DEAL IS DEAD: $925+tax maybe ?? Free ground shipping(or 2-day if you ask for it)

[anonymouschris]

one dead pixel, going back to dell.

 

[Karsten]

Originally posted by: anonymouschris
one dead pixel, going back to dell.

Better come up with something, since one pixel does not qualify for a tech defect.

 

[DJVIC]

For anyone still wants the 24", here is what I just got from Dell sales Rep.,

Here is what I got from Dell sales rep today,

"Sir, The introductory promo on Dell 2405 FPW ended on Friday, March 12,2005. Now I can give you the same monitor for $925 + Tax. If you would like to place an order, please call me at 800-456-3355, extn. 7240141, further extn 5840.



Thanks

Regards

BRANDON SINGH

Dell Software and Peripherals Sales Representative

Spectramind - Dell facility

800.456.3355 ext. 7240141 followed by 5840"


Still a decent deal IMO =)

 

[kamranziadar]

I got mine an Hour ago, can't wait to go home and see it.

 

[anonymouschris]

dell has the 21 day satisfaction thing going on. for any reason i can return it....doesn't matter what it is.

 

[Karsten]

Originally posted by: anonymouschris
dell has the 21 day satisfaction thing going on. for any reason i can return it....doesn't matter what it is.

You are correct, but it won't be an exchange then and your new order will be more expensive from the look of it.

Are you sure it is not "a cluster of pixels" or your "LCD blinks in and out" ?!!! just trying to help before you make that first call!

 

[Xatrix]

I was also told the deal is over and its going for $925.

 

[anonymouschris]

yeah, i doubled check. its one dead pixel that is hardly noticeable. but if i paid $900 for something...it better be flawless. i'll just wait until there is another deal on this lcd. thanks.

 

[LoverBoyJ]

Originally posted by: anonymouschris
dell has the 21 day satisfaction thing going on. for any reason i can return it....doesn't matter what it is.

its 30 days satisfaction guarantee.

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Burrbaby
Elsewhere in the forums(linky) there might be a work around for anyone getting stuttering HighDef videos when running at these super high resolutions.

Looks like you might wanna check your fastwrites, and what software your using to watch the video.

Also I've been using the monitor @1920X1200 with UT2004 and still get ~50 fps, and 35fps on DOOM3 timedemo1. One negative is that the size of the screen is a little disorienting, I'm sure I'll get used to it though. On a positive note,I have noticed that running in widescreen does seem to help with picking up enemies in your peripheral that you would have missed.

Good luck everyone still waiting on yours, and everyone who's already got yours - why don't you write what you think of your newest aquisition. I remember that hearing reviews helped to take the edge off while I was waiting for my 2405 to come in. Actually I was pretty surprised by the lack of REAL reviews out on the net.

I noticed that ironically using Window Media Player uses more CPU power than using something else like Zoomplayer to play the file. Zoomplayer just uses the WMV 9 or 10 codec (or filter) to play the file in its own UI. That makes a lot of these files much more playable.

 

[Sm0kes]

I just confirmed as well, that this deal is dead. The lowest they are willing to sell these for is $925 now.

I'm sure another deal will come along at some point .... it's only a matter of time

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Sm0kes
I just confirmed as well, that this deal is dead. The lowest they are willing to sell these for is $925 now.

I'm sure another deal will come along at some point .... it's only a matter of time

I'd take $925 shipped from Dell home any day, but this small business tax thing is crazy.

 

[SnowyEnigma]

WOOT! Placed my order last thursday and shipped on friday. Getting it tommorow with UPS ground. OMFG I can't wait I"ve never had a good monitor that I've exactly wanted (low response time+large+inputs) This should last me until 24"+ OLED displays

 

[EektheCat]

Mine was just delivered by UPS. This thing is truly *huge*. Makes my 2001fp and 20" Apple Cinema Display seem significantly smaller by comparison. A quick tweak of the gamma settings for my 9800pro and the colors are deep and vibrant. I didn't get the 2005fpw, even at the recent great prices because it didn't have component inputs... but this one has it all

Oh, and I used Dead Pixel Buddy to look for any imprefections... and I couldn't find any

 

[Bmott]

EEK you beat me, mine isn't coming until 4:30 today, ARGH. and of course i won't be there so i have to pick it up in marina del ray tonight before it closes at 8pm.

 

[mrBeBoT]

Beat me too Eek, we're using the same vid card so does that mean if you post your gamma settings I can get similar results? Mine should be there when I get home they said it can be as late as 7PM though D-:

 

[EektheCat]

Originally posted by: mrBeBoT
Beat me too Eek, we're using the same vid card so does that mean if you post your gamma settings I can get similar results? Mine should be there when I get home they said it can be as late as 7PM though D-:

I suppose we would, but it's all personal preference, I guess. I have my gamme set to 0.66... made a big difference right away. The rest of the settings (monitor and vid card) are at default.

