desk that's not too steady, but I guess that could happen with any LCD since the stand is so thin.

Posted May 4, 2005 - I really like the ability to slide the monitor up and down on the stand, makes hight adjustments really easy sometimes I sit lower and I can just adjust the monitor accordingly. I have read some reviews complaining about it being "too bright". I must say that this is only a factor when I get up in the morning and walk into the dark office, otherwise it's fine. It's actually an advantage on a really lit room. You can adjust the brightness easily with the videocard settings when using the digital input (brightness control is dissabled when using this mode). I just can't imagine getting a better deal on a display ($411 shipped and tax from Dell).

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jtpangborn from AZ

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LCD display

Strengths:

I liked the easy access to the USB

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted Jan 12, 2006 - Great display, shows multiple spreadsheets very well....replaced a 15" flat panel and the size is great for video. Product was as identified, was shipped well within the time frame

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CraigRodekur... from FL

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I am very happy with my Dell Monitor. Easy to read ...

Strengths:

The clear picture. And the small amount of desktop space it uses.

Weaknesses:

None.

Posted Jun 16, 2005 - I am very happy with my Dell Monitor. Easy to read text and more viewing area so it is easy to have many windows open and viewable at the same time. And you couldn't beat the price.

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joecwong

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This monitor is great. No bleeding I can tell even ...

Strengths:

Size, inputs, features, quality of picture

Weaknesses:

None so far

Posted May 21, 2005 - This monitor is great. No bleeding I can tell even with 1st person shooter game. Allows for 90 degree rotation to vertical mode, picture in picture controls on the panel using 2 of 4 video inputs. Telescoping/various tilting stand allows flexibilty anywhere I put it. Ordered optional speakers that can attach right onto the monitor and plug into the monitor. Like that it was optional because I was not sure at the time if I would want it. Got this monitor on a Dell sale for roughly $400 and it is worth every dollar for size and quality.

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