Dell Ultrasharp 2001FP 20.1" or the 2005FPW 20"

slade_x

I'm Trying to decide which one of these to go for but i've heard a lot about games not supporting widescreen resolutions, however it was my understanding that even using a normal resolution the picture would be stretched to fill the entire "wide"screen?

So Would i be better off going for the

2001FP 20.1":

* Monitor size and type: : 20.1" (51.0cm) active matrix TFT
* Resolution: : 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
* Response time / Brightness / Contrast Ratio: : 16ms / 250cd/m2 / 400:1
* Dimensions h x w x d: : 459 / 589 (compressed / extended) x 448 x 245 mm
* Weight: : 8.5 kg
* Inputs: : Analogue / Digital / S-Video / Composite
* Height adjustable stand / Audio capability: : Yes (130mm travel) / Optional AS500 soundbar
* VESA mounting compatible / Security slot: : Yes (100mm) / Yes
* Integrated powered USB 2.0 hub: : 4 downstream / 1 upstream ports
* Warranty: : 3 year next busness day exchange

OR The

2005FPW 20":

# Monitor size and type : 20" (51.0cm) active matrix TFT
# Resolution : 1680 x 1050 (WUXGA)
# Response time / Brightness / Contrast Ratio : 12ms / 300cd/m2 / 600:1
# Dimensions h x w x d : 391 / 491 (compressed / extended) x 472 x 230 mm
# Weight : 7.9 kg
# Inputs : Analogue / Digital / S-Video / Composite
# Height adjustable stand / Audio capability : Yes (100mm travel) / Optional AS500 soundbar
# VESA mounting compatible / Security slot : Yes (100mm) / Yes
# Integrated powered USB 2.0 hub : 4 downstream / 1 upstream ports
# Warranty : 3 year next busness day exchange

Whats your Personal Preference?

Jammer

The newer games do support widescreen. I'd go for the widescreen myself, i dont really have a techincal reason why, i just prefere widescreens. I know WizZard has one...think its the widescreen. He'll sing its praises no doubt.

BTW, in your sig, "Athlon64 Barton 3200+" -- ???

slade_x

Jammer wrote:

BTW, in your sig, "Athlon64 Barton 3200+" -- ???

Oh yeah whoops, built a new system and i just cut and paste into my old signature. should be fixed now

Suppose i should post some pics huh

Jammer

slade_x wrote:

Oh yeah whoops, built a new system and i just cut and paste into my old signature. should be fixed now

Suppose i should post some pics huh

She looks like a nice 'un

slade_x

Jammer wrote:

She looks like a nice 'un

I'll post pics in the Tweaking modding section, along with overclock results

WizZard

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Get the widescreen, it's class!!! All the games I play have widescreen support, HL2, Doom3, Riddick, etc. The extra real estate is unbelievable. I moved from a 21" Sony Trinitron and really haven't noticed any degradation of picture/clarity etc at all.
Dell had a 30% discount on non-widescreen monitors a while ago, so that would be the only reason I would buy non-widescreen over the normal.
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slade_x, if you're in Dublin you can see the 2005FPW working if you want.

Static M.e.

I went for the 2001FP 20.1" at christmas, at the time I did a lot of research into which was the best and the 2001FP 20.1": came out the better option.

Exact details why I cant remember

Either way both monitors are amazing

unklerosco

get a sony x black.... Best monitor ever!!!!!