Dell UltraSharp 2001FP Preview: Gaming LCDs for the Masses
by Kristopher Kubicki on November 10, 2003 12:36 AM EST- Posted in
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Construction (continued)
| Dell 2001FP | |
| LCD | 20.1" UXGA LCD (Active Matrix) pixel pitch: 0.255mm Anti-glare coating Super IPS Mode |
| Scanning Frequency | Horizontal: 31-80kHz (analog) Vertical: 56-76Hz |
| Response Time | 16ms (Typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | 400:1 (Typical) |
| Compatibility | 1600 x 1200 (Native) |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m2 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.4"x 17.7" x 8.2" |
| Power | Working: 90W Max Standby/Off: 5W |
| Weight | 15.4lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
Notice a few quick things from these specifications. First of all, the contrast ratio of 400:1 is quite modest in comparison to other LCDs on the market. As we will find out later on in the benchmarking of this monitor, it is perhaps the most honest too. The 16ms response time and Super IPS display modes are dead giveaways that this is an LG.Philips LCD panel.
Ventilation is provided by about 20 1/8" holes under the inputs on the screen, as well as small slits all around the backside of the panel. We have been hesitant to commend screens that have excessive ventilation because it poses concern for dust buildup inside the unit. The Samsung 192T did an excellent job of dissipating heat without any ventilation holes.
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Our monitor came with 5 dead subpixels. Two blue, two greens and a red/green pair were stuck off. The greens were all within a 2" diameter of each other, and the blues were near the center of the screen, which is a noticeable shame. All of the broken pixels were in the lower left quadrant of the screen. However, considering the density and volume of pixels (1600x1200), we expected a higher pixel failure rate. Dell has informed us that had this been an actual production unit, and not a pre-production sample, the defect rate would have been much lower.
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Shalmanese - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
Couldn't you just put the Cable insulator on the inside of the cable holder so that it doesn't snag?wicktron - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
impressive.spynoodle - Thursday, January 24, 2013 - link
Almost ten years later, I'm still using this monitor, and I think that it's still great. I bought it at a yard sale for $40 around a year ago, and I have not been disappointed. I'm not much of a gamer, so all that really matters to me is accurate color reproduction and good anti-glare, and I think that this monitor still beats many modern LCDs in those areas. Honestly, given my dual-monitor setup with a Samsung 172t, I wouldn't trade it for most new widescreen LCDs.