Thursday, March 17, 2005

Highlights

  • Watch DVDs in natural format and run multiple applications simultaneously
  • Wide aspect panel improves productivity with less scrolling and toggling
  • Supports advanced features like PIP (Picture in Picture) and PBP (Picture By Picture)
  • Delivers distortion-free, sharp images with 600:1 contrast ratio and 12 millisecond response time
  • Panels pivot, swivel, and tilt to optimize viewer comfort
  • Add multimedia capability to Dell™ UltraSharp™ 2005FPW display with the optional AS500 sound bar
  • Dell-branded monitors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell™ systems
  • Supported by Dell™ Tech Support



Price

This is an amazing part - price of this beauty is incredibly low. While list price is approximately US$750, it can be obtained for less than US$500 when you combine Dell discount with stackable coupons. Just look for them on Google - there are number of websites listing newest Dell discounts and coupons.

Most recent deal was:
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1" Wide LCD w/Stand for $749 - Auto 25% - $75 = $486.75
Using coupon code: $75 off $550: JL6MK$330H9ZT4

Recently Dell Canada ran one of their "10 Days of Deals" campaigns and on March 12th the price of this monitor was $600 CDN.

And we are talking about final price inluding shipping! Considering that most other monitors in the same category cost close to $1000 this is the ONE to get these days.

What an increadible deal!



Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Pixel pitch

For some reason this information is missing from Specifications page on Dell website.

Pixel pitch: 0.258 mm

This is pretty cool as the pixel size is smaller than on any 17" LCD monitor. It means that the picture, even it is quite larger, is crisper than on regular 17" LCD.



2005FP vs. 2005FPW

Dell website and other information sources refer to this monitor as Dell UltraSharp 2005FP. However, sometimes they use model number 2005FPW. At the same time most 3rd party sources on the web call it 2005FPW. Both model numbers apparently describe the same LCD display.



Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Manufacturer

This monitor is using high quality LCD paned manufactured by LG Philis. Following information was extracted from Dell documentation.

Manufactured at:
LG Electronics, Inc.

Responsible Party for Product Compliance:
LG Electronics U.S.A Inc.
2000 Millbrook Dr. Lincolnshire, IL 60069, U.S.A
Tel)847-941-8373

Manufacturer Information:
LG Electronics Inc.
642, Jinpyeong-dong, Gumi-city, GyeongBuk, 730-727 Korea.



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 new Dell industrial design, and advanced functionality. It utilizes an Active Matrix TFT LCD that displays distortion-free, clear images with a maximum resolution up to 1680x1050 pixels and fast 12 ms response time. Vertical and horizontal viewing angles of ±88 degrees enable a clear view of the screen from virtually any location around the display. The widescreen display improves productivity with less scrolling and toggling and is 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 allowing customers to view multiple applications at one time. 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. The AS500 sound bar shown in the image is sold separately.



How it looks?

It looks simply amazing, as you can see below!





Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW Specifications

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
Power Consumption Operational: 75 W (maximum), 55 W (typical)
Diagonal Size / Viewable Size: 20 / 20.1"
Compatibility: PC