Cube Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 YUP, 20" widescreen dell ordered. Wont ship till 10-20. my 19" crt really sux right now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586677765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AChick Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 ...Now, on to the negative. The monitor seems to have a couple of adjacent dead pixels, and it has significant baclight leakage in the bottom corners and along the top edge. Quite evident with a dark screen in low light. It's Revision A02, and was manufactured in Mexico in September 2005. It's a shame to see that they still haven't gotten this issue under control. I called Dell, and they gave me no hassle about exchanging the monitor. They're sending a new one via next day air. I'll report back when I see whether the replacement has the same problem. I hope I won't have to go through multiple exchanges, as some of the people here have. I am a perfectionist, though, and won't settle for a flawed product. 586667125[/snapback] Update: I received the replacement monitor the day after calling Dell. It's another Revision A02, manufactured in Mexico in September 2005. No dead pixels on this one, but still significant backlight leakage in 3 of the 4 corners. I guess I'll be going through the exchange process again. I'm really curious as to what percentage of the 2005FPWs have backlight issues, and what my chances are of getting one that doesn't. I'd rather not give up on it, as I'm really liking everything else about the monitor. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586678221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Update: I received the replacement monitor the day after calling Dell. It's another Revision A02, manufactured in Mexico in September 2005. No dead pixels on this one, but still significant backlight leakage in 3 of the 4 corners. I guess I'll be going through the exchange process again. I'm really curious as to what percentage of the 2005FPWs have backlight issues, and what my chances are of getting one that doesn't. I'd rather not give up on it, as I'm really liking everything else about the monitor. 586678221[/snapback] wow this backlight issue is really bad.. I'm thinking of getting the 24" one now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586683807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternalStorm Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 There is never going to be perfect backlight with no leak. Personally mine is not bad at all, it's never noticable and it barely leaks just slightly in some places. I bought it second hand on eBay and I got pictures of it so I would know how the backlight was, and that was a much safer route for me. It is an A01 but is flawless in my eyes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586686765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Got my 20" in last week. No backlight issues, no dead pixels! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586690252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I got mine today and it's perfect :) No backlight issues or dead pixels just a great monitor. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586691416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acezo Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Got mine today and it's also great. No backlight problems and 0 dead pixels :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586691738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 For Canadians, if you wish to buy the 2005fpw (or 1905fp or 2405fpw), head over to Dell Canada here: http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/seg...DHS1&l=en&s=dhs One day sale!! HUGE SAVINGS!! FREE SHIPPING!! I'm buying the 2005fpw today. Yay! I hope it's good... dL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586695709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Should I buy it? Any further opinions? dL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586695768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I ordered it AT LAST :woot: $625.86 CAD after tax. Estimated Arrival Date: Monday, October 31, 2005 I hope I'll get a flawless one *crosses finger*. Order status is still not available. I guess I'll have to wait a day for that to come up. dL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanvo Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 when you recieved it, rememeber to open up the box carefully so that a replacement can be made flawlessly... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pizzle Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 yes there is some backlight bleed on a completely dark screen but you cant tell at all when the normal windows desktop or a game is up. ya'll are a bit too picky! lol... Edit: yeah btw, I LOOOVVVVEEEEEE this monitor. screw CRTs! oh yeah, 2 things: 1) why does this beautiful monitor come with the ANALOG cable pre-attached and not the DVI? 2) if you use this monitor via analog, ur an idiot Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 :x 1) why does this beautiful monitor come with the ANALOG cable pre-attached and not the DVI? 586696236[/snapback] the dell testbed connects via vga maybe? :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seb5150 Subscriber² Posted October 19, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted October 19, 2005 I just picked up a 1905FP on Monday and I am super pleased with the monitor! It's bright, sharp and worth every penny (I paid $302 US straight from Dell). Get one, you won't be sorry. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetik Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 For Canadians, if you wish to buy the 2005fpw (or 1905fp or 2405fpw), head over to Dell Canada here:http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/seg...DHS1&l=en&s=dhs One day sale!! HUGE SAVINGS!! FREE SHIPPING!! I'm buying the 2005fpw today. Yay! I hope it's good... dL 586695709[/snapback] Wow, thanks for the news! I might get one today Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pizzle Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I just picked up a 1905FP on Monday and I am super pleased with the monitor! It's bright, sharp and worth every penny (I paid $302 US straight from Dell). Get one, you won't be sorry. 586696281[/snapback] remember to change your sig picture with that sweet new monitor you got :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacrifist Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I just picked up a 1905FP on Monday and I am super pleased with the monitor! It's bright, sharp and worth every penny (I paid $302 US straight from Dell). Get one, you won't be sorry. 586696281[/snapback] a 19inch for $302 They have deals on them constantly for well under that Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 CDN?? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586696950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Yes Canadian. dL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586697000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoSsiL Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 hi! i just got this monitor too. I been reading a lot about blacklight issue in this forum and i would like to know if my lcd is having this problem. So, i need your help me, because visually, i do not know how it looks. here is a pic i post at the bottom. thanx! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586710146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmark327 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 That's nothing, you're not going to get much better than that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586710194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthelaw Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 as you can see i have backlight bleeding in bottom left, top right-ish and a lil at bottom right, dont notice the 1 on bottom left, but the one at the top is annoying when watching non-anamorphic widescreen movies (but only because i keep staring at it) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586710437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ^ matrix, that's not a lot. I don't think that affects you right? I really hope I will get a good one when it arrives at my doorsteps (really soon). dL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586718997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmark327 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 You can sort of "push" it out of the way and distribute it so that it's not as noticable with a cloth Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586719031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthelaw Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 nah its not a lot, i can only notice it when watching movies w/black border, cus i see it looks slightly white at the top Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/246836-dell-ultrasharp-2005fpw-20-widescreen-lcd/page/85/#findComment-586719023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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