Which Dell LCD is better?

[ragazzo]

2001FP
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Diagonal Size: 20.1"
Viewable Size: 20.1"
Display Type: Flat panel display/TFT active matrix - desktop
Depth: 9.67"
Height: With stand: 25" (fully extended in portrait mode), 18" (compressed/locked in landscape mode)
Weight: 18.72 lbs (with stand and head)
Width: 17.6"
Image Max H-View Angle: ± 88° (typical)
Image Max V-View Angle: ± 88° (typical)
Analog Video Format: Analog RGB
Analog Video Signal: 0.7 Volts ± 5%, 75 ohm input impedance
Cable(s) included: 1 x 15-pin D-Sub and 1 x 24-pin DVI-D cable
Color Support: Yes
Compliant Standards: ENERGY STAR®
Connectivity Technology: Cable
Digital Video Format: DVI-D TMDS
Dot Pitch: 0.255 mm pixel pitch
Enclosure Color: Midnight Gray
Factory Preset Resolution Modes: 720x400 @ 70.1 Hz, 640x480 @ 59.9 Hz, 640x480 @ 75 Hz, 800x600 @ 60.3 Hz, 800x600 @ 75 Hz, 1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 1024x768 @ 75 Hz, 1152x864 @ 75 Hz, 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz, 1280x1024 @ 75 Hz, 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
Front Panel Controls: Input Select, OSD Menu and Select, Minus (-) and Plus (+), Brightness / Contrast, Auto Adjust, Power Button and Indicator
Image Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Image Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Lamp Type: CCFL (6) edgelight system
Max Operating Temperature: 95°F
Max Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 Pixels
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 76 Hz x 80 kHz
Min Operating Temperature: 41°F
Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: 1 x 15-pin D-sub, 1 x 24-pin Digital DVI-D, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Composite Video, 5 x USB (1 Upstream and 4 Downstream)
Power Consumption Operational: 90 W (max. with USB and Soundbar)
Power Consumption Operational ( Standby : Less than 3 W Avg. (Active-off mode)
Video Input: Analog RGB, Digital DVI-D TMDS, S-Video, Composite Video

2005FPW
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Viewable Size: 20.1"
Display Type: Flat Panel Display / Active Matrix TFT - Desktop
Depth: 9"
Features: Automatic Setup Adjustment, Kensington Lock Slot, 100 mm VESA Mounting, Height Adjustable Stand Included
Height: Compressed: 15.3", Extended: 22.4"
Weight: 17.64 lbs
Width: 18.6"
Image Max H-View Angle: ±88°
Image Max V-View Angle: ±88°
Color Support: 16.7 Million
Compliant Standards: 100 mm VESA®, TCO '99; UL 60950, NOM , CE Mark?EN60950, IEC 60950 CCC , TUVGS , NEMKO, GOST, PSB, TUV?S, SASO; FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Mark?EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-2:2000, EN61000-3-3:1995 A1(2001), VCCI Class B ITE, MIC, BSMI, ICES?003, C?Tick; ENERGY STAR®, TUV Ergo
Connectivity Technology: Cable
Device Type: Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: 18.6" x 9" x 15.3" to 22.4" / 17.64 lbs
Enclosure Color: Midnight Gray
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Image Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Image Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Max Resolution: 1680x1050 Pixels
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 75 Hz x 83 kHz
Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: VGA / DVI-D / S-video / Composite / 4 x USB 2.0

 

[FrustratedUser]

None is better than the other IMO. Depends what you are looking for. 2005 has better response time.

<--- 2001FP owner.

 

[ragazzo]

On Dell's page, it reads, "To optimize this monitor's performance, your system must be able to support WSXGA+ resolution (1680 x 1050).". How do I know whether or not my system supports it? ATI Radeon 8500 owner.

 

[h3nG]

the radeon 8500 supports it.

though i did have a problem displaying the boot screen via dvi. vga works though.

 

[Arcanedeath]

Your card should support it. it all depends on if you want widescreen or not, neither is really "better" they're just different. For everything but games Widescreen is a godsend I have it on my laptop and wish I could get it cheap on my desktop too but thats just me.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Isn't that all in the drivers?

<---- has no clue