flamechocobo Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Does Dell offer financing on the monitor? Because I would like to do one of those things where you pay 100 dollars down and like 50 a month or so... 900 dollars is really intimidating for someone with no job. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584596451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiPlex Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Does Dell offer financing on the monitor? Because I would like to do one of those things where you pay 100 dollars down and like 50 a month or so... 900 dollars is really intimidating for someone with no job. I hear Dell Financial Services really ain't good... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584596466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 A person with no job should not be buying a $900 LCD, I would think. If you have a VISA with a $1,000 limit or more, then I would use that to buy it. Otherwise, hang in there with what you got until prices drop even further. Just some friendly advice from a fellow Neowinian. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584596749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 The Dell is made by BenQ: FCC Declaration of Conformity According to 47 CFR, Part 15 of the FCC Rules * For the following named product : COLOR MONITOR (Category Name) 2001FP / DELL FP2037 (Model No / Brand Name) (Basic Model) * Manufactured at : 1. BENQ Corporation 157 Shanying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, R.O.C. 2. BENQ Co., Ltd. New District 169 Zhujiang Rd Suzhou Jiangsu, China http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/moni...fp/EN/tco99.htm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584599490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Does Dell offer financing on the monitor? Because I would like to do one of those things where you pay 100 dollars down and like 50 a month or so... 900 dollars is really intimidating for someone with no job. I Paid for mine via Dell Financing :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584600417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Still the best LCD for gamers out there, being a true 4:3 ratio LCD. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584600428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheartilly Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Are you saying that BenQ manufatured and make DELL's monitors? I click on the link and it's dead...maybe that's just me. Also, search for discounts and you can get it down to like 700 for the monitor. And I would certainly agree that you should use a credit card to pay for it instead of using their financing. It costs a lot of money at the end.... Lion Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584601536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Are you saying that BenQ manufatured and make DELL's monitors?I click on the link and it's dead...maybe that's just me. Also, search for discounts and you can get it down to like 700 for the monitor. And I would certainly agree that you should use a credit card to pay for it instead of using their financing. It costs a lot of money at the end.... Lion BenQ Manufactures THIS monitor, not all. Here is the proper link: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/moni...fp/EN/tco99.htm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584601617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Thanks for the review. I just ordered myself one to replace my aging Sony monitor. $753 today. Mike Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584690090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted October 7, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hehe, Dell should pay me commission! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584690143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
islanq Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hehe, Dell should pay me commission! :D I used to work for dell for about 2 years and they said i would get "commision" but even selling 40k a week for them it's a "team based commision" so even thought i'd hit like 270% of my goal for the week I wouldn't see one red cent from them., B@stards Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584696372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANova Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Still the best LCD for gamers out there, being a true 4:3 ratio LCD. (Y) I prefer the Viewsonic VP201s/b. Looks much better imo and has a nearly identicle screen to that of the 2001FP. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584696411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayMan2K Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I prefer the Viewsonic VP201s/b. Looks much better imo and has a nearly identicle screen to that of the 2001FP. I wonder if it uses the EXACT SAME LCD panel? Dell does not make their own panels, so its very much possible. The Dell is very nice though, I have never seen the Viewsonic in person but am sure it is equally nice. BTW.. are the Viewsonics much cheaper? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584696429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANova Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 No one seems to know if they use the same screen or not, but their specs are almost identicle; the little differences they have listed could simply be due to misprints. The Viewsonic is typically $50-$100 more then the Dell. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584696592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Gah I just bought one too. :D I couldn't resist with the current pricing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584698159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanser Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Indeed the Dell TFT is nice :D. Dell UK are doing a 15% discount on this TFT till October 27th. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584709031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptiK Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Please, please, please, Could someone try and post a picture of their Dell 2001fp showing a black coloured desktop, in a dark room. I've just got one and I'm 90-95% happy with it, apart from the backlight leakage in the top left and right hand corners. The Ebay seller here in the UK will replace it, but they can't let me compare both together, so I might end up with similar or worse. If I could see hopefully a few images I would be able to see if what I have is normal. In that case I would keep the monitor and just get on with it, as I knew of the certain flaws this had before I ordered one. And don't let this request put anyone off getting one of these, it truly is stunning to see it in action. I'll post a better opinion when all of this is cleared up. Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584710525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonComet Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Anandtech had the same problem in the upper right hand corner of the panel when they did their review. But I have never heard anyone else complain about this, so maybe not all panels have this problem? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584715447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 AHHH....mine's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow! I am praying for no pixel problems. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584715471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I got mine yesterday. Damn nice monitor. The first thing I did was set up UT2K4 in 1600x1200. It took a few seconds to get used to it, but it looks beautiful. Everquest looks amazing on it. I had EQ running when I had my 23" Cinema Display from my Mac hooked up to my PC and it really looks panoramic. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify ANOTHER $2000 for a monitor on a machine I mainly play games on so I had to settle for the Dell. I love the multiple inputs. I only have the DVI and D-Sub connected right now (the D-Sub's connected to my G5 server). The analog connection looks fuzzy to me which is expected on an analog connection, even at 1600x1200x60. I only pop onto the G5 when I have to tweak the server anyway so I don't use it much. As for gameplay itself, there's nothing I saw using this monitor that I didn't see on my Sony 420GS so I can't really say that the monitor has any drawbacks. I'm very happy with it, and no dead pixels (yay!). I'm going to hook up my modded Xbox to it later today since it hasn't had anything to run with in the last year. I haven't tried actually tilting the monitor. I don't think I really NEED to, or ever will. One thing I love about LCD monitors is how well and detailed everything looks on it now. Tube monitors don't do artwork justice. I'd say my only gripe is that I have to put the center channel under the monitor now. I was so used to it being on top, but there's no way to balance it on a 1" ledge. It fits nicely underneath. Mike Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584718438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonComet Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 You can see the bad backlight in this picture of the matrix. The camera makes it worse than it is, but ideally you shouldn't be able to see the backlight. Is this something that is wrong with every single 2001fp or is it an isolated problem. Anandtech review picture Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584719973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I got mine yesterday. Damn nice monitor. The first thing I did was set up UT2K4 in 1600x1200. It took a few seconds to get used to it, but it looks beautiful.Everquest looks amazing on it. I had EQ running when I had my 23" Cinema Display from my Mac hooked up to my PC and it really looks panoramic. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify ANOTHER $2000 for a monitor on a machine I mainly play games on so I had to settle for the Dell. I love the multiple inputs. I only have the DVI and D-Sub connected right now (the D-Sub's connected to my G5 server). The analog connection looks fuzzy to me which is expected on an analog connection, even at 1600x1200x60. I only pop onto the G5 when I have to tweak the server anyway so I don't use it much. As for gameplay itself, there's nothing I saw using this monitor that I didn't see on my Sony 420GS so I can't really say that the monitor has any drawbacks. I'm very happy with it, and no dead pixels (yay!). I'm going to hook up my modded Xbox to it later today since it hasn't had anything to run with in the last year. I haven't tried actually tilting the monitor. I don't think I really NEED to, or ever will. One thing I love about LCD monitors is how well and detailed everything looks on it now. Tube monitors don't do artwork justice. I'd say my only gripe is that I have to put the center channel under the monitor now. I was so used to it being on top, but there's no way to balance it on a 1" ledge. It fits nicely underneath. Mike 584718438[/snapback] Mine should be here any minute (or hour, lol), I'm hoping for no defects as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584720006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Well I just got mine in, it had been damaged in shipping (big hole in the bottom of the box), consequently right where the panel is packed face down. So where the hole is I have a nice fuzzy dark spot on the screen. Called up Dell and am getting a replacement though, so here's hoping that the second time is the charm. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584723026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetRyder Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Well I just got mine in, it had been damaged in shipping (big hole in the bottom of the box), consequently right where the panel is packed face down. So where the hole is I have a nice fuzzy dark spot on the screen. Called up Dell and am getting a replacement though, so here's hoping that the second time is the charm. 584723026[/snapback] That's unfortunate. :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584723062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 That's unfortunate. :o 584723062[/snapback] Yeah, at least they are shipping one out to me now rather than having me ship back the old one first. It speeds things up and I can still use this one with the spot. I also noticed one stuck (red) pixel but only after running a test (I'd never catch it otherwise). I hope this next one is at least that good. Other than that I am very pleased it's a brilliant display (minus some backlight leakage during movies or black backgrounds as people have reported). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/159756-dell-2001fp/page/8/#findComment-584723252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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