HD content looks amazing on this, but all other non-hd videos that looked okay before look kinda crappy now Also, there's this really high pitched whine coming from the monitor, and it's beginning to bug the crap out of me. It's kinda like the whine of a tv, but maybe a bit louder... if I don't get used to this soon, I may have a hard decision to make. It's only audible from <24" or so, and most of the time, I'd be that far away, but knowing it's there and occasionally being closer, it might bother me. (and no, it's not one of those ridiculous things where I have to put my ear up against the back of the display to hear the noise)

 

[ProUser]

Fired mine up at lunch today - *ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE*; that's really all I can say. I've been using a high end 22" CRT, and I can't believe how much nicer the 2405fpw is.

 

[CTrain]

So is the $860+tax DEAD ??
Is this confirmed ???
Change the title of the thread ???

 

[Darkstar757]

Originally posted by: EektheCat

Originally posted by: mrBeBoT
Beat me too Eek, we're using the same vid card so does that mean if you post your gamma settings I can get similar results? Mine should be there when I get home they said it can be as late as 7PM though D-:

I suppose we would, but it's all personal preference, I guess. I have my gamme set to 0.66... made a big difference right away. The rest of the settings (monitor and vid card) are at default.

HD content looks amazing on this, but all other non-hd videos that looked okay before look kinda crappy now Also, there's this really high pitched whine coming from the monitor, and it's beginning to bug the crap out of me. It's kinda like the whine of a tv, but maybe a bit louder... if I don't get used to this soon, I may have a hard decision to make. It's only audible from <24" or so, and most of the time, I'd be that far away, but knowing it's there and occasionally being closer, it might bother me. (and no, it's not one of those ridiculous things where I have to put my ear up against the back of the display to hear the noise)

Ekk just give the noise time I bothered me at first but now i dont even hear it.

BTW im happy you love yours. I soooo happy with this purchase I dont know what to do with myself.

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: EektheCat

Originally posted by: mrBeBoT
Beat me too Eek, we're using the same vid card so does that mean if you post your gamma settings I can get similar results? Mine should be there when I get home they said it can be as late as 7PM though D-:

I suppose we would, but it's all personal preference, I guess. I have my gamme set to 0.66... made a big difference right away. The rest of the settings (monitor and vid card) are at default.

HD content looks amazing on this, but all other non-hd videos that looked okay before look kinda crappy now Also, there's this really high pitched whine coming from the monitor, and it's beginning to bug the crap out of me. It's kinda like the whine of a tv, but maybe a bit louder... if I don't get used to this soon, I may have a hard decision to make. It's only audible from <24" or so, and most of the time, I'd be that far away, but knowing it's there and occasionally being closer, it might bother me. (and no, it's not one of those ridiculous things where I have to put my ear up against the back of the display to hear the noise)

I keep hearing about the pitch sound.
Its a good thing my computer is already loud so I don't hear a thing.

 

[Bmott]

So am i going to be the first to hook up both a 2405fp and a 2001Fp dual monitor?

Ill make sure to take pics for you guys as soon as i get home. Lets see less than 5 hours now

 

[z0mb13]

dammit they tried to make a shipment this morning at 10... I guess I will hvae to pick up the lcd tonight

 

[EektheCat]

Originally posted by: Darkstar757

Originally posted by: EektheCat

Originally posted by: mrBeBoT
Beat me too Eek, we're using the same vid card so does that mean if you post your gamma settings I can get similar results? Mine should be there when I get home they said it can be as late as 7PM though D-:

I suppose we would, but it's all personal preference, I guess. I have my gamme set to 0.66... made a big difference right away. The rest of the settings (monitor and vid card) are at default.

HD content looks amazing on this, but all other non-hd videos that looked okay before look kinda crappy now Also, there's this really high pitched whine coming from the monitor, and it's beginning to bug the crap out of me. It's kinda like the whine of a tv, but maybe a bit louder... if I don't get used to this soon, I may have a hard decision to make. It's only audible from <24" or so, and most of the time, I'd be that far away, but knowing it's there and occasionally being closer, it might bother me. (and no, it's not one of those ridiculous things where I have to put my ear up against the back of the display to hear the noise)

Ekk just give the noise time I bothered me at first but now i dont even hear it.

BTW im happy you love yours. I soooo happy with this purchase I dont know what to do with myself.

I really hope that's the case. After my last post, I called up Dell to have a replacement sent (overnight). I've read other posts on other boards about a whirring noise that you can only hear when up close the the monitor, but I'm not sure if the high pitched whine is normal. I guess I'll compare the two and keep the better one

So besides me and Darstar, does anyone else hear a really high pitched (like a tv) whining noise (besides my usual whining )? (It's most audible at the back of the monitor, but also when seated straight ahead of it and within 24" or so)

 

[z0mb13]

hey guys how big is the box? can I fit it into a small car?