Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $824.25 Shipped - Dell Home

[GottaDEAL]

<a href="http://www.gottadeal.com/Deal/14085" target="_blank"><img src="http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/images/products/24053YR.jpg" border="0"></a><br /><br />Dell Home has their popular Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor for a low $824.25. Free shipping is also included. No tax in most states.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gottadeal.com/Deal/14085" target="_blank">Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $824.25 Shipped - Dell Home</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gottadeal.com/Coupon/751" target="_blank">All Current Dell Coupons</a> (Expires December 31, 2006)<br />

[cthulhu]

They keep teasing me with the 24" when all I want is the 20".

[RossMAN]

They keep teasing me with the 24" when all I want is the 20".

While bigger is usually better (except for in laptops) I agree, I think the 2005FPW is a better value.

[mrn8]

They keep teasing me with the 24" when all I want is the 20".

Same here. The 24" screen wouldn't fit properly on my desk, anyway.

[cthulhu]

Same here. The 24" screen wouldn't fit properly on my desk, anyway.

Yea, there is no way I could squeeze the 24" onto my desk. I'm afraid the 20" is gonna be a tight squeeze.

[kreg37]

Even if you can’t justify it logically, I can tell you that the added real estate on the 24” is very much worth the extra cost. To me, the 2005fpw felt more cramped than the 1905fp. 24” is enough that it actually allows you to do “widescreen tasks” such as having windows next to windows. You really can’t do that with the 2005fpw – the best you can achieve is WinAmp next to a window. Plus the 2405fpw has a better quality screen.

 

The 2405fpw is capable of displaying HD video, save for the fact that it does not have an HDCP-capable DVI. That would be a reason to wait for the 2407wfp or whatever replaces it.

 

Keep in mind that a few years ago, a 19” cost $700. At $824.25, you will not be disappointed with the 2405fpw.

[RossMAN]

Keep in mind that a few years ago, a 19” cost $700. At $824.25, you will not be disappointed with the 2405fpw.

Ugh don't remind me. I paid $690 for my Dell UltraSharp 1900FP back in November 2002 which at the time was a HOT DEAL. The retail price was around $999 so getting over $300 off was a very good deal. I'm happy to say the 1900FP still works to this day and I've had zero problems with it.

[cthulhu]

Even if you can’t justify it logically, I can tell you that the added real estate on the 24” is very much worth the extra cost. Keep in mind that a few years ago, a 19” cost $700. At $824.25, you will not be disappointed with the 2405fpw.

Well I bought my wife a 1900fp for around $280 last year.:) I only have about $400 set aside for a new lcd.

[kreg37]

Well I bought my wife a 1900fp for around $280 last year.:) I only have about $400 set aside for a new lcd.

If you need to buy a new monitor and don't want to spend more than $400, get 2005fpw. But I would not buy it if you're using it to replace the 1900fp. It's definitely not worth the "upgrade." Like I said, I think it's more cramped (I think it actually is vertically smaller than the 1900fp).

 

I should note that part of the reason why I'm happy with the 2405fpw is because I use it almost every day (even if it's just to check my email). It's not like a $500 video card that I would not get much use out of other than to play a few games and have the satisfaction of knowing that I have a bad-ass, soon to be obsolete video card (I don't have a $500 video card, btw).

[cthulhu]

But I would not buy it if you're using it to replace the 1900fp. It's definitely not worth the "upgrade." Like I said, I think it's more cramped (I think it actually is vertically smaller than the 1900fp).

No, it won't be an upgrade for the 1900fp. It will be an upgrade for a 19" crt that is dying a slow death.