Dell LCD Deal: $50 off and 10% off is Back!!! 20% Off Dell Branded Monitors!!!

[Mani]

<< Which is a better LCD?

Planar 17.4 Analog BLACK Multi Media SXGA (CT1744Z)
or
DELL Monitor; 1702FP Flat Panel, 17" (17" VIS) >>



I would say the Dell panel is probably of higher overall quality being that it's a Samsung panel- It's image quality is excellent though I haven't personally see the planar. It doesn't however have the extra .4" or the ability to flip on its side like the planar, so if those features matter then the planar may be a better bet.

I talked to a friend in flat panels today though and he said that they're well into testing the next-gen flat panel displays which he says have a considerably reduced response time from modern LCDs, so if you plan to do much gaming or have to have the latest and greatest (like me ) it may be worth waiting. He didn't know when they would be shipping however and if you decide to hold off, it may be a long wait. Just throwing that out there for the folks who are debating getting this.

 

[blues008]

Here's a review:

http://www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,78066,00.asp

The luminance output is at 200 compared to Samsung's 171S of 250.

You have to spend an additional $70 for the Samsung, but from what I've read, Samsung makes excellent LCDs.

I don't know if DVI input is more important than luminance output.

 

[VRoOMdesigns]

<< Which is a better LCD?

Planar 17.4 Analog BLACK Multi Media SXGA (CT1744Z)
or
DELL Monitor; 1702FP Flat Panel, 17" (17" VIS) >>

DELL:

Highlights:
Screen Type Active Matrix - TFT LCD
Screen Dimensions 17 inches (17-inch Viewable Image Size)
Pixel Pitch 0.264mm
Viewing Angle +/- 80 degrees (vertical) typical - +/- 80 degrees (horizontal) typical
Contrast Ratio 350 to 1 typical, 250 to 1 minimum
Horizontal scan range 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Optimal preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz
Highest preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz
* Highest addressable resolution 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz (UXGA)

Review on pcmagazine.com

PLANAR: (selected specs)

Viewable Size: 17.4"
Display Type: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix - desktop
Image Max H-View Angle: +80 / -80
Image Max V-View Angle: +80 / -80
Analog Video Signal: RGB
Cable(s) included: 1 x display cable - external - 1.5 m ¦ 1 x audio cable - external - 1.5 m
Color Support: 24-bit (16.7M colors)
Device Type: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix - desktop
Diagonal Size ( Viewable Size ): 17.4" ( 17.4" )
Dimensions (WxDxH): 46.7 cm x 24.2 cm x 45.2 cm
Dot Pitch: 0.27 mm
Enclosure Color: Black
Image Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Image Brightness: 220 cd/m2
Image Color Temperature: 9300K, adjustable, 6500K
Image Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 90 Hz x 80 kHz
Port(s) / Connector(s) Required: 1 x display / video - VGA / VBE / 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) - female - 1 ¦ 1 x audio - line-out / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - female - 1
Service / Support: 3 years warranty
Warranty: 3 years warranty
OSD Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Response Time: 25 ms


Basically the Planar has a higher contrast ratio and I think it has a lower response time. It's also .4 inches larger and I hear Planar tech support is very good.

However, the Dell does have a DVI input and seems to get more positive reviews. It's also about $100 more expensive from Dell.

I went with the Planar.

 

[Mani]

Are you sure? I am pretty sure Dell only offers one 17" LCD. I use it regularly at work and it has both DVI and analog inputs. As for the luminance ratio, not sure. A coworker working in FPs told me that they use Samsung panels, whether it is the same one as the synchmaster is another story.

 

[VRoOMdesigns]

<< The 1702FP does not have DVI output. >>

You're right. It has a DVI input.

 

[blues008]

Mani,

Sorry, it does have DVI.

 

[Underclocked]

Monitor; 19" (18" Viewable Image Size) M991 Gray $279.00
-Dimension® 4400 Series,Pentium® 4 Processor at 1.8 GHz
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM 256M
Keyboard: Dell® Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard
Monitors: Please Select if Choosing Flat Panel Monitor Below
Video Cards: 64MB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 4X AGP Graphics Card with TV-Out
Hard Drive: FREE Upgrade! 80GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
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Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Mouse: Microsoft® Intellimouse® Explorer
Network Card: 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC CNET
Modem: 56K Telephony Modem for Windows
CD or DVD Drive: FREE UPGRADE! 16x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive with Roxio's Easy CD Creator
Sound Card: Integrated Audio
Speakers: Harmon Kardon HK-195
Software Bundles: Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr At-Home Service + 1Yr Phone Support
Internet Access Services: 6 Months of DellNet® by MSN Internet Access Included
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe)
$769.00

Discounts and Coupons Total Dell Home Customers: Save 20% on Dell System Upgrades! -$55.80
Dell Home Customers: Save $75 dollars off of Dimension and Inspiron Systems! -$75.00
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Dell Home Customers: Get Free Ground shipping on Software and Peripherals purchases greater than $99. -$95.00
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Sub-total $1,048.00
Discounts -$180.80
Shipping1 $194.00
Shipping
Discount1 -$194.00
Tax1 $6.96

Total Price1 $874.16

Til Midnight I reckon.

 

[tmoney]

Wow, underclocked, you got a sweet deal.

Also, I have the Dell 1702 monitor, and it's really sweet. No dead pixels, no brightness problems, just some clipping when playing a game or video. The planar is better for gaming, but since I'm a coder I need to have the dvi input, which makes text really really sharp.

