Dell 2005FP WS or 2001FP?

[TrailofTears]

This one's for all you tech junkies out there,

I am aware that the Dell 2001FP is the standard for players around here. My question is, is there any reason not to get the widescreen 2005FP instead? I would be very interested in this monitor, and unless anyone knows of any drawbacks to it, I would prefer it over the standard 2001FP. Thanks for all your help.

- ToT

[usmfan]

Quick answer, without looking back at the many many posts on this topic: 2005FPW is not 1600x1200. I think it's 1600x1050. That said, I love mine. On the rare occasion when I do have more than 2 tables open. the overlap is not bad at all. Two Party tables fit side by side but not completely top to bottom.

[TrailofTears]

Thanks for the quick response. I have searched for posts on the topic, but only found a million about how great the 2001FP monitor is. I appreciate your help, usmfan. Anyone else use both monitors that has an opinion?

[Uston]

Out of curiousity, why would you prefer the 2005fp? More expensive with worse max resolution if you're getting it for multitabling.

[TrailofTears]

If I get it with a new computer, it is the same price. I am not overly technologically savvy so that is what I came on here to ask. The appeal of a widescreen monitor drew me in, but I didn't know if there were any drawbacks, such as the afforementioned resolution limitations.

[liquidboss]

The 2005 is 1680x1050 compared to 1600x1200 on the 2001 so you actually have less screen space. For multi-tabling and general computer use I believe the 2001 is better. The only reason to get a 2005 would be for widescreen movies or if you have a hard on for widescreen monitors.

[TrailofTears]

Thanks for the help. While I do get a little turned on by widescreen monitors, I think I could learn to love the regular 2001FP.

[usmfan]

Actually, the 2001 and the 2005 usually trade back and forth as to which one is higher priced at the moment. It is a clear limitation that the 05fpw can not do 4 tabling with no overlap. However, if you're like me and don't usually 4 table that is of little concern. I prefer the widescreen form especially for when I am not playing poker: movies, surfing, etc. It's all a question of what are you going to use it for? Read more as I think both models have some minor flaws: 01 has been sait to have the screendoor effect for some and the 05, I think, has a slower repsponse time. I beg you not to take my word on those items though as I'm going strictly off memory.

[KCheng]

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the 05, I think, has a slower repsponse time. I beg you not to take my word on those items though as I'm going strictly off memory.

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Just ran a check for you real quick...

2001FP: 16ms (off a third party review site)
2005FPW: 12ms response time (off Dell website)

Hope that helps guys!

[DangerGoodson]

I bought a 2001fp today...there's a 70 dollar off coupon...go to www.techbargains.com and search Dell 2001fp.
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