 

[Searchname]

Damnit guys! Here's what I have bought from Dell in the past couple of days:

The LCD\P4 cmbo (cancelled)
P4 2Ghz, 256MB PC800 RDRAM, etc. ... $929
NEC 17" LCD - $606
and now ... 17" Dell 1702FP for $589

Suppose I'll need to call and cancel the NEC monitor tomorrow! I really wanted the DVI, so it looks like I'll get it. Then again, this is Dell ... we might all have it cancelled!

Here are the specs on the system (good for $929? No monitor or Speakers):

P4 2.0 Ghz Northwood
Memory: FREE Upgrade! 256MB PC800 RDRAM
Keyboard: New Dell® Enhanced QuietKey Keyboard
Monitors: Video Ready w/o Monitor
Video Card: 64MB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card with TV-Out
Hard Drive: FREE Upgrade! 80GB Ultra ATA/100 HardDrive
Floppy Drive: 3.5 in Floppy Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Mouse: MS IntelliMouse®
Network Card: 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Telephony Modem for Windows® XP
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM Drive: Save $60! 24x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive with Roxio's Easy CD Creator®
Sound Card: SB Live! Digital Sound Card
Speakers: Select Monsoon Speakers Below
Bundled Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard
Virus Protection: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr At-Home Service + 1Yr Phone Support
Internet Access Service: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe)

 

[xanatos]

I don't get it, I try to order the $429 Dell 15" LCD (E151FP) , and it only gives me 5%!
Plus, the $50 off doesnt show!
Anyone else having this problem?

 

[dysdys]

Apparently there are some sorts of problem with Dell's web site which (depends) gives you the 20% off and the $50 off (system purchase) at sometime but not at other times.

Their rules are quite confusing.

The $50 off system purchase is definitely an pricing error (it is supposed to be only given to system purchase, but in fact it works on any thing more than $500 and is stackable).

On the other hand, the 20% off dell systerm upgrade is somewhat tricky. It seems to work (at least for LCDs) for only 17 inch Dell LCDs, but not 15 inch Dell LCDs, nor any other brand LCDs (no matter the size).

So, keep trying and it really depends on your luck.

 

[gswpete]

Go thru dell upgrades instead of monitors and see if it'll work.

 

[mralex]

<<
The $50 off system purchase is definitely an pricing error (it is supposed to be only given to system purchase, but in fact it works on any thing more than $500 and is stackable).

On the other hand, the 20% off dell systerm upgrade is somewhat tricky. It seems to work (at least for LCDs) for only 17 inch Dell LCDs, but not 15 inch Dell LCDs, nor any other brand LCDs (no matter the size).
>>



I also think the $50 off is a mistake, but the 20% off has no problem.
You just need to go from Software and Peripherals -> Dell System Upgrades
Only Dell parts are valid for 20% off.
I have no problem get 20% off any size of Dell LCDs.
Just remember to choose Dell System Upgrades from Software and Peripherals.
People, who got the extra $50 off earlier, were lucky. I don't see it now.

 

[LoneRangerUSA]

RossMAN & anyone who ordered using Ebates:

Okay, I went with the Dell 1702FP.
My total came out to $589.

I went through ebates and didn't get the 3% discount, how about you guys?

 

[Dacalo]

<< RossMAN & anyone who ordered using Ebates:

Okay, I went with the Dell 1702FP.
My total came out to $589.

I went through ebates and didn't get the 3% discount, how about you guys? >>



I didnt get mine either, perhaps we need to wait a few days? :frown:

 

[Searchname]

I've noticed lately that it doesn't post until after the following business day after purchase was made. For example, you make a purchase Tuesday Night. You should see the credit Thursday morning!

That's just what I have noticed and I've been buying a lot of junk this month!

 

[RossMAN]

<< RossMAN & anyone who ordered using Ebates:

Okay, I went with the Dell 1702FP.
My total came out to $589.

I went through ebates and didn't get the 3% discount, how about you guys? >>



As much as I wanted to, I didn't order this LCD.

 

[LukFilm]

<<

<< RossMAN & anyone who ordered using Ebates:

Okay, I went with the Dell 1702FP.
My total came out to $589.

I went through ebates and didn't get the 3% discount, how about you guys? >>



I didnt get mine either, perhaps we need to wait a few days? :frown: >>


Of course, you have to wait a few days. You'll get Ebates once your card is charged and your product is shipped out.

 

[Dacalo]

muhahaha, i just called dell to cancel my order... i am proud of myself! I cant afford to buy like this...
i guess i gotta enjoy my 19 ' Sony Trinitron Multiscan E400 for now, not that i am conplaining!

 

[huesmann]

"Hi, my name is Dacalo, and I'm a Dealaholic!"

 

[Searchname]

<< "Hi, my name is Dacalo, and I'm a Dealaholic!" >>



The first step is admitting you have a problem. I, too, am a dealaholic ... so, what's the 2nd step???

 

[Justincase]

>>>I, too, am a dealaholic ... so, what's the 2nd step?<<<

Second step is to get out all the credit cards, put them into a blender and hit the puree button :Q

 

[frogman888]

How does the Dell 1702FP compare to a Viewsonic VG175/VA800?
Does the digital input produce crispier text?

 

[KiltedFool]

I can get the 20% off to show up for the 19" CRT Monitor that starts at 279, brings it to 223 shipped, does anyone know how to get a coupon to work or how to get the $50 instant savings referenced in earlier posts? If I can get the $50 off, I'll have that puppy delivered free to replace my monitor and give my wife mine, hers just died.

I've been at a number of sites, and gone all the way through the online order right up to the submit point, I can get the 20% but not the $50 referenced.

Anyone?
KF

 

[LukFilm]

I believe the monitor must be over $500 in order to get $50 off